Nigeria News: Court Judgments, Holiday Declaration, and Security Warnings

Federal High Court in Abuja will today deliver judgment on Goodluck Jonathan's disqualification from 2027 presidential race, with Justice Peter Lifu also ruling if the former president can take oath for a third term. INEC has appealed the nullification of its revised 2027 election timetable, potentially delaying electoral processes nationwide.

Federal Government declares Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 as public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebration. Security agencies warn of possible Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks in North-East during festivities, with bandits already attacking Yashikira community in Kwara, burning the emir's palace and abducting seven people.

Political realignments continue as Senator Shehu Umar resigns from APC to join PRP, citing lack of internal democracy, while former IGP Mohammed Adamu also leaves APC for governorship ambition. Atiku Abubakar disputes claims of Tinubu securing over 10 million votes in APC primary.

Plan your Eid celebrations around the declared holidays and stay informed about the court judgment that could reshape Nigeria's 2027 presidential landscape.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/26/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-tuesday-morning-129/