Gunmen launched a raid on a school in Northeast Nigeria during exam sessions. Authorities say at least 37 students are still held, and police note that over 30 people have disappeared. Officials refuse to name the armed group behind the assault.
In a separate event, a group of Nigerians came back from South Africa before a protest deadline. At the same time, an IMF official pointed out that hidden government spending in Nigeria amounts to about 2% of GDP. These developments underscore that Nigeria confronts serious challenges with security and money management.