Gunmen launched a raid on a school in Northeast Nigeria while students were writing exams. Authorities report that at least 37 students remain in captivity, and police add that over 30 people have disappeared. Officials have not yet identified the armed group behind the assault.
In a separate event, 269 Nigerians returned home from South Africa before a protest deadline. Meanwhile, an IMF official pointed out that hidden government spending in Nigeria amounts to about 2% of GDP. These developments underscore that Nigeria confronts serious issues involving security and fiscal management.