- AAC sues Tinubu over alleged failure to transfer power to Shettima
- Court sets date to rule on bid to halt Nkanu Adichie’s inquest
- FG releases approved textbook list for Nigerian schools
- BBNaija: Keivo and Tram exchange blows over a missing shirt
- Cartoon Network removes Cartoonito brand amid Warner Bros takeover
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.
AAC sues Tinubu over alleged failure to transfer power to Shettima
The African Action Congress (AAC) has taken President Bola Tinubu to the Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged failure to formally transfer presidential duties to Vice-President Kashim Shettima during his European vacation.
The suit, filed by the party’s legal adviser, Inibehe Effiong, challenges Tinubu’s compliance with Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution, which requires written notification to the National Assembly when the president is absent.
The AAC also questions the National Assembly’s alleged failure to authorise Shettima to act as president after the absence exceeded 21 days. The party seeks a declaration that Tinubu’s actions are unconstitutional and unlawful.
Court sets date to rule on bid to halt Nkanu Adichie’s inquest
The Lagos State High Court has fixed October 12, 2026, to rule on Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital’s application to stop the coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, son of author Chimamanda Adichie.
The hospital is challenging the coroner’s authority to continue the investigation following Nkanu’s cremation. It is also seeking to overturn previous decisions and prevent further proceedings.
Euracare’s lawyer, Prof Taiwo Osipitan (SAN), argued that requiring the hospital to present its witnesses before the family could breach its right to a fair hearing. He maintained that the hospital never agreed to lead evidence first, saying an earlier agreement concerned only hearing dates.
FG releases approved textbook list for Nigerian schools
The Federal Ministry of Education has published its final list of approved and ranked textbooks for Nigerian schools covering the 2026 to 2028 period, following the first phase of its national assessment exercise.
The list covers Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1, and Senior Secondary School 1. Education Minister Maruf Tunji Alausa approved the final selections after the exercise, conducted alongside Minister of State Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad.
Each approved textbook has a unique ranking and a QR tracking code that show its title, authors, publisher, and publication year. The ministry said the system would improve monitoring, accountability, and transparency in the selection and purchase of learning materials.
BBNaija: Keivo and Tram exchange blows over a missing shirt
A dispute over a missing black shirt turned physical in the BBNaija ‘Show Ya Sef’ house on Monday night, after housemate Tram accused Keivo of taking the item.
Keivo denied the accusation, explaining that he owned a similar shirt and refusing to be labelled a thief. Their argument escalated, with Keivo reportedly throwing the first punch before both housemates became involved in a fight. Other contestants attempted to separate them, but tensions remained high.
Biggie eventually intervened, instructing everyone to freeze, then deployed three ninjas to contain the altercation and restore order in the house.
Cartoon Network removes Cartoonito brand amid Warner Bros takeover
Cartoon Network’s preschool brand, Cartoonito, has disappeared from its US app, with its programmes now listed alongside regular Cartoon Network content. The change comes as Paramount Skydance moves towards acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in a reported $111 billion deal.
Cartoonito launched in 2021 with an eight-hour programming block on Cartoon Network. However, its airtime gradually shrank before the dedicated block was removed from the channel’s schedule in May 2025.
Despite losing its television presence, Cartoonito remained available through a dedicated section on the app until September 25, when that section also disappeared, leaving the brand’s future unclear.
