Morning recap: Fresh court battles brew over primaries, Why Yayi changed his name, other top stories

Legal disputes may arise over political party primaries in the lead-up to the 2027 elections, following the Supreme Court's reinstatement of certain provisions from the Electoral Act 2026 that govern party membership registers and candidate nominations, according to the latest report from Punch. Meanwhile, a record-breaking movie screening was held in Lagos, with over 51,000 people gathering at Tafawa Balewa Square to watch the Nollywood film Black Market, earning the city a spot in the Guinness World Records.

The Media Adviser to Solomon Adeola, the APC candidate for governor in Ogun State, revealed that Adeola converted from Islam to Christianity, prompting him to change his name from Sulaimon Ogunleye to Solomon Adeola. This shift in identity could potentially impact the political landscape as primaries draw nearer.

In another incident, Rev Isaac Omolehin, founder of Word Assembly Ministries in Ilorin, Kwara State, disclosed that bandits threatened to attack his church camp in Idofian village, forcing him and his family to hide for their safety. The situation highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by communities in the region.

Lastly, the Lagos State Police Command apprehended six individuals suspected of involvement in a syndicate that diverted imported goods worth over N20 billion over a 19-year period. The arrests were made following complaints from importers about missing shipments, as confirmed by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit.