Morning recap: UK councillor convicted, ADC chairmen reject Mark’s removal, other top stories

This morning's top stories include the conviction of a UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins, for making offensive comments targeting Nigerians, leading to a 12-month community order and 150 hours of unpaid work. The Northern ADC chairmen have rejected the court judgment removing the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress leadership, vowing to challenge it at the Court of Appeal and petition the National Judicial Council.

Meanwhile, the National Peace Committee has reported 109 breaches of the National Peace Accord across 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory, raising concerns about possible election violence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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