Six House of Representatives members from the PDP and LP defected to the APC, citing internal party crises and division as their reason, with the move witnessed by the Governor of Enugu State and the APC National Chairman.
Ogun State residents have condemned Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration for spending N2.3 billion on honorarium and refreshments amid worsening road conditions across the state.
Former Minister Timipre Sylva confirmed a military raid on his Abuja home but vehemently denied any connection to an alleged coup plot that has reportedly led to the detention of 42 army officers.
Nigerians have criticised FCT minister Nyesom Wike for taking his sons to the Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai, accusing him of abusing public office.
Military investigators have expanded their probe into an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, questioning a Federal Government agency Managing Director for a massive fund transfer to former Minister Timipre Sylva, whose Abuja home was simultaneously raided.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu warned that any violence during the November 8 Anambra governorship election “will be met with a strong, uncompromising response” from security agencies, while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed its full preparedness to conduct the polls.
Adams Oshiomhole has urged President Tinubu to mandate locally-made uniforms for Nigeria’s armed forces, arguing the shift would revive manufacturing, create jobs and reduce dependency on imports.
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened as former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido was blocked from obtaining the national chairmanship nomination form, leading him to threaten legal action amidst growing discontent over the endorsement of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) as the consensus candidate.
INEC has declared Anambra State 99% ready for the November 8 governorship election after assessing logistics, security, and accreditation systems.
APGA says Governor Soludo’s ₦1m-per-ward election incentive aims to combat voter apathy and encourage participation, not to buy votes.