More than 2,000 PDP members have announced their decision to defect to APC, citing Governor Nasir Idris’ strong security interventions across Danko-Wasagu.
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office citing health reasons. President Tinubu accepts his resignation and promises continuity in the nation’s defence reforms.
Enugu has intensified its security push as Governor Peter Mbah unveiled hi-tech drones, patrol vehicles, and protective gear supplied by the Enugu State Security Trust Fund, reinforcing the state’s drive to remain the safest hub for residents and investors.
Nigeria’s Q3 GDP figures show a modest improvement driven by services and agriculture, signaling a cautious upward shift in the nation’s growth rate despite persistent inflation and forex pressures. Analysts say the data offers a mixed outlook heading into the final quarter.
Nigeria has launched a major new initiative providing Free Tests for liver and kidney function to people living with HIV, improving early detection and strengthening long-term care nationwide.
The Presidency has clarified that former ministers Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa resigned from office voluntarily and were not removed from President Tinubu’s cabinet.
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal by a PDP faction challenging court rulings that nullified the party’s 2025 national convention in Ibadan.
Senate Minority Whip Osita Ngwu has defected from the PDP to the APC, citing internal party crisis, while Senator Aliyu Wadada also announced his move to the ruling party.