Vice President Kashim Shettima returns to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th AU Summit focused on water security and Agenda 2063.
President Tinubu has received a major political boost as the South-East APC passed a vote of confidence in the president and pledged massive mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election.
The South-East APC has urged residents of the region to unite behind the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that vote splitting has weakened the zone’s political influence in the past.
President Bola Tinubu congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday, praising his enduring statesmanship, diplomatic achievements, and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
Enugu State has won the Infrastructure Development Competitiveness Award and Outstanding Performance in Internally Generated Revenue Award at the 2025 BusinessDay States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards, with officials attributing the recognition to ongoing reforms and infrastructure investments under Governor Peter Mbah’s administration.
The Federal Government and Enugu State Government are working to launch direct cargo flights between Enugu and Guangzhou, China, by December 2026, a move expected to boost trade and position Enugu as a major logistics hub in Southeast Nigeria.
The Yobe State Government has adopted a comprehensive flood preparedness plan targeting more than 126,000 vulnerable households as part of efforts to strengthen disaster response and climate resilience across high-risk communities.
The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting durable solutions for displaced persons in Nigeria, focusing on long-term recovery, social inclusion, livelihoods, and sustainable development.