Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf is returning to the APC on January 26, 2026, a political move expected to reshape alliances and strengthen cooperation with the Federal Government.
Governor Yusuf has received firm backing from the NNPP as the party throws its weight behind the Kano governor amid a growing political face-off with former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Kwankwaso has been ruled out of the 2027 presidential race on the NNPP platform, as the party insists its ticket is open only to bona fide members following unresolved internal disputes.
Ajuji has been re-elected unopposed as National Chairman of the NNPP at the party’s national convention in Abuja, with leaders pledging victory in 2027.
The Enugu State Government has intensified its fight against quackery in the health sector, targeting illegal medical laboratory practices and other unprofessional activities to improve patient safety and healthcare service delivery.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved a ₦175 million support package for 86 xenophobia returnees evacuated from South Africa, including resettlement grants, monthly stipends and free medical care.
The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of illegally parked trucks along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway to reduce traffic congestion, improve road safety and ensure the free flow of vehicles on the busy highway.
Police have launched a manhunt after Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro was found dead with machete wounds by the roadside in Ajaokuta, Kogi State.