Seventeen Lawmakers Dump ADC For NDC On House Floor
Seventeen members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress to the National Democratic Congress. The lawmakers announced their departure during plenary session on Tuesday, dealing a fresh blow to the ADC’s dwindling presence in the National Assembly. The mass defection is the latest in a series of exits that have significantly weakened the party’s legislative footprint.
Bandits Kill 24 In Katsina Market, Community Attacks
At least 24 people have been killed following separate bandit attacks on Jikamshi and Gwalgoro communities in Katsina State. The most recent strike occurred on Monday evening at Jikamshi market in Musawa Local Government Area, where gunmen opened fire on traders as they were closing for the day. A second attack targeted Gwalgoro community in Kankia Local Government Area, compounding the death toll in what has become an increasingly volatile region.
Adelabu Declares Governorship Bid, Rejects APC Consensus Move In Oyo
Former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has formally declared his intention to contest the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket in Oyo State, dismissing any arrangement that sidelines competing interests. Addressing party executives at the APC secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Adelabu stated that a consensus process that does not accommodate all stakeholders is invalid. His declaration signals a contentious internal contest within the party ahead of the 2027 governorship race.
Oshiomhole Calls For Revocation Of MTN, DStv Licences Over Xenophobic Attacks
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has called on the Federal Government to take decisive economic measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria in response to renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The former Edo State Governor specifically advocated for the revocation of the operating licences of MTN Nigeria and DStv, and urged Nigerian investors to move in and fill any resulting market gaps. Oshiomhole made the remarks on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday.
Tinubu Pitches Post-2027 Economic Vision To Global Investors In Paris
President Bola Tinubu has outlined the next phase of his administration’s economic agenda before an audience of leading international investment firms in Paris, France. The president pledged to deepen fiscal discipline, entrench transparency, and ensure consistency in policy execution, with his post-2027 outlook centred on consolidating reforms already underway. The engagement featured senior representatives from major global institutions and formed part of a broader effort to attract foreign capital and restore investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy.
ADC Slashes Nomination Fees, Releases Primary Election Timetable
The African Democratic Congress has reduced its nomination fees and published a revised timetable for its 2026 primary elections. According to a statement by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the presidential nomination form has been lowered to N90 million from N100 million, while governorship forms are now pegged at N30 million. Senate forms were fixed at N10 million, House of Representatives at N5 million, and State House of Assembly forms at N2 million.
Akpabio Says ADC Appears Finished After Wave Of Defections
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has suggested that the African Democratic Congress may no longer be a viable political force following the rash of defections by its lawmakers to other parties. Akpabio made the pointed remark on Tuesday as legislators continued to abandon the ADC for parties including the National Democratic Congress and the Labour Party. His comments reflect growing sentiment that the party is struggling to maintain relevance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Naira Gains Ground Against Dollar In Parallel And Official Markets
The naira recorded gains against the dollar on Tuesday, appreciating to N1,382 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,387 on Monday. In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, the local currency similarly strengthened, trading at N1,362 per dollar. The back-to-back improvements offer a modest sign of stabilisation following a prolonged period of exchange rate volatility.
IGP Orders Nationwide Arms Audit After Video Shows Officers Shooting Handcuffed Man
Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has directed an immediate nationwide audit of arms and ammunition across all state police commands to strengthen accountability and prevent the misuse of operational weapons. The order follows public outrage over a viral video showing officers shooting a restrained, handcuffed individual at close range after a suspicious package was discovered. The IGP framed the audit as part of broader reforms to restore public trust in the force.
Customs Seizes 6.35kg Of Cocaine Worth N2.35bn Along Lagos-Abidjan Corridor
The Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit Zone A has intercepted 6.35 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of N2.35 billion along the Lagos-Abidjan corridor. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu disclosed the seizure during a handover ceremony in Lagos on Tuesday, at which the drugs and other confiscated illicit substances were formally transferred to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The bust underscores ongoing interdiction efforts targeting major drug trafficking routes in the region.
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