Political shifts occurred as the APC disqualified seven Osun governorship aspirants and Rivers lawmakers defected from the PDP. Economically, Aliko Dangote declared an end to fuel queues with his refinery now exporting products.
Security forces intensified efforts nationwide, with the Defence Minister vowing to stop criminal bloodshed. Authorities announced significant arrests of suspected bandits, kidnappers, and their collaborators in Sokoto, Kwara, and Gombe states.