Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigeria this morning, covering political shifts, security incidents, and national declarations.
1. Osun Monarch and Former APC Chairman Dies: The Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, a former Osun State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has passed away after a brief illness. He was installed as monarch in 2022 but later removed by the current state government.
2. Ex-Osun SSG Exits ADC, Breaks from Aregbesola: Former Osun State Secretary to the Government, Moshood Adeoti, has formally withdrawn from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and severed ties with former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, amid speculation about the party’s 2026 ticket.
3. Tinubu Vows to Defeat Enemies of the State: President Bola Tinubu has vowed to track down and defeat all enemies of Nigeria, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and protecting citizens during a memorial event in Kogi State.
4. Kogi Advises Churches to Relocate from Attack Zones: The Kogi State government has advised worship centers in vulnerable areas to consider relocating following a gunmen attack on a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, where the pastor, his wife, and others were abducted.
5. Former PDP Spokesman Defects to APC: Chief Olisa Metuh, former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially defected to the ruling APC, accusing the PDP of abandoning him during his legal challenges.
6. Bandits Abduct Bride Hours Before Wedding: Suspected bandits attacked Chacho village in Sokoto State, abducting a bride-to-be, her bridesmaids, and eight other residents just hours before her scheduled wedding ceremony.
7. Elderly Woman Killed in Kano Village Attack: An elderly woman was shot dead and three others were kidnapped during an attack on Yankamaye village in Kano State late Saturday night.
8. Amaechi Rules Out Vice-Presidential Bid: Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed suggestions of being a vice-presidential candidate in 2027, declaring that he is running for the presidency and will not be anyone’s running mate.
9. PDP Faction Inaugurates Caretaker Committee in Enugu: The Nyesom Wike-aligned faction of the PDP has inaugurated a new caretaker committee for Enugu State, further deepening the party’s internal crisis.
10. Cult Clash Leaves Police Officer Dead in Ogun: A suspected cult clash in the Ilese area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has resulted in the deaths of a police officer and another unidentified man.
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