Good morning! Here is today’s summary from METROTIMESNIGERIA:
1. Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Both politicians were registered at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Sunday and issued membership cards, confirming their entry into the party.
2. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its timetable for the 2026 primary elections, fixing May 25, 2026, for its presidential primary. The party also set its nomination form at ₦100 million, according to a statement by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi.
3. The Federal Government has stated that no Nigerian was killed and no Nigerian-owned property was destroyed during the recent anti-foreigner protests in South Africa. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in a situation report shared on Sunday.
4. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Peter Obi over his political movements, accusing him of frequently switching parties instead of building long-term political structures. The remarks were made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
5. The Labour Party has fixed ₦50 million for its expression of interest and nomination forms for presidential aspirants ahead of the 2027 elections, as announced by its National Secretariat alongside an updated timetable.
6. Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue State, held a high-level reconciliation meeting involving APC stakeholders, including George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, in a bid to unify the party before 2027. However, reports suggest the meeting ended without a resolution.
7. Peter Obi has advised members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to avoid internal conflicts and legal battles, warning that such disputes could weaken efforts to build a strong political alternative ahead of 2027.
8. United Bank for Africa (UBA) has denied viral reports claiming its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife, Awele Elumelu. The bank described the claims as false, malicious, and damaging.
9. Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed four people in an attack on Aila Odugheho in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Sunday morning as the victims were travelling along a rural road.
10. The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Adolphus Wabara, has called for an emergency National Executive Committee meeting to address recent developments and prevent a leadership vacuum within the party.
