A political shake-up hit the Nigerian Senate after nine senators defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed the move, involving lawmakers from the PDP, Labour Party and APGA. Prominent defectors include Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Ireti Kingibe, who cited internal party crises.
However, drama followed immediately as the ADC Wuse Ward in the FCT announced Ireti Kingibe’s suspension just hours after her defection. The ADC national leadership quickly rejected the move, calling the suspension false.
Meanwhile in Abia State, activist Omoyele Sowore joined protesters in Aba demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who has been detained since 2021. Sowore urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to free Kanu, describing his detention as political persecution.
In another news, Kaduna Polytechnic students were reportedly blocked from campus over a strict dress code linked to the Ramadan period. Videos show frustrated students arguing their outfits were not indecent, sparking debate about religious influence in federal institutions.
In Abuja, Content creator Deka George announced the death of her pregnant sister Amaka, who reportedly died at Bwari General Hospital after the facility had no oxygen during a medical emergency. Many Nigerians say the tragedy highlights the country’s deep healthcare challenges.
Meanwhile, a newborn baby abandoned near a public dustbin and wrapped in a sack was rescued by good Samaritans. The Givers Supportive Foundation shared the rescue, urging people in crisis to seek help rather than abandon children.
In Edo State, an APC chieftain Blessing Agbomhere sparked controversy after appearing in a forest with armed escorts while urging youths to enter the bush themselves to confront kidnappers. The clip has drawn criticism online.
Finally, under good news, the 2023 remix of “Premier Gaou” by Francis Mercier and Nite-freak has surpassed 200,000 sales, earning Platinum certification in France and introducing Magic System’s classic hit to a new global audience.
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