Politics
- *APC Open to Wike*: President Bola Tinubu has declared that the All Progressives Congress is open to receiving Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, into its ranks.
- *Democracy Day Celebration*: The Federal Government has released the official program of events for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, which begins with a national broadcast by President Tinubu at 7:00 a.m. today. However, in a surprising twist, the nationwide broadcast has been cancelled.
- *Capital Vote Extension*: The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has hinted at extending the lifespan of the capital vote component of the Federal Government's 2024 budget to ensure full implementation ¹.
Security
- *Plateau Attacks*: At least 15 people have been killed in separate attacks in villages of Mangu local government area of Plateau state.
- *Benue Arrests*: 42 armed herders and bandits have been arrested in Benue communities in connection with acts of criminality in the state.
- *Road Accidents*: Five people lost their lives, while nine others sustained injuries in multiple road accidents along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Economy
- *No specific economic news in today's top stories, but previous reports indicate the Federal Government's efforts to boost power supply through Public-Private-Partnership investment* ².
Other News
- *Fire Incident*: A fuel station at Obawole in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government area, Lagos State, was razed by fire on Wednesday.
- *Peter Obi's Criticism*: Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticized the renovation of the International Conference Center by the Tinubu administration, describing it as a misplacement of priorities.
- *Senator Oshiomhole's Stand*: Senator Adams Oshiomhole has denied disrupting Air Peace flight operations, saying he was fighting against extortion by the airline ¹.
