The All Progressives Congress National Working Committee has updated its final National Assembly candidate list, removing Gabriel Suswam and Gbenga Elegbeleye while replacing several other senatorial and legislative aspirants. President Bola Tinubu praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Tuesday for his infrastructure developments in Abuja, stating that Wike aligns perfectly with the administration’s objectives.
The federal government is pursuing compensation from South Africa for Nigerians displaced by xenophobic violence. With a recent flight carrying 269 individuals, the total number of evacuated citizens has reached 603. In financial news, the Naira strengthened against the dollar, trading at N1,390 in the parallel market and N1,376 in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.
Henry Seriake Dickson, leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, confirmed the party can now access the INEC portal for 2027 election candidate submissions. Meanwhile, NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi urged INEC to publicly disclose the academic credentials of all political candidates to bolster transparency. Furthermore, another Air Peace flight brought 269 returnees from South Africa to Lagos on Tuesday.
Legal proceedings continue as an Abuja Federal High Court scheduled July 7 for the PDP Board of Trustees case regarding the recognition of the Kabir Turaki-led committee. In Ondo State, the Amotekun Corps apprehended 28 suspects, including a father and his three sons accused of kidnapping in Oba Akoko. Finally, the Bauchi State Police issued a safety warning following a windstorm in Bashe Village that resulted in the deaths of two children who were sheltering under a tree.
