Evening recap: Anambra dares Obi to quit presidential race, Babachir Lawal joins NDC, other top stories - Punch Newspapers
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Photo: X | Peter Obi.
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, three months after leaving the African Democratic Congress. He also declared support for the party’s presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general elections. A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. The Anambra State Government has also challenged former governor Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, accusing him of breaking key campaign promises on debt and the payment of workers’ salaries. Meanwhile, Charly Boy has explained why he connected former President Olusegun Obasanjo with content creator Isbae U for his interview show, while Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed a suspended commissioner to resume office after 10 weeks. Below are these and other trending stories: 1. Babachir Lawal joins NDC three months after ADC exit A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, three months after resigning from the African Democratic Congress over alleged manipulation of its presidential primary. Read here: Babachir Lawal joins NDC three months after ADC exitSee more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google 2. Anambra dares Obi to quit presidential race, releases salary arrears document The Anambra State Government has challenged former governor Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, accusing him of breaking key campaign promises on debt and timely payment of workers’ salaries. The state government also released a document detailing salary arrears as it made its claims against the former governor. Read here: Anambra dares Obi to quit presidential race, releases salary arrears document 3. Enugu gov names Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo aides Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi have been appointed as aides to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah. Police arrest man who allegedly killed girlfriend over HIV status in Enugu Obi-led NDC govt will reintroduce fuel subsidy in ‘different form’ – Kwankwaso 34-year-old Nigerian killed in South Africa, NUSA demands probe Mbah approved the appointment of 101 aides across three categories, comprising seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants. Read here: Enugu gov names Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo aides 4. FULL LIST: UK removes Nigeria, Ghana from teacher qualification route The United Kingdom Department for Education has excluded teachers trained in Nigeria, Ghana and India from using the route to apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England. The change took effect on September 9, 2026, according to updated guidance published by the DfE. Read here: FULL LIST: UK removes Nigeria, Ghana from teacher qualification route 5. Why I linked Isbae U with Obasanjo for his show interview — Charly Boy Veteran entertainer and activist, Charly Boy, has revealed why he helped connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with Nigerian comedian and content creator Isbae U for his interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask. Read here: Why I linked Isbae U with Obasanjo for his show interview — Charly Boy 6. Delta gov directs suspended commissioner to resume after 10 weeks Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has lifted the suspension of the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, directing him to resume office after completing 10 weeks from the date of his suspension. Oborevwori announced this on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the Auditor-General and members of the governing councils of the University of Delta, Southern Delta University and Dennis Osadebay University. Read here: Delta gov directs suspended commissioner to resume after 10 weeks Samuel Omotere Samuel Omotere is an experienced journalist covering human interest stories, pop culture, and digital trends. He combines his background as a language graduate with a focus on sustainable digital storytelling.
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