Evening recap: Anambra dares Obi to quit presidential race, Babachir Lawal joins NDC, other top stories

1. Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has recently joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, three months after his resignation from the African Democratic Congress due to alleged manipulation of its presidential primary. He has also expressed support for the party's 2027 presidential ticket, which includes Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

2. The Anambra State Government has challenged incumbent governor Peter Obi to withdraw from the upcoming 2027 presidential election, citing his failure to meet campaign promises regarding debt reduction and prompt payment of workers' salaries. The state government also released a document revealing the extent of salary arrears owed to employees.

3. Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi have been appointed as aides by Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah. The All Progressives Grand Alliance-led government plans to reintroduce fuel subsidies in a different form.