{
  "id": 9171539,
  "title": "Evening recap: Anambra dares Obi to quit presidential race, Babachir Lawal joins NDC, other top stories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/evening-recap-anambra-dares-obi-to-quit-presidential-race-babachir-9171539",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T18:12:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/evening-recap-anambra-dares-obi-to-quit-presidential-race-babachir-lawal-joins-ndc-other-top-stories/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Anambra State Government challenges Peter Obi to quit the 2027 presidential race, while ex-SGF Babachir Lawal joins the NDC, backing an Obi/Kwankwaso ticke Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-anambra-dares-obi-to-quit-presidential-race-babachir-lawal-joins-ndc-other-top-stories/",
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Anambra dares Obi to quit presidential race, releases salary arrears document",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/anambra-dares-obi-to-quit-presidential-race-releases-salary-arrears",
        "published": "2026-09-22T09:46:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Anambra Govt dares Peter Obi to quit presidential race, releases salary arrears document [PHOTO]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/anambra-govt-dares-peter-obi-to-quit-presidential-race-releases",
        "published": "2026-09-22T10:14:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Sahara Reporters",
        "title": "Anambra Government Releases 2006 Memo On Unpaid Salaries Under Peter Obi, Asks Him 'When Will You Quit Presidential Race?'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/anambra-government-releases-2006-memo-on-unpaid-salaries-under-peter",
        "published": "2026-09-22T11:25:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Anambra Revives 20-Year-Old Salary Arrears Dispute, Challenges Obi To Quit Presidential race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/anambra-revives-20-year-old-salary-arrears-dispute-challenges-obi-to",
        "published": "2026-09-22T11:39:35.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}