All Progressives Congress

Efforts to advance the Pentagon budget have stalled, with extensive discussion but no concrete progress in Congress. Lawmakers and defense officials continue to debate spending priorities, but no agreement or legislative action has emerged. The deadlock leaves defense funding plans unresolved as deadlines approach.

Nigeria's Supreme Court has delivered a judgement on the electoral act with direct implications for Chinda Ogundu, the Rivers State All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, and others in similar positions. The ruling is prompting debate about how it affects candidates' eligibility and party nominations ahead of elections in the state, with observers weighing what it means for future contests.