The leader of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu may declare war on the Nigerian Army on Friday after the leadership of IPOB through the instrumentality of the Directorate of State headquartered in Germany meet to vote on whether to sustain the group's agitation in a non-violent manner or not.  Kanu who made this known on Wednesday in a statement he personally signed, also disclosed his resolve not to continue the ongoing dialogue with state governors from the region.

Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari will lead the Nigerian delegation to the 72nd UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has promised to leave behind an effective and efficient legislature that directly impacts the lives of all Nigerians.

South East Senators under the aegis of South-East Caucus in the National Assembly have condemned the planned commencement of Operation Python Dance in the region, claiming that the deployment of soldiers to the region amounts to a siege. The Chairman of the Caucus, Sen. Enyinna Abaribe made the position of the group known in a statement released to newsmen in Abuja.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday disclosed that it will next Monday, release a revised timetable and schedule of activities, as it resumes the recall process for the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye.

Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo has asked the Federal Government to end the ongoing military action in the South East.