Summary of the days news

Here's a summary of the news headlines:

*Politics:*

- Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and former Vice Presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa defected to APC.

- PDP is reportedly in disarray due to defections.

- INEC considers allowing voting without PVCs.

*Security:*

- President Tinubu orders security chiefs to stop violent attacks.

- Terrorists killed two people and destroyed farms in Plateau State.

*Economy:*

- Nigeria in talks with JP Morgan to re-enter bond index.

- World Bank appoints Aliko Dangote to Private Sector Investment Lab.

*Labor:*

- NiMet workers suspend strike after government intervention.

- Federal government releases N50 billion for ASUU and non-academic staff unions.

*Health:*

- WHO to downsize operations due to funding shortfall.

*Other:*

- Lagos State bans expectant women from participating in Hajj pilgrimage.

- Air Peace suspends flight operations due to NiMet strike.

Agbedeyi Odimientimi Desmond 

Writes from Asaba, Delta State