Nigeria, March 11 -- Hello and welcome! In today's trending news stories;

1. Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufaihasresigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC)and joined theSocial Democratic Party (SDP), citing irreconcilable differences with the ruling party. He criticized the APC for straying from its founding principles and vowed to mobilize opposition parties to challenge President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. The Presidency and APC dismissed his move, calling it an inordinate ambition doomed to fail. The Kaduna APC also stated that El-Rufai's defection would not impact the party's strength, as they remain focused on winning the state for Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in 2027. Meanwhile, the opposition is divided on...