The United Labour Congress (ULC) has threatened to commence industrial action from Friday (tomorrow) if the Federal Government fails to meet their demands. The National President of ULC, Joe Ajaero made the position of the Congress known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Ajearo said the planned action became imperative following perceived refusal by the government to address their demand after the expiration of two separate ultimatums issued in August and September.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, says appointment of judges to fill vacant seats in the various divisions of the Federal High Courts is under way.

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.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and cabinet ministers in attendance.

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.