The Presidency has formally dismissed claims made by NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, who alleged he is being targeted by the Federal Government. Obi had previously suggested his safety was at risk, claiming systemic government interference against opposition members.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar II, urged northern leaders to unite against rising threats of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. During a meeting in Kaduna, he emphasized that regional security requires a collaborative effort from all stakeholders.
Tensions flared in the House of Representatives during a debate over a motion to summon President Bola Tinubu regarding delays in the 2025 Appropriation Act. The controversy was sparked by a circular from Accountant-General Shamseldeen Ogunjimi.
In Katsina, a Chief Magistrates’ Court remanded Dr. Bashir Kurfi, a lecturer and commentator, following his arraignment by police for alleged defamation and injurious falsehood.
Prince Adeyemi Matthew, identifying as the DG of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, has refuted claims of meeting Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President. He also distanced himself from a controversial N1.3 billion budget allocation, noting he was in police custody at the time.
The Senate greenlit the 2026 budget for the Nigerian Customs Service, setting a revenue goal of N11.074 trillion alongside an expenditure plan of N1.295 trillion.
A proposed environmental law in the Agboyi-Ketu LCDA of Lagos suggests a N50,000 fine or six months imprisonment for residents who fail to provide waste disposal receptacles at their homes.
Bayelsa State police reported the arrest of a 68-year-old man and his son for illegal possession of four single-barrel firearms found on the Igbogene–Tombia Expressway.
President Bola Tinubu officially welcomed Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma, a former Sokoto gubernatorial candidate, back into the All Progressives Congress during a visit at the Presidential Villa.
Finally, the Lagos State House of Assembly formally voiced support for the creation of state police, advocating for urgent constitutional amendments to improve national security.