Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani said late human rights lawyer and activist Chief Gani Fawehinmi made significant contributions to Nigeria's democracy by fighting to keep the country's political space open. According to Information Nigeria, Sani spoke on Saturday in Kaduna at the public presentation of a book titled "Gani Fawehinmi and Uba Sani: A Tale of Mentor and...", which explores his relationship with the late activist as his mentor.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern regarding the ongoing detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. He criticized President Bola Tinubu for comments made by spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, which suggested that there is no hunger in Nigeria. Atiku warned against what he termed indirect denial of bail for El-Rufai, highlighting the implications of such actions.

Former Ogun State First Lady, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, has lost her mother, Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, who was 93 years old. The news was reported by Vanguard.

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called for Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, to step aside to facilitate a thorough investigation. The request aims to ensure that the probe can be conducted without any potential interference from Gbajabiamila's position.

Zamfara State first lady Huriyya Dauda Lawal Dare praised the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) for its three years of impactful service in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This commendation was made during the 3rd anniversary celebration, as reported in a statement by Rabi Yusuf, the press secretary for the Office of the First Lady of Zamfara State.

The Delta state government has refuted claims made by some online newspapers regarding the death of former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. According to a statement from Mr. Ossai Ovie, media aide to current governor Sheriff Oborevwori, he confirmed the former governor's well-being after speaking with his daughter, Miss Orode Uduaghan.