Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appointed Umar Musa Gama, known as Umar Maggi, as his Special Adviser on Assembly Matters. This announcement was made by the Governor's spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Umar Maggi previously served as a representative in the 9th Kano State House of Assembly.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Atiku as the new Emir and Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi. The appointment was announced on Monday in a statement issued in Gusau by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, through his media and publicity secretary, Suleiman S/Tudu, according to the Daily Trust. The report does not state when the appointment takes effect or details about the circumstances surrounding the vacancy.

Jonathan Vatsa, a member of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State and former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, has advised Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to select a Christian running mate for the 2027 governorship election. He cautioned that failing to do so could lead to a loss of support for the party, citing concerns over the marginalization of Christians.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially opened its state secretariat in Bauchi State and announced Hon. Usman Adamu Ahmed Suphi as its governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. During the event, Suphi introduced Alhaji Abdulkadir Alin Bababa as his running mate. The ceremony took place at the new party headquarters located on Kobi Street.

Niger Tornadoes have strengthened their technical crew by appointing new assistant coaches to support the recently appointed technical adviser Kabiru Dogo. Umar Tyabo will serve as the chief coach, alongside Ibraheem Mutiullahi Okikiola and Umar Hussaini, who will also assist Dogo, according to DAILY POST.

Five governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Gombe, Bauchi, Kano, and Yobe states visited former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido in Bamaina village. During the visit, Lamido urged the candidates to serve as building blocks for a new Nigeria, emphasizing their role in shaping the future of the country, according to Tribune Online.