The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has cautioned the federal government and judiciary over the prosecution of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, according to ThisDay Live. Reporting from Abuja, Olawale Ajimotokan said the NSCIA warned that individuals with vested religious interests should not be allowed to influence the case. The available excerpt does not detail the charges, court proceedings, or the government’s response.

The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on religious leaders to prioritize truth and verify information before sharing it publicly. During a capacity-building workshop for Islamic clerics from Northern Nigeria in Abuja, Secretary-General Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede emphasized the importance of responsible communication in sermons, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2027 elections.

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has called on Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, to step aside amid allegations of bribery against him. The group urged the Federal Government to initiate an independent investigation into these claims, which they describe as controversial. The statement was released on Sunday, highlighting the need for transparency in the matter.

The federal government of Nigeria has issued a directive to banks in response to the identification of individuals and companies suspected of financing terrorism. This measure aims to enhance the monitoring and regulation of financial transactions related to these suspects.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 12-count charge against Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, the president of Miyetti Allah, in a Federal High Court in Abuja. He is accused of terrorism financing and money laundering involving $2.53 million.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made terrorism financing supervision a current supervisory priority as part of efforts to protect the country's financial system from abuse by illicit actors. According to a statement signed by Hakama Sidi-Alli, Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, the heightened oversight will focus on strengthening monitoring within the financial sector. The move underscores the regulator's commitment to combating illicit financial flows in Nigeria.