Nigerian newspaper Punch has published a tribute marking the 73rd birthday of Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to the publication, the retired general is defined by purpose-driven leadership and qualities that have made him one of Nigeria's most consequential public servants. The piece highlights his continued vigour and public service record as he marks the milestone.

Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have called for support from religious leaders, parents, and communities to combat drug peddling and abuse in the state. This appeal was made during a program held to address the issue on July 4, 2026, with contributions from NDLEA's Kwara State Commandant, Hajia Fatima Popoola.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal as a "Renaissance governor" who has brought positive changes to the state. In a birthday message marking Lawal's 61st birthday, Tinubu commended his administration's efforts in infrastructure, urban renewal and industrialisation, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information. The message highlighted the president's recognition of the governor's performance in office.

An 87-year-old man, Dauda Garba of Korawa village, has been remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly inflicting severe injuries on Area Court Judge Dauda Hamman in Adamawa State, according to Daily Trust. The attack reportedly occurred on August 31, 2026, while the judge was presiding over a matter involving Garba and Ismai’l Yusuf. Authorities remanded the octogenarian pending further proceedings; details beyond the allegation remain unclear.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have commended Abdulhameed Yushau, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for leading a Drug-Free Schools Initiative aimed at educating secondary school students about the risks of substance abuse. This awareness campaign took place at Parliament International School and Government Secondary School in Abuja.

Pat Utomi, a Professor of Political Economy, stated that individuals over the age of 70 should not be eligible to run for political office in Nigeria. He expressed this view in a post on his verified X account, highlighting concerns about impunity and a lack of respect for order in the political landscape, referencing past political situations in the country.