Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, claiming it is marred by numerous scandals linked to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). This statement was made through his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, highlighting concerns over the controversies surrounding the council.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concern over a recent United Nations report indicating that more than 17 million people in nine northern Nigerian states are facing a food crisis. He described the situation as avoidable, highlighting the urgency of addressing the issue.

President Bola Tinubu has called for West African nations to focus on industrialisation and develop a production-driven regional economy. This statement was made during the inauguration of the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) headquarters in Abuja, according to Ripples Nigeria.

Ayekooto Akindele, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called for a thorough investigation into the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). This demand follows allegations of bribery against Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, made by the self-proclaimed Director General of the council, according to DAILY POST.

The United States government has sanctioned a Nigerian citizen and three Nigeria-based companies for allegedly facilitating financial transactions linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), according to Ripples Nigeria. This action is part of a broader effort to combat terrorism financing.

Mr. Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar, has called for President Bola Tinubu's resignation, citing the government's inability to effectively tackle insecurity in Nigeria. Ibe made these remarks during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, emphasizing that addressing security issues is a fundamental duty of any government.