The Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has linked the country's security issues to instability in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel region, and the Gulf of Guinea. He emphasized the necessity for innovative strategies to tackle the evolving threats during a lecture at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2026.

The Centre for Public Integrity (CPI) has issued a defense of the Department of State Services (DSS) in response to activist Omoyele Sowore's criticisms. The CPI accused Sowore of unfairly targeting the security agency, highlighting what it claims are improvements in the DSS's operations under its current leadership. This statement was made by CPI's Executive Director, Comrade Job Samuel Danfulani.

The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has escalated, with the Presidency claiming that internal collaborators within government institutions facilitated Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi's operation of the fictitious agency. The demand for a full investigation has been made by the Kwankwasiyya Movement, as authorities including the DSS, Police, and EFCC are called upon to uncover these collaborators.

According to ThisDay Live, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, is facing significant challenges from established political figures. This situation is described as a crisis, although Gbajabiamila is not unfamiliar with such conflicts. The article, written by Shola Oyeyipo, explores the dynamics of his current political struggles.

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.

The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) has initiated an investigation into the actions of its operatives during an incident involving Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja. This follows the release of a video on social media showing armed DSS officials in a confrontation with Sowore on Tuesday.