Zubairu Salihu, the Principal of the Government Day Secondary School in Niger State, disclosed that terrorists had warned his community against Western education, leading to the closure of his school in May 2021. He made this statement during a press conference in New Bussa, where he also mentioned that the terrorists subsequently burnt down schools in the area, according to Daily Trust.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend Femi Gbajabiamila, the president's chief of staff, amid controversy regarding the alleged presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC). In a statement released on Friday, the opposition party argued that Gbajabiamila's suspension would facilitate an impartial investigation into the allegations related to the council.

A faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an independent forensic investigation into allegations involving Mr. Gbajabiamila, suggesting that the situation indicates either serious institutional failure or corruption within the Presidency. The party is also seeking the suspension of officials linked to the controversy, according to Premium Times.

The Ebonyi state government has established a panel to monitor and penalize schools that are violating the ban on graduation ceremonies. This decision comes after reports indicated that numerous school administrators continued to hold these events despite receiving multiple warnings.

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the credible candidate for the APC in the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing the importance of Southern presidential equity in his reasoning.

Plateau State Government ordered the immediate closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools statewide as a precaution over suspected diphtheria cases, according to Ripples Nigeria. The directive was announced Saturday in a statement by Information Commissioner Joyce Ramnap, who said the closure takes effect immediately. The report describes the move as aimed at limiting possible spread while authorities assess the suspected outbreak, with further details expected from state officials.