President Bola Tinubu made a playful remark on Thursday by calling his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ‘Iya Alakara’, which translates to the woman selling akara, a local delicacy. This comment comes in light of the controversy surrounding his wife's proposal to provide grants for women to sell akara and kulikuli, another local snack.

The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre has released an AI-generated image depicting Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, frying and selling akara. This post has sparked reactions among Nigerians in the days following its publication.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) founder Mike Dada, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Afretrade CEO Lekan Salaam are among those scheduled to speak at the California–Lagos Summit, according to ThisDay Live. The event, reported by Sunday Ehigiator, is set to bring together political and business figures from Nigeria and the United States, with further speakers and details expected to be announced.

Muazu Elazeh, the Group Managing Director of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, has praised Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State for his initiatives regarding the timely payment of civil servants' salaries, as well as the settlement of pensions and gratuities. Additionally, Elazeh commended the governor's focus on infrastructure development, as noted in a statement from the governor's adviser on Media and Publicity.

APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele and Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, have criticised Peter Obi following reports that he endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Obi, described as the Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate, allegedly backed Makinde, prompting the aides to label him a 'confusionist', according to the Daily Post. The reported endorsement has added to ongoing political tensions and realignments among Nigeria's major political figures ahead of future elections.

Leaders of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan South East Local Government have reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde as they prepare for the upcoming 2027 elections, according to Tribune Online.