Lawmakers in Gombe State have reportedly voted to back the creation of a state police force. The move follows wider national debate on decentralising policing amid insecurity concerns.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has reportedly made a new claim about his role in Peter Obi's political journey, saying he helped put him on the path to a presidential ticket. A separate report says Wike also spoke about what could stop Obi from winning the presidency in 2027. Obi's camp has not been reported to respond.
President Tinubu accused opposition politicians of building their campaigns on hardship they helped create. Atiku Abubakar hit back, describing the remark as delusional and questioning the state of the naira and poverty levels under the current government.
Gunmen reportedly attacked the convoy of a candidate of the NDC in Ebonyi State, killing one person and injuring three others. Police are yet to give full details of the incident.
A report says two people President Tinubu once considered for ministerial posts were rejected by a circle linked to former President Buhari. The claim has not been confirmed by the Presidency. A former presidential aide has separately offered his explanation for why Fasola is not in the cabinet.