Gunmen are said to have killed Sheikh Yahaya Masusuka at his home in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, in what is reportedly a targeted attack. Police are yet to say who carried it out or why.
Armed men are said to have attacked a community in Taraba State for about four hours, leaving 58 people dead according to a report. Details on the exact location and who was behind the raid are still limited, and security agencies are yet to give a full account.
Members of the Iru Ekun Security Group, which is associated with Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Igboho, were reportedly abducted by gunmen in Kwara State. Police have not yet said whether a rescue operation is under way.
The military says air and artillery strikes around the Lake Chad area killed 16 ISWAP fighters and wounded a senior commander. Independent confirmation of the figures was not immediately available.
Madagascar's wealthiest businessman is said to be planning radio and television stations in Nigeria, backed by a reported $450 million investment. Regulatory approvals and timelines were not stated.