The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by his Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency declare a state of emergency on security in Nigeria. He made the call in Abuja at a press conference organized by the Council.

The United States through its Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Tuesday said that the restrictions imposed on Nigeria will be lifted if only the Government can do more to ascertain the information on travellers.

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked claims by the former senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani that he was detained in an underground cell for 30 days.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said the ban on commercial motorcycle and tricycle popularly called Okada and Keke Napep in the state would not be reversed despite outcry by some residents.

The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr AdnanBostaji, is dead. The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Nigeria, which announced this in a statement on Tuesday, said the envoy died in his sleep.

The Federal Government on Monday it will soon commence recruitment of more troops to address the issue of manpower shortage in the military. The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo who disclosed this while speaking to some clergymen under the auspice of the Arewa Pastors Forum for Peace at the presidential Villa Abuja also urged them to pray for the peace and unity of the country.