The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has denied claims that it set up a task force to target opposition figures, stating that such allegations are false and misleading.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Federal Ministry of Justice.

Concerns have been raised by the Nigerian Academy of Science in regards to the increasing number of scientists and researchers leaving the country. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday, NAS Executive Secretary Dr. Oladoyin Odubanjo voiced his worries. He claims that the tendency seriously jeopardizes Nigeria's future scientific advancement.

British boxing star Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, authorities have confirmed. Gbenga Omotosho, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information, said the crash occurred around the Shagamu Interchange axis of the expressway. He added that the state government immediately deployed an ambulance to the scene.

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has congratulated the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his commendation by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI), for upholding press freedom, describing the honour as a clear validation of professionalism and deep respect for democratic ideals.

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) stated that it deployed more than 200 mini-grids in underserved communities across Nigeria in 2025.