President Muhammadu Buhari, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong and Former Head of State Gen. Gowon were among mourners that paid glowing tribute to former Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro, describing him as a patriotic, brave and disciplined officer who gave his all to serve Nigeria. 

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje says the state accepts digital switchover with 'deepest commitment.' 

The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) says the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau was executed by orders from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), HumAngle reports. 

Aisha Buhari, Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has deactivated her Twitter page following the ban on the microblogging site by the Nigerian government.

Nigerians using Twitter after its ban by the Federal Government risk going to jail. 

The Federal Government has announced the suspension of microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria.

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has sacked all Special Advisers (SAs) and Senior Special Assistant (SSAs) in his cabinet.

Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare has said the situation in Nigeria has gone worse under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari.