The 'shop for free' event at Ring Road Palms Mall, Ibadan, organized by Help Initiative and SAF foundation, brought joy to 500 children from various orphanages. The Charity and Empowerment day Celebration aimed to address children's needs and empower Ibadan women. Mrs. Febisola Okonkwo, Director of Help Initiative, thanked sponsors for their contributions. The event aligned with UN Developmental Goals, focusing on poverty alleviation and health. Dr. Anthonia Aniagu educated attendees on hygiene and cancer awareness. Beneficiaries received items and expressed gratitude, with one widow sharing her success story after receiving training and tools from Help Initiative. Representatives from Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and various orphanages attended the event.

A Facebook post claimed that a white goat was intended for sacrifice at the proclamation of Prince Charles as the King of England, suggesting a double standard compared to African traditions. FactCheckHub refuted this claim, explaining that the goat, named Lance Corporal Shenkin IV, is a mascot of the Third Battalion of The Royal Welsh, not for sacrifice. The Royal Welsh has a long-standing tradition of adopting goats as mascots since 1775, with each goat having a unique history and receiving a salary, rank, and regiment number. The article clarifies that when a mascot dies, the regiment requests permission from the monarch to recruit a new one, a practice dating back to Queen Victoria.

Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), announced that INEC will collaborate with the European Union to ensure free and fair elections in Nigeria. The partnership is part of the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) program. Yakubu emphasized INEC's commitment to democratic norms, the importance of international and local election observers, and the value of their recommendations in improving electoral processes. He also acknowledged the role of international development partners in enhancing training, capacity building, and peaceful election engagement, particularly for women, youth, persons with disabilities, and internally displaced persons.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it will not publish the name and particulars of any candidate for the Yobe North Senatorial District, standing by the report of its monitoring team. INEC National Commissioner Festus Okoye emphasized the commission's position despite ongoing legal proceedings and has instructed external counsel to ensure all filings reflect the commission's stance. INEC plans to review its quality assurance protocols to prevent future discrepancies.

Akin Ogunbiyi, the Accord Party's governorship candidate for the upcoming election in Osun state, claimed that there are five licensed mining companies in the state, which he said were handed to Chinese companies. Fact-checking revealed that Osun state does indeed have five licensed mining companies, but the claim that they are owned by the Chinese is false. The Nigerian Mining Corporation Inc. owns two of the licenses and is fully funded by the Federal Government. The other companies, Segilola Resources Operating Ltd and Omoluabi Mineral Promotion Company Limited, are owned by Nigerians, and Kareem Mutiu Adubi, while identified as a corporate body, is not registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum, has withdrawn from the 2023 presidential race. This was confirmed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Horatius Egua, and reported by the News Agency of Nigeria. The withdrawal follows President Muhammadu Buhari's directive for cabinet members running for elective positions to resign. A valedictory session was held for such ministers, and alongside Sylva, others like Chris Ngige, Abubakar Malami, Godwin Emefiele, and Pauline Tallen also withdrew from their respective races.

Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has withdrawn his candidacy for President in Nigeria's 2023 general elections. He made the announcement on Friday, stating that the decision came after consultations and was influenced by the need to focus on his ministerial duties. Reports also suggest that Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has withdrawn from the presidential race. Ngige's initial declaration was influenced by pressures from various supporters, who also offered to purchase the nomination forms for him. However, he has not yet submitted these forms and will not participate in the All Progressives Congress's internal party processes for the election.

The National Working Committee of the African Action Congress has completed preparations to submit the party's membership register to the Independent National Electoral Commission, complying with the Electoral Act 2022. Members are urged to register on the party's website before the deadline to avoid disenfranchisement in party primaries. INEC has mandated all political parties to submit their membership registers as part of the legal requirements for credible primaries and elections.