Gunmen ambush Zamfara gov’s chief of staff
Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday evening attacked the convoy of the Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Mouktar Lugga, along the Funtua–Gusau highway. The incident occurred at about 6:16 p.m. near Kucheri village as Lugga was returning to Gusau from an official assignment. Sources said the attackers suddenly emerged from both sides of the road and...
Hunger a health crisis, not just food issue — FG
The Federal Government says hunger in Nigeria is not only a food security issue but a wider health, development, and national responsibility that requires collective action. This was stated as the government launched the National Community Food Bank Trust Fund, targeting N17 billion in fundraising. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, made the remarks at the inauguration...
Kaduna govt seals energy investment deal at London summit
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has announced new investment prospects for the state following his participation at the Kaduna Electric Franchise Area Energy and Investment Summit held in London, United Kingdom. The summit, themed “Driving Energy Investment and Regional Development,” brought together key stakeholders, investors, and development partners to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s electricity sector. Sani attended the event alongside Zamfara...
Again, stock market investors lose N3bn
The Nigerian stock market closed on a bearish note on Thursday, April 2, 2026, shedding N3 billion in market value amid mild profit-taking. The decline was driven by sell-offs in equities, including John Holt, Abbey Mortgage Bank, International Energy Insurance, CHAMS, Tantalizers, and others. Market capitalisation dipped by 0.002 per cent, falling from N129.809 trillion at the opening to N129.806 trillion...
Tinubu arrives Lagos for Easter, project inaugurations after Plateau visit
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Thursday evening to observe Easter and inaugurate projects, following a condolence visit to Plateau State. Tinubu had earlier departed Jos, the capital of Plateau State, where he commiserated with victims and families affected by the recent deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba. His aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport...
Dangote Refinery denies receiving seven-cargo crude allocation from NNPC
Officials of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery have dismissed reports claiming that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) allocated seven crude oil cargoes to the facility for May loading. Although discussions are ongoing with NNPC, senior refinery officials disclosed that on Thursday that they were unaware of any decision increasing their monthly allocation from five to seven cargoes, as reported...
EFCC seeks final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the permanent forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). In a motion filed before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, EFCC counsel Jibrin Okutepa (SAN) and Ekele Iheanacho (SAN) argued that the respondents...
World Bank approves $500m to boost Nigeria’s agriculture
The World Bank has approved a $500 million International Development Association credit to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector through a new programme aimed at improving productivity, value chains, and food security. The facility will fund the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) Project, designed to support smallholder farmers, expand market opportunities, and stimulate private-sector investment. A statement released on the Bank’s...
APC blames ADC for internal crisis, backs INEC’s decision on leadership dispute
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of being responsible for its internal crisis, saying the opposition party is the “author of its own fate.” The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a statement issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, described the ADC as a party driven by confusion and desperation, alleging that it...
ADC demands Amupitan’s sack over party leadership de-recognition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the resignation or removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, and all national commissioners over the commission’s de-recognition of the party’s leadership. The ADC National Chairman, David Mark, made this known at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Mark said INEC’s decision to delist...
