Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. MTN Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data advance service, Xtratime, in response to new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The development was disclosed in a filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday.
2. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a swipe at the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing its recent national convention as lacking substance while reiterating his commitment to democratic governance and the 2027 general elections. Tinubu made the remarks on Thursday while addressing the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
3. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over a heightened risk of cholera and other disease outbreaks following forecasts of flooding in several parts of Nigeria. According to projections from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Federal Ministry of Environment, heavy rainfall is expected between April 13 and 17, 2026, with a number of states likely to experience flooding.
4. Gunmen have reportedly abducted no fewer than 14 candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Benue State, raising fresh concerns about security in the region. The victims were said to be traveling in a commercial bus from Makurdi to Otukpo when the attackers intercepted the vehicle. The journey, which should have been routine for students heading to sit for an important national examination, quickly turned into a distressing ordeal.
5. A faction of the Labour Party under the leadership of Nenadi Usman has announced the suspension of 26 members linked to the rival camp led by Julius Abure. The decision was disclosed via the faction’s official X account, where it published the names of those affected. The group stated that its National Executive Council approved the disciplinary action.
6. The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has announced plans to provide a free training programme on strategic foresighting for selected nominees of Dapo Abiodun, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and institutional capacity in Ogun State. The Director-General of NIPSS, Ayo Omotayo, made the disclosure during the opening ceremony of the third edition of the Strategic Leadership and Management Course (SLMC), held at the Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies in Ago-Iwoye.
7. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has acknowledged a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to segments of its database, an issue that has sparked concerns over the integrity of corporate records in Nigeria. The confirmation was made in a statement posted on the commission’s official X account on Wednesday, where it explained that the breach was limited in scope and did not affect all aspects of its systems.
8. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a swipe at the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing its recent national convention as lacking substance while reiterating his commitment to democratic governance and the 2027 general elections. Tinubu made the remarks on Thursday while addressing the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
9. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has raised alarm over growing cybersecurity risks, issuing a regulatory advisory to data controllers and processors across the country. The warning comes amid what the commission described as increasing threats to Nigeria’s data security infrastructure. According to its technical assessment, certain unidentified threat actors have been carrying out coordinated operations aimed at financial systems and other critical digital assets.
10. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has responded strongly to recent remarks by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, rejecting criticisms directed at the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike spoke on Thursday while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Kuje and other parts of the FCT.
