Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. The Federal Government of Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner following reports of attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa. According to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the envoy has been invited to a meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, in Abuja.
2. The African Democratic Congress has released its timetable for the 2026 primary elections, providing a detailed schedule for nomination, screening, appeals, and the conduct of primaries across all elective positions. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
3. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is set to convene its 2026 policy meeting on admissions on Monday, May 11, a key annual event that will determine critical guidelines for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic session.The meeting is expected to address major issues, including the minimum cut-off marks for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), as well as broader admission policies for tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
4. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the Nigerian government at all levels to take urgent steps to protect journalists and address the deepening insecurity affecting several parts of northern Nigeria. The call was made during a conference and interactive session held to mark World Press Freedom Day, where stakeholders discussed the role of the media in promoting accountability, human rights, and access to justice.
5. Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has pushed back against growing speculation about his political future, particularly reports suggesting an imminent realignment within the African Democratic Congress. In a statement issued on Saturday, Kwankwaso clarified that neither he nor his political associates has taken any final position regarding their next move, stressing that consultations are still ongoing.
6. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intensified their nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects, including two elderly men aged 83 and 78 in Abia and Ekiti states. Details of the operations were disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.
7. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its counterterrorism operations with a precision airstrike targeting a suspected terrorist enclave in Katsina State. The operation, conducted on May 1 under the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, focused on a location within the Dan-Aji Forest in Faskari Local Government Area.
8. Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress. Obi disclosed the decision in a statement shared on his verified X account, citing growing internal tensions and alleged external interference within the party.
9. The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements in the Calabar–Oron channel, launching a coordinated offensive against militants and kidnappers in Cross River State. Details of the operation were disclosed in a statement by the Navy’s Director of Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, who said the mission was carried out by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory alongside personnel from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka.
10. A fresh political exchange has emerged between the All Progressives Congress and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, following his recent resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reacting publicly, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka launched a pointed critique of Obi’s political journey, portraying him as inconsistent in party loyalty and driven by personal ambition.
