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 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of candidates selected for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025. According to a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen, the list was finalized after the selection board interview held at the NAF Base in Kaduna between January 12 and February 8, 2026.
2. Monday Okpebholo has commissioned the rebuilt Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) Complex in Ekpoma, located in Esan West Local Government Area, following its destruction by fire earlier in the year. The complex, which housed more than 25 lock-up shops owned by police officers’ wives, was gutted by a fire incident on January 11, 2026, resulting in the loss of goods valued at hundreds of millions of naira.
3. Nigerian music superstar Davido has opened up about a change in his political ambitions, revealing that he is no longer as eager to venture into politics as he once was. The award-winning singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, made the revelation during a recent livestream on Twitch with streamer Davrel.
4. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has instructed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) across the country to suspend all publicity and arrangements related to the planned voter revalidation exercise. The directive was communicated in a letter dated April 4, 2026, and signed by the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony.
5. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered a drug trafficking network that concealed cocaine inside tins of palm kernel extract intended for export to the United Kingdom, leading to the arrest of several suspects, including the alleged kingpin in Lagos.
6. Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a party made up of frequent defectors and insisting it should take responsibility for its reported deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
7. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of Abuja of adequate security arrangements during the Easter celebrations. Wike stated that the FCT Administration has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of residents throughout the festive period, allowing them to celebrate without fear.
8. Abba Yusuf has responded to a viral political slogan suggesting he would only serve one term in office, offering a surprising twist to the narrative. Speaking in a circulating video, the Kano State governor addressed supporters reacting to the Hausa phrase ‘Falle Daya’ (one term), which has been used by critics against his administration.
9. The Nigerian government has revealed that two companies have secured a total of N9 billion to support the deployment of mini-grid projects across four states. This was disclosed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in a statement issued on Sunday.
10. The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has confirmed the arrest of seven teachers over alleged examination malpractice during a statewide assessment exercise. The board’s Executive Chairman, Professor Haruna Musa, disclosed this while overseeing the assessment across several centres.
