Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. Pope Leo XIV begins an ambitious 11-day journey across Africa on Monday, marking his first major international tour since ascending to the papacy last year. The trip will take him through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, covering more than 18,000 kilometres.
2. Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) gained N392 billion on Friday, as the market closed the week on a positive note. Market capitalisation rose by 0.30 percent to N131.165 trillion, up from N130.773 trillion recorded in the previous session. The All-Share Index also advanced by 608.62 points to settle at 203,770.43, pushing the year-to-date return to 30.95 percent.
3. Ademola Adeleke to resolve the growing leadership vacuum surrounding the Apetu stool in Ipetumodu, Osun State. Community leaders warn that the absence of a traditional ruler is beginning to destabilize governance, cultural practices, and territorial coordination in the town. Representatives from the Aribile and Fagbemokun ruling houses made their concerns public during a press briefing on Thursday.
4. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise, pushing it to a period after the 2027 general elections. The decision was taken following a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Friday, April 10, during which key issues surrounding the exercise were reviewed.
5. Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has shared insights into her personal beliefs, opening up about her spirituality and evolving faith. During a recent livestream with TikToker Jarvis, the music star said her spiritual aim is to live a life that reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ.
6. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended birthday wishes to Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, as he marks his 69th birthday. The message, delivered through presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, praised Dangote’s impact on Nigeria’s economic landscape.
7. The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed an attack on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Nuku village, via Kaiama, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, April 10, 2026, resulted in the deaths of five members of the National Forest Guards. This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, in Ilorin.
8. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s determination to eliminate terrorism and banditry, pledging sustained investment in Nigeria’s armed forces to strengthen national security. The President made the declaration on Friday during an official visit to Bayelsa State, where he commissioned several infrastructure projects and addressed stakeholders.
9. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has removed 23 computer-based test (CBT) centres from its list of approved facilities following technical shortcomings observed during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The affected centres are spread across 11 states—Abia State, Anambra State, Bayelsa State, Delta State, Edo State, Lagos State, Ogun State, Osun State, Oyo State, Plateau State—as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
10. The Lagos State Government has officially scrapped the manual processing of building permits, declaring it illegal as part of a full transition to a digital approval system under the Electronic Physical Planning Permit System (EPPPS). The reform, which took effect on April 1, 2026, aligns with the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, aimed at promoting transparency, efficiency, and technology-driven governance.
