Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. Bola Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday to commission and inspect several key infrastructure projects aimed at boosting economic growth and service delivery. According to a statement by Kayode Akinmade, the visit will cover projects in aviation, transportation, security, and agriculture. A major highlight of the visit is the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, along with two aircraft under Gateway Air in partnership with ValueJet.
2. The Labour Party has officially notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its timetable for congresses and the 2027 presidential primary. In a letter signed by Interim National Chairman Nenadi Usman, the party outlined dates for its ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its national convention.
3. The Nigerian stock market closed slightly lower on Thursday ahead of the Easter holidays, as sell-offs in several stocks led to a marginal loss of about N3 billion in market value. Key decliners, including John Holt, Abbey Mortgage Bank, International Energy Insurance, CHAMS, and Tantalizers, contributed to the downturn as investors offloaded shares.
4. Some residents of Plateau State have criticised Bola Tinubu following his condolence visit after the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Jos. The President, who visited the state to sympathise with victims of the violence in Angwan Rukuba, addressed stakeholders at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Heipang before departing, without visiting the affected community or hospitals.
5. Seven persons have been injured following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Jikwoyi, within the Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Friday, involving construction workers at the site.
6. The Vice-Chancellor of University of Calabar (UNICAL), Offiong Offiong, has revealed that the institution is actively tracking individuals involved in certificate forgery. Speaking ahead of the university’s 38th convocation ceremony, the VC disclosed that some perpetrators are producing fake certificates using computer systems while attempting to forge official signatures of past registrars and vice-chancellors.
7. The full list of nominees for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has been released ahead of the ceremony scheduled for May 9, 2026, in Lagos.
8. Fresh violence has erupted in Plateau State barely 24 hours after Bola Tinubu visited Jos to reassure residents following recent attacks. In the early hours of Friday, suspected terrorists reportedly attacked Jol community in Riyom Local Government Area, killing a 51-year-old man, Dalyop Betobeje, according to a report by Channels Television.
9. Nigerian singer Omah Lay has claimed that Afrobeats is losing momentum internationally, particularly in Western markets. Speaking during his Lagos Warehouse Session, the artist said the global buzz the genre enjoyed between 2020 and 2024 has started to decline, despite Nigerian artistes still performing well.
10. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, over remarks made in a recent interview. In a statement on Friday, ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi accused the INEC boss of misapplying constitutional principles and judicial directives, particularly in his interpretation of electoral processes.
