Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered the immediate withdrawal and deactivation of passports held by individuals who have officially renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive, announced in a statement by his media aide, applies to those whose renunciation has been formally approved by the President.
2. A senior figure within the All Progressives Congress, Attah Ochinke, has strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission over its handling of a court directive relating to the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress. Ochinke, who previously served as Attorney General of Cross River State and once led the Nigerian Bar Association in the state, described INEC’s decision to de-recognise the faction led by David Mark as a legal misstep.
3. As part of efforts to improve connectivity and expand travel options within Nigeria, Gateway Air has unveiled a new schedule of domestic flight operations covering several key cities across the country. The announcement was made in a statement issued over the weekend by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun.
4. The Federal Government has rolled out a new set of economic reforms under the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM), introducing wide-ranging adjustments to import tariffs as part of efforts to stimulate growth, support local industries, and balance revenue generation. The policy, conveyed in an official document dated April 1, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, replaces the 2023 fiscal framework and targets multiple sectors of the economy.
5. A violent attack on Debe community in Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State, has left at least 24 people dead, with many others displaced in what has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International. The incident occurred on the evening of April 5, 2026, coinciding with Easter Sunday, a day typically associated with peace and celebration. Instead, residents were met with a wave of violence that forced many to flee for safety.
6. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, has initiated a fresh push to strengthen Nigeria’s transport and logistics network by constituting a committee tasked with accelerating the connection between seaports and railway systems across the country. Opeifa made this known during a quarterly stakeholders’ engagement organised by the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council, where industry players from both maritime and rail sectors gathered to discuss strategies for improving coordination and efficiency.
7. Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Tems has opened up about the profound personal transformation she has experienced since becoming a professional musician. Tems revealed that before her rise to fame, she had a tendency to keep people at a distance, describing herself as “hyper-independent.” According to her, this mindset often led her to push others away, limiting emotional connections.
8. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarm over the rising wave of violence across Nigeria, describing the situation as a serious threat to national peace, unity, and stability. In a statement posted on his official X account on Saturday, Atiku condemned what he termed the “continued acts of terrorism and brigandage,” warning that persistent attacks on innocent citizens must not be allowed to define the country’s identity.
9. Nigeria’s national oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, recorded a revenue of ₦2.68 trillion in February 2026, reflecting a modest increase from the ₦2.57 trillion generated in January, even as crude oil production declined during the period. According to the company’s monthly operational report, revenue rose by 4.2 percent month-on-month.
10. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has donated ₦50 million to the family of the late Lt. Col. OC Okolo, who was killed during a Boko Haram attack in Borno State. The incident occurred in Mandaragirau, Biu Local Government Area, earlier this year, as insurgent violence continues to claim lives in the region.
