Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. Plateau State Specialist Hospital has moved to calm public concern following reports of tension within its premises linked to an alleged plot by terrorists to abduct medical personnel. In an official statement released on Wednesday and signed by the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Talatu Angi, the management firmly denied claims of unrest, assuring that the facility remains secure and fully operational.
2. Nigeria’s struggle to maximise revenue from electricity exports has been highlighted once again, as three neighbouring countries—Benin, Togo, and Niger—failed to fully settle payments for power supplied during the fourth quarter of 2025. According to a report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the three countries accumulated a combined debt of $9.55 million, equivalent to about N13.07 billion.
3. The Nigerian Air Force has officially published the list of candidates who have successfully progressed to the next stage of recruitment for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025. This update was made public in a statement released on Wednesday, April 15, by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame.
4. Members of the Jigawa State House of Assembly have expressed strong support for Umar Namadi by unanimously passing a vote of confidence in his administration and endorsing him as their sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The resolution was adopted during a plenary session held on Wednesday, where lawmakers pointed to a range of development projects implemented across the state’s 30 constituencies as evidence of the governor’s performance.
5. Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Hadin Kai have thwarted an attempted assault by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents on Benisheikh, a town in Borno State, successfully preventing the attackers from taking control of the area.
6. The Nigerian Air Force has officially published the list of candidates who have successfully progressed to the next stage of recruitment for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025. This update was made public in a statement released on Wednesday, April 15, by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame.
7. Aliko Dangote, one of Africa’s most prominent industrialists and philanthropists, has been named in TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World—an acknowledgment that reinforces his global standing as a transformative business leader. His inclusion places him among a distinguished group of global figures spanning politics, religion, business, and culture.
8. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared himself the most influential political figure in Northern Nigeria, insisting that no current or emerging leader in the region matches his reach. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Atiku assessed the standing of notable northern politicians, including Rabiu Kwankwaso, Aminu Tambuwal, and Nasir El-Rufai.
9. Odumodublvck has stirred conversation after alleging that age manipulation is common within the Nigerian music industry. During a livestream with streamer Enzo, the rapper claimed that several artists deliberately lower their ages to appear more appealing to record labels and brands targeting younger demographics.
10. A public affairs analyst, Jabir Madaki, has cautioned Abba Kabir Yusuf over the implications of appointing a substantive deputy governor, describing the decision as pivotal to the administration’s legacy. In a report titled “Government Integrity and Public Interest,” Madaki warned that the choice could significantly shape public perception of the government.
