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 management of the National Youth Service Corps has announced the timetable for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation course, outlining key dates and activities for prospective corps members. In a statement issued by Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Relations, the NYSC confirmed that the orientation exercise will run for 21 days and will be held simultaneously across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
2. Dangote Refinery has reversed its recent petrol price increase, reducing the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N75 to N1,200 per litre, according to industry sources. The adjustment comes just days after the refinery raised its price to around N1,275 per litre, a move it attributed to volatility in the global oil market that drove up production and supply costs.
3. The Managing Director of First Independent Power Limited, Seyi Sobogun, has applauded the Federal Government for raising ₦501 billion through a bond issuance in January 2026, describing it as a strong signal of investor confidence in ongoing reforms within Nigeria’s power sector. According to Sobogun, the successful and fully subscribed bond demonstrates that investors are optimistic about the government’s strategy to tackle long-standing challenges affecting electricity generation and distribution.
4. The Yola Electricity Distribution Company has announced a fresh round of planned electricity outages affecting several parts of Nigeria’s northeast, as work begins on upgrading key transmission infrastructure. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the company disclosed that the outages will impact the Jos–Bauchi–Gombe 330kV transmission line (2JOS-BAU-GMB1) between April 9 and May 22, 2026.
5. The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has inaugurated its campaign directorate as part of preparations for the June 20 governorship election, with a target of securing 500,000 votes. In addition to setting up the directorate, the party also unveiled campaign vehicles assigned to each local government area. The move is aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation and ensuring an effective campaign presence across the state.
6. Nigeria’s equities market maintained its bullish trajectory on Wednesday, with investors recording gains of N390 billion amid renewed optimism driven by the country’s reclassification by FTSE Russell. The positive sentiment in the market was also supported by the release of full-year 2025 financial results by several listed companies, which helped reinforce investor confidence.
7. Residents of Akeddei community in Bayelsa State have voiced frustration over years of poor electricity supply, describing the situation as deeply challenging and damaging to their livelihoods. According to community members, it is not uncommon for the area to experience prolonged outages, sometimes lasting up to four months without power.
8. Controversy is growing over the reported arrest of a graduate associated with University of Ilesa after he staged a protest over an alleged delay in his mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The development has sparked reactions from student groups while also drawing a firm response from the institution’s management.
9. Afrobeats star Omah Lay has said the Nigerian music industry is sharply divided, with artists and fans aligning either with Davido or Wizkid. Speaking in a recent interview with The Fader, the singer described the Afrobeats scene as fragmented along loyalty lines.
10. The Federal Road Safety Corps, Yobe State Sector Command, has appointed Idris Baba as its new sector commander. Baba officially assumed duty on Tuesday in Damaturu, the state capital, succeeding Corps Commander Andrew Longkam as part of recent postings involving senior officers within the Corps.
