Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have officially closed voting for the 12th edition of the awards, setting the stage for the announcement of winners on May 9. The update was shared on Sunday via a post by Africa Magic, where organisers expressed appreciation to viewers who participated in the voting process across various audience categories.
2. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has again expressed scepticism about the viability of Nigeria’s government-owned refineries, insisting they will not work despite ongoing efforts to revive them. His remarks come as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) continues to seek technical partners to operate the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries.
3. The Rivers State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chukwudi Dimkpa, has said the party is considering consensus as its preferred method for selecting candidates in upcoming elections, while keeping the option of direct primaries open. Speaking during an interview, Dimkpa explained that the party’s position is consistent with the Electoral Act, which permits political parties to adopt either consensus arrangements or direct primaries when choosing candidates.
4. Electricity consumers across Nigeria received a cumulative refund of N155.84 million from distribution companies in 2025, following the resolution of billing-related complaints. The figures are contained in the latest quarterly data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), which was reviewed over the weekend.
5. The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has announced plans to facilitate the installation of free Wi-Fi in strategic locations across her constituency as part of efforts to promote youth employment and digital innovation. She disclosed this in a Facebook post on Monday following her visit to Idah Local Government Area in Kogi East, where she joined leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in receiving new defectors into the party.
6. The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted a major shipment of controlled pharmaceutical drugs along the Benin-Lagos Expressway, including tramadol with a total weight of 748.02 kilograms. The development was announced by the state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, during a media briefing in Benin, where he outlined details of the agency’s latest operational success.
7. The New Nigeria Peoples Party has fixed May 26 as the date for its primaries across all elective positions in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed that the primaries will cover a wide range of offices, including seats in state Houses of Assembly, governorship positions, the National Assembly, and the presidency.
8. The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concerns that the Federal Government’s recently announced 30 percent debt discount for airline operators will not adequately address the underlying structural challenges confronting Nigeria’s aviation sector. The position was outlined in a statement released on Sunday by the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf.
9. The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a National Textbook Ranking System aimed at improving quality and standardisation across primary and secondary schools.The Federal Ministry of Education said the initiative is designed to curb the growing number of textbooks in circulation and ensure that only high-quality, curriculum-aligned materials are used in classrooms nationwide.
10. Anthony Joshua is preparing for a return to professional boxing, with a scheduled fight on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout is being positioned as a key step toward a long-anticipated showdown with Tyson Fury later in the year.
