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 Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on the importation of 17 categories of goods, a move that forms part of its broader fiscal reforms and trade policy adjustments for 2026. The directive was contained in a circular dated April 1, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. According to the document, the affected goods mostly imported from non-ECOWAS countries are included in a revised import prohibition lis
2. The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally identified individuals accused of being involved in an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu, escalating what authorities describe as a serious national security case. Among those named in the charge is former Bayelsa State governor Timipre Sylva, who is reportedly at large.
3. Apple Inc. is set for a significant leadership transition, marking the end of an era as Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook prepares to step down after more than a decade in charge of the tech giant. The company confirmed that Cook will hand over the CEO role to its current head of hardware engineering, John Ternus, with the change scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2026.
4. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has raised fresh concerns about a possible legal confrontation with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that unresolved issues surrounding party leadership recognition could impact preparations for the 2027 general elections. In a statement released in Lagos, the party’s National Secretary, Olaposi Ogini, accused the electoral commission of failing to comply with court judgments, particularly those relating to internal party leadership disputes.
5. Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over what he described as growing attempts to restrict press freedom in Nigeria. Obi made his position known in a post shared on his official X page on Tuesday, where he reacted to a recent notice issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
6. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking after securing an interim forfeiture order for 17 containers loaded with illicit opioids valued at more than ₦33.6 billion. The order was granted by the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, following an ex parte motion filed by the agency.
7. The Labour Party (LP) has unveiled the list of chairmen and members of its electoral subcommittees as part of preparations for its ward, local government, and state congresses nationwide, leading up to its 2026 National Convention. The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa. According to the statement, the subcommittees have been constituted to supervise and coordinate the congresses in their respective states.
8. Nearly three years after the enactment of the Electricity Act 2023, more than half of Nigeria’s states are yet to assume control of their electricity markets, raising concerns about the pace and effectiveness of ongoing power sector reforms. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, only 15 states have completed the transition to independent electricity regulation.
9. The African Democratic Congress has faulted the Federal Government over reports indicating that only a small fraction of the Nigerian Army’s equipment budget for 2025 has been released, warning that the situation could further undermine national security. According to the party, out of the ₦336.76 billion approved for military equipment, only ₦16.71 billion representing about seven per cent has been disbursed, with no allocation made for critical logistics such as transportation, aircraft fuel, and military barracks.
10. Nigeria is expanding its malaria vaccination programme into additional states as part of a renewed effort to reduce the country’s high malaria burden, even as declining donor support and rising operational costs place increasing pressure on the immunisation system. The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Muyi Aina, disclosed this during the agency’s first quarterly media briefing for 2026 held in Abuja.
