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 Nigeria Customs Service has stepped up its efforts to secure Nigeria’s borders in Ogun State by engaging traditional rulers in border communities as part of a broader strategy to curb smuggling and prevent the influx of dangerous items. This was disclosed in a statement issued on April 22, 2026, on the official platform of the Service.
2. Nigeria’s total public debt climbed to N159.28 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a steady increase in borrowing across federal and state levels, according to new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, published in Abuja, indicates that the country’s debt stock rose from N153.29 trillion recorded in the third quarter of the same year, representing a 3.90 percent increase over the period.
3. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of interfering in the internal affairs of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), following the emergence of a rival faction contesting the party’s leadership.The controversy comes in the wake of a recent meeting between PRP National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, and former Senate President David Mark, who is also linked to leadership issues within the ADC.
4. The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has conducted a coordinated air strike targeting terrorist positions in Guduf, an area within the Mandara Mountains, as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations under Operation Hadin Kai. The Mandara Mountains, which stretch along the northeastern border between Nigeria and Cameroon, span parts of Adamawa and Borno states and have long been identified as a strategic hideout for insurgent groups.
5. Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State have successfully rescued 17 pupils who were abducted from an Islamic school in Lokoja, as security agencies intensify efforts to free those still in captivity. The incident occurred late on Saturday night, around 11:45 p.m., when gunmen reportedly stormed Daarul Kitab School, an Islamic institution with an attached orphanage located in Zariagi along NNPC Road, Kabba Junction.
6. Nigeria is taking steps to upgrade its internet infrastructure with a renewed push toward adopting Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), as part of a broader strategy to unlock opportunities in an estimated $18 billion digital market. The move was announced in Lagos during the inauguration of the Nigeria IPv6 Council by the Nigerian Communications Commission.
7. Media entrepreneur and publisher Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the “bullying” of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, drawing attention to the political history between Atiku and Peter Obi. In a post shared on X on Monday, Momodu described the situation as unfortunate, noting that Atiku had previously selected Obi as his running mate during the 2019 presidential election.
8. The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has rejected claims of torture at its Provost Group Detention Facility in Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto, describing the allegations as false and misleading. The response follows a petition by Lagos-based lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo, who accused the military of abusing detainees and linked the alleged misconduct to the death of Lance Corporal Bala Hudu.
9. Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that the country is slipping into a dangerous state of decline. In a statement shared Tuesday on his verified X account, the former Anambra State governor expressed deep concern over the increasing wave of violence and killings across the country.
10. The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to review its current policy on inactive SIM cards, recommending a longer waiting period before such numbers are reassigned to new users. Lawmakers are proposing that the reassignment window be extended to one year and six months, arguing that the additional time would help reduce the risks associated with recycled phone numbers, particularly in relation to fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal allegations.
