Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with global development partners to drive agricultural growth and boost the state’s economy. The governor made this known while hosting a delegation from the European Union (EU) at the Government House in Kano, noting that the visit comes at a critical time for the state’s agricultural reform agenda.
2. Accord party has strongly denied speculation suggesting it may be deregistered by the Independent National Electoral Commission, maintaining that it fully satisfies all constitutional conditions required to remain a recognised political party in Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, dismissed the claims as baseless, attributing them to either misinformation or deliberate political manipulation.
3. Nigeria’s stock market kicked off May on a strong note, with renewed investor confidence pushing market capitalisation higher by N63bn. The Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index rose by 881.16 points, representing a 0.36% gain to close at 243,158.97 points, while total market capitalisation climbed to N156.057tn.
4. Sokoto State is pushing forward with an ambitious overhaul of its healthcare system, targeting rural access, workforce shortages, and infrastructure gaps as key priorities. Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto announced the reforms while opening the 8th State Council on Health meeting in Sokoto, describing the platform as critical for reviewing progress and setting future direction.
5. The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, in Cross River State has expressed confidence in its preparedness for the 2027 general elections, pledging to present credible candidates across elective positions. The state chairman of the party, Goddie Akpama, disclosed this during an interview in Calabar, where he described the NDC as an emerging political force gaining traction.
6. The Nigerian Army says troops under Operation UDO KA have stepped up security operations in the South-East, recording key successes across Abia and Imo states. According to an operational update, troops working alongside other security agencies arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State.
7. Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has issued a new directive requiring electricity consumers in states with functional state regulators to channel complaints through local authorities instead of the federal body. The guidance follows the implementation of the Electricity Act 2023, which is driving a major restructuring of Nigeria’s electricity market by decentralising regulatory responsibilities.
8. Nigeria’s Senate of Nigeria has taken steps to address the increasing wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa by proposing the creation of a joint ad hoc committee with the House of Representatives Nigeria. The committee, which will be chaired by the leadership of the National Assembly of Nigeria, is expected to undertake a diplomatic and fact-finding visit to South Africa.
9. The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has unveiled an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections, alongside revised nomination fees, as part of efforts to strengthen internal processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, following extensive consultations with party leaders, aspirants, and stakeholders across the country.
10. The Oyo State Government has unveiled a new strategy aimed at improving environmental cleanliness, introducing a daily sanitation monitoring and enforcement system across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during a press briefing held to mark his first 100 days in office.
