Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. A new approval of N3.3 trillion by the Federal Government to address persistent challenges in Nigeria’s power sector has ignited widespread reactions, with concerns raised about accountability and the effectiveness of past interventions.
2. Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to visit Lagos this week, where he will officially inaugurate the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge—one of several key infrastructure projects lined up for commissioning.bThe announcement was made by Gboyega Akosile, who shared details of the President’s two-day working visit.
3. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says its directive requiring telecom operators to compensate subscribers for poor service will take effect this month. In a clarification released Tuesday, the regulator explained that only Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that fail to meet Quality of Service (QoS) standards will be affected.
4. The Nigerian Army has refuted claims by a former soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, who alleged that troops are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and protective gear. In a statement issued by its Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, the Army described the allegations as misleading and inaccurate, maintaining that personnel are properly equipped and supported.
5. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has urged its members across local government and ward levels to step up efforts in completing the ongoing electronic registration exercise, while also bringing in new members. This directive was part of the key decisions reached during a special Executive Council meeting held at the party’s State Secretariat along Okigwe Road in Owerri.
6. Ayra Starr has shared her perspective on relationships, revealing that physical appearance is not a major factor for her when choosing a partner. The singer, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, explained that she values intelligence and ambition far more than looks.
7. The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Hamza Yahuza, a father of six, to seven years imprisonment for providing illicit substances to members of Boko Haram in Borno State. The ruling was delivered by Justice Binta Fatima Nyako, who handed down the sentence after the defendant openly admitted to the offence in court.
8. The Plateau State Government has eased restrictions in Jos North following the deadly violence in Angwan Rukuba, shifting the curfew to nighttime hours only. From Wednesday, April 8, 2026, residents will be free to move between 6am and 6pm, while the curfew will now run from 6pm to 6am.
9. Troops attached to Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested two suspected militia members during a targeted operation in Kokona Local Government Area. The operation, which was based on intelligence reports, took place in Atara community on April 5, 2026. The development was made public by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X.
10. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the arrest of a developer following the collapse of a two-storey building in Jikwoyi, Abuja. GoNews had reported that Seven persons have been injured following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Jikwoyi.
