It is Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Nigerian landscape this morning is dominated by the fallout from the March 31 political resignation deadline, a major presidency shift in focus to Plateau State, and growing economic concerns linked to global conflicts.
Here are the top stories making headlines across Nigeria this morning:
Politics & Governance
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Cabinet Shake-up Begins: Following the March 31 deadline for political appointees to resign, more exits are being confirmed. Yusuf Tuggar has officially stepped down as Minister of Foreign Affairs to pursue his Bauchi State governorship ambition. While some ministers like Adebayo Adelabu have denied resigning, the “Wednesday transition” has left several key seats vacant as the race for 2027 intensifies.
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INEC Derecognises ADC Leadership: The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially removed the David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from its portal. This follows a Court of Appeal order to maintain the status quo ante bellum amidst a leadership tussle with the Nafiu Bala Gombe faction.
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Administrative Renewals: President Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for a final five-year term.
Security & Humanitarian News
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Presidential Visit to Plateau: President Tinubu is scheduled to visit Jos, Plateau State, today following a series of deadly attacks that claimed dozens of lives. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has already deployed tactical mobile units to the region to prevent further escalation.
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Easter Security Surge: In anticipation of the Easter weekend, the NSCDC has deployed 365 operational personnel to secure worship centers in Zamfara State and other high-risk areas across the 14 Local Government Areas.
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Evacuation from Niger: The Federal Government confirmed the successful evacuation of 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger. The returnees arrived in Kano in two batches and are being reunited with their families.
Economy & Cost of Living
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Inflation Warnings: Economic experts are predicting a significant spike in inflation throughout 2026. Global oil prices hitting $100 per barrel due to Middle East tensions have pushed local petrol prices toward ₦1,350 per litre, causing transport and food costs to skyrocket.
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Middle East Impact: Analysts at the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) warn that the war between the US, Israel, and Iran is now directly impacting the “fragile financial situation” of Nigerians, with basic food items like onions and yams seeing price increases of up to 200%.
Society & Entertainment
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Gbenga Daniel at 70: President Tinubu and former Presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan gathered in Abuja on Wednesday to celebrate the 70th birthday of Senator Gbenga Daniel. The President praised Daniel’s transition from a successful engineer to a “frontline leader” in the APC.
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Celebrity Joy: Music stars Adekunle Gold and Simi have dominated social media trends this morning following the news that they have welcomed their second child.
