Here are the top headlines and trending news stories from across Nigeria for Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
1. Healthcare: National Doctors’ Strike Begins
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has officially commenced a “total and comprehensive” indefinite strike today. The action follows the expiration of a notice given to the Federal Government over unpaid salary arrears and the sudden suspension of the Professional Allowance Table (PAT).
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Impact: Major federal and state-owned hospitals are expected to witness significant disruptions, though consultants and nurses are expected to fill some gaps.
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The Trigger: Doctors are demanding the immediate reversal of the decision to halt the revised allowance table and the payment of 19 months of outstanding arrears.
2. Security: Fresh Attacks in Benue and Plateau
Security concerns have spiked this morning following reports of renewed violence in the North Central region.
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Benue State: The death toll from an attack on the Mbalom community in Gwer East LGA has risen to 11. Amnesty International has condemned the killings, accusing authorities of failing to protect residents.
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Plateau State: At least four people were confirmed killed in fresh attacks in Barkin Ladi and Riyom LGAs, despite recent high-level security visits to the state.
3. Politics: Presidential Aspirants and Internal Feuds
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ADC Crisis: The Presidency has warned former Anambra Governor Peter Obi against “unfairly targeting” President Tinubu regarding the internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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2027 Rumblings: Although the general election is still a year away, political activity is intensifying. The son of former President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly declared interest in a House of Representatives seat.
4. Economy & Infrastructure
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Electricity Tariffs: There are strong indications of an imminent hike in electricity tariffs as Generation Companies (GenCos) ramp up pressure on the government to address a ₦3.3 trillion debt bailout.
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Naira Stability: On a positive note, the Naira remains relatively stable this morning, trading between ₦1,379 and ₦1,385 across both the official and parallel markets, continuing a streak of low volatility.
5. Global Observance: World Health Day
Ironically, today is World Health Day. While the global community celebrates “Standing with Science,” Nigeria marks the day with its public health sector largely shuttered due to the NARD strike, highlighting the persistent funding gap in the country’s medical infrastructure.
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Kano State: The government has launched a massive polio vaccination drive targeting over 3.2 million children, while warning health workers against falsifying vaccination records.
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Legal: The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Abubakar Ankwai, has reportedly passed away.
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Environment: Nigeria has been identified in a new report as Africa’s top food waster, with an estimated 38 million tonnes of food lost annually.
