As of Thursday morning, April 30, 2026, the Nigerian news landscape is dominated by a major shake-up in the oil sector and high-stakes political developments.
Here are the top stories trending across the country:
1. Petrol Prices Nears ₦1,400 Following Dangote Hike
Fuel prices have surged across the country this morning after the Dangote Refinery adjusted its gantry price to ₦1,275 per litre (up from ₦1,200). Retail outlets in Lagos and Abuja are now dispensing between ₦1,350 and ₦1,420, reflecting the rise in global crude prices, which hit $118 per barrel this week.
2. Tinubu Sacks NMDPRA Boss, Names Replacement
President Bola Tinubu has removed Saidu Mohammed, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). He has nominated Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new head. This move comes amid a heated row over jet fuel pricing and a broader restructuring of the petroleum regulatory framework.
3. Bianca Ojukwu Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs
In a major cabinet reshuffle, the President has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs. She replaces Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who reportedly resigned to focus on his 2027 political ambitions.
4. Supreme Court to Decide Fates of ADC and PDP Today
All eyes are on the Supreme Court today as it is set to deliver a crucial verdict regarding the leadership and participation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
5. Army Confirms “Coup Plot” to Overthrow Tinubu Administration
The Nigerian Army officially confirmed before a Federal High Court in Abuja that it uncovered a plot to overthrow the current administration through a coup d’état. This confirmation has sparked intense national security debates and calls for increased vigilance across the West African sub-region.
6. NDLEA Recovers ₦16.9 Billion Worth of Opioids in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has conducted a massive raid on three illicit warehouses in Lagos, recovering drugs valued at over ₦16.9 billion. Chairman Buba Marwa described the bust as a significant blow to criminal networks fueling the nation’s drug epidemic.
7. Sisi Alagbo Issues Public Apology Over Leaked Video
Social media personality Eniola Fagbemi (Sisi Alagbo) has broken her silence, issuing a formal apology to her followers. She stated, “Forgive me,” after a private video surfaced online earlier this week, sparking widespread controversy across Nigerian digital spaces.
Other Breaking Headlines:
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Education: JAMB has extended the 2026 Direct Entry form sales to May 8, 2026.
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Security: The IGP has ordered the immediate dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Effurun, Delta State.
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Entertainment: Cubana Chief Priest has officially declared his ambition to run for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2027.
