This Saturday, April 4, 2026, Nigeria’s news cycle is dominated by the political fallout from the ADC leadership crisis, the ongoing security tension in Plateau State, and the mass evacuation of students from Jos.
Here are the top stories making headlines this morning:
Politics & The “ADC Crisis”
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has defiantly announced it will proceed with its planned congresses and national convention from April 7 to 14, 2026, despite being de-recognized by INEC. The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, issued a notice on Friday evening insisting that the party would not be intimidated by what it calls the “Jankara interpretation” of its leadership status.
Meanwhile, APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru has dismissed calls for the removal of INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, describing such demands as “undemocratic and a clear display of disregard for established constitutional procedures.” Tensions remain high as the Obidient Movement and Kwankwasiyya leaders, who recently defected to the ADC, allege that the government is attempting to impose a one-party state ahead of 2027.
Security & Plateau State Tension
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Governor Mutfwang’s Tank Address: Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has defended his decision to address residents from an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) following the Palm Sunday massacre in Jos. “It was a decision based on security considerations and the need to effectively communicate with residents during a volatile moment,” the governor explained during a televised interview.
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Mass Evacuation: The Benue and Bauchi state governments have successfully evacuated 664 students of the University of Jos who are indigenes of their states. This follows the attack on the Angwan Rukuba community, which left over 28 people dead.
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Security Success: Troops of Operation Enduring Peace reported killing three suspected bandits in the Karem community of Wase LGA and arresting two individuals posing as fake security operatives in Jos North.
Crime & Disasters
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Abuja Building Collapse: Rescue operations are ongoing in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja after a hotel building under construction, identified as Ugo West Hotel, collapsed on Friday. Several people are reportedly trapped, and local residents have joined emergency teams in the search.
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Boko Haram Bombing: Tragedy struck in Borno State as a roadside bomb targeting returnees along the Ngoshe–Pulka road killed four people and injured 24 others. The victims were reportedly returning to their ancestral homes after years in displacement camps.
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Baby Rescue in Nasarawa: Police in Nasarawa State have arrested two women, Furera Abdulrahman and Sadiya Abdullahi, for the abduction of a baby boy at the Orange Market. The infant has been rescued and reunited with his parents.
Business & Finance
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Naira Stability: As the Easter holiday continues, the Naira remains stable in the parallel market, trading around ₦1,405 – ₦1,410 per Dollar. The official NAFEM window remains closed and will reopen on Tuesday morning.
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Pharmacy Crackdown: The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 131 pharmaceutical outlets across Nasarawa State for operating without proper licenses and selling unsafe drugs.
