Headlines across Nigeria this Saturday, April 11, 2026, are dominated by major political realignments and growing economic concerns following new data from the World Bank.
Here are the top stories to lead your morning:
Politics & Governance
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ADC Crisis Explodes: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is in total disarray as state congresses scheduled for today have stalled. The party has split into three warring camps led by former Senate President David Mark, Nafiu Gombe, and a bloc of state chairmen.
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Senator Ibrahim Lamido Dumps APC: Representing Sokoto East, Senator Lamido has officially resigned from the APC, citing persistent insecurity and constituent welfare. While Lamido calls it a principled move, the Sokoto APC chapter has described his exit as “a good riddance to bad rubbish, and it’s absolutely of no consequence.”
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INEC Postpones Voter Revalidation: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the nationwide voter revalidation exercise will not take place until after the 2027 general elections.
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Tinubu’s Power Pledge: President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering stable electricity to power economic growth, acknowledging that “ongoing reforms and investments would yield results” despite the current grid challenges.
Economy & Business
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World Bank Poverty Warning: A new report reveals that poverty in Nigeria has climbed to 63%, even as inflation shows signs of easing. The World Bank warns that Nigeria’s fiscal squeeze has forced a ₦1 trillion cut in capital spending, limiting infrastructure development.
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Fiscal Deficit Widens: Government spending rose to ₦29.7 trillion in 2025, driven by higher personnel costs and debt service obligations, leading to a consolidated fiscal deficit of 3.1% of GDP.
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Business Constraints: A recent CBN survey identifies power outages and insecurity as the two primary factors suffocating business expansion across the country.
Security Updates
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Borno Violence Escalates: President Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of soldiers from the 29 Task Force Brigade in Benisheikh, Borno State, following a coordinated terrorist attack. He noted that the “fallen soldiers in Benisheikh are our unforgettable heroes.”
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Killings in Kwara State: Suspected terrorists attacked the Nuku community in Kaiama LGA in the early hours of Friday, killing five forest guards.
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Amotekun Massive Bust: In Ondo State, the Amotekun Corps paraded 164 suspects involved in kidnapping, human trafficking, and armed robbery following a week-long regional security operation.
