Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Gowon Gives Tinubu Pass Mark on Performance
Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has given President Bola Tinubu a pass mark on his performance in office, stating the Nigerian leader is doing his best across key sectors. Gowon spoke after a courtesy visit to the President at the State House, Abuja.
2. ADC Fixes April 14 for National Convention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fixed April 14, 2026, for its National Convention as part of activities to renew the party’s leadership structures nationwide. The date was contained in the official schedule of activities released late Saturday.
3. Bandits Kill 12 Soldiers, 8 Vigilantes in Plateau
The Kanam Development Association (KADA) has narrated how bandits ambushed and killed 12 soldiers and eight vigilantes in Wanka community, Kyaram district of Kanam LGA, Plateau State. The umbrella body for Kanam people confirmed the incident.
4.El-Rufai’s Detention Politically Motivated – Kenneth Okonkwo
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has alleged that the continued detention of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai is politically motivated, linking his ordeal to his association with the opposition party. Okonkwo condemned the detention as a violation of El-Rufai’s constitutional rights.
5. NCAA Summons Air Peace Over Flight Disruptions
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Air Peace over what it described as unexplained disruptions. The regulator also received complaints from passengers on the Heathrow-Abuja flight who were rerouted and left stranded in Lagos.
6. UI Professor Emerges Wike’s PDP Faction Chairman in Oyo
Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso of the University of Ibadan’s Food Technology department has emerged as Chairman of the PDP faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Oyo State. He was elected alongside 38 other executive members at Saturday’s congress.
7. NSCDC Arrests 52-Year-Old, Five Pregnant Women for Child Trafficking
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Imo State has arrested 52-year-old Tochukwu Ogaranya alongside five pregnant women aged 25 to 33 for alleged child trafficking. The command also rescued five newborn babies from the suspects.
8. NSCDC Official Dies During Palliative Distribution in Kano
An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps died on Friday during distribution of Ramadan and Sallah palliatives in Tudun Wada LGA, Kano State. The programme was organised by Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa.
9. Police Arrest Two Constable Candidates for Certificate Forgery
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two constable candidates for alleged certificate forgery at the Police Training School Bauchi. The arrests were made during screening conducted by the recruitment team.
10. Tinubu Overrides Keyamo, Moves NSIB to Presidency
President Bola Tinubu has overridden the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, by moving the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from the Ministry of Aviation to the Presidency. The bureau’s new reporting line within the Presidency is yet to be clarified.
