Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. APC Holds National Convention Today with Tinubu, 32 Governors, 8,453 Delegates
President Bola Tinubu, members of his cabinet, 32 state governors, and 8,453 delegates are expected to participate in the APC National Convention scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Abuja, where new party leaders will emerge.
2. Former Zamfara Security Commander Dan Gusau is Dead
Brigadier General Lawal Bature Mohammed (rtd), former Commander of Zamfara Community Protection Guards popularly known as Dan Gusau, has died. He suffered bullet wounds from a bandit attack last year.
3. Ex-INEC Commissioner Igini Calls Proposed 2026 Electoral Act “Worst in Nigeria’s History”
Former INEC National Commissioner Mike Igini has described the proposed 2026 Electoral Act as the worst in Nigeria’s history, warning that Nigerians may not be allowed to determine who governs them if current issues persist.
4. Kano Quintuplets Mother Dies After Childbirth
Hafsat Yusuf, the woman who gave birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, on Wednesday, has passed away. Her husband confirmed she died at the hospital around 1:00 a.m. Thursday.
5. PDP’s Turaki Confirms Appeal of Bench Warrant
Factional PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki has confirmed he has appealed the bench warrant issued for his arrest by an FCT High Court following his absence at a scheduled court hearing.
6. INEC Chairman Warns Voter Apathy Becoming National Security Issue
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has warned that declining voter turnout in Nigeria is evolving from a civic issue into a matter of national security, despite improved turnout in the recent FCT council polls.
7. Nigeria Loses N40tn Annually to Poor Electricity Supply – NISO
Nigeria loses about N40 trillion annually to poor electricity supply, the Nigerian Independent System Operator has stated, warning that unreliable power remains a major constraint to economic growth and job creation.
8. Troops Kill Six Bandits, Recover Arms in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have intensified operations across Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi states, killing at least six suspected bandits and recovering arms and communication equipment in coordinated offensives.
9. Drug Convict Collapses in Benin Court After Sentencing
A 34-year-old female drug convict, Tope Ayanwale, collapsed in court shortly after being sentenced to three years’ imprisonment with a N10m fine option by a Federal High Court in Benin, Edo State.
10. INEC Chairman Warns Voter Apathy Becoming National Security Issue (Duplicate)
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has warned that declining voter turnout in Nigeria is evolving from a civic issue into a matter of national security, despite improved turnout in the recent FCT council polls.
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Disclaimer: This content is a summary of a news article published by CDA News Nigeria on March 27, 2026, and is republished here for informational purposes only.
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