Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar Resigns to Pursue Governorship Ambition
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. He submitted his resignation letter barely 24 hours before the presidency’s deadline.
2. Kwankwaso Formally Aligns with ADC, Receives Party Card
Former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant shift in Nigerian politics. “New dawn; we are ADC,” he posted on his official X handle.
3. US Congressman Warns Attacks on Christians Could Strain Diplomatic Ties
United States congressman Riley Moore has warned that continued attacks on Christians in Nigeria could strain diplomatic relations with the US, following deadly Palm Sunday killings in Jos and Kaduna that left 40 dead.
4. Court Bars Turaki-led PDP Faction from National Secretariat
The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction from accessing the party’s national secretariat. The court also nullified the November 2025 Ibadan convention through which the faction emerged.
5. Naira Depreciates to N1,415 in Parallel Market
The Naira on Monday depreciated to N1,415 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,405 last Friday. It also depreciated to N1,386.75 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
6. WAEC Releases 2026 School Exam Timetable
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates. The examination will run from April 21 to June 19, 2026.
7. Former APC Kano Guber Candidate Gawuna Visits Kwankwaso
Former APC governorship candidate in Kano State, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, paid a visit to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso at his Miller Road residence in Kano on Monday evening.
8. EFCC Arrests Company Representative Over N993m Fraud in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC has arrested a company representative, Kofoworola Motunrayo Kolawole, over alleged fraud amounting to N993,247,796.70. She turned herself in following repeated invitations.
9. Violent Unrest Erupts in South Africa Over Igbo Traditional Ruler Coronation
Violent unrest has broken out in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province following protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler, with demonstrators torching vehicles and looting foreign-owned shops.
10. Gunmen Kill Three in Zamfara Village Attack
Gunmen have killed three people and set several houses and silos ablaze in Dangoro village, Bungudu LGA of Zamfara State, the state police command spokesperson confirmed.
Disclaimer: This content is a summary of a news article published by CDA News Nigeria on March 31, 2026, and is republished here for informational purposes only.
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