Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Senate Approves N68.3 Trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill
The Senate has approved N68.3 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year following the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Appropriations during Tuesday’s plenary.
2. Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Plans to Defect to ADC
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has indicated plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating the party has the potential to unseat the ruling APC in 2027. He spoke after a meeting with ADC leadership.
3. El-Rufai Returned to ICPC Custody
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been returned to the custody of the ICPC. He had left custody on March 27 following his mother’s death but was re-arraigned on Tuesday.
4. Nigeria’s Debt Stock Set to Rise to N155.1 Trillion
Nigeria’s total debt stock is set to rise to N155.1 trillion following the Senate’s approval of an additional $6 billion loan request by President Tinubu. The loan adds N8.4 trillion to the country’s debt stock.
5. Naira Depreciates to N1,420 in Parallel Market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,415 on Monday. It also depreciated to N1,387 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
6. ADC Accuses APC of Pressuring INEC to Interfere in Its Affairs
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC of pressuring INEC to interfere in its internal affairs, following the defection of Rabiu Kwankwaso. The party warned this raises concerns about INEC’s independence.
7. Former Kano APC Guber Candidate Gawuna Joins ADC
The 2023 gubernatorial flagbearer of the APC in Kano State, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has formally joined the ADC, aligning with Rabiu Kwankwaso who registered with the party on Monday.
8. Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to Be Proactive in Preventing Attacks
President Bola Tinubu has told security agencies to be proactive in preventing attacks across the country, condemning recent attacks in Plateau and Kaduna states.
9. Defence Headquarters Places Troops on Nationwide Alert for Easter
The Defence Headquarters has placed troops on nationwide alert ahead of Easter celebrations, assuring Nigerians of tightened security. Ongoing US support is strengthening counter-terrorism operations.
10. NDLEA Seizes N1.8bn Illicit Drugs in Edo in Three Months
The Edo State Command of the NDLEA has seized illicit drugs worth N1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, recovering 18,380 kilogrammes from 104 suspected drug traffickers.
Disclaimer: This content is a summary of a news article published by CDA News Nigeria on April 1, 2026, and is republished here for informational purposes only.
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