Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. INEC Removes David Mark, Aregbesola from ADC Portal
INEC has removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as ADC National Chairman and National Secretary. The commission also announced suspension of recognition of all factions within the party.
2. FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays for Easter
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration, according to Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
3. Pandemonium in Jos as Violence Erupts After Curfew Relaxation
There was pandemonium in Jos on Wednesday hours after the state government relaxed the 48-hour curfew imposed following the deadly Sunday night attack in Anguwan Rukuba. Sporadic violence broke out with unconfirmed claims of fresh casualties.
4. IGP Condemns Plateau Attack, Deploys Additional Tactical Teams
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has condemned the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA, and intensified operations through deployment of additional tactical teams and intelligence operatives.
5. American Missionary Asked to Leave Nigeria – Bashir Ahmad
Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad has claimed that American missionary Alex Barbir has been asked to leave Nigeria, accusing him of trying to cause religious tension in North-Central communities.
6. DSS Takes Custody of El-Rufai Again After Court Hearing
The Department of State Services again took custody of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai moments after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, bundling him into a vehicle reportedly heading to Abuja.
7. FG Bans Importation of Used Vehicles Without Proper Certification
The Nigerian government has announced a ban on the importation of used vehicles without proper certification, introducing stricter regulations for automotive imports.
8. Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur Blord Remanded in Kuje Prison
Celebrity Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has been remanded in Kuje prison for impersonating VeryDarkMan after his arraignment before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
9. Benue School Dismisses 11 Students Over Assault That Led to Stripping of Female Student
The authorities of Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Aliade, in Benue State, have dismissed 11 students over their alleged roles in an assault that led to a female student being stripped during a fight.
10. Super Eagles Maintain 26th Position in FIFA Ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria maintained 26th position on the latest men’s ranking released by FIFA on Wednesday after playing two matches in March against Iran and Jordan.
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