Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Mutfwang Explains Why He Addressed Plateau Crowd from Armoured Tank
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has explained why he addressed a tense crowd from an Armoured Tank Carrier after the Palm Sunday deadly attack in Jos, attributing his decision to security considerations and the need to communicate effectively during a volatile moment.
2. PCN Seals 131 Pharmaceutical Outlets in Nasarawa
The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed no fewer than 131 pharmaceutical outlets across Nasarawa State as part of its intensified regulatory drive against unsafe practices in the drug distribution system.
3. PDP Criticises Tinubu’s Plateau Visit as “Insensitive”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Tinubu’s recent visit to Plateau State following the deadly attack that claimed more than 40 lives, describing the trip as insensitive and lacking compassion for the victims.
4. ADC Insists on Going Ahead with Congresses Despite INEC Derecognition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has insisted on going ahead with its planned congresses and convention from April 7 to 14, despite INEC derecognizing its leadership.
5. Wike: INEC Should Have Recognised Nafiu Bala Gombe as ADC Chairman
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has insisted that INEC should have recognised Nafiu Bala Gombe as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), speaking at a media briefing in Abuja.
6. INEC Chairman Explains Voter Card Revalidation Plan
INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan has explained why the commission decided to revalidate voter cards ahead of the 2027 elections, stating that INEC’s records of about 93 million voters is inaccurate.
7. Presidency Explains Why Tinubu Addressed Plateau Victims at Airport
The Presidency has explained why President Tinubu addressed victims of the recent Plateau attacks at the airport in Jos instead of visiting affected communities, citing logistical and scheduling constraints.
8. Several Trapped as Building Collapses in Abuja’s Jikwoyi Area
Several persons have reportedly been trapped after a hotel building identified as Ugo West Hotel, still under construction, collapsed in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja on Friday, causing panic in the community.
9. Troops Kill Three Bandits, Arrest Fake Security Operatives in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed three suspected bandits and arrested two fake security operatives in separate operations in Plateau State, according to a statement by the operation’s spokesperson.
10. Benue, Bauchi Evacuate 664 Students from University of Jos
Benue and Bauchi state governments have evacuated 664 students of the University of Jos who are indigenes of the two states, following the terrorist attack on Angwan Rukuba community on Palm Sunday.
Disclaimer: This content is a summary of a news article published by CDA News Nigeria on April 4, 2026, and is republished here for informational purposes only.
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