Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Kidnappers Demand N150m Ransom for Eight Abducted Kwara Worshippers
Residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State have raised alarm over the continued captivity of eight abducted worshippers, revealing that kidnappers are insisting on a N150 million ransom for their release.
2. 21 Sokoto Villages Deserted as Residents Flee Bandit Attacks
Residents of at least 21 villages in Sokoto State have fled their homes following repeated threats and attacks by bandits. Many displaced persons are now taking refuge in Tureta town under harsh conditions.
3. US Embassy in Abuja Cancels All Visa Appointments
The US Embassy in Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments, directing applicants to check their emails for rescheduled dates. Visa operations will continue at the US Consulate General in Lagos.
4. Military Personnel Killed in Boko Haram Attack on Borno Brigade HQ
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that military personnel were killed when insurgents launched a coordinated attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Kaga LGA of Borno State.
5. ADC Sues INEC to Restore David Mark, Aregbesola as Leaders
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has filed a suit before a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order compelling INEC to restore Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary.
6. Obasanjo Calls for Collective Responsibility to Address Nigeria’s Challenges
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to take collective responsibility for the country’s future, warning that meaningful progress will remain elusive unless citizens unite to address national challenges.
7. CBN Dismisses Fake N5,000 Banknote Image Circulating Online
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed as false a circulating image claiming to show a newly introduced N5,000 banknote featuring President Bola Tinubu, describing it as fake.
8. ADC Chieftain Nafiu Bala Leads Supporters to INEC HQ
Nafiu Bala, a chieftain of the ADC, led a group of his supporters to the INEC headquarters in Abuja, intensifying the party’s ongoing leadership crisis as he lays claim to the national chairmanship.
9. TUC Warns Petrol Price May Hit N2,000 Per Litre
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has raised the alarm that petrol price may climb to about N2,000 per litre if urgent measures are not taken to cushion the impact of rising global crude prices and the depreciating naira.
10. Former Zamfara Senator Kabiru Marafa Joins ADC
A former senator representing Zamfara Central, Kabiru Marafa, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing concerns over “political manipulation” within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Disclaimer: This content is a summary of a news article published by CDA News Nigeria on April 10, 2026, and is republished here for informational purposes only.
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