Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu: Colonial tax laws impoverished Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said colonial-era tax laws fragmented Nigeria and caused impoverishment through multiplicity and inconsistencies. He assured that new reforms will deliver greater prosperity and inclusivity.
2. David Mark describes ADC crisis as generational challenge
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, described the ongoing crisis in the party as a generational challenge while speaking at the 2026 National Convention of the party in Abuja.
3. Akpabio: Rising insecurity linked to forthcoming elections
Senate President Godswill Akpabio attributed rising insecurity to the forthcoming election, saying there will be a change after the polls. He claimed those opposed to President Tinubu are sponsoring insecurity.
4. ADC expels former Deputy National Chairman, Leke Abejide
The African Democratic Congress expelled its former Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, and House of Representatives member Leke Abejide, among others, during the party’s national convention in Abuja.
5. Court grants El-Rufai bail in corruption case
A Federal High Court in Kaduna granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the corruption case instituted against him by the ICPC. Justice Rilwanu Aikawa delivered the ruling on Tuesday.
6. Gov Alia orders military operation against armed herdsmen camps
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia ordered security agencies to immediately flush out suspected armed herdsmen camps in forests across Apa, Otukpo, Gwer-West LGAs, and other identified locations following deadly attacks.
7. Police deploy rapid response teams for 2026 UTME nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force deployed rapid response teams across examination centres nationwide ahead of the 2026 UTME. The police also dismissed circulating rumours about threats to candidates’ safety as unfounded.
8. Supreme Court fixes April 22 for PDP leadership appeal
The Supreme Court fixed April 22 for the hearing of the appeal arising from the protracted leadership crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. A five-member panel granted accelerated hearing.
9. Kogi Police arrest six FULOKOJA students for cyberstalking
Kogi State Police Command arrested six students of the Federal University, Lokoja, including a 17-year-old minor, on suspicion of cyberstalking. The suspects are all male students of the institution.
10. Army uncovers IED, recovers ransom cash in Enugu
Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation UDO KA, uncovered an improvised explosive device and recovered ransom cash during clearance operations in Ajali Forest, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State.
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