Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Wike Opens Up On Rivers Crisis, Atiku’s Coalition Moves, Others
- Blames NBA’s Criticism Of Rivers Emergency Rule On N300m Illegal Gift
- Says Atiku Does Not Keep To His Words, Can’t Be Trusted
- Atiku: Wike Not In Position To Talk About Sincerity, He Betrayed PDP, Nigeria
In a fiery expose, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has opened up on several issues rocking the country, ranging from the political crisis in Rivers State, the coalition spearheaded by former vice-president Atiku Abubakar to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 and other sundry issues. READ MORE
2. Black Friday! 17 Killed, Dozens Injured In Suspected Herdsmen Attack In Benue- Police
- State Govt, ONSA Developing Strategic Plan To End Killings -Gov Alia
As Nigerians were preparing for the Easter Celebrations, a fresh wave of terror swept through Benue State on Good Friday, as suspected armed herdsmen unleashed violence on the Gbagir community in Ukum Local Government Area, killing at least 17 people, including women and children, and leaving more than 25 others critically wounded. READ MORE
3. FAAN Closes Akanu Ibiam International Airport For Emergency Runway Repair After Complaints
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, for emergency runway repairs. READ MORE
4. Tinubu Pledges Economic Reforms, Poverty Reduction At Ansar-ud-Deen Event
At the Ansar-ud-Deen Society’s 101st anniversary in Abeokuta, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Ogun State’s Deputy Governor, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms and supporting the poor. READ MORE
5. Fayose Warns PDP May Collapse Without Urgent Reconciliation, Expresses Continued Support For Tinubu
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has raised the alarm over the worsening internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that the party risks total collapse if urgent reconciliation efforts are not undertaken. READ MORE
6. APC’s Ozigbo Drags Party, INEC To Court Over Anambra Primary
Valentine Ozigbo, a leading APC governorship aspirant in Anambra, has sued the All Progressives Congress, its declared candidate Nicholas Ukachukwu, and INEC, seeking to overturn the results of the party’s April 5, 2025, primary. READ MORE
7. FG Completes Rehabilitation Of 390 Ex-Boko Haram Members
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that about 390 former Boko Haram members have completed its de-Radicalisation, Rehabilitation, And Reintegration (DRR) programme in Gombe state. READ MORE
8. Judge Denies Diddy’s Request To Delay Trial, Proceedings Set For May 5
A U.S. federal judge has denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to postpone his upcoming trial by two months, insisting that the music mogul has had sufficient time to prepare for the proceedings. READ MORE
9. #JP2025 Traditional Wedding Bridges Nigeria, Tanzania Cultural Gap
April 17, 2025, was a day of joy as Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood’s Iyabo Ojo, married Tanzanian singer Juma Mkambala in Lagos. The Five Palm venue was filled with celebrities and family, all celebrating the union. READ MORE
10. Chukwueze’s Transfer To Fulham Gathers Momentum As AC Milan Sanction Move
Samuel Chukwueze’s potential move to Fulham appears to be gathering momentum as seven-time UEFA Champions League winners, AC Milan, has sanctioned the move. READ MORE
