Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Jilli Market Airstrike: Presidency Blasts Atiku Over Comments
- Says Framing Military Action As Civilian Attack Misleading, Reckless
- ‘Jilli, A Boko Haram Stronghold,’ Yobe Govt Confirms
- Commanding Officer, Six Others Killed By IED In Borno
The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his condemnation of the recent airstrike on Jilli in Borno State, describing his remarks as misleading and politically driven. READ MORE
2. ADC Crisis: As Supreme Court Rules Today, Faction Suspends Atiku, Babachir Lawal
- Party Alleges Pressure By Wike To Halt New Convention Venue Use
As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on the leadership dispute rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) today, the crisis deepened further as a faction in Adamawa State announced the suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and leading presidential aspirant and ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, accusing them of causing disunity. READ MORE
3. Dangote Refinery Exports 44,000 BPD Petrol In March, Positions Nigeria As Net Exporter
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has recorded a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy history, exporting 44,000 barrels per day (b/d) of gasoline in March 2026, an achievement that has positioned Nigeria as a net exporter of petrol for the first time ever, with a surplus of approximately 3,000 b/d during the month. READ MORE
4. Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Rose To 1.38m Bpd In March, Says OPEC
Nigeria’s crude oil production increased slightly to 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd) in March, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has disclosed. READ MORE
5. Abiodun Endorses Yayi As APC Consensus Candidate For Ogun Governorship
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the party’s 2027 governorship election in the state. READ MORE
6. I Never Took Bribes – Diezani Tells UK Court
Former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has formally entered her defense against allegations of bribery and abuse of office during a high-profile testimony before a United Kingdom court. READ MORE
7. Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Bail Ruling Over Amended Charges
A Kaduna State High Court on Monday adjourned ruling on the bail application of former governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai till April 14 after the prosecution amended charges against him. READ MORE
8. Adamawa ADC Faction Suspends Atiku, Babachir Lawal Amid Party Crisis
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has announced the suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. READ MORE
9. Nollywood Actor Rotimi Salami Hospitalised After Sudden Health Crisis
Popular Nollywood actor, Rotimi Salami, has been hospitalised following a serious health scare he says nearly cost him his life. READ MORE
10. EPL: Leeds Shock Man United At Old Trafford To Boost Survival Chance
Leeds took a huge step towards Premier League survival by beating Manchester United 2-1 in a thrilling game as Michael Carrick suffered his first home defeat in charge. READ MORE
