Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. 2027 Race Heats Up
- How We’ll Manage Crisis From Defectors, Other Flashpoints- APC
- Amaechi: ADC Determined To Oust Tinubu Government
- 2027 Will Be My Final Presidential Bid — Atiku
Nigeria’s political landscape is already crackling with tension as the race for the 2027 general elections gathers momentum, with key actors positioning, alliances shifting, and early campaigns subtly unfolding across the country. READ MORE
2. Concerns As Nigeria’s Inflation Surges To 15.38% In March
- Fragile Disinflation Under Threat As Costs Surge — CPPE Warns
- Energy, Food, Transport Driving Fresh Inflation Crisis, Says Yusuf
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38% in March 2026, reflecting a modest increase from the 15.06% recorded in February as the crisis in the middle rast continues to bite harder. READ MORE
3. Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Lead TIME 100 Most Influential People For 2026
Renowned African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026, reaffirming his standing as one of the most successful and iconic business leaders of his generation. READ MORE
4. Tears As Army Buries Brig Gen Braimah, Soldiers Killed In Borno Insurgent Attack
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers killed in a recent insurgent attack in Borno State. READ MORE
5. Ex-AGF Malami, Son Deny Fresh Terrorism-Linked Charges
The former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, along with his son, Abdulaziz Malami, appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday to face an updated legal challenge. READ MORE
6. US Lawmaker Calls For Removal Of Matawalle Over Insecurity Claims
A United States Democratic lawmaker from Florida, Kimberly Daniels, has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove or redeploy Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over worsening insecurity in the country. READ MORE
7. Oyo APC Dismisses Alleged Plot To Impeach Makinde
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations of an impeachment plot against Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as a “badly written script” meant to distract the public and generate sympathy for the governor. READ MORE
8. Authorities Investigate As Man Jumps Into Lagos Lagoon
A man, whose identity has not yet been established, was rescued on Wednesday after reportedly leaping into the Lagos Lagoon. READ MORE
9. UCL: Arsenal, Bayern Munich Qualify For Semi-Final
European heavyweights Bayern Munich and Arsenal FC have booked their places in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after decisive performances in their respective quarter-final ties. READ MORE
10. ‘He Keeps Malice in Emails’ — Temi Otedola on Marriage Communication Style
Temi Otedola, wife of Nigerian singer Mr Eazi, has revealed that her husband often expresses anger through written messages instead of direct conversations, which she described as “a bit childish.” READ MORE
