Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. World Bank Report: FG Debunks Hidden Spending, Revenue Leakage Claims
- Says FAAC Deductions Not ‘Missing Funds
- Boasts That World Bank Report Signalled Positive Outlook
The Federal Government has dismissed allegations of hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing recent media interpretations of the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update as misleading and inaccurate. READ MORE
2. “Soft On Terror” — ADC Blasts Tinubu’s Govt Over Plan To Reintegrate Ex-Insurgents
- Says Government’s Security Posture Is Incoherent, Potentially Dangerous
- Warns That Reintegration Without Justice Is Not Reconciliation; It Is Injustice
Nigeria’s political temperature has spiked after the African Democratic Congress (ADC) launched a blistering attack on the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over reported plans to reintegrate hundreds of so-called repentant terrorists into society. READ MORE
3. FG’s 2026 Fiscal Policy: CPPE Hails ‘Bold Shift’ But Warns Of Pain Ahead
Nigeria’s economic landscape is bracing for a dramatic shake-up as the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) delivers a hard-hitting verdict on the Federal Government’s 2026 fiscal policy measures. READ MORE
4. SERAP To Tinubu: ‘Withdraw NBC’s Unlawful Directive Targeting Broadcasters Now’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct Mr Mohammed Idris Malagi, Minister of Information and National Orientation, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately withdraw the unlawful ‘Formal Notice’ issued last week by the NBC. READ MORE
5. NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden In Food Flasks At Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted consignments of cocaine and cannabis concealed in food flasks. READ MORE
6. El-Rufai Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Undermine Legal Issues
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a public alert alleging a coordinated campaign to malign his reputation and undermine his ongoing legal battles, following his arrest and continued detention over corruption charges. READ MORE
7. Relief As JAMB Releases Friday, Saturday UTME Results
After an initial delay, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Sunday announced the release of the results of candidates who took the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. READ MORE
8. Alausa 2027: Opposition, Youth Groups Back Laja Adeoye For Lagos Governorship
The Lagos Youth Movement has projected Laja Adeoye as the rallying point for opposition parties and the masses ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, describing him as a unifying figure capable of redefining governance and delivering inclusive prosperity for residents. READ MORE
9. EPL: Panic At Emirates As Man City Blow Title Race Open
Manchester City blew the Premier League title race wide open by edging an epic game 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to move within three points of long-time leaders Arsenal – and hold a game advantage with which to close that gap. READ MORE
10. Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux Mark One Year Of Marriage
Love, culture and celebrity glamour came full circle as Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux celebrated their first wedding anniversary, one year after their widely talked-about cross-cultural union. READ MORE
