Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. ADC appoints foreign envoys to expose Nigerian govt’s alleged undemocratic acts
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has appointed envoys in 12 foreign cities to draw attention to Nigeria’s democracy and acts by the government.Read more
2. Atiku engages U.S. lobbyists in $1.2m image boost campaign – Report
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly contracted a Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., in a deal worth $1.2 million aimed at strengthening his reputation and influence within the United States.Read more
3. Tinubu approves ₦3.3tn debt settlement plan to revamp power sector
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light to a ₦3.3 trillion repayment framework designed to clear long-standing liabilities in Nigeria’s power sector and improve electricity supply across the country.Read more
4. SERAP sues CCB over failure to probe lawmakers’ alleged alteration of electoral act, tax reform laws
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over its “failure to investigate the allegations that certain lawmakers improperly removed key sections on electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill during plenary, and unlawfully altered some aspects of the tax reform bills.”Read more
5. ADC dismisses leadership change claims, labels reports ‘fake news’
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has debunked widespread social media claims suggesting a shake-up in its leadership, insisting that no such change has taken place.Read more
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6. Easter tragedy in Kaduna as gunmen storm churches, kill seven, kidnap worshippers
Terror struck the Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the early hours of Sunday, as suspected terrorists launched coordinated attacks on two churches during Easter celebrations, leaving at least seven people dead and several others abducted.Read more
7. Terrorists invade Chibok community, set homes, shops ablaze
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have launched a fresh attack on Awapul, a community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, destroying homes and businesses in a late-night assault that has heightened fears among residents.Read more
8. Police deploy operatives to churches, parks to ensure peaceful Easter
The Nigeria Police Force says it has deployed its personnel to churches, recreational centres, highways, and other public spaces to ensure a peaceful Easter celebration.Read more
9. 2 dead, others injured in Ibadan multiple accidents
Two persons have been confirmed dead while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a multiple accident that at Soka junction on the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway on Saturday night.Read more
10. Terrorists invade Chibok community, set homes, shops ablaze
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have launched a fresh attack on Awapul, a community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, destroying homes and businesses in a late-night assault that has heightened fears among residents.Read more