It’s another packed day of the Top 10 Newsmakers in Nigeria. This Sunday from across Nigeria as reported in the national dailies. From politics and security to economy and international affairs, here are 10 of the biggest stories making headlines this Sunday:
Political Rifts
- The Minister of State for Defence has hit out at the Northern Elders’ Forum, calling them a “political burden” over threats issued against President Tinubu.
- The APC has cleared all 16 governorship aspirants to contest the Ondo state primary scheduled for April 20th.
Security Matters 3. Two suspected Yoruba nation agitators were arrested during an invasion of the Oyo state secretariat. 4. The military’s Operation Hadarin Daji neutralized 12 terrorists in the Northwest region, with others fleeing with gunshot wounds.
Economy Updates 5. The Naira saw major gains on Friday, appreciating to N1,142 per dollar at the official NAFEX market.
6. The government says over N1 trillion saved from removing electricity subsidies will be reinvested into improving power supply and social services.
State Affairs 7. The PDP in Ondo elected 627 delegates ahead of their governorship primary on April 25th. 8. The new Rivers state governor has vowed to liberate the people from bad governance and oppression.
International News 9. Multiple explosions rocked Jerusalem as Iran launched missile/drone attacks on Israel in retaliation for killing its operatives.
Labour Issues 10. Organized labour is demanding a new minimum wage of N615,000 for Nigerian workers.
From high-stakes politics and security challenges to economic policies and global tensions, these headlines capture the diverse array of critical issues facing Nigeria currently. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis on the rapidly evolving situations.