Latest News from Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

CAF-Accredited journalist Tunde Young has raised concerns about recent changes by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as announced by the body's president Patrice Motsepe, warning that they may not fully serve the needs of African football.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a 25-year-old woman, Nafisa Usman, for allegedly supplying ammunition to bandits operating in parts of northern Nigeria.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the claim of Nafiu Bala Gombe as Acting National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while also deleting the name of former Senate President David Mark from its official records.

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to confirm the authenticity of a leaked memo suggesting a nationwide voter revalidation exercise.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled Team Nigeria’s Ambassadors ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, set for July 23 to August 2.

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested four suspects over an alleged human parts trade in Lagos, raising fresh concerns about ritual-related crimes in the country.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has begun its nationwide Easter patrol, with a strong focus on monitoring major highways across the country.

The Nigerian Navy has handed three suspected stowaways to the Nigerian Immigration Service after rescuing them from a merchant vessel in Lagos waters.

The crisis over the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains front and centre despite the success of its national convention.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced sweeping changes to its competitions, including plans to introduce an African Nations League and expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 28 teams.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody following court proceedings in Kaduna, as his legal battle over alleged corruption charges continues.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alwan Hassan, has warned that the ruling party could face serious challenges in the 2027 general elections following the reported defection of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is taking urgent steps to shield households and businesses from rising fuel prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Saidu Ahmed Alkali, has resigned from office to pursue the Gombe State governorship seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the resumed hearing of his bail application amid tight security.

The DR Congo national football team have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing their first appearance at the tournament since 1974, when they competed as Zaire.

Nigeria’s Senate has passed a bill extending the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has condemned the reported killing of Christians in Nigeria, describing it as another attack by jihadist groups.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned Caleb Mutfwang to Abuja following the attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which left 28 people dead.

The Lagos State Police Command has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit from traffic enforcement across the state.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has condemned the killings in Angwan Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area in Plateau State, describing the attack as tragic.