Good Morning! Here’s Today’s Summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
- Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Tinubu Administration
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, claiming it has failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations and has no accomplishments to justify a re-election bid in 2027. Atiku made the comments in a statement on Friday in response to the recent defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). - Governor Zulum Warns of Boko Haram Resurgence
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised concerns over the regrouping of Boko Haram insurgents in the Tumbus areas of Lake Chad and the Mandara Hills within the Sambisa Forest. Zulum made the statement in Maiduguri on Friday during a visit by the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa, and top military commanders. - Wike Calls for Peace in Rivers State
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, outlined conditions for lasting peace in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking at a church service in Port Harcourt on Friday, Wike emphasized that peace cannot be achieved unless the parties involved are sincere. - Meta’s $220 Million Fine Upheld by Tribunal
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Inc. by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). FCCPC Director for Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, confirmed the ruling in a statement on Friday. - IPOB Reaffirms Commitment to Biafra Movement
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reaffirmed its commitment to the pursuit of Biafra, despite warnings from the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, urging Southerners to stop promoting IPOB’s activities on social media. - Tinubu Sends Delegation to Pope Francis’s Burial
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to Vatican City for the burial of Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26. Senate President Godswill Akpabio leads the five-member delegation. - EFCC Declares Four Nigerians Wanted Over CBEX Ponzi Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared four Nigerians wanted in connection with the CBEX Ponzi scheme, which led to significant financial losses for many Nigerians. The EFCC published the names and photographs of the wanted individuals on its official social media account on Friday. - APC’s Felix Morka Blames Atiku for PDP Crisis
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of causing the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In an interview with TVC, Morka said Atiku violated the zoning arrangement that favored the South. - Ibok-Ete Ibas Seeks More Time from House Committee
Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas has requested additional time from the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Rivers State to brief lawmakers on recent developments. Ibas made the request during a meeting with the committee in Abuja on Friday. - Naira Appreciates Against the Dollar
The Nigerian naira recorded its highest appreciation against the U.S. dollar at both the parallel and official foreign exchange markets to end the week on a positive note. According to a Bureau de Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abubakar Alhasan, the naira closed at N1,595 per dollar on Friday, compared to N1,610 the previous day.