AfriPulse
Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. After months of denial, DHQ confirms alleged coup plot by arrested officers
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has formally acknowledged that its investigation into the conduct of several senior and mid-level officers uncovered allegations of a plot to overthrow the Nigerian government, marking a significant shift from its earlier position that the matter was purely internal indiscipline.Read more
2. Boost for Nigeria’s crude production as NNPCL and Chevron strike oil in Niger Delta
Nigeria has recorded a fresh oil discovery following the successful drilling of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta.Read more
3. IPOB praises Anambra residents for defying Soludo’s order to ignore sit-at-home
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has praised residents of Anambra State for observing the Monday sit-at-home order despite warnings from Governor Chukwuma Soludo.Read more
4. Strike: JOHESU blames Nigerian govt for patients’ hardship
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) on Monday urged Nigerians to hold the Federal Government accountable for the suffering of patients and citizens needing medical care, following the indefinite strike by its members.Read more
5. Atiku’s aide criticises Presidency over Tinubu’s foreign trips
Paul Ibe, spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, faulted the Presidency for what he described as a recurring failure to disclose the return dates of President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips.Read more
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6. Adeleke accuses Oyetola of sabotaging Osun LG system, alleges use of police, banks to undermine democracy
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has launched a strong accusation against his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, alleging a deliberate attempt to destabilise democratic governance at the local government level in the state.Read more
7. Nigeria records ₦7.28tr in revenue
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated a record ₦7.281tn in revenue in 2025, exceeding its annual target.Read more
8. Lula conditions Brazil’s participation in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza focus, Palestinian inclusion
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has set clear conditions for his country’s possible participation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly launched “Board of Peace,” insisting it be strictly focused on the situation in Gaza and include Palestinian representation.Read more
9. Troops smash clandestine arms factory in Nasarawa, arrest 26-yr-old suspect
Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have uncovered a covert illegal arms manufacturing facility in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, leading to the arrest of a suspected arms fabricator.Read more
10. Nigeria to battle Hong Kong, Saudi, S’Africa at ITTF World Team Champs
Nigeria has been drawn alongside Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa in Group 15 of the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, set to take place in London from April 28 to May 10, 2026.Read more
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