Wednesday Morning Digest: Top 10 Headlines from TheMatrix – April 8, 2026

Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the top ten stories from TheMatrix Newspapers. A new faction in the African Democratic Congress claims to be the authentic leadership, distancing itself from rival camps. President Tinubu pledges deeper investment in police training, intelligence gathering and modern law enforcement systems. Dangote Refinery raises petrol and diesel prices amid global oil volatility. Vice President Shettima says Nigeria is poised to lead Africa in using artificial intelligence for prosperity. Resident doctors suspend their strike after securing a welfare agreement with the federal government. The Foreign Affairs Ministry presents credentials to envoys for the UK, France and the UN. Lagos State announces partial road closures ahead of major project inaugurations. The PDP demands transparency over alleged gifts to INEC officials by Minister Wike. DJ Tunez addresses reports of an altercation with Burna Boy. In Champions League action, Arsenal beat Sporting CP and Bayern Munich defeat Real Madrid.

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