Friday Morning Brief: Top 10 Headlines from TheMatrix – April 24, 2026

Here are today’s top stories from TheMatrix Newspapers. President Tinubu has directed APC governors to ensure free and fair primaries ahead of the 2027 elections. The party has also delayed its presidential primary and released a fresh schedule. The Federal Government has renewed efforts to expand the PPP pipeline and close a 5.6-million-meter metering gap. Nigeria and Algeria signed an MoU to boost oil and gas research and innovation. Other highlights: Nigeria earned a 91.45% aviation safety rating from ICAO, the DSS arraigned former Kaduna governor El-Rufai on fresh security charges, and Governor Bala Mohammed declared himself a “freelance politician.” Also in focus are the Jos attack suspects’ arraignment, British Airways’ 90-year service milestone, Priscilla Ojo on hiding her son’s face, and FIFA’s denial of plans to replace Iran at the World Cup.

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