Plateau Killings + CDS Backlash + APC-PDP Convention Update + Kwankwaso Join ADC

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:25:50 +0000

At least 40 people are feared dead after gunmen attacked a community in Jos, Plateau State, on Palm Sunday, opening fire in the evening and leaving devastation in their wake. Authorities say security forces arrived shortly after, while a 48-hour curfew has now been imposed as tension remains high. The tragedy has intensified backlash over recent comments by CDS Olufemi Oluyede on reintegrating former insurgents, with the Defence Headquarters insisting his remarks reflect global best practices.

Meanwhile, reactions have spilt onto social media, with Nigerians flooding the page of Nayib Bukele after he declared that criminals cannot be rehabilitated, fueling debate over Nigeria’s approach to insecurity.

It was also a dramatic weekend politically, as both the All Progressives Congress and People's Democratic Party held major conventions in Abuja. At the APC convention, chaos erupted as police tear-gassed delegates and journalists despite valid accreditation. At the same time, reports of theft, including a missing iPhone belonging to an aide to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, added to the disorder. Complaints also emerged from party officials over seating arrangements and internal tensions.

At the PDP convention, Nyesom Wike took centre stage, warning that praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would not guarantee political safety ahead of elections, as party leaders gathered to solidify their structure.

Away from politics, frustration over Nigeria’s power crisis continues to grow, with viral videos showing residents confronting electricity officials and even a young girl speaking out about the daily impact of outages, underscoring the depth of public anger.

In a major political shift, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has resigned from the New Nigeria People's Party, citing strategic realignment, with expectations he may join the African Democratic Congress. His supporters have already ramped up criticism of the current administration, with viral music and content reflecting discontent across the north.

Finally, under milestones, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his 74th birthday, reaffirming his commitment to tackling Nigeria’s challenges and announcing plans to donate his salary toward supporting members of the armed forces.

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