Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday 2nd April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday 2nd April, 2026.

1. Atiku Meets Enugu Votes Protection Vanguard

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday hosted a delegation from the Enugu Polling Booths Vanguard for Atiku.

The group, led by Chief Obodoeze Ocho, is pushing hard to protect votes at polling units during the 2027 general elections. Members arrived with strong determination to make every ballot count.

2. Transport Minister Saidu Alkali Resigns to Contest Gombe Governorship

Minister of Transportation Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali has stepped down from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to chase the Gombe State governorship seat in the 2027 polls.

NaijaChoice News reports that the resignation landed late Tuesday evening, barely hours before the March 31, 2026 deadline for political appointees with electoral ambitions. The State House confirmed the move after Alkali held a closed-door meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

3. AMVCA 2026: Full list of nominees unveiled

The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have revealed the nominees for the 12th edition, ahead of the main ceremony set for May 9. 

Veteran actress Joke Silva has been appointed as Head Judge, taking over from Femi Odugbemi.

This year’s awards feature 32 categories, including 18 judged by a professional panel, 11 voted for by fans, and three special honours recognising Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer contributions.

4. Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of UK Property Link To Ex-Minister Useni, Ozekhome

ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has permanently forfeited a London property linked to the late former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni (rtd.), to the Federal Government.

Justice Binta Nyako delivered the ruling on Tuesday after the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) proved the asset at 79 Randall Avenue, Neasden, London NW2 7SX, was acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities.

The court had earlier issued an interim forfeiture order in November 2025 and directed its publication in a national newspaper to allow any interested party to show cause why the property should not be taken over.

5. Easter: FG Declares Friday, April 3rd & Monday April 6th As Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.

Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on behalf of the government in a statement issued on Wednesday. He congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the joyous occasion, noting that Easter Sunday falls on April 5.

6. VeryDarkMan: Blord Remanded In Kuje Prison

Celebrity Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.

The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the remand on Thursday, April 1, 2026, after arraigning him on multiple charges of impersonation and forgery.

7. Why Nigerians Are Yet To See Effect Of American Forces – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has appealed for patience on the part of Nigerians as it relates to the challenges of insecurity despite the deployment of American soldiers in the country.

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Micheal Onoja, who addressed the concerns on Tuesday, during the military’s end of month briefing in Abuja, said Nigeria’s collaboration with the United States military will soon begin to deliver visible results.

Despite the current security challenges, Onoja described US support as “significant,” particularly in intelligence sharing and specialised training.

8. Simi and Adekunle Gold have announced the birth of their second child

Nigerian music stars Simi and Adekunle Gold have welcomed their second child, a development that has sparked widespread celebration across the entertainment industry.

The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2019, already share a daughter, Adejare Kosoko, fondly called Deja or Duduke. She was born in 2020 and inspired Simi’s popular track of the same name.

9. Meet Oba Femi: The Nigerian Star Conquer WWE Main Roster

Lagos-born Isaac Odugbesan, who wrestles as Oba Femi, has become one of Nigeria’s biggest exports to global sports entertainment. The 27-year-old former shot put champion now commands attention on WWE’s main roster after dominating NXT as a two-time champion. His story blends raw Nigerian athletic grit with American opportunity and a deep pride in his roots.

10. APC Resumes Electronic Membership Registration

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has resumed its electronic membership registration exercise in all wards and designated centres across the country.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the party urged existing members to validate their records while calling on eligible Nigerians to register and join the progressive family.

That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on NaijaChoice News. See you again tomorrow.