Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday 8th April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday 8th April, 2026.

1. Why Governor Otti Has Refused To Join Peter Obi In ADC – Cubana Chief Priest

Nigerian socialite and nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chiefpriest has revealed why Abia State Governor Alex Otti declined to follow former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi into the African Democratic Congress.

Chiefpriest, a vocal supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, made the claim in a widely circulated statement on social media. He insisted that federal support from the Tinubu administration has been key to Otti’s developmental strides in Abia State.

2. Why Blessing CEO Hasn’t Been Arrested And Probed Over Cancer Saga – EFCC Shares

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained why it is yet to arrest or investigate controversial influencer Blessing Okoro, better known as Blessing CEO, despite mounting public pressure over her breast cancer claims.

A senior source within the agency told NaijaChoice News on Monday that the EFCC cannot swing into action based solely on social media outrage.

“No one has placed a petition before the EFCC,” the source said. “As an anti-corruption agency, we cannot work on social media agitation or frenzy without a credible petition that authorises us to act.”

3. Emulate Mbah’s Security Strategy, Methodist Prelate Advises Leaders

The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Oliver Ali Aba, has urged other state governors to study and replicate Enugu Governor Peter Mbah’s technology-driven security model.

NaijaChoice News reports that Aba made the call on Easter Monday at Wesley Cathedral, Enugu, during the Eucharistic service marking the 60th birthday of the Archbishop of the Methodist Archdiocese of Enugu, Most Rev. Christopher Nweke Ede, and his twin brother, Hon. Peter Edeh.

4. FG to Boost Cybersecurity With New Council As NDPC Probes Data Breach

The Federal Government is taking steps to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity framework by proposing the creation of a Cybersecurity Coordination Council.

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the council will bring together government agencies, private companies, and other stakeholders to enhance the nation’s ability to respond to cyber threats.

5. Enough of Hollow Rhetoric, Get to Work Now – Atiku Tells Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action over the rising wave of attacks across the country, urging the President to match his words with concrete steps to protect citizens.

Atiku made the call in a statement on Monday via his official X handle, while reacting to recent attacks in Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa and Kaduna States.

6. Tinubu’s Ambition To Become Paul Biya Of Nigeria Will Fail – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of plotting to entrench prolonged leadership and erode democratic opposition in Nigeria.

In a video posted on his Facebook page over the weekend, Melaye warned that any such attempt would fail. He likened the President’s supposed ambitions to the long rule of Cameroon’s Paul Biya and what he called the “Musa Kankan” style of governance.

7. JUST IN: Kebbi Speaker Muhammad Usman Zuru Dies In Egypt

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died.

NaijaChoice News reports that he passed away on Monday night at a hospital in Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Sources close to the Kebbi State Government confirmed the development but withheld further medical details.

8. Seyi Makinde Eyes Defection to NDC Amid PDP Crisis

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is weighing a major political shift from the Peoples Democratic Party to the emerging Nigeria Democratic Congress as the PDP’s internal crisis worsens at both national and state levels.

NaijaChoice News gathered that former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has intensified lobbying to pull Makinde into the NDC, describing it as a clean alternative for opposition figures tired of the PDP’s endless leadership battles.

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