Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday 11th April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday 11th April, 2026.

1. Lagos 2027 Election: James Faleke Urges Support For Hamzat

Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has openly endorsed Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as the next Governor of Lagos State.

In a statement issued on Friday, April 10, 2026, Faleke urged supporters in Ikeja and across Lagos to back Hamzat for the 2027-2035 term. He made the call as political parties gear up for primaries expected to begin next month.

2. INEC Postpones Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections.

The commission reached the decision during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners held in Abuja on Friday, April 10, 2026.

3. President Tinubu Inaugurates The 60MW Gas Turbine Power Plant In Bayelsa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday inaugurated the 60-megawatt gas turbine independent power plant in Bayelsa State.

The facility, sited at Elebele in Ogbia Local Government Area, forms part of the Bayelsa Independent Power Plant project executed by the state government under Governor Senator Douye Diri. It is designed to strengthen electricity supply across Yenagoa and surrounding communities while cutting reliance on diesel generators.

4. ExxonMobil Briefs NUPRC On $8 Billion Owowo, $16 Billion Bosi Projects

ExxonMobil has briefed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on ambitious multi-billion dollar deepwater projects, spotlighting the $7-8 billion Owowo development and a potential $15-16 billion investment in the adjacent Bosi oil and gas field.

The oil major shared these plans during a visit to NUPRC headquarters in Abuja, marking 20 years of its Erha deepwater project.

5. 2027: Don’t Be Deceived, Free Nnamdi Kanu – Ohanaeze Tells Tinubu

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo demanded the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ohanaeze made the demand in Enugu on Thursday, declaring that the entire Igbos were in jail not just the IPOB leader.

Kanu is currently in Sokoto prison following his conviction for treason.

6. Oyo APC Governorship Hopeful, Teslim Folarin Meets President Tinubu In Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday night hosted Senator Teslim Folarin, a leading All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State, at his private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The closed-door meeting comes as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Folarin widely seen as a top contender for the Oyo governorship ticket.

7. Tinubu Mourns Soldiers Killed In Battle With Boko Haram

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State.

The President also expressed heartfelt condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers, urging them to take heart in the face of the unfortunate loss.

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