Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday 23th April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday 23th April, 2026.

1. PDP Moves To Revives Long Abandoned Secretariat Project

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has signaled a major shift in its administrative priorities with a high-powered inspection of the party’s long-abandoned permanent national secretariat.

Led by the National Chairman, Abdulrahman Muhammad, the party leadership on Monday visited the project site at Plot No. 243, Central Area, Cadastral Zone A00, Abuja. The visit aimed to assess the current state of the 12-storey edifice, which has remained a skeletal structure for over a decade despite several fundraising efforts by previous administrations.

2. BREAKING: Adelabu Resigns as Power Minister to Pursue Oyo Governorship

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally resigned from his position, confirming earlier indications that he would step down to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.

In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his exit would take effect on April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth transition in the power ministry.

He expressed gratitude to the president for the opportunity to serve and highlighted key reforms undertaken during his tenure, including efforts to stabilise electricity generation and strengthen Nigeria’s power sector.

3. B-Lord Appreciates Sowore’s Intervention, joins Revolution Team

Abuja, NIGERIA – Cryptocurrency mogul Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord, has broken his silence following his release from the Kuje Correctional Centre, revealing an unexpected alliance with activist Omoyele Sowore.

Speaking to reporters and supporters shortly after regaining his freedom, the billionaire businessman expressed shock at how Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, intervened in his legal ordeal despite the two having no prior personal relationship.

“I have never met Omoyele Sowore in my life,” BLord stated while addressing the media. “I have never communicated with him or called him on the phone, but when he heard that I was being intimidated, he had to step in.”

4. I Made Mistakes, But Did My Best – Jonathan Defends Tenure Against Atiku

ABUJA, NIGERIA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has fired back at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over comments regarding his leadership, insisting that while his administration was not perfect, he acted in the best interest of the nation.

The exchange follows a recent Arise TV interview where Atiku, currently the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), labeled Jonathan as “inexperienced” during his time in office. Atiku claimed this perceived lack of experience contributed to Jonathan’s inability to manage the country’s affairs effectively.

5. Angwa-Rukuba Killings: Plateau Government Files Charges Against Five Suspects

Few weeks after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State and promised justice for victims of serial attacks, the State Government on Friday filed charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the March 2026 killings of several persons in Angwa- Rukuba, Jos North LGA of the state.

The government filed charges of criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism and other related offences against the quartet of Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar aka Auwalu Dogo, and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim aka Yaroro.

On his part, Adamu Isa Alhassan, who is one of the five defendants, was charged with criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, illegal possession of firearms, and illegally dealing in arms and ammunition. They were arrested between April 3 and April 10, 2026.

6. NNPC Delivers Over 1 Billion Litres to Dangote Refinery in April 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – NNPC Trading delivered more than 1.08 billion litres of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in April 2026, marking a sharp rise in local feedstock support for Africa’s largest single-train facility.

NaijaChoice News analysis of tanker movements confirms the volume hit 1.03 million metric tonnes, or roughly 6.8 million barrels, through eight cargoes handled solely by the state oil firm’s trading arm.

The shipments drew from key Nigerian streams including Anyala, Bonga, Odudu, Forcados, Qua Iboe and Utapate, all routed through the refinery’s offshore Single Point Mooring systems at Lekki.

Five of the cargoes have been fully discharged while three others are still awaiting berthing or final unloading, keeping a steady flow into storage tanks.

7. Engr. Femi Sanni (Araba) Declares Kwara 2027 Governorship Ambition

Frontline aspirant, Engr. Femi Sanni, popularly known as Araba, on Tuesday submitted his letter of intent to contest for the governorship of Kwara State at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Ilorin.

With the move, Araba joins other aspirants who have formally indicated interest in the 2027 governorship race under the APC banner.

Speaking shortly after submitting his letter, Araba said his ambition is driven by a desire to unite the party and build on existing achievements.

8. Oyo State Approves N5.813bn Compensation for 900+ Property Owners on Circular Road

IBADAN, Oyo State, Nigeria – The Oyo State Executive Council on Tuesday approved fresh financial commitments to accelerate infrastructure delivery, support affected citizens and cushion economic hardship for residents.

NaijaChoice News gathered that the decisions, taken at the meeting presided over by Governor Seyi Makinde, centre on the ongoing Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road and other priority projects.

8. Dangote Refinery Moves Into Plastics & Detergents, Targets Global Market

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s push for industrial self-reliance just got a major boost as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki prepares to move beyond fuel into high-value petrochemicals.

The Dangote Group has sealed a deal with Honeywell to deploy advanced Oleflex technology at the facility. This will enable large-scale output of propylene and linear alkylbenzene, key ingredients for plastics, packaging and household detergents.

9. Rising Drug Abuse: Ekiti Intensifies Campaign As Stakeholders Demand Rehabs

Worried by the growing impact of substance abuse on families and communities, stakeholders in Ekiti State have called for urgent preventive measures, including the establishment of rehabilitation centres, as the government steps up advocacy to curb the menace.

The call came during the “BAO for Healthy Families Outreach” held at the King’s Palace Town Hall in Efon-Alaaye, where government officials, health experts, traditional rulers and community leaders highlighted the dangers of drug abuse and the need for collective action.

Speaking at the event, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo, described substance abuse as a major societal problem that has ruined many lives and families.

10. Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Wale Edun, Dangiwa

President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

This was contained in a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, announcing that two cabinet members, Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa, are to leave the cabinet, with replacements already named.

Edun, who served as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has been directed to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele, who will now take over the position. Oyedele previously served as minister of state in the ministry.

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