Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday 24th April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday 24th April, 2026.

1. FG Offers Petrol Alternative At N380/Litre, NNPC Releases 12 Locations To Buy

The federal government has moved to reduce transportation costs by accelerating the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative to petrol, which is sold at N380 per litre, compared to over N1,200 per litre for fuel.

The initiative, led by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG), is part of efforts to lower transport costs for millions of low-income operators across Nigeria .

2. Amupitan: What God Told Me Before I Accepted INEC Job

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has revealed that his decision to lead the nation’s electoral umpire was born out of a “clear divine conviction” rather than mere professional ambition.

Speaking in Abuja during an appreciation service hosted by the Nigerian Baptist Convention for its outgoing president, Israel Akanji, Amupitan noted that he would have turned down the appointment if he had not received spiritual assurance. He told the gathering that he relied on a specific message of divine strength before stepping into the high-pressure role.

3. Peter Obi Hosts EU Ambassador In Onitsha

ONITSHA, NIGERIA — The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Wednesday hosted the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Gautier Mignot, at his private residence in Onitsha, Anambra State.

The meeting, which took place in the commercial hub of the South East, served as a platform for high-level discussions between the former governor and the EU envoy.

4. Lai Mohammed Denies Christian Genocide Claims

Nigeria’s former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has dismissed international claims of a state-sponsored or targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria, describing such narratives as “fake news.”

Speaking on Wednesday during an interactive session with students at Abbey College, Cambridge, the former minister argued that the country’s security challenges are rooted in complex socio-economic factors rather than a deliberate campaign to eliminate any specific faith.

5. Sen Barau Gives 47 Cars, 282 Motorcycles To APC Members In Kano

KANO, NIGERIA — The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has launched a fresh phase of his grassroots empowerment initiative by distributing 47 Sharon cars and 282 Boxer motorcycles to constituents in the Kano North Senatorial District.

The distribution exercise, which took place on Wednesday, targeted leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the local government level, including chairmen, secretaries, and several former party officials within the zone.

6. Your Loans Made It Possible – LAUTECH’s Best Graduating Student Thanks NELFUND

OGBOMOSO, NIGERIA — A graduate of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga, has emerged as the Best Graduating Student of the institution, attributing his academic success to the support of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

Oladepo, who earned a Bachelor of Technology with a First Class grade of 4.89/5.0, shared the milestone during the university’s 18th Convocation ceremonies held in Ogbomosho, Oyo State.

7. DC Appeals for Calm Amid Supreme Court Verdict

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed to its members to remain calm, united and law-abiding as the party awaits the Supreme Court’s reserved judgment on its leadership crisis.

Party leader Nafiu Bala Gombe issued the appeal on Wednesday in a goodwill message to members across the country.

Gombe commended the rank and file for their resilience and unwavering dedication to the party’s ideals amid the prolonged period of uncertainty.

8. Lagos Govt: Solar Panel Fees Apply Only to Social Housing Estates, Not Private Homes

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Lagos State Government has moved to clear the air over a viral video showing ministry officials confronting a resident about solar panels, stating that permit requirements and administrative fees for such installations are strictly limited to government-owned social housing estates.

The clarification, issued Wednesday by Wale Ajetunmobi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, came after the footage — shared on April 21 — sparked widespread outrage online. In the video, officials from the Ministry of Housing’s Monitoring and Compliance Unit are seen challenging a resident over a solar installation in his apartment, prompting accusations that the state was penalising Nigerians for seeking alternatives to the country’s notoriously unreliable power supply.

9. Labour Party closes door on Peter Obi’s return

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Interim National Chairperson of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has declared that former presidential candidate Peter Obi may have permanently missed his window to return to the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Usman made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, citing electoral law provisions as the key barrier to any potential comeback.

10. Peter Obi Awards N5m Scholarship To Islamic School In Bauchi

BAUCHI, NIGERIA – Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has awarded a N5 million scholarship to students of Intashara Islamic School in Bauchi.

The gesture came during his visit to the school located in the Yelwa area of Bauchi metropolis on Thursday. Obi handed over the cash directly to support the pupils’ education, stressing the need to blend Qur’anic studies with formal learning so no child is left behind.

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