Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday 26th April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday 26th April, 2026.

1. Yahaya Bello Wins Defamation Suit Against Natasha Akpoti, Awarded ₦1 Billion

LOKOJA, NIGERIA — A High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to pay N1 billion in damages to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, over defamatory remarks made during a television interview.

The judgment, delivered by Justice A. S. Ibrahim in the suit marked HCL/16/2023, found that the Senator failed to justify several damaging allegations leveled against the former governor. The court’s decision was contained in a Certified True Copy dated April 23, which was made available to the public on Friday.

2. Court Orders Arrest Of Lawyer, Police Officer Over Delay In ₦300m Eviction Suit

ABUJA, NIGERIA — An Abuja High Court sitting in Maitama has ordered the immediate arrest of a legal practitioner, Victor Giwa, and a police officer, Inspector Edith Erhunmuuse, following their repeated failure to appear for trial.

The duo is facing charges related to an alleged ₦300 million illegal eviction suit. Justice Samira Bature issued the bench warrant on Friday, expressing dissatisfaction with what she described as deliberate delay tactics and a blatant disregard for judicial authority.

3. PDP Adjusts 2027 Election Timetable

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has announced an adjustment to its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections.

The party, in a press release issued on Friday, said the changes affect the previously released timetable for its internal processes ahead of the polls.

According to the statement, the adjustment was made to ensure smoother preparation as the nation gears up for another major democratic exercise.

4. Senator Anyanwu Receive High Profile Decampees Into Imo PDP

OWERRI, NIGERIA — The political landscape of Imo State witnessed a significant shift on Saturday as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially received a wave of high-profile defectors from various rival political parties.

The National Secretary of the PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, led the reception of the new members, further solidifying the party’s presence in the South East. The event was attended by a high-powered delegation from the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who traveled from Abuja to witness the realignment.

5. Former Super Eagles Player, Michael Eneramo Dies During Match In Kaduna

Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died at the age of 40 after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State.

The incident occurred on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna. Eneramo had come on as a second-half substitute when he suddenly slumped to the ground without any contact from opposing players.

6. Young Lady Tied Leg-To-Hand, Dumped Along The Road In Anambra

A yet-to-be-identified young lady was, on Wednesday, sighted dumped along a major road in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, after having been tied hand-to-leg with ropes and folded in a cloth by a suspected ritualist.

The incident, which caused anxiety in the area, attracted a large number of passersby who thronged the scene in disbelief, struggling to comprehend the nature of what lay before them.

7. EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni Over N36.5bn Fraud

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has taken into custody a prominent businessman and former chairman of Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over alleged multi-billion naira fraud.

Sources familiar with the operation told NaijaChoice News that operatives arrested Ayeni in Abuja on Thursday. He remains in EFCC custody as investigators intensify their work.

The anti-graft agency is examining claims of diversion and misappropriation involving funds estimated at N36.5 billion and $30 million. These sums were reportedly secured from Polaris Bank Plc through companies associated with the businessman.

8. Federal Government Approves ₦10bn Civil Servants Housing Loan

Abuja, Nigeria —  The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme to boost home ownership among civil servants, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced on Friday.

Walson-Jack made the disclosure during a press briefing in Abuja, stating that the facility would be implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board.

According to her, the scheme seeks to promote stability and higher productivity within the civil service by helping workers secure their own homes.

9. Oyedepo: Give Kidnappers My Number for Release

Ogun , Nigeria — Bishop David Oyedepo, founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel, has recounted dramatic cases of divine intervention in kidnapping attempts involving members of his ministry.

The cleric, one of Nigeria’s most influential Pentecostal leaders, shared the experiences during a church service to strengthen the faith of believers.

In one incident, a pastor attached to the church was abducted by kidnappers. Oyedepo said he directed that his personal phone number be passed to the captors.

10. OSOGBO — Oyebamiji Campaign Donates ₦1m to LAUTECH Best Graduand

The campaign organisation of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, All Progressives Congress candidate for the August 15 Osun State governorship election, has donated N1 million to Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga, the overall best graduating student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.

Oladepo, an indigene of Ijimoba in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State, earned a CGPA of 4.89 out of 5.0 in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the university’s 18th convocation. He hails from a humble background in an agrarian community and publicly credited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund for supporting his studies.

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