Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday 30th April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday 30th April, 2026.

1. ADC Chairman Warns: No ADC, No 2027 Election

MINNA, Niger State — The newly elected Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Niger State has issued a strong warning over the party’s fate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He declared that any move by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the ADC from the ballot could trigger a major crisis that might derail the polls entirely.

The chairman spoke shortly after his emergence as leader of the party in the state, amid ongoing national leadership disputes rocking the ADC.

2. Ribadu’s Intelligence-Led Crusade Strangling Terror Supply Chains – Mbonu Ejike

In the relentless fight against terrorism, banditry, and criminality that has plagued Nigeria for over a decade, few figures embody the fusion of institutional memory, prosecutorial rigor, and operational grit quite like Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

A retired police officer, seasoned prosecutor, and pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ribadu brings to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) a unique pedigree forged in the trenches of law enforcement and anti-corruption battles.

His career trajectory, from Divisional Crime Officer in Lagos to head of the Police Legal and Prosecution Department, and then to dismantling high-profile financial crime networks at the EFCC, has equipped him with an unparalleled understanding of how criminal enterprises sustain themselves through intricate logistics, illicit financing, and shadowy supply chains. Today, that expertise is being deployed not against white-collar fraud, but against the lifeblood of insurgents: their ability to move men, materiel, and money.

3. Dangote Refinery Subsidises Petrol, Diesel Amid Price Surge

A senior official of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the refinery is effectively subsidising petrol and diesel in the Nigerian market to cushion the impact of rising global crude oil prices.

Diesel, Aviation fuel dynamics Industry dispute over pricing The official, who spoke on Monday on condition of anonymity, said the refinery’s N1,200 per litre ex-depot price for petrol remains below prevailing market rates despite a sharp increase in crude oil prices triggered by geopolitical tensions.

3. ADC Rejects Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket for 2027

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Deputy National Financial Secretary of the David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Fabiyi Oladimeji, has ruled out any possibility of a Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket delivering victory for the party in 2027.

Oladimeji made the declaration while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.

He argued that only a joint ticket featuring former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi possesses the numerical strength capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the next

4. Portable Visits Babalawo Ahead Of Fight With Carter Efe (Video)

LAGOS, Nigeria — Portable has ignited fresh online buzz after a video emerged showing the controversial singer consulting a traditionalist, popularly known as Babalawo, ahead of his anticipated boxing match against content creator Carter Efe.

In the clip making rounds on social media, the Babalawo is seen conducting rituals while chanting incantations, seeking spiritual intervention on the likely outcome of the fight.

5. Court Nullifies CBN Takeover of Union Bank

LAGOS, Nigeria — A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified the Central Bank of Nigeria’s dissolution of Union Bank of Nigeria’s board and management, ruling that the apex bank acted beyond its powers and in bad faith.

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke delivered the judgment on March 25, 2026, in a suit filed by core shareholders of the bank, including Titan Trust Bank, Luxis International, and Magna International. The court ordered the immediate reinstatement of the former board and management.

6. Edo Trader Osifo Stanley Buys ₦100m APC Presidential Form To Challenge Tinubu

ABUJA, NIGERIA — Stanley Osifo, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Edo State, has acquired the party’s N100 million Presidential expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections.

Osifo’s move confirms his bid for the APC presidential ticket, positioning him as a potential contender against President Bola Tinubu, who had earlier secured his own forms through a member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke.

7. EFCC: Six in Ten Nigerian Students Are Into ‘Yahoo Yahoo’

KANO, Nigeria — The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has raised serious concern over the rising involvement of university students in cybercrime, disclosing that six out of every 10 undergraduates in Nigerian universities are now engaged in internet fraud.

8. Peter Obi In Closed-Door Meeting With Seyi Makinde In Ibadan

IBADAN, Oyo State — Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the Governor’s Office in the state Secretariat, Ibadan.

The meeting came shortly after Governor Makinde hosted an opposition summit in the Oyo State capital, which attracted prominent political figures and stakeholders.

Sources close to the development indicate the discussion forms part of wider consultations within opposition ranks as political realignments continue ahead of the 2027 general elections.

9. House of Rep Approves $516M Loan for Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $516,333,007 foreign loan to fund key sections of the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project.

Lawmakers gave their nod to the borrowing during plenary following the presentation of a report by the Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debts Management. Deputy Chairman of the committee, Abdullahi Rasheed, laid the report before the House.

The loan, sourced from Deutsche Bank, is expected to support the construction of critical segments of the ambitious superhighway linking Sokoto in the North-West to Badagry in the South-West.

10. Tinubu: What Are You Coming Back To Do? You Did Nothing In 4 Years – Apostle Suleman

AUCHI, EDO STATE, NIGERIA — Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, AposPastor Suleman Questions Tinubu’s Re-Election Bidtle Johnson Suleman, has openly questioned President Bola Tinubu’s reported ambition for a second term in office, citing persistent economic hardship, insecurity, and poor performance.

The 55-year-old cleric made the remarks during a Sunday service in Auchi, Edo State, while delivering a sermon titled “Power to Get Wealth.” A video of the message went viral on Tuesday.

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