Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday 28th April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday 28th April, 2026.

1. 2027: Opposition Alliance May Shake Tinubu – Primate Ayodele

LAGOS, Nigeria — Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has said an opposition alliance could mount a serious challenge to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The cleric, however, warned that not all members of the alliance will remain committed until the end.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele described the decision by opposition parties to field a single candidate as a welcome development capable of putting the ruling All Progressives Congress under pressure.

2. NYSC Member Killed in Abuja Crossfire

ABUJA, NIGERIA — A serving National Youth Service Corps member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, has died after being caught in a crossfire between Nigerian Army troops and suspected armed robbers in the Federal Capital Territory.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Shagari Estate in Dei-Dei, Abuja, when soldiers from the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group responded to a distress call over an ongoing armed robbery attack.

Upon reaching the scene, the troops faced resistance as the fleeing suspects opened fire, leading to a brief but fierce gun battle.

3. Ghanaians Protest, Call For The Deportation Of Nigerians

A group of Ghanaians under the Concerned Youth Alliance, held a protest against illegal migration and what they described as the growing presence of foreign nationals, particularly, Nigerians, in Ghana.

The protest was staged on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Obra Spot in Accra, the capital of Ghana.

According to the group, the situation is contributing to rising insecurity and increasing unemployment, as they claim some foreigners are taking jobs that should be available to Ghanaian citizens.

4. Accord Party Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Ibadan Impersonation

IBADAN, Oyo State — The Accord Party has accused prominent political figures and opposition parties of political impersonation following the unveiling of a coalition in Ibadan.

National Chairman Professor Chris Imumolen demanded immediate clarification from Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Seyi Makinde, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the unauthorised use of the Accord Party’s name and flag.

5. NNPC Refineries Will Never Work Again – Obasanjo

As the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited continues its search for technical partners to operate the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again insisted that the facilities will never work.

Obasanjo spoke during a television interview aired on Saturday night by Sony Irabor Live, which was monitored by our correspondent.

6. ‘Why Are We Still Borrowing After Subsidy Removal?’ – Sanusi Queries FG

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised fresh concerns over the Federal Government’s growing debt profile, questioning the rationale for continued borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy.

Speaking during an interview published by News Central TV on Friday, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said key reforms such as subsidy removal and exchange rate liberalisation were necessary, but warned that poor sequencing and weak fiscal discipline could undermine their benefits.

7. Opposition Parties Reject Ibadan Summit Alliance

IBADAN, OYO STATE — Factions of the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, Accord Party and Labour Party have distanced themselves from the opposition summit held here on Saturday, insisting it does not speak for their official positions.

The parties reaffirmed their resolve to field separate presidential candidates in the 2027 general elections against President Bola Tinubu.

8. ADC Stakeholders Demand APC, Presidency Response on Court Interference

ABUJA, NIGERIA — Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have called on the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress and the Presidency to publicly address claims of interference in a Supreme Court case over the party’s leadership crisis.

The demand was made on Sunday in Abuja by the Grassroots for Mobilisation Network, the platform coordinating the ADC stakeholders. Spokesperson Mr Peter Emeka issued the call in a press statement obtained by NaijaChoice News.

9. Kogi Gunmen Abduct 23 Pupils, Wife Rescued 15

KOGI STATE, Nigeria – Gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed an orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area along the Kabba Junction axis in Lokoja, abducting 23 pupils and the wife of the school proprietor in a daring late-night operation.

NaijaChoice News reports that the attack targeted the Dahallukitab Group of Schools (also referred to as Daarul Kitab School in some accounts), an unregistered facility operating in a remote, bushy environment in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

10. Solomon Akiyesi: Nollywood Veteran Passes Away

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Nollywood industry is in deep mourning following the sudden death of veteran actor Solomon Akiyesi, who passed away peacefully in his sleep.

NaijaChoice News gathered that the thespian slept on Sunday, April 26, 2026, and did not wake up the following morning. His wife confirmed the sad development to family members and close associates.

The news has been independently verified by the current President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Yakub Abubakar, and former President Dr Emeka Rollas-Ejezie. Both leaders expressed shock at the loss of the seasoned performer.

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