Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday 22th April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday 22th April, 2026.

1. Cows Cost More Than Cars, Lagos Cow Prices Soar to N2.5 Million

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Butchers Association has raised serious concern over the continued surge in cattle prices across Lagos markets. A single cow now sells for as high as N2.5 million, up from about N1.7 million in 2025.

NaijaChoice News reports that the association’s patron, Alhaji Bamidele Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday. He said cows that went for N1.7 million last year are now priced between N2.3 million and N2.5 million.

2. Supreme Sharia Council Rejects US Call to Repeal Sharia

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has firmly rejected a call by United States lawmakers to repeal Sharia law, describing the proposal as misinformed and a direct challenge to the country’s sovereignty.

In a strongly worded statement, the council insisted that no external power can compel Nigerian Muslims to abandon Sharia, which it described as a complete way of life covering spiritual, moral, social and legal matters.

3. ‘Except I am not sent’, Oyedepo Declares Divine Judgment On Bandits Within Seven Days

OTA, Ogun State, Nigeria – Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has declared divine judgment on bandits and their sponsors operating across Nigeria.

The cleric made the pronouncement on Sunday during the church’s Covenant Day of Vengeance service at Faith Tabernacle headquarters in Ota.

4. INEC’s Farcical Self-Acquittal Of Amupitan By Farooq Kperogi

INEC said it investigated its chairman and found him not guilty of the allegation that he tweeted partisan support for Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election cycle.

If na you nko? How can you fail an exam you set and graded? How can you find yourself guilty in a court you established, where both the prosecution and the defense lawyers are your appointed minions and you are the judge?

There is a name for what INEC did. Self-exoneration. Some people call it self-exculpation. Others call it self-absolution.

5. Bandit Attack on Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway: One Dead, Several Abducted

IBADAN, Nigeria — Commuters on the Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway are in panic after suspected bandits ambushed travellers on the evening of April 18, 2026, killing one person and abducting several others.

NaijaChoice News gathered from eyewitnesses that the gunmen suddenly blocked vehicles along the busy route near Onigambari area in Oyo State, forcing drivers to stop before dragging passengers into the surrounding bush. One traveller was shot dead during the attack, while an unspecified number were whisked away.

6. FG Files 13-Count Treason Against Six Coup Plotters in Abuja

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six persons accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The defendants are retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, serving Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Goni and Abdulkadir Sani. They are accused of waging war against Nigeria, treason and acts of terrorism.

7. Ogun Police Arrest Four Suspected Cultists in Ilaro, Recover Weapon & Loot

ILARO, Ogun State, Nigeria – The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists in Ilaro for assault, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms. NaijaChoice News reports that the suspects – Samson John, 25; Olufowora Michael, 28; Odeh Samuel Ejeh, 25; and Olajide Jeremiah, 28 – were picked up by operatives of the Ilaro Division.

8. Yul Edochie: “Any Party Peter Obi Joins Will Scatter ADC Is Dead On Arrival”

Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie has taken a direct swipe at Peter Obi, insisting the former Anambra State governor cannot become President of Nigeria at this time.

Edochie, a known supporter of President Bola Tinubu, described Obi’s ongoing coalition talks with the African Democratic Congress as “dead on arrival” and a complete waste of time.

9. Dangote Refinery To Start Crude Oil Production

The Dangote Group has achieved first oil from its upstream assets in the Niger Delta and is set to begin pumping marketable crude in the coming weeks.

Vice-president Devakumar Edwin told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, that early testing is already under way on crude from the company’s Niger Delta licences. He confirmed the firm has opened a well and started standard testing, which should wrap up in the next three to four weeks at most.

10. Cross River Confirms Fresh COVID-19 Case, Chinese Victim Hospitalised

The Cross River State Government has confirmed a fresh case of COVID-19, raising concerns about a possible resurgence of the virus in the state after nearly three years without a recorded infection.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Calabar, the state capital.

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