Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $516 million loan for Sokoto-Badagry highway
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sought the Senate’s approval for a $516.3 million loan to fund part of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project. The 1,000-kilometre flagship highway will link Nigeria’s North-West to the South-West, running from Illela in Sokoto through Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, and Ogun, terminating in Badagry, Lagos State.
2. El-Rufai pleads not guilty to wiretapping NSA Ribadu’s phone
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arraigned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai before a Federal High Court in Abuja on a five-count amended charge bordering on alleged unlawful interception of communications and breach of national security. El-Rufai pleaded not guilty to all charges.
3. Labour Party’s Usman: It will be too late for Peter Obi to return
The Interim National Chairperson of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has asserted that it will be too late for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return to the party. She stated that once the register closes 21 days before primaries, no one can come through the back door.
4. Bala Mohammed declares himself a freelance politician after hosting Peter Obi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has dropped loyalty with both the PDP and APC, declaring he is now a freelance politician. He made the remark while hosting ADC chieftain Peter Obi and South-East stakeholders in Bauchi on Thursday.
5. Kwankwaso open to VP or any role to remove Tinubu in 2027 – Aide
The spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Habibu Saleh, said former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is willing to accept any role, including a possible vice-presidential slot, to ensure President Bola Tinubu is voted out in the 2027 election.
6. Tinubu rejects senators’ push for automatic return tickets ahead of 2027
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly turned down a lobbying effort by senators seeking automatic return tickets for the next general elections, insisting that state governors retain decisive influence over candidate selection.
7. Tinubu grants domestic airlines 30% debt relief, orders jet fuel price talks
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 30% relief on debts owed by local airlines to aviation agencies and ordered talks involving fuel marketers, airlines, and regulators to reach a fair jet fuel price within 72 hours, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced.
8. Police fix April 28-30 for constable written examination
The Police Service Commission has fixed April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination for applicants seeking enlistment as police constables. Qualified applicants can print their examination invitation cards from Friday, April 24.
9. Bauchi orders political appointees contesting elections to resign by Friday
The Bauchi State Government has directed all political appointees seeking elective positions in upcoming party primaries to resign from their posts on or before Friday, April 24, 2026, in line with the Electoral Act 2026.
10. Super Eagles striker Adams calls for urgent reset after World Cup miss
Sevilla striker Akor Adams has called for a decisive reset in Nigerian football following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that another missed World Cup in 2030 would take a “very big toll” on Nigerian football.
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