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

According to Ireporter Online, Nigeria’s political and social landscape on Sunday, 26th April, 2026, was dominated by heated exchanges between the Presidency and opposition figures, fresh realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, and notable developments in governance, sports, and public commentary.

The Presidency strongly dismissed criticisms from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as disorganised and lacking internal coherence, while accusing its leaders of engaging in political theatrics. This came after ADC lawmakers accused the Tinubu administration of shrinking democratic space and acting inconsistently with its past pro-democracy stance.

In a major political development, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ADC reportedly agreed to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, following a high-level opposition summit in Ibadan, Oyo State. Opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, were also linked to emerging consultations aimed at forming a united front. The coalition further demanded the resignation of the INEC Chairman, alleging bias in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a claim INEC has yet to officially respond to.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warned that weakening opposition voices could pose serious risks to Nigeria’s democracy, stressing the need for unity, dialogue, and accountability among political actors. Similarly, former Senate President David Mark accused INEC of losing neutrality and alleged that opposition parties are being politically suppressed ahead of 2027.

Meanwhile, former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, dismissed reports suggesting he resigned without presidential approval, insisting that he obtained full consent and blessing from President Bola Tinubu before stepping down to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.

The APC also announced the appointment of Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as Chairman of its Ekiti governorship campaign council, describing him as a strategic asset for the party’s electoral success.

Public reactions also trended online after a viral video showed a supporter of President Tinubu attempting to take a photo with former presidential candidate Peter Obi, sparking commentary about political loyalty and public sentiment.

In other developments, social media personality Blessing CEO expressed regret over publicly seeking financial assistance for her alleged cancer treatment, stating she now wishes to refund contributions and move on from the controversy.

On the sporting front, Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, booking a final clash against either Chelsea or Leeds United as they chase another domestic trophy.