Nigerian Newspaper headlines for today, Sunday, 25th January 2026

10 Things to Know Today in Nigeria – Sunday, 25th January 2026

1. Malami Alleges Rights Violation – Former AGF Abubakar Malami (SAN) accused the DSS and EFCC of obstructing his bail and violating his rights, claiming five days of detention without access to lawyers or family.

2. Galadima: APC Can’t Win in 2027 – NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima said no APC candidate, including President Tinubu, would win a free and fair 2027 election, citing poor support for farmers and economic policies.

3. Ajimobi Vows to Battle PDP – APC’s Florence Ajimobi declared a “head-on war” in 2027, promising to end PDP’s rule in Oyo State with strong federal backing.

4. Gov Yusuf Pressured to Leave NNPP – Buba Galadima claimed Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s friends have been pushing him to abandon NNPP since early in his tenure; Yusuf has now officially left the party.

5. Joe Igbokwe Defends Tinubu – APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe rejected El-Rufai’s claim that Tinubu may lose in 2027, listing 10 reasons the President is positioned for re-election.

5. Lagos Lawmaker Dumps Labour Party – Hon. Foluke Stella Osafile of Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I defected from LP to ADC, remaining the only opposition voice in the Lagos State Assembly.

5. Fubara Shows Political Resilience – Becks Dagogo-Jack praised Governor Siminalayi Fubara for handling political crises, saying former FCT Minister Wike wouldn’t have survived similar challenges.

6. Tonto Dikeh Reconciles With Churchill – Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh confirmed reconciliation with ex-husband Olakunle Churchill after 10 years, attributing it to divine intervention and forgiveness.

7. Portable Calls Out Top Afrobeats Stars – Singer Portable accused Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy of exaggerating their wealth and hindering upcoming artists’ growth.

8. Senegal’s AFCON 2025 Win Ends Controversy – Segun Odegbami said Senegal’s victory in Morocco prevented potential disputes and controversy at AFCON, praising the tournament’s organisation despite refereeing issues.