Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 26th March, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today,  Wednesday, 26th 2025

1. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the recall petition against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, submitted with six bags of documents containing signatures from over half of the district’s registered voters, lacks crucial details such as the full contact information of petitioners. INEC stated that it will only proceed with verification once the petition meets all necessary submission requirements, urging the public to disregard misleading information on social media.

2. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for urgent restructuring in Nigeria, warning that the current political trajectory threatens democracy and the future of the country. Speaking at a coalition meeting in Yola, which brought together members of various political parties, Atiku urged his supporters to remain patient as he prepares to clarify his political stance on national issues. Senator Ishaku Abbo, who convened the meeting, reaffirmed Atiku’s leadership across party lines, emphasizing the need for unity to drive change.

3. Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Public Communication, has clarified that Wike and other PDP leaders in President Bola Tinubu’s administration are serving Nigeria, not the ruling APC. Olayinka made the statement while addressing criticism over Wike’s decision to revoke land belonging to the PDP for non-payment of ground rent. He emphasized that Wike executes his duties impartially, regardless of political affiliations, and that the affected landowners had failed to comply with the law for over 20 years.

4. Months after accusing President Tinubu of betrayal, former militant leader Asari Dokubo has retracted his stance, stating that he remains loyal to the president. Dokubo had previously expressed frustration over his perceived neglect after supporting Tinubu’s election campaign. However, in a new video, he acknowledged Tinubu’s past support for him and vowed not to abandon the Nigerian leader despite their disagreements.

5. Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from the suit filed by suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. His decision follows a petition by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who questioned the judge’s neutrality in the case. The legal battle, which initially resulted in an interim order stopping the Senate from disciplining Akpoti-Uduaghan, will now be reassigned to another judge by the Chief Judge.

6. The presidency has cautioned Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his remarks about Nigeria’s democratic system. Obi, while speaking at the Emeka Ihedioha Colloquium, stated that “democracy has collapsed” in the country and called for urgent reforms. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed Obi’s claims as exaggerated and misleading, insisting that while challenges exist, democracy in Nigeria remains intact.

7. Bayo Onanuga has lashed out at former President Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing him of hypocrisy over recent bribery allegations against lawmakers. Obasanjo had claimed that members of the National Assembly accepted bribes to support President Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. In response, Onanuga argued that Obasanjo was the first Nigerian leader to institutionalize bribery in the Fourth Republic and that his criticism of current lawmakers was baseless.

8. Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan has publicly admitted that she was wrong to support President Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal, as the resulting economic hardship has become unbearable. In a social media post, Morgan called on Nigerians to “beg” the government to introduce measures that would ease the rising cost of living. She acknowledged that while subsidy removal was seen as a necessary economic step, its immediate impact on ordinary Nigerians has been devastating.

9. Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has addressed misconceptions about his polygamous marriage, clarifying that he did not marry four wives at once. Speaking in an interview, Kosoko explained that he was initially married to two wives but lost them before marrying another two. He credited understanding among his wives and children for maintaining a peaceful household but admitted that not everyone could successfully handle polygamy.

10. Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to secure a win against Zimbabwe in their sixth 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, settling for a disappointing 1-1 draw in Uyo. Despite high expectations and a strong squad featuring Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, the team struggled to break Zimbabwe’s defense. Osimhen scored in the 74th minute, but Zimbabwe equalized in stoppage time through Tawanda Chirewa, leaving Nigerian fans frustrated. The result puts pressure on the team as they continue their qualification campaign.