Good morning, Nigeria. Here are the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for Sunday, October 25, 2026, covering politics, entertainment, religion and sports.
1. Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Re-Elect Him In 2027
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to vote for him again in the 2027 presidential election. He made the appeal on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna, urging voters to support APC candidates across all levels of government.
Tinubu expressed confidence that his administration’s economic reforms would produce positive results before the election. He also called for massive support for the party’s candidates in the presidential, governorship, senatorial and legislative contests.
2. Tinubu Blames Opposition For Hunger And Poverty
President Bola Tinubu has accused opposition politicians of contributing to the hunger and poverty affecting Nigeria. He made the allegation during the APC presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna State on Saturday.
His comments come amid continuing public concerns about rising food prices, inflation and the cost of living following the removal of the petrol subsidy and other economic reforms. Opposition leaders have repeatedly criticised his administration over economic hardship and insecurity, while Tinubu maintains that his policies are necessary for long-term economic stability.
3. Atiku Calls Tinubu Delusional Over Hunger And Poverty Claims
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu for blaming opposition politicians for hunger and poverty in Nigeria. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, described the President’s comments as an attempt to avoid responsibility for the country’s economic difficulties.
In a statement issued on Saturday by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku argued that the APC had governed Nigeria for years before and during Tinubu’s presidency. He urged the President to address his administration’s record instead of blaming political opponents for the hardship facing Nigerians.
4. Igbokwe Says Opposition Parties Cannot Defeat Tinubu In 2027
All Progressives Congress chieftain Joe Igbokwe has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win re-election in 2027 and complete two terms in office. The former APC publicity secretary in Lagos State made the declaration at a political gathering in Lagos on Friday.
Igbokwe urged supporters in southern Nigeria, particularly the South-East, to support Tinubu’s second-term ambition. He argued that the President had built a strong political network and maintained that backing him could improve the region’s position in future political negotiations.
5. Wike Mocks Peter Obi’s Presidential Ambition
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has questioned Peter Obi’s chances of becoming Nigeria’s president in 2027. Wike said he would vote for the former Anambra State governor if he were contesting for the presidency of social media, while accusing him of being unwilling to resolve political disputes within the parties he belongs to.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ town hall meeting in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, Wike also accused the previous Rivers State administration under Rotimi Amaechi of spending large sums on projects that were not completed. He cited the proposed Justice Karibi-Whyte Specialist Hospital, the monorail project and other initiatives, making allegations about their costs and implementation.
6. Shettima Says Tinubu Supported Atiku After PDP Dispute
Vice President Kashim Shettima has claimed that President Bola Tinubu supported former Vice President Atiku Abubakar after he encountered difficulties within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to Shettima, Tinubu accommodated Atiku politically and supported his presidential ambition in 2007. He made the remarks during the APC presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna on Saturday, arguing that Tinubu had supported the North and deserved its backing in the 2027 election.
7. Ms DSF Says Financially Unprepared People Should Reconsider Having Children
Nollywood actress and disc jockey Dorcas Shola Fapson, popularly known as Ms DSF, has shared her views on having children without sufficient financial resources. She argued that prospective parents should consider whether they can adequately provide for their children before starting a family.
Speaking on a recent episode of the In My Opinion podcast, the actress said she grew up in a financially modest household and did not want to bring children into similar circumstances. She encouraged people planning to become parents to consider the financial responsibilities involved in raising children.
8. Alayo Melody Advises Gospel Artistes To Follow Their Spiritual Convictions
Nigerian gospel singer Alayo Melody has urged fellow gospel artistes not to attend ministration programmes when they do not feel spiritually comfortable doing so. He shared the advice in an Instagram video following concerns among musicians over the death of Toluwanisings and reports of sudden deaths within the music industry.
Melody also criticised some gospel artistes for allegedly neglecting their spiritual foundations after achieving fame. He argued that singers should remain spiritually grounded and maintain a consistent place of worship rather than moving from one church programme to another without a spiritual home.
9. Nigeria And Ghana Qualify For U-17 Women’s World Cup Round Of 16
Nigeria and Ghana have secured places in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after winning their final group-stage matches.
Ghana defeated Canada 2-0 on Saturday to finish second in Group C with four points, behind Brazil, who collected seven points. Nigeria had qualified a day earlier after beating North Korea 3-1, finishing second in Group B with six points from three matches. Both African teams will now seek to advance further in the knockout stage.
10. Ronaldinho Set For Football Return At 46
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is expected to return to the pitch at the age of 46, more than a decade after retiring from professional football. Italian third-division club Ravenna has announced that he is scheduled to feature in a derby against Forli on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Ronaldinho, who won the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Brazil and the 2005 Ballon d’Or, previously played for clubs including Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. He is also a shareholder in Ravenna, which is pursuing promotion to Serie B. His planned appearance is expected to attract considerable attention from football fans.
That concludes the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for Sunday, October 25, 2026. Stay connected for more news on politics, entertainment, religion and sports.
