Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Monday, October 26, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Here are the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today, Monday, October 26, 2026.

1. SERAP Sues Tinubu Government Over ₦78.8 Billion Cash Transfer Allegations

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government over alleged irregularities involving ₦78.8 billion allocated to cash-transfer programmes for vulnerable Nigerians. The organisation wants the government to investigate the allegations, recover any misused funds and hold those responsible accountable.

2. NDC Unveils Campaign Council For Peter Obi, Others

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has released its national campaign council ahead of the 2027 elections. Former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson was named chairman of the National Campaign Caucus, while presidential candidate Peter Obi was listed as co-chairman and Rabiu Kwankwaso as co-vice chairman.

3. Ebola: NCDC Identifies 53 Contacts, Rules Out Rivers Case

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has identified 53 primary contacts linked to Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola case. The agency also confirmed that a suspected case reported in Rivers State tested negative, as health authorities continue monitoring people who may have been exposed to the virus.

4. Aisha Yesufu Raises Alarm Over Possible 2027 Election Postponement

Activist Aisha Yesufu has expressed concern that the 2027 general elections could be postponed at the last minute as part of a possible plan to manipulate the process. She urged opposition politicians and their supporters to prepare for different scenarios while warning them against adopting the same wrongdoing they oppose.

5. Presidency Vows To Politically Retire Atiku, Peter Obi

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will politically defeat African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi in January.

6. NCDC Approves ₦100,000 Weekly Payment For Ebola Contacts

The NCDC has approved a weekly payment of ₦100,000 for each person identified as a contact of an Ebola patient. Director-General Dr Jide Idris said the support followed concerns from people under monitoring about meeting their living expenses while complying with health instructions.

7. Peller Rules Out Divorce From Jarvis

Popular Nigerian TikToker Peller has dismissed calls for him to divorce his wife, Jarvis, following their public disagreement. He claimed that ending their court marriage could expose him to a four-year prison sentence and require him to surrender 30 per cent of his property.

8. Toluwanisings’ Father Speaks On Burial Plans

The father of late gospel singer Toluwanisings has said he would prefer his son to be buried in the house he built rather than in a cemetery. The comments come amid reports of disagreement over the burial location, with the father reportedly favouring the house or Ikirun, Osun State, while the singer’s wife prefers a cemetery in Ibadan.

9. Bournemouth Beat Man United 3-0 As Liverpool, Newcastle Win

Bournemouth defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, extending United’s winless run in all competitions to eight games. Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield, while Newcastle United secured a 2-0 away victory over Crystal Palace. Hull City and Brentford played out a 1-1 draw.

10. NFF Congratulates Iwobi On Matching Salah’s Record

The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi after he matched Mohamed Salah’s record of 328 Premier League appearances by an African player. Iwobi reached the milestone during Fulham’s 1-0 win over Coventry City and is now 25 appearances short of surpassing Kolo Touré’s total of 353.

That’s the roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Stay tuned for more news and updates.