Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
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…
Popular Nigerian TikToker Peller has rejected calls for him to divorce his wife, Jarvis, following their public disagreement. During a social media livestream, the content creator said he was not prepared to end their marriage, citing the legal and financial consequences he believes could follow a divorce. Peller claimed that divorcing Jarvis could expose him to a four-year prison sentence and require him to surrender 30 per cent of his property. He insisted that their marriage was not a publicity stunt, saying he had taken their court wedding seriously and had no intention of seeking a divorce. Meanwhile, singer Tiwa…
Bournemouth intensified Manchester United’s struggles with a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday, October 25, while Liverpool and Newcastle United secured wins in their respective Premier League fixtures. The defeat marked United’s third loss in four home matches and extended their winless run in all competitions to eight games, increasing the pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Bournemouth took the lead through Rayan before Marcus Tavernier doubled their advantage after a defensive error from Leny Yoro. Evanilson completed the scoring after capitalising on confusion in United’s defence. Liverpool, meanwhile, claimed a 2-0 home win over Brighton, with Florian Wirtz and…
The father of late gospel singer Toluwanisings has revealed that he would prefer his son to be buried in the house he built rather than in a cemetery. His comments come amid reports of disagreements within the family over the late singer’s burial arrangements, with his father reportedly favouring his home or Ikirun, Osun State, where his mother was buried. During an interview, the singer’s father disclosed that his son’s real name was Sadiq Olayemi Bayonle and that he was born in July 1992. He said Toluwanisings lost his mother at six months old and later studied at Yaba College…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) 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 on Saturday, October 24, as Fulham secured a 1-0 victory over Coventry City. The 30-year-old Nigerian is now 25 appearances away from overtaking former Ivory Coast international Kolo Touré, who made 353 Premier League appearances during his career. NFF Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, praised Iwobi’s achievement and expressed hope that he would become the African player with the most appearances in the competition. He also impressed against…
https://popular1.ng/Activist and politician Aisha Yesufu has expressed concern over a possible last-minute postponement of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, suggesting it could create an opportunity for electoral manipulation. In a post on her X account on Sunday, Yesufu said she suspected the polls might be shifted by a week shortly before election day. Aisha Yesufu argued that such a delay could put politicians under financial pressure because candidates may have already spent their campaign funds and would need additional resources to sustain their efforts. She urged opposition politicians and their supporters to prepare for different possible scenarios while warning them not…
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of El Clásico against Barcelona after suffering a flu-like illness. The Spanish club confirmed his late withdrawal ahead of the La Liga fixture and announced that 19-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn had been called up as his replacement. Courtois’ absence comes as Real Madrid prepare for a crucial clash against their fierce rivals, who sit top of the La Liga table with 27 points from nine matches. Barcelona have won all nine of their league games this season and will aim to maintain their perfect record, while Madrid hope to reduce…
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has dismissed the idea of changing his team’s tactics specifically to contain Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal ahead of El Clásico. Speaking before the match, Mourinho acknowledged the 19-year-old’s talent but maintained that Real Madrid would rely on their established playing structure rather than adjust their entire approach for one opponent. Mourinho said there was no special plan for Yamal, stressing that talented players deserved respect but that Real Madrid would not change its overall system to deal with him. The clash comes with Real Madrid six points behind Barcelona in La Liga, while the visitors…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election despite the large crowd at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign flag-off in Kaduna State. The human rights activist argued that attendance at a political rally should not be mistaken for widespread support among Nigerian voters. Reacting to the gathering in a social media post, Sowore alleged that the APC was using the rally to create the impression that Tinubu enjoys nationwide acceptance. He also claimed that supporters had been transported from different parts of the country to fill the…
Tyson Fury has accused Anthony Joshua of accepting their long-awaited heavyweight showdown for a final payday, insisting he has no immediate plans to retire after their scheduled December 11 fight in Cardiff. The two former heavyweight world champions are set to meet at the Principality Stadium following years of unsuccessful negotiations. Speaking to WSVN Miami from his training camp, Fury claimed Joshua had turned down previous opportunities to face him before finally agreeing to the bout. The 38-year-old described the contest as a clash between two experienced British fighters approaching the later stages of their careers, while insisting he was…