Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 27th March, 2026
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 27th March, 2026.
by Oladipo Abiola · Naija News1. INEC Sounds Security Alarm Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned that insecurity is a threat to the survival of democracy.
Naija News reports that INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, sounded the note of warning on Thursday while speaking at the 2nd Annual Lecture of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS).
He called attention to the emerging threats to Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that credible polls are inseparable from national security.
According to him, elections and security must no longer be treated as separate concerns but as “two sides of the same coin of national stability.”
The INEC Chairman warned that Nigeria is entering a critical phase following the release of the 2027 election timetable, noting that the scheduled presidential and National Assembly elections on January 16, 2027, and governorship polls on February 6, 2027, now represent not just political milestones but “a security trigger.”
Amupitan identified a “sophisticated triad” of threats facing Nigeria’s elections, including social media volatility, AI-driven disinformation, and Foreign Information Manipulation (FIMI), compounded by logistical and security challenges such as insurgency and communal conflicts.
2. IGP Disu Submits 75-page Document To Senate On Creation Of State Police
The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has submitted a framework for the creation of State Police to the Nigerian Senate.
Naija News reports that the framework was submitted on Thursday to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, who chairs the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, at the senator’s office in the National Assembly, Abuja.
According to Disu, the move is part of efforts to decentralize policing in the country.
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, it was explained that the 75-page framework was submitted on behalf of the IGP by Professor Olu Ogunsakin, Chairman of the committee set up by the Nigeria Police Force to examine the modalities for establishing State Police in Nigeria.
Titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and Coordination of Federal and State Police,” the document outlines the proposed structure and operational procedures of the State Police.
3. 2026 Electoral Act Worst In Nigeria’s History – Ex-INEC Commissioner, Igini
A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has described the 2026 Electoral Act signed into law by President Bola Tinubu as the worst in Nigeria’s history, warning of grave consequences for the country’s democracy if urgent steps are not taken.
Naija News reports that Igini raised the alarm on Thursday in Abuja during the second annual lecture of the National Institute for Security Studies Alumni Association.
Delivering a lecture titled ‘Credible Elections and National Security in Nigeria’, Igini said the current framework of the proposed law poses a serious threat to the integrity of future elections.
He warned that unless the issues surrounding the Act are addressed, Nigerians may be denied the opportunity to freely determine their leaders in the 2027 general elections.
Igini described the situation as a “tragedy” that must be urgently corrected.
The former electoral commissioner stressed the need for immediate reforms to safeguard the credibility of the electoral process ahead of the next general elections.
4. FG Says Power Supply To Improve Within Two Weeks
The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, has said Nigerians should begin to see gradual improvement in electricity supply as maintenance work on a major gas pipeline approaches completion.
Olowoniyi stated this on Thursday while appearing on Arise Television, noting that full restoration of gas supply to power plants is expected within the next two weeks.
His remarks come days after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, publicly apologised to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages that have affected homes, businesses and industries across the country.
Defending the minister’s action, Olowoniyi said the apology demonstrated leadership rather than an admission of personal responsibility.
Olowoniyi explained that the recent electricity shortages were largely caused by maintenance work on a key gas pipeline that supplies fuel to several power plants.
5. Akpabio Backs Creation Of Anioma State, Names Warri Capital Of New Delta
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s support for the creation of Anioma State, saying the initiative enjoys strong legislative backing.
Akpabio made the declaration while addressing party members at the South-South Zonal Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in Asaba, Delta State.
The Senate President said the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to the initiative, adding that the proposal has continued to receive attention from the 10th Senate.
According to him, the creation of Anioma State would lead to improved governance, balanced development and administrative efficiency in the region.
Akpabio explained that if the proposal succeeds, Warri would serve as the capital of the restructured Delta State, while Asaba would become the capital of the new Anioma State.
He noted that Warri already possesses key infrastructure that makes it suitable for such a role.
6. Endorsing Tinubu In 2027 Immoral, Unjust – PDP
The National Publicity Secretary of the Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ini Ememobong, has declared that it would be “immoral and unjust” for the party to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Naija News reports that Ememobong made the assertion on Thursday during an appearance on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’, where he spoke on the ongoing reconciliation efforts within the opposition party.
The PDP chieftain insisted that it would be inappropriate for a major opposition party to support the presidential ambition of a ruling party candidate.
Ememobong expressed optimism that the ongoing reconciliation process within the party would be guided by reason rather than sentiment.
According to him, the faction led by Taminu Turaki would push for outcomes that reinforce the PDP’s role as a strong opposition platform.
7. ‘Blessing CEO Has No Cancer, I Have Proof’ – Sahara Martins
Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins, has dismissed claims that controversial relationship expert, Blessing CEO, is battling stage 4 cancer, stating that she is lying to gain public sympathy and empathy.
Naija News recalls that Blessing CEO recently revealed that she is battling stage 4 cancer and putting up her properties for sale to begin chemotherapy.
However, Sarah Martins, in a post on her Instagram page, said that Blessing and her boyfriend, IVD, are currently broke and looking for money to start a business.
The movie star added that she has proof that Blessing is lying and manipulating Nigerians’ emotions.
8. Broda Shaggi Breaks Silence After Sango Shooting
Nigerian skit maker, Samuel Perry, better known as Broda Shaggi, has made his first social media post after narrowly escaping death in a gun-related incident.
Naija News recalls that Shaggi was hospitalised after he was allegedly shot in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State.
Although the circumstances surrounding the shooting at the time were unclear, a police source who spoke to Punch said the content creator sustained the gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit at the location.
The source disclosed that Shaggi was immediately rushed to the Blooming Care Hospital in the Alakuko area of Lagos State, where he received initial treatment.
The source added that medical personnel at the hospital administered first aid upon his arrival.
However, amid the growing concern about his well-being, Broda Shaggi took to his Instagram story to share a cryptic message to fans.
The skitmaker hinted at holding back his thoughts, suggesting that expressing himself fully might lead to his words being taken down.
9. PSG Clash With Lens Postponed Ahead Of UCL Clash With Liverpool
Paris St-Germain’s Ligue 1 trip to Lens has been postponed after French football chiefs agreed to clear the club’s schedule ahead of a Champions League showdown with Liverpool.
League leaders PSG had been due to visit RC Lens on 11 April, a game scheduled between the two legs of their quarter-final against Liverpool. The game will now be played on 13 May after approval from the Ligue de Football Professionnel.
The first leg of the Champions League game takes place in Paris three days before the Lens fixture was originally scheduled, with the return at Anfield set for days later. The change, officials said, will allow the French champions to “prepare in the best conditions” for the tie.
A second Ligue 1 fixture has also been postponed. RC Strasbourg will now travel to Stade Brestois 29 on 13 May instead of 12 April as they juggle a Conference League quarter-final with 1. FSV Mainz 05.
10. Ranchers Bees Secure NPFL Return After 16-Year Absence
Ranchers Bees have sealed a long-awaited return to the top flight after securing promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), ending a 16-year exile from elite football.
The historic Kaduna club finished top of Conference D in the Nigeria National League (NNL) with 20 points from 11 matches, confirming their place among the country’s top sides for the first time since the 2009-2010 campaign.
A decisive 2-0 win over Kebbi United FC on Wednesday proved enough to seal the ticket. Across the other conferences, Beyond Limits, Akwa United and Doma United also clinched promotion.
Ranchers Bees which was founded in 1974 and based in Kaduna once stood among the most respected sides in the country.
The team, then known as DIC Bees, reached the Nigerian Cup final in 1983 and later lifted the WAFU Cup in 1989. They are currently playing at the Kaduna Township Stadium.