Here is New Telegraph’s roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.
Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Primaries In Sokoto With 68,823 Votes
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has clinched 68,823 votes to emerge as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, securing the highest number of votes across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas.
Prof. Aminu Abubakar, the Chief…Read More
2027: Wike Speaks On Fubara’s Withdrawal From Guber Race
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, said he was not surprised that the incumbent Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara suddenly pulled out from the gubernatorial Primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the stage he did.
Wike said that Governor Fubara…Read More
Tinubu’s 10m Votes In APC Primary Prelude To Rigging 2027 Election – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the 10.99 million votes allocated to President Bola Tinubu in the All Progressives Congress (APC), is plan by the ruling party to rig the 2027 presidential election.
ADC in a statement by the…Read More
Wabara, Turaki Lead PDP Delegation To Meet Makinde In Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Monday held a closed-door meeting in Ibadan with members of the interim leadership of the People’s Democratic Party amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting, which took place at…Read More
ADC Presidential Primaries: We’ll Not Inflate Figures – Election C’ttee
The Presidential Primaries Election Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assured that there would be no manipulation of figures to influence the outcome of the election.
Three aspirants, former Vice…Read More
Dickson To Inaugurate NDC Selection C’ttee Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will on Monday, May 25, inaugurate its Selection Committee following the completion of screening exercises for governorship, National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly aspirants ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
In a statement issued by the…Read More
Tinubu Congratulates Rangers For Winning NPFL Title
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time.
The President congratulated the…Read More
Why We Endorsed Tinubu For Second Term – Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has shed more light on the decision of his government and political group to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, describing it as “a moral and development-driven action in the best interest of Osun and the Yoruba people at large.”
Speaking after an inspection…Read More
Fubara Pledges To Deliver State Secretariat Reconstruction Early 2027
Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has pledged to deliver the State Secretariat Complex which is undergoing reconstruction by the first quarter of 2027.
The Governor stated this on…Read More
Insecurity: PFN Urges FG To Show Political Will To End Insurgency
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has appealed to the Federal Government to expedite action towards ending insecurity in Nigeria, noting that the situation has risen to an intolerable level.
Speaking during a peaceful…Read More
2027: Rhodes-Vivour Wins ADC Lagos Gov’ship Ticket
Former Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 governorship election after defeating his closest challenger, Silas, in the party’s primary.
Results announced after the…Read More
NCAA Temporarily Suspends ‘No Pay, No Service’ Directive
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has temporarily suspended the enforcement of its “no pay, no service” directive against certain airlines with outstanding statutory remittances.
In a press statement issued in…Read More
Viral Video Of Palace Protest Misleading – Sultanate Council
The Sultanate Council has dismissed a viral video of an alleged protest against hunger at the Palace of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, describing it as fake.
This was contained in a press…Read More
‘I Became A Woeful Husband After Losing My Spark’ – Jim Iyke
Renowned nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has disclosed that his marriage ended as a result of a protracted emotional low that altered his personality and had an impact on his domestic relationships.
Speaking in an interview with…Read More
Alex Ekubo To Be Buried In Abia On June 18
Late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo is set to be buried on June 18, 2026, according to burial plans published by his family.
The actor battled metastatic kidney…Read More
