Here is New Telegraph’s roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Thursday, May 28th, 2026.
Atiku Defeats Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen To Secure ADC Ticket
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election.
The result of the party’s…Read More
Tinubu To Parents Of Abducted Children: ‘We Won’t Turn Your Pain Into Ceremony
President Bola Tinubu has told the grieving parents of the abducted children across the country that his administration would not turn their pain into ceremony, assuring them that the government was making efforts to secure their release from the bandits.
Tinubu, in a message in…Read More
NDC Clears All Aspirants For Primaries Over Time Constraint
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that all aspirants who purchased Expression of Interest Forms for the party’s forthcoming primaries will be allowed to participate in the exercise, citing time constraints and logistical realities ahead of the 2027 elections.
The decision followed extensive…Read More
Oyo Kidnap Attacks: Police Arrest 8 Suspects
Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection with the recent kidnapping incidents in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, as efforts intensify to rescue the abducted students and teachers.
The development came amid…Read More
Eid-El-Kabir: Don’t Lose Hope In Nigeria’s Future, ADC Tells Nigerians
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on Nigerians not to lose hope in the country despite the challenges in an Eid al-Kabir message to Muslim faithful, saying it recognises that this year’s Sallah is coming at an exceptionally difficult period for many Nigerians.
According to the ADC, Eid al-Kabir…Read More
ADC Delays Presidential Primary Collation Over Eid-El-Kabir Celebration
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the ongoing collation of results from its presidential primary election.
Chairman of the party’s Presidential…Read More
NLC: 2027 Must Mark End Of Anti-People Leadership
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that the 2027 general elections must serve as a “moment of reckoning” for political leaders whose policies have worsened poverty, insecurity and hardship across the country.
The NLC, in a statement issued…Read More
Children’s Day: Obi Advocates Massive Investment In Nigerian Children
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advocated for greater investment in Nigerian children on the occasion of 2027 Children’s Day celebration.
He stressed that the country’s future…Read More
Children’s Day: Stay Focused, Make Wise Decisions – Remi Tinubu
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerian children to stay focused, make wise decisions and use their time productively.
Remi Tinubu gave this charge in…Read More
2027: No Nigerian Should Die For Politics – Bamidele
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has warned that no Nigerian should lose their life because of political ambition, as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on…Read More
2027: Shettima Warns Politicians Against Divisive Rhetoric, Actions Capable Of Undermining Peace
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on political leaders and citizens across the country to approach the 2027 electoral season with maturity, tolerance and a sense of national responsibility, warning against divisive rhetoric and actions capable of undermining peace and stability.
He assured Nigerians that both…Read More
Tinubu Would Be Impeached In Another Country Over Contract Remarks – Adebayo
The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2027 presidential election, Adewole Adebayo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of promoting a conflict of government interest, alleging that the President publicly admitted awarding contracts to business associates.
Adebayo said such conduct would…Read More
Eid-El-Kabir: Obi Urges Nigerians To Embrace Sacrifice, Hope For Better Nation
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential hopeful for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to pray for national unity, peace, and the emergence of a renewed Nigeria founded on justice, inclusiveness, and productivity.
In a Sallah message posted on…Read More
Your Antecedents, Not My Name’ll Determine Your Victory, Ladoja Tells Aspirants
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, Arusa 1, has declared that antecedents and popularity of politicians jostling to contest the gubernatorial election in the state will determine their victory, not his name.
The former governor of the state…Read More
Eid-El-Kabir: Makinde Calls For Peace, Sacrifice, Compassion
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Muslims in the state and across the country on the occasion of 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging residents to embrace peace, sacrifice, and compassion.
Makinde gave the message in a…Read More
