Here is New Telegraph’s roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Sunday, May 31th, 2026.
2027: Obi Unveils Bold Rescue Agenda As NDC Flags Him Off For Presidency
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Saturday formally accepted his nomination for the 2027 presidential election, unveiling an ambitious blueprint to tackle insecurity, hunger, unemployment, poor healthcare, corruption and Nigeria’s chronic power crisis.
Speaking before party leaders,…Read More
2027: PDP Ratifies Jonathan As Party Presidential Candidate
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has finally ratified former President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Saturday Telegraph reports that…Read More
2027: Obi Picks Kwankwaso As Running Mate
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has formally announced former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso as his vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The announcement confirms…Read More
2027: ADC NEC Approves Atiku, Others As Candidates
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approved former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
ADC NEC meeting, which was…Read More
2027: Makinde Emerges APM Presidential Candidate
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Saturday formally accepted his nomination as the Presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), pledging to rebuild Nigeria through practical reforms, transparent governance and people-centred leadership.
Saturday Telegraph reports that…Read More
Kwankwasiyya Urges NDC Candidates To Uphold Party Principles
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has commended the aspirants of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), who demonstrated an extraordinary level of discipline, loyalty, sacrifice, and commitment by accepting the outcome of the consensus process adopted by the leadership of the movement.
Dr Habibu Sale Muhammad…Read More
PSG Crush Arsenal’s Dream, Retain Champions League On Penalties
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Saturday, 30 May, 2026 successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final.
Arsenal made a bright start to…Read More
Dangote Refinery Cuts Fuel, Diesel Prices
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot prices of fuel and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly called diesel.
In a press statement issued…Read More
2027: I’ll Unseat Gov Yusuf, APC In Kano – Gwarzo
The Governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State and former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, has declared that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will serve only one term in office, expressing confidence that the opposition would unseat the administration in the 2027 general elections.
Gwarzo made this assertion while…Read More
Gov. AbdulRazaq Urges Tinubu To Raise Minimum Wage To ₦100,000
On Friday, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider increasing Nigeria’s national minimum wage to ₦100,000.
Governor AbdulRazaq made this…Read More
Amupitan Leads Election Observers To South Korea
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, on Friday participated in the International Election Observation Programme (IEOP) for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections taking place from 29th May to 5th June 2026 in Seoul.
According to a press statement…Read More
Major Cities, Markets Shut In S’East On Biafran Day
Major markets, stores and streets were closed down in most of the state capitals of South-East yesterday in full compliance with the May 30 sit-at-home order in honour of over three million “Biafran Heroes” killed in the Nigerian Civil War
In Aba and Umuahia, Abia State,…Read More
Aisha Yesufu Breaks Silence On NDC Primary, Rejects Withdrawal Claims
Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu has dismissed reports that she withdrew from the race for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat under the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement posted on her…Read More
2027: Umeh, Nwoye, Onunkwo Emerge Anambra NDC Senatorial Candidates
The trio of Senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye and Chief Ebuka Onunkwo have emerged as the Senatorial candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections.
Umeh emerged as the candidate… Read More
Oyo School Kidnap: Femi Adebayo Calls For Justice, Protection Of Citizens
Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo has expressed pain over the recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
In a statement shared on his…Read More
