Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, May 28, 2026

The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Thursday, May 28, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Clinches ADC Ticket After Defeating Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

Atiku Abubakar has been announced as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections following a decisive victory in the party's primary poll. Read more »

Nigeria: Children's Day - Can Decries Attacks On Schools

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, warned yesterday that Nigeria was endangering its future, following attacks on schools and kidnap of children by terrorists, while… Read more »

Nigeria: 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Driving Nigeria's Insecurity - U.S. Report

A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across… Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Emeka Ike Declares Bid for House of Reps Seat

Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Govt Clears Air On Children's Day Chaos At Stadium

The Edo state government on Wednesday cleared the air on the chaos that happened at the Samuel Ogbemdia Stadium during the Children Day celebration leading to students being rushed… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Primary - Atiku Polls Over 1.4m Votes in 24 States, FCT, Floors Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tight Security in Jos As Muslims Celebrate

Security was beefed up across major prayer grounds and mosques in Jos metropolis on Wednesday as Muslim faithful in Plateau State celebrated the Eid al-Adha festival. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Postpones Presidential Primary Results Collation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Approves 50 Percent Discount On NRC Train Fares for Eid-El-Kabir

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of efforts to ease… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Obi Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Hope

As Muslims in the country join the rest of the world to mark this year's Eid-El-Kabir, the sole presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - NLC Blasts Govt Over Hunger, Insecurity, Poverty

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused the government at all levels of failing Nigerians through policies that have worsened hunger, poverty and insecurity across the… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Sacrifice Must Not Be Left for Ordinary Nigerians Alone - Can Tells Leaders

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Wednesday told political, business and religious leaders that sacrifice 'must not remain a burden carried only by ordinary citizens',… Read more »

Nigeria: Giant Messi Statue in India to Be Removed Over Safety Concerns

A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is "swaying in the wind" and will be removed, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Brother, Fellow Patriot' - Atiku Celebrates Amaechi On Birthday

Former Vice President and former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday celebrated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Adha - FG Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Sacrifice, Pray for Nation

The Federal Government has felicitated with Muslim faithful across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, urging citizens to uphold the virtues of sacrifice,… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - CDS Urges Unity, Salutes Troops' Sacrifices

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to continue to embrace sacrifice, unity and patriotism as the world marks the… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Sacrifice, Hope

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to embrace the virtues of faith, sacrifice, unity and compassion as Muslims across the country and… Read more »

Nigeria: Abia - Otti Coasting Home Already? By Ochereome Nnanna

What is the opposition in Abia State really up to? I have never seen such a confused lot. Just a little while ago, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Deputy Speaker of the House of… Read more »

Nigeria: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves or the Nigerian Political Condition, By Usman Sarki

"Open Sesame, Open!" Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves In the folklore of the Middle East, Read more »

Nigeria: Police in Lagos Expose Fake Kidnap Plot By Scrap Dealer

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has uncovered a staged kidnapping allegedly orchestrated by a scrap iron dealer and his accomplices. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Approves 50% Discount On NRC Train Fares for Eid-El-Kabir

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare reduction on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, to cushion transportation costs… Read more »

Nigeria: Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Widespread Disenfranchisement

Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party's presidential… Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party Picks Maku, Eze, Others for June 20 By-Elections

The Labour Party, LP, has concluded its primaries for the June 20 by-elections, producing candidates for vacant seats in Nasarawa North, Enugu North, Rivers South-East and three… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Foil Pipeline Attack

The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military… Read more »