Latest News from Sunday, May 31st, 2026

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspected arms couriers, including two citizens of Niger Republic, allegedly linked to the gunmen behind the mass abduction at St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, in November 2025.

The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party took a fresh turn on Saturday as the party’s two rival factions separately unveiled different presidential candidates for the 2027 general election, further exposing deep divisions within the opposition movement.

Human rights activist and AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has threatened to lead a protest to the Presidential Villa in Abuja if the federal government fails to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to raise Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity to at least 10,000 megawatts within four years if elected president in 2027.

Armed bandits have abducted former Director of Defence Information, retired Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar and his wife after their vehicle was attacked along a highway in Katsina State.

Fresh from a commanding Unity Cup victory over Jamaica, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have departed for Warsaw ahead of their international friendly against Poland as preparations continue for future competitions.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash O Amupitan, has led a Nigerian delegation to the International Election Observation Programme for South Korea’s nationwide local elections.

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured families of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State that his administration is doing everything possible within the law to secure their safe release.

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election.

National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has called for greater national efforts to address insecurity and economic hardship, while urging party members to remain united ahead of the 2027 general elections.

French champions Paris Saint-Germain have retained their Champions League title after defeating Arsenal in a pulsating final in Budapest.