US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
Religious leaders urge action on climate justice, renewable energy in Nigeria
Windstorm ravages Kebbi communities, destroy houses
NDPC seals data protection deals with BPP, NGF
Group demands release of influencer ‘Justice Crack’

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Updated: Samule Ojo is our president – NACOS
Nigeria Association of Computing Students, NACOS, has said Samuel Ojo is the duly elected National President of the student body, saying he emerged at its recently-held convention in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Nigerian newspapers review: [Xenophobia] FG moves to evacuate Nigerians from S’Africa
Another headline features the Senate making a dramatic U-turn on its controversial amendment barring first-time senators from contesting for presiding offices, reopening the race for Senate President and Deputy Senate President in the 11th National Assembly.
Two soldiers killed, many terrorists neutralised in Borno gun battle
“The terrorists attempted to infiltrate the location under poor visibility. Although the terrorists recorded minor breaches on an isolated section of the camp.
Customs agents protest Marine Police disruption of legitimate trade
By Godwin Oritse A group of concerned licensed customs agents and maritime stakeholders under the aegis of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged interference of the Marine Police in port operations. Specifically, they accused the Police unit of blocking and extorting importers of duly cleared cargoes […]
Enugu debunks reports of inferno at Ugwu Onyeama
Enugu State Ministry of Transport has denied reports of a road crash resulting in an inferno that allegedly claimed over 50 lives at Ugwu Onyeama axis of Enugu-Onitsha expressway, describing such reports as totally false and misleading.
Resignations hit APC, APGA in Ebonyi
Prominent politicians and business moguls in Ebonyi State have resigned from membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.
Oil price drops, marketers keep pump price high
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor & Ediri Ejor Crude oil prices including Nigeria’s Bonny Light has dropped significantly to $98 per barrel amid growing speculation that the US-Iran war — a major factor driving the current market instability — may soon come to an end. But contrary to expectations pump prices in Nigeria remained high […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 8, 2026
The Nigerian Naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States Dollar on Friday, May 8, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders monitored forex liquidity and Central Bank interventions.
Group urges Plateau residents to expose terror networks
The Plateau Peace Advocates for Good Governance and Social Stability, PPAGGSS, has condemned the recent terrorist attack on mourners in Plateau State, urging citizens to support the state government and security agencies in ensuring that the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted.
APC desperate to turn Nigeria into one-party state— Bucknor-Akerele
Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, has warned against the desperate attempts by Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressive Congress (APC)…

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