Compilations of top 10 key latest happenings that you might have missed this Friday morning, May 8th, 2026
50% of you don’t have voter’s card but you’re asking me to contest, Jonathan tells pro group
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged young Nigerians to participate actively in electoral processes, particularly by obtaining their voter cards, noting that voter apathy remains a major challenge in the country.
House records more defections as El’ Rufai’s son, others dump APC, PDP
The House of Representatives on Thursday recoded more defections with five lawmakers dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC) the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Party (ADC).
Ahead of primaries, APC waives screening for Tinubu
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived the screening requirements for President Bola Tinubu, clearing him to participate in the party’s upcoming primary elections without appearing before a screening committee.
2027 Polls: Opposition rejects military presence as INEC raises fresh security fears
Fresh concerns have emerged over the conduct of the 2027 general elections after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned that worsening insecurity across the country could threaten the credibility and smooth conduct of the polls.
Fani-Kayode redeployed to South Africa after ambassadorial posting to Germany
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a former minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa.
‘Wike’s show of shame deserves no response’, PDP says
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to comments made by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesome Wike by staying that such “show of shame deserves no response”.
Naira gains N1.48 against dollar at official window
The Nigerian currency, the naira, recovered further against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday.Read more
Police uncovers ₦713.9m bank fraud syndicate, arrests suspects
The Nigeria Police Force says the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), has uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate responsible for the diversion of over Seven Hundred and Thirteen Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira (₦713,900,000) from customers’ accounts.
Troops kill 3 suspected terrorists in Zamfara
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed three suspected terrorists and recovered cache of arms and ammunition during a fighting patrol in Zamfara State.
“Once Some Elevate, They Have Amnesia”- Kate Henshaw Reveals Why Jim Iyke Is “Special” To Her
Veteran Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has showered praises on her colleague, Jim Iyke, for always showing gratitude and remembering those who supported him.
The actress made the statement while reacting to a viral video where Jim Iyke recounted some of the good things Kate Henshaw did for him in the past.
