Latest News in Nigeria Today Sunday 3rd May 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Sunday 3rd May 2026 .
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target=_blank>CAF announces date for AFCON 2027, qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the kick-off and final dates for the historic Africa Cup of Nations 2027, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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target=_blank>NGE, SERAP to Tinubu Govt, governors, others: Protect journalists, end insecurity, impunity now
As the international community marks World Press Freedom Day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on “the government of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to urgently ensure press freedom, protect journalists, and bring an end to the escalating insecurity and widespread human rights violations across several parts of northern Nigeria, including Benue, Borno, Kwara, Plateau, and Sokoto states.”
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target=_blank>PDP crisis caused by misreading Supreme Court — Nnaji
The National Vice Chairman (South East) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Ray Nnaji, has dismissed claims of a leadership crisis within the party, attributing the controversy to what he described as a misinterpretation of recent court rulings.
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target=_blank>North-West governors reject bandit negotiations
Governors in Nigeria’s North-West have reaffirmed a unified and uncompromising stance against insecurity, declaring that they will no longer engage in any form of negotiation with bandits as part of renewed efforts to restore peace in the region.
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target=_blank>To our Beloved Brothers in South Africa, by Femi Fani-Kayode
William Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ is, in my view, one of his best plays ever written by history’s greatest bard and playwright and it is indeed amongst my favourites. It speaks of mob psychology, ambition, power, treachery and the most brutal and painful expression of betrayal by a loved one. Caesar loved Brutus, his protégée, above
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target=_blank>Celebrity Boxing: Obi congratulates Carter Efe, urges investment in youth sports
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated entertainer Carter Efe for his victory over Portable in a recent celebrity boxing match, while calling for increased investment in youth sports development across Nigeria.
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target=_blank>2027: Ebonyi APC adopts consensus candidates, backs Nwifuru’s peace initiative
The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted consensus candidates for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, effectively ruling out primary contests across the state.
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target=_blank>I’ve not declared for president, nor endorsed anyone – Kwankwaso
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has clarified that he has neither declared interest in the 2027 presidential race nor endorsed any aspirant, dismissing speculations about his political plans.
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target=_blank>Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran.
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target=_blank>Defection: I haven’t taken final decision, still consulting with NDC, PRP others – Kwankwaso
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports suggesting he has concluded plans to defect, stating that he is still consulting widely with key political stakeholders.
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