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May 15, 2026

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Atiku Abubakar Demands Release of Nasir El-Rufai Before Eid Celebrations Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government and Kaduna State authorities to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, describing his continued detention as “cruel, unjustifiable, and deeply troubling.” Atiku warned against the alleged use... Read More
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May 13, 2026

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EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged ₦500bn Fraud Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering and financial crimes involving an estimated ₦500 billion. According to sources within the anti-graft agency, Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Plans to Deploy 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 2027 Elections
May 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Plans to Deploy 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 2027 Elections

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. INEC plans to deploy 1.4 million NYSC members for 2027 elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps will be deployed for the 2027... Read More
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May 11, 2026

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JAMB Exempts Education, Agriculture Candidates From UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and agriculture-related non-engineering courses in Colleges of Education and Polytechnics will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The policy, unveiled during the 2026 admissions policy... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | WHO Confirms That Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Is Not Another Covid-19
May 8, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | WHO Confirms That Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Is Not Another Covid-19

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. WHO confirms that cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak is not another Covid-19 The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured the public that the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius is not the start of another... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Visa Rules Raise Questions for Nigerian Fans
May 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of Primaries

APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of Primaries The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries, declaring him “duly screened” under its constitution. The decision was taken by the party’s National Working Committee during its 188th meeting, with the APC citing... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Xenophobia: Nigerians Opt to Return Home as Attacks Worsen in South Africa
May 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Xenophobia: Nigerians Opt to Return Home as Attacks Worsen in South Africa

Xenophobia: Nigerians Opt to Return Home as Attacks Worsen in South Africa Amid escalating xenophobic violence in South Africa, many Nigerians are opting to return home as attacks increasingly target foreign-owned businesses and communities. The Nigerian Consulate, in collaboration with the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), has arranged free repatriation flights for those... Read More
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April 30, 2026

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Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, forwarding his name to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional requirements. The nomination follows the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office, with... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Ahead of 2027 Elections
April 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Ahead of 2027 Elections

ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Ahead of 2027 Elections Opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—are awaiting a decisive Supreme Court judgment on their internal leadership crises, a ruling that could determine their readiness and even eligibility for the 2027 general elections. Party leaders held emergency meetings ahead of... Read More
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April 28, 2026

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Faleke Picks Presidential Forms for Tinubu Lawmaker James Faleke has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, formally signalling the start of his re-election bid. The forms, valued at ₦100 million, were presented in Abuja by APC officials... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting
April 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting

PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting Factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party, and Accord Party have rejected the outcome of an opposition summit held in Ibadan, distancing themselves from plans to present a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The groups described... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Over Alleged ₦36bn Fraud
April 25, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Over Alleged ₦36bn Fraud

EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Over Alleged ₦36bn Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over alleged money laundering, misappropriation, and diversion of funds amounting to about ₦36.54 billion and $30 million, with investigations indicating the funds were obtained as loans from Polaris Bank through companies... Read More
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April 24, 2026

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FG Raises Allowances, Boosts Welfare for Civil Servants The Federal Government has approved a broad increase in allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, including upward reviews of duty tour allowance, estacode, and book allowance, as part of reforms aimed at improving take-home pay and morale. Announced by Head of Service Didi Walson-Jack, the changes—affecting... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Visa Rules Raise Questions for Nigerian Fans
April 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tinubu Rejects Automatic Tickets, Leaves Lawmakers’ Fate in Governors’ Hands

Tinubu Rejects Automatic Tickets, Leaves Lawmakers’ Fate in Governors’ Hands President Bola Tinubu has rejected calls to grant automatic tickets to sitting lawmakers ahead of the 2027 elections, instead empowering state governors to determine candidates through party primaries, in line with the Electoral Act and the APC constitution. The decision, reached after meetings with Senate... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case
April 22, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case

NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has initiated contact tracing and emergency response measures following the confirmation of a single COVID-19 case in Cross River State, with the patient isolated and reportedly in stable condition. Health authorities, including state officials and rapid response... Read More
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MTN Suspends Airtime, Data Loans
April 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | MTN Suspends Airtime, Data Loans Over New FCCPC Lending Rules

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. MTN suspends airtime and data loans over new FCCPC lending rules MTN Nigeria temporarily suspended its “Xtratime” airtime and data lending service to comply with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s new digital credit regulations.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Troops Repel Fresh Attack as Army Buries Fallen General and Soldiers
April 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Troops Repel Fresh Attack as Army Buries Fallen General and Soldiers

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Troops repel fresh attack as army buries fallen General and soldiers The Nigerian Army laid to rest Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other soldiers killed during recent insurgent attacks in Borno State. Simultaneously, troops of... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Has Failed the Current Generation, Says Atiku
April 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Has Failed the Current Generation, Says Atiku

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Nigeria Has Failed the Current Generation, Says Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar declared that Nigeria’s economy, security, healthcare, education, and infrastructure have completely collapsed under the current administration. Speaking at the African Democratic Congress... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Orders Seizure of Passports from Nigerians Who Renounce Citizenship
April 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Orders Seizure of Passports from Nigerians Who Renounce Citizenship

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  FG orders seizure of passports from Nigerians who renounce citizenship Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to withdraw and deactivate the passports of Nigerians who have officially renounced their citizenship. The order... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day I Tinubu, APC Bigwigs Pick Nomination Forms as GAC Backs Hamzat
April 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Stay Hopeful as He Compares Us to Other African Countries

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu urges Nigerians to stay hopeful as he compares us to other African countries Bola Ahmed Tinubu has admitted that rising fuel prices are putting pressure on Nigerians but urged citizens to remain hopeful, saying... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | TUC Urges FG To Subsidise Petrol As It Could Hit ₦2,000/Litre
April 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | TUC Urges FG To Subsidise Petrol As It Could Hit ₦2,000/Litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. TUC urges FG to subsidise petrol as it could hit ₦2,000/litre The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government (FG) to use excess crude oil revenue to support local refineries and... Read More
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Breaking News: Peter Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, and ADC Members Protest Against INEC's Ruling
April 8, 2026

Breaking News: Peter Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, and ADC Members Begin the #OccupyINEC Protest Against INEC’s Ruling

ADC leads massive #OccupyINEC protest in Abuja against INEC’s decision to reject correspondence from rival party factions led by Senator David Mark and Nafiu Bala. Heavyweights like Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal, and Dino Melaye joined hundreds at Maitama Roundabout, with Kwankwasiyya members chanting the old anthem “Nigeria,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Doctors Suspend Strike and Give Government Two Weeks
April 8, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Doctors Suspend Strike and Give Government Two Weeks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Doctors suspend strike and give government two weeks Calm returned to hospitals nationwide after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors suspended its planned strike, easing fears of disrupted healthcare services. Patients and staff in several... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Full Movie is Leaked Online Before Official Release Date in October
April 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Resident Doctors begin nationwide strike over unpaid wages Healthcare services across Nigeria are set to be affected as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) begins a nationwide strike over unresolved welfare issues. The action... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Air Peace to Launch London Flights from Ogun’s Gateway Airport
April 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Air Peace to Launch London Flights from Ogun’s Gateway Airport

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Air Peace to launch London flights from Ogun’s Gateway Airport Air Peace plans to begin international flights from Gateway International Airport to London this summer, targeting both Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport. Chief executive Allen... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Closes Some Island Roads for Fanti Carnival
April 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Closes Some Island Roads for Fanti Carnival

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Lagos closes some Island roads for Fanti carnival Several roads on Lagos Island will be temporarily closed on April 6, 2026, as the state hosts the Fanti Carnival. The Lagos State Government said the closures... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Promises to Provide 5,000 AI Cameras to Address Insecurity in Plateau
April 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Promises to Provide 5,000 AI Cameras to Address Insecurity in Plateau

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu promises to provide 5,000 AI cameras to address insecurity in Plateau Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to deploy over 5,000 AI-powered cameras in Jos to strengthen security after recent attacks. During his visit, the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Taskforce Unveils Anti-Crime Unit to Tackle Insecurity
April 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Taskforce Unveils Anti-Crime Unit to Tackle Insecurity

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lagos Taskforce unveils anti-crime unit to tackle insecurity The Lagos State Taskforce has introduced a special patrol unit to combat crime and environmental violations across the state. Chairman Adetayo Akerele said the team will act... Read More
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