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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Wizkid to Headline 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos
August 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Wizkid to Headline 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Wizkid to headline 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has been announced as the first headliner for the 2026 Detty December Fest, which begins in Lagos on December 18. The singer... Read More
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ADC Alleges Plot to Arrest Aregbesola Before Osun Election
August 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ADC Alleges Plot to Arrest Aregbesola Before Osun Election

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. ADC alleges plot to arrest Aregbesola before Osun election The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over an alleged plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun... Read More
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Hannatu Musawa
August 12, 2026

Hannatu Musawa Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Hannatu Musa Musawa is a Nigerian lawyer, politician and author who currently serves as the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, a position she has held since 2023. Although Hannatu has worked across diverse sectors, she began her career in law, working as a lawyer for private companies, providing legal counsel and representation... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Vows to Strengthen Security and Unity Across Nigeria
August 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Vows to Strengthen Security and Unity Across Nigeria

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu vows to strengthen security and unity across Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving sustainable security and preserving national unity amid Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | US Embassy in Abuja Will Not Close Despite Visa Processing Changes
August 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | US Embassy in Abuja Will Not Close Despite Visa Processing Changes

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. US Embassy in Abuja will not close despite visa processing changes The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the realignment of routine visa services in Africa will not affect the operational status of... Read More
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Atiku Accuses Obasanjo of Spreading ‘Lies’ Ahead of Election
August 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Atiku Accuses Obasanjo of Spreading ‘Lies’ Ahead of Election

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Atiku accuses Obasanjo of spreading ‘lies’ ahead of election Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of sustaining a campaign of “lies, political manipulation, and orchestrated deceit” against him for more... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sanwo-Olu Reveals Lagos Needs 40,000 Doctors and Nurses to Fix the Health Worker Shortage
August 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sanwo-Olu Reveals Lagos Needs 40,000 Doctors and Nurses to Fix the Health Worker Shortage

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Sanwo-Olu reveals Lagos needs 40,000 doctors and nurses to fix the health worker shortage Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that the state needs about 40,000 additional doctors and 40,000 nurses to adequately serve... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | The Nigerian Army Declares 38 Senior ISWAP Leaders Wanted
August 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | The Nigerian Army Declares 38 Senior ISWAP Leaders Wanted

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. The Nigerian Army declares 38 senior ISWAP leaders wanted The Nigerian Army has declared 38 senior leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) wanted following intelligence gathered during recent military operations in the... 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
August 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Strike After Meeting With Presidency

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Resident Doctors suspend planned strike after meeting with presidency The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is expected to suspend its planned strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government during a three-hour meeting... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 19 BBNaija Housemates Face First Possible Eviction of the Season
August 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 19 BBNaija Housemates Face First Possible Eviction of the Season

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. 19 BBNaija housemates face first possible eviction of the season Nineteen housemates are up for possible eviction in the second week of Big Brother Naija Season 11 following the latest nomination process. The nominations took... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | US Embassy in Abuja Will Not Close Despite Visa Processing Changes
August 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Introduces a Permanent $20,000 Visa Bond for Nigerians and Others

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. US introduces a permanent $20,000 visa bond for Nigerians and others The United States has made its visa bond programme permanent, requiring certain travellers from 50 countries, including Nigeria and 29 other African nations, to... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tyla Removes Lagos From Her A-Pop Tour On Her Website After Backlash
July 31, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tyla Removes Lagos From Her A-Pop Tour On Her Website After Backlash

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tyla removes Lagos from her A-Pop tour on her website after backlash South African pop artist Tyla has allegedly cancelled her concert in Lagos, set for December 22, 2026, a date on her A-Pop tour,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG MDAs Budget Nearly ₦400bn for Community Projects in 2026
July 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG MDAs Budget Nearly ₦400bn for Community Projects in 2026

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG MDAs budget nearly ₦400bn for community projects in 2026 About 78 federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies have allocated nearly ₦400 billion in the 2026 budget for community projects, including the construction and renovation of... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Says FRSC Bill Does Not Introduce New Ban on Preaching
July 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Says FRSC Bill Does Not Introduce New Ban on Preaching

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate says FRSC bill does not introduce new ban on preaching The Senate has clarified that the proposed ₦50,000 penalty for preaching, hawking and trading in commercial vehicles is not a new law. It said... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Pushes Bill Requiring Social Media Firms to Open Nigerian Offices
July 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Pushes Bill Requiring Social Media Firms to Open Nigerian Offices

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate pushes bill requiring social media firms to open Nigerian offices The Senate has moved forward with a bill that would require global social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ICPC Discovers 908 Suspected Ghost Workers Across Federal Agencies
July 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ICPC Discovers 908 Suspected Ghost Workers Across Federal Agencies

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. ICPC discovers 908 suspected ghost workers across federal agencies The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission says it has uncovered 908 suspected ghost workers in at least 50 federal ministries, departments and agencies,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NSCDC Uncovers Alleged Fake University and Rescues 106 Students
July 22, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NSCDC Uncovers Alleged Fake University and Rescues 106 Students

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NSCDC uncovers alleged fake university and rescues 106 students The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered a suspected fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Badagry, Lagos, rescuing 106 youths allegedly recruited... Read More
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UN Warns Nigerian Terrorists Are Using Drones and Cryptocurrency for Operations
July 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UN Warns Nigerian Terrorists Are Using Drones and Cryptocurrency for Operations

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. UN warns Nigerian terrorists are using drones and cryptocurrency for operations The United Nations has warned that terrorist groups operating in northern Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel are increasingly using drones, advanced communication technology... Read More
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July 17, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Tinubu Signs Executive Order on Virtual Assets, Establishes Digital Economy Council President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, creating a new framework to harmonise the regulation of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, and other virtual assets in Nigeria. The order establishes a Virtual Asset Council, chaired by the Central Bank... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | World Bank Says 79% of Nigerians Remain Poor or Vulnerable
July 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | World Bank Says 79% of Nigerians Remain Poor or Vulnerable

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. World Bank says 79% of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable Nearly three years after major economic reforms, about 79% of Nigerians remain poor or at risk of falling into poverty, according to new World Bank... Read More
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July 14, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

House Withdraws State Police Bill, Begins Consideration of Tinubu’s Proposal The House of Representatives has withdrawn its own constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police and has instead opted to consider a similar proposal transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers gave the executive-sponsored State Police Bill its first and second readings... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of the Day | CBN Says Standard ₦100 Note Remains Legal Tender
July 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories of the Day | CBN Says Standard ₦100 Note Remains Legal Tender

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. CBN says standard ₦100 note remains legal tender The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed the public, businesses, and commercial banks to stop rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, stating that it remains a valid... Read More
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July 8, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Peter Obi: “I Might Not Be Alive to Contest in 2027” Peter Obi has said he may not be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election, alleging that the Federal Government is frustrating his political activities and targeting opposition figures. Speaking during an interaction with supporters, Obi claimed there were ongoing efforts to prevent him... Read More
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July 7, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

APC Defends Candidate Substitutions After Primaries, Denies Breaking Electoral Law The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended its decision to substitute some candidates after its primary elections, insisting that the changes complied with both the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act. National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka said the party received over 720 petitions from aggrieved... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Co-Hosts USA, Mexico, and Canada Have Been Eliminated From the Tournament
July 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Co-Hosts USA, Mexico, and Canada Have Been Eliminated From the Tournament

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. 2026 World Cup co-hosts USA, Mexico, and Canada have been eliminated from the tournament The joint hosts, the United States, Mexico, and Canada, have all been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the... Read More
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Tomi Adeyemi Distances Herself from the Film Adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
July 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tomi Adeyemi Distances Herself from the Film Adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tomi Adeyemi distances herself from the film adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi has publicly distanced herself from the upcoming film adaptation of her bestselling novel Children of Blood and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Hanks Anuku Speaks After Viral Video Triggers Concern in Nigerians
July 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Hanks Anuku Speaks After Viral Video Triggers Concern in Nigerians

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Hanks Anuku speaks after viral video triggers concern in Nigerians Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has responded to a viral video that appeared to show him in distress, insisting that he is doing well and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG to End Separation of Junior and Senior Secondary Schools
July 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG to End Separation of Junior and Senior Secondary Schools

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG to end the separation of junior and senior secondary schools The federal government has announced plans to abolish the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has failed... Read More
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