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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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Supreme Court Restores Mark-Led ADC Leadership
May 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Supreme Court Restores Mark-Led ADC Leadership as PDP Convention Is Voided

Supreme Court Restores Mark-Led ADC Leadership as PDP Convention Is Voided The Supreme Court has delivered a двой ruling that reshapes Nigeria’s opposition landscape, restoring the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under David Mark while also nullifying the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ibadan convention. The apex court set aside earlier “status quo” orders... 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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Top 5 Stories of The Day I Tinubu, APC Bigwigs Pick Nomination Forms as GAC Backs Hamzat
April 29, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tinubu, APC Bigwigs Pick Nomination Forms as GAC Backs Hamzat

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu, APC Bigwigs Pick Nomination Forms as GAC Backs Hamzat The race for the 2027 elections within the APC has intensified as President Bola Tinubu and several party heavyweights picked up nomination forms, formally signalling... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Jet Fuel Crisis: FG Seeks 30-Day Credit Window for Airlines
April 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Jet Fuel Crisis: FG Seeks 30-Day Credit Window for Airlines

Jet Fuel Crisis: FG Seeks 30-Day Credit Window for Airlines The Federal Government is pushing for a 30-day credit window arrangement that would allow domestic airlines to obtain aviation fuel and pay later, as part of emergency measures to ease the ongoing Jet A1 crisis threatening flight operations. The proposal, discussed with fuel marketers and... 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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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tinubu Rejects Automatic Tickets, Leaves Lawmakers’ Fate in Governors’ Hands
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  | FG Considers Airline Debt Waiver Amid Fuel Crisis
April 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day  | FG Considers Airline Debt Waiver Amid Fuel Crisis

FG Considers Airline Debt Waiver Amid Fuel Crisis The Federal Government is considering granting debt waivers and discounts to domestic airlines as part of emergency measures to cushion the impact of the ongoing Jet A1 fuel crisis, which has sharply increased operating costs and threatened flight disruptions. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo disclosed that President Bola... 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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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla
April 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla

Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla American singer D4vd (real name David Burke) has been charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of a teenage girl’s body in a Tesla registered to him. The victim, 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had been reported missing months earlier before her remains were found... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day I JAMB Releases Friday and Saturday UTME Results
April 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day I JAMB Releases Friday and Saturday UTME Results

JAMB Releases Friday and Saturday UTME Results The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board released the results for candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on April 17 and 18. Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin confirmed that 1,264,940 results from the two days are now available for candidates to check. This release follows the board’s... 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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire by bombing Lebanon
April 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire by bombing Lebanon

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire by bombing Lebanon Hopes for peace between the United States and Iran dwindled after Tehran shut the Strait of Hormuz again, reacting to the new... 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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Apologises Over ‘Igbo King’ Protest in South Africa
April 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Apologises Over ‘Igbo King’ Protest in South Africa

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria apologises over ‘Igbo King’ protest in South Africa The Nigerian mission in South Africa has apologised over the protest surrounding the alleged coronation of an “Igbo king” in the Eastern Cape. The event, involving... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14
March 31, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. LIRS extends tax filing deadline to April 14 The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual income tax returns to April 14, giving taxpayers more time beyond the earlier March... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Orders Airtime Compensation for Users with Poor Networks
March 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Orders Airtime Compensation for Users with Poor Networks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NCC orders airtime compensation for users with poor networks Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed mobile operators to compensate users for poor service quality in affected areas. Spokesperson Nnenna Ukoha said... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Extends Deadline for Party Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections
March 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Extends Deadline for Party Registration Ahead of 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 extends deadline for party registration ahead of 2027 elections Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has revised parts of the timetable for the 2027 general elections, including extending the deadline for... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦1,200/Litre Despite Global Oil Pressure
March 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦1,200/Litre Despite Global Oil Pressure

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.    Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to ₦1,200/litre despite global oil pressure Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-gantry petrol price to ₦1,200/litre, down from ₦1,275. The refinery also lowered its coastal price to ₦1,153/litre, signalling... Read More
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