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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 | 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  | 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 Raises Ebola Alert as Congo and Uganda Outbreaks Worsen
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 | Governors Ask Tinubu to Raise Minimum Wage to ₦100,000
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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Piggyvest Report Reveals that Three Out of Five Nigerians Earn Below ₦100,000
March 26, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Piggyvest Report Reveals that Three Out of Five Nigerians Earn Below ₦100,000

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Piggyvest report reveals that three out of five Nigerians earn below ₦100,000 About three in five Nigerians earn below ₦100,000 monthly or have no income, according to the Piggyvest Savings Report 2025 by Piggyvest. The... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting
March 25, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ADC Adjusts its Party Constitution Review to Include Women and Youths

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  ADC adjusts its party constitution review to include women and youths A push to reshape the African Democratic Congress gained ground as its chairman, David Mark, received the party’s constitution review report in Abuja. Represented... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Nears ₦1,400 as Businesses, NLC, and OPC Lament the Crisis
March 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Nears ₦1,400 as Businesses, NLC, and OPC Lament the Crisis

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Petrol nears ₦1,400 as businesses, NLC, and OPC lament the crisis Rising fuel costs are sparking concern across Nigeria, as petrol prices approach ₦1,400 per litre in some areas, prompting warnings from the Nigeria Labour... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day  | FG Considers Airline Debt Waiver Amid Fuel Crisis
March 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigerians Fear the New Prices of Airline Tickets as Jet Fuel Hits ₦2,700/Litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Nigerians fear the new prices of airline tickets as jet fuel hits ₦2,700/litre Passengers may soon face higher ticket costs in Nigeria as aviation fuel prices surge, putting pressure on airline operations. Jet A1, which... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Rise to ₦1,245/litre as Dangote Refinery Hikes Price
March 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Rise to ₦1,245/litre as Dangote Refinery Hikes Price

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Petrol Prices rise to ₦1,245/litre as Dangote Refinery hikes price Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced yet another increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, blaming worsening global geopolitical tensions for the decision. This is... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranks Fourth on the Terror Index as Terrorist Attacks Rise
March 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranks Fourth on the Terror Index as Terrorist Attacks Rise

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria ranks fourth on the Terror Index as terrorist attacks rise Rising violence has pushed Nigeria to fourth place in the Global Terrorism Index 2025, following a sharp increase in attacks. Pakistan ranked first, with... Read More
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