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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019
July 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019 Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he briefly quit acting in 2019 because he was unhappy with the quality of roles and the low pay.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FEC Approves NYSC Reforms, New Uniform and Civilian Leadership
June 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FEC Approves NYSC Reforms, New Uniform and Civilian Leadership

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FEC approves NYSC reforms, new uniform and civilian leadership The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved wide-ranging reforms for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including a new uniform, a civilian leadership structure, and skills-based... Read More
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A Look At Ycee, The Rap Artists Whose Sounds Defined Our 2010s
June 26, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Peller Hits Back at Ycee Over ‘Olodo Uprising’ Comment

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Peller hits back at Ycee over ‘Olodo Uprising’ comment Nigerian TikTok star Peller has responded to rapper Ycee after the musician mentioned him while criticising what he described as Nigeria’s growing disregard for education. Speaking... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges
June 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. UK court clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of bribery charges A court in the United Kingdom has cleared former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, of bribery charges brought against her. The Southwark Crown Court in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Could Reduce to ₦900 Per Litre as Global Oil Prices Ease
June 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Could Reduce to ₦900 Per Litre as Global Oil Prices Ease

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Petrol could reduce to ₦900 per litre as global oil prices ease Petrol prices in Nigeria may fall to about ₦900 per litre if the proposed peace deal between the United States and Iran succeeds... 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 | FG Disburses ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Tertiary Institution Workers
May 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | FG Disburses ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Tertiary Institution Workers

FG Disburses ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Tertiary Institution Workers The Federal Government has disbursed ₦11.8 billion in interest-free loans to 6,842 academic and non-academic staff across 141 Nigerian tertiary institutions under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), aimed at improving welfare, career development, and financial stability. The scheme—launched in 2025 by the Federal Ministry... 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 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Full Movie is Leaked Online Before Official Release Date in October

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu slashes import duties to tackle rising prices Following the global oil disruption caused by the Israel–US–Iran conflict, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered fresh measures to ease economic pressure. The policy, shared by Dada Olusegun,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Fear Spreads as Many Nigerians Return to Home Country Ahead of ICE Deportation
January 31, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Fear Spreads as Many Nigerians Return to Home Country Ahead of ICE Deportation

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Fear spreads as many Nigerians return to home country ahead of ICE deportation Heightened immigration enforcement in the United States has forced some Nigerians into hiding, while others are quietly returning home, following an aggressive... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Reveals Why Most 5G Nigerian Phones Lack Access to the Network
January 29, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Reveals Why Most 5G Nigerian Phones Lack Access to the Network

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  NCC reveals why most 5G Nigerian phones lack access to the network Despite owning 5G-ready phones, nearly half of Nigerians cannot use the service due to poor network coverage. The NCC says coverage gaps mean... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders ICPC investigation into Alleged Fake PFIPC in 30 Days
January 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Atiku Describes APC Rule as Worse than Military Rule and Promises ADC as a Fresh Hope

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Atiku describe APC rule as worse than military rule and promises ADC as a fresh hope Speaking in Abuja, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar described the APC-led government as the worst administration he has seen in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Poverty Gets Less Than 1% in Nigeria’s 2026 Budget
January 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Poverty Gets Less Than 1% in Nigeria’s 2026 Budget

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Poverty gets less than 1% in Nigeria’s 2026 budget Only a small portion of the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 budget is earmarked for poverty relief. Out of a total spending plan of ₦58.47 trillion, about... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Turkey Pushes for Easier Nigeria Entry Through E-visa Access
January 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Turkey Pushes for Easier Nigeria Entry Through E-visa Access

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Turkey pushes for easier Nigeria entry through e-visa access Ankara has asked Nigeria to allow Turkish citizens to use its electronic visa system, a move aimed at cutting delays and boosting trade links. The request... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NRS and KPMG Seek Common Ground in Abuja Over Alleged Tax Errors
January 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NRS and KPMG Seek Common Ground in Abuja Over Alleged Tax Errors

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  NRS and KPMG seek common ground in Abuja over alleged tax errors Key figures from the National Revenue Service and KPMG Nigeria met in Abuja to iron out disputes linked to Nigeria’s newly introduced tax... Read More
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NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over Rising Insecurity
December 5, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over Rising Insecurity

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  NLC threatens nationwide action over rising insecurity Nigeria’s Labour Congress has warned it may declare a national day of mourning and organise mass protests as kidnappings and attacks worsen. At its NEC meeting in Lagos,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NARD Gives Government Four-Week Ultimatum
December 2, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NARD Gives Government a Four-Week Ultimatum

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NARD gives government a four-week ultimatum Resident doctors have warned that they will resume a full and indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to meet their agreed demands within four weeks. The Nigerian Association... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Offers 40% Pay Rise to ASUU as Negotiations Begin
December 1, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Offers 40% Pay Rise to ASUU as Negotiations Begin

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  FG offers 40% pay rise to ASUU as negotiations begin The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for lecturers, according to sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations in Abuja. This comes as ASUU... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Cancels Policy on Indigenous Languages as Mode of Instruction in Schools
November 13, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Cancels Policy on Indigenous Languages as Mode of Instruction in Schools

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG cancels policy on indigenous languages as mode of instruction in schools The federal government has scrapped the national policy that required schools to use tribal languages as the medium of instruction. Minister of Education... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Price Could Rise Above ₦1,000 After New Import Tariff
October 31, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Price Could Rise Above ₦1,000 After New Import Tariff

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Petrol price could rise above ₦1,000 after new import tariff Petroleum marketers have cautioned that petrol price could rise above ₦1,000 per litre following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15% import tariff on fuel.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UBA Clarifies Fire Incident at Lagos Branch
September 17, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UBA Clarifies Fire Incident at Lagos Branch

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. UBA clarifies fire incident at Lagos branch A fire outbreak occurred on Tuesday at Afriland Tower, a six-storey building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which also houses a United Bank for Africa (UBA) branch. In... Read More
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September 13, 2025

Top 5 Stories of the Day | Air Peace Crew Disputes NSIB Report on Drug, Alcohol Test

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Air Peace crew disputes NSIB report on drug, alcohol test Co-pilot David Bernard and cabin crew member Maduneme Victory have rejected claims by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) that they tested positive for alcohol... Read More
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Chude Jideonwo: Why Natasha Akpoti is the Culture Icon of the Year for 2025
September 8, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Resume After Suspension

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan set to resume after suspension Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will return to the National Assembly this month after serving a six-month suspension, her lawyer has confirmed. Her counsel, Victor Giwa, said... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Rejects Canadian Court’s Labeling of APC, PDP as Terrorist Groups
August 16, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Rejects Canadian Court’s Labeling of APC, PDP as Terrorist Groups

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG rejects Canadian court’s labeling of APC, PDP as terrorist groups The federal government has dismissed as “erroneous” a Canadian federal court’s ruling that classified Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC)... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Remands Passenger for Assaulting Airline Crew
August 12, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Remands Ibom Air Passenger for Assaulting Airline Crew

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Court remands passenger for assaulting airline crew A magistrate court in Ogba, Lagos, has ordered the remand of Comfort Emmanson in Kirikiri correctional centre until October 6 for allegedly assaulting Ibom Air staff during a... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | EFCC Probes Real Estate Sector Over Alleged Diversion of Stolen Funds
August 7, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | EFCC Probes Real Estate Sector Over Alleged Diversion of Stolen Funds

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  EFCC probes real estate sector over alleged diversion of stolen funds The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the ownership and funding of housing estates across Nigeria, identifying real estate... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NDLEA, Education Ministry to Begin Drug Tests for Tertiary Students
August 2, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NDLEA, Education Ministry to Begin Drug Tests for Tertiary Students

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NDLEA, Education Ministry to begin drug tests for tertiary students The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Ministry of Education have formed a technical working group to implement compulsory drug tests for students... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Sues for Peace Over Ghana Deportation Protests
August 1, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Sues for Peace Over Ghana Deportation Protests

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG sues for peace over Ghana deportation protests Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged calm amid growing calls by some Ghanaians for the deportation of Nigerians from the country. Speaking... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nurses Set to Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike Despite Government Inaction
July 30, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nurses Set to Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike Despite Government Inaction

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nurses set to begin seven-day warning strike despite government inaction Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives–Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have confirmed their planned seven-day warning strike will begin on Wednesday,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Now Spends Less Than 50% of Revenue on Debt Servicing — Oyedele
July 22, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Now Spends Less Than 50% of Revenue on Debt Servicing — Oyedele

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria now spends less than 50% of revenue on debt servicing — Oyedele Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that Nigeria now spends less than 50%... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Bill to Create State Police
July 10, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Police Deploy Personnel, Restrict Movement Ahead of LG Elections

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lagos police deploy personnel, restrict movement ahead of LG elections Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the massive deployment of security personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful local government election... Read More
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