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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Drop as Dangote Refinery Cuts Supply Cost
September 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Drop as Dangote Refinery Cuts Supply Cost

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Petrol prices drop as Dangote Refinery cuts supply cost Petrol prices have fallen across major depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Warri following a decline in international crude oil prices. Lagos recorded the biggest... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NSCDC Detains 24 Personnel Over Niger Mining Deaths
September 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NSCDC Detains 24 Personnel Over Niger Mining Deaths

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  NSCDC detains 24 personnel over Niger mining deaths The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has detained three additional personnel over the deaths of suspected illegal miners in Niger State, bringing the total number in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Oyo School Abduction Survivor Describes 56 Days of Horror
September 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Oyo School Abduction Survivor Describes 56 Days of Horror

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Oyo school abduction survivor describes 56 days of horror A survivor of the May 15 abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State has told an Abuja court how victims endured 56 days of hunger,... Read More
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Nigeria Mourns Nollywood Legend Olu Jacobs at 84
September 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Mourns Nollywood Legend Olu Jacobs at 84

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Nigeria mourns Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs at 84 Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor and film executive Olu Jacobs at 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced the news on... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Mexican Drug Suspect Arrested at Lagos Airport Over Ebonyi Meth Lab
September 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Mexican Drug Suspect Arrested at Lagos Airport Over Ebonyi Meth Lab

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Mexican drug suspect arrested at Lagos Airport over Ebonyi meth lab A Mexican national, Arturo Carrera Loaiza, has been arrested by the NDLEA while allegedly attempting to leave Nigeria through Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.... Read More
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Dangote’s Net Worth Hits $51.3 Billion After Releasing His IPO
September 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote’s Net Worth Hits $51.3 Billion After Releasing His IPO

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Dangote’s net worth hits $51.3 billion after releasing his IPO Aliko Dangote’s wealth has jumped to $51.3 billion, making him the world’s 36th richest person, according to Forbes’ Real Time Billionaires List. His fortune rose... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unresolved Salary and Welfare Issues
September 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unresolved Salary and Welfare Issues

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  ASUU threatens strike over unresolved salary and welfare issues University lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have threatened to resume their nationwide strike if the government fails to resolve outstanding issues. The... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sanwo-Olu Declares State of Emergency on Lagos Waste Collection
September 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sanwo-Olu Declares State of Emergency on Lagos Waste Collection

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Sanwo-Olu declares state of emergency on Lagos waste collection Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a state of emergency on waste collection, ordering urgent action to tackle growing sanitation problems across the state. During an... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Considering Linking Education Records With NYSC to Fight Fake Certificates
September 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Considering Linking Education Records With NYSC to Fight Fake Certificates

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG considering linking education records with NYSC to fight fake certificates The Federal Government plans to link education records with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to tackle certificate racketeering and improve qualification checks. Education... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
September 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Trump suggests renaming New Mexico ‘New America’ US President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh debate after suggesting that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America”. Trump made the proposal on Sunday,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Says He Is Ready To Die As He Vows To Defend His 2027 Votes
September 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Says He Is Ready To Die As He Vows To Defend His 2027 Votes

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Peter Obi says he is ready to die as he vows to defend his 2027 votes Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has vowed to protect his votes in the 2027... Read More
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Renewed Hope or Renewed Suffering: How Has Tinubu Made Life Better For The Average Nigerian? 
September 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Federal Workers Demand a ₦300,000 Minimum Wage

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Federal workers demand a ₦300,000 minimum wage The Federal Workers Forum has asked President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to review federal civil servants’ salaries and raise the minimum wage from ₦70,000 to ₦300,000.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unresolved Salary and Welfare Issues
September 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Speaks Out Against Petrol Price Hike, Says It Is ‘unacceptable’

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NLC speaks out against petrol price hike, says it is ‘unacceptable’ The Nigeria Labour Congress has condemned the latest petrol price increase, describing it as “avoidable and unacceptable”. The union also questioned why the Federal... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Shettima Cautions South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians
September 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Shettima Cautions South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Shettima cautions South Africa over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria will no longer tolerate the mistreatment of its citizens in South Africa. He condemned the recurring xenophobic and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ayra Starr Makes History With NFL Halftime Show Performance
August 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ayra Starr Makes History With NFL Halftime Show Performance

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Ayra Starr makes history with NFL Halftime Show performance Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is set to make history as the first major African artist to headline an NFL halftime show. She will perform during the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bill Gates Calls for ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs as AI Threatens Employment
August 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bill Gates Calls for ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs as AI Threatens Employment

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs as AI threatens employment Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has proposed reserving certain jobs exclusively for humans and introducing taxes on AI and robots as technology reshapes the labour market.... Read More
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Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Six-Decade Music Career
August 26, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Six-Decade Music Career

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Dolly Parton dies at 80 after six-decade music career Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, with her nephew Bryan Seaver announcing her death on Instagram on Tuesday. Her family... Read More
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Oiza X Meyi Have Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist
August 24, 2026

Oiza X Meyi Have Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Oiza X Meyi, born Eucharia Ojotule Oiza Abu and Eugenia Unekuojo Meyi Abu, are Nigerian twin artists who came into the limelight in 2020 after a viral video of them singing went viral. They are the daughters of veteran Nigerian broadcaster, journalist, and author Eugenia Abu. Before going viral, Oiza was a theatre artist who... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Would Be Different If Yar’Adua Had Lived, Says Pat Utomi
August 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Would Be Different If Yar’Adua Had Lived, Says Pat Utomi

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria would be different if Yar’Adua had lived, Pat Utomi says Professor Pat Utomi has said Nigeria would have been a “different place” if former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua had lived. The political economist described... Read More
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Davido the Primary Target in Attack on Governor Adeleke’s Convoy in Osun
August 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Davido the Primary Target in Attack on Governor Adeleke’s Convoy in Osun

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Davido the primary target in attack on Governor Adeleke’s convoy in Osun The Osun State Police Command says Afrobeats star Davido was the target of an attack on his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dapper Music Boss Challenges Artists to Forensic Audit Over Allegations
August 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dapper Music Boss Challenges Artists to Forensic Audit Over Allegations

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Dapper Music Boss challenges artists to forensic audit over allegations Damilola ‘Dapper’ Akinwunmi, CEO of Dapper Music, has denied allegations of contractual violations and financial impropriety made by former signees T.I Blaze, Seyi Vibez and... Read More
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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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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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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 Declares State of Emergency on Lagos Waste Collection
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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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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August 1, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Phyna threatens legal action over Carter Efe’s alleged sex remarks Reality TV star Phyna has threatened legal action against streamer Carter Efe over alleged defamatory comments made during a livestream. In a pre-action letter that was dated July 30, her lawyers accused the content creator of falsely claiming they had a sexual relationship. According to... Read More
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