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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 | US Introduces Permanent $20,000 Visa Bond for Nigerians and Others
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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What About “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Is Making People Cry In Cinemas? 
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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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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Spain Makes Football History With Men's and Women's World Cup Wins
July 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Spain Makes Football History With Men’s and Women’s World Cup Wins

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Spain makes football history with men’s and women’s World Cup wins Spain has become the first country to hold both the FIFA Men’s and Women’s World Cup titles simultaneously. The historic feat followed their 1-0... Read More
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July 18, 2026

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

Supreme Court upholds forfeiture of Emefiele’s assets The Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of seven landed properties, 2.045 million dollars and share certificates linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele. The ruling restores the assets to the federal government. In a unanimous judgement on Friday, the apex court overturned an... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Says FRSC Bill Does Not Introduce New Ban on Preaching
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 | Senate Says FRSC Bill Does Not Introduce New Ban on Preaching
July 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Approves Bill Proposing ₦50,000 Fine for Preaching in Commercial Vehicles

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate approves bill proposing ₦50,000 fine for preaching in commercial vehicles The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching... 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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sultan Declares July 16 as the First Day of Safar 1448AH
July 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sultan Declares July 16 as the First Day of Safar 1448AH

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Sultan declares July 16 as the first day of Safar 1448AH The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced that Thursday, July 16, 2026, will mark the beginning of Safar 1448AH after... 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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UN Warns Nigerian Terrorists Are Using Drones and Cryptocurrency for Operations
July 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Freed Oyo School Principal Recounts Ordeal in Terrorists’ Captivity

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Freed Oyo school principal recounts ordeal in terrorists’ captivity Rachael Alamu, principal of Community High School, Esin Ele, has described how terrorists beat some of the youngest pupils abducted during an attack on schools in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NBA Calls for Justice Reform to Tackle Insecurity
July 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NBA Calls for Justice Reform 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. NBA calls for justice reform to tackle insecurity The Nigerian Bar Association, Gboko Branch, has urged the government to reform the criminal justice system, saying public trust is essential to defeating insecurity. The call was... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of the Day | Ibrahim Chatta Says Insecurity Is Hurting Epic Film Production as Actors Refuse To Come To Oyo
July 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories of the Day | Ibrahim Chatta Says Insecurity Is Hurting Epic Film Production as Actors Refuse To Come To Oyo

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Ibrahim Chatta says insecurity is hurting epic film production as actors refuse to come to Oyo Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has said that rising insecurity in Nigeria is discouraging filmmakers and actors from participating in... 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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Says FRSC Bill Does Not Introduce New Ban on Preaching
July 8, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders ICPC investigation into Alleged Fake PFIPC in 30 Days

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu orders ICPC investigation into alleged fake PFIPC in 30 days President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the activities... 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 | 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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