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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Muslims Speak Out as INEC Sets 2027 Election Date to Ramadan Date, Feb 20
February 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Muslims Speak Out as INEC Sets 2027 Election Date to Ramadan Date, Feb 20

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Muslims speak out as INEC sets 2027 election date to Ramadan date, February 20 Public anger has grown after the Independent National Electoral Commission set February 20 and March 6, 2027, as the dates for... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | EFCC, ICPC Warn How Poor Funding Weakens Corruption Cases
February 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | EFCC, ICPC Warn How Poor Funding Weakens Corruption Cases

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   EFCC, ICPC warn how poor funding weakens corruption cases Nigeria’s leading anti-corruption bodies have warned that inadequate funding is slowing investigations and court proceedings. At their 2026 budget defence, both the ICPC and EFCC told... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by ₦25 as Market Shifts
February 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by ₦25 as Market Shifts

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 by ₦25 as market shifts Petrol prices at Dangote Petroleum Refinery have dropped by ₦25 per litre, with the ex-depot rate reduced from ₦799 to ₦774. The new price takes... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of the Day | CBN and NCC’s New Rule May Force 30-Second Refunds for Failed Airtime Buys
February 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories of the Day | CBN and NCC’s New Rule May Force 30-Second Refunds for Failed Airtime Buys

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. CBN and NCC’s new rule may force 30-second refunds for failed airtime buys Nigeria’s financial and telecom regulators are planning strict refund rules to address persistent complaints about failed airtime and data purchases. A joint... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Calls Emergency Plenary as Electoral Bill Sparks Public Anger
February 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Calls Emergency Plenary as Electoral Bill Sparks Public Anger

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Senate calls emergency plenary as electoral bill sparks public anger Nigeria’s Senate has fixed an emergency plenary for Tuesday amid rising backlash over changes to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The move follows criticism of... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 6,000 Doctors Graduate, 2,000 Left Without Housemanship Slots
February 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 6,000 Doctors Graduate, 2,000 Left Without Housemanship Slots

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  6,000 doctors graduate, 2,000 left without housemanship slots Nigeria’s medical regulator says thousands of newly trained doctors are left without housemanship placements each year due to limited capacity. Speaking to the Senate, MDCN registrar Fatimah... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Students Lament As UNN Hikes Fees, Threatening Mass Dropouts
February 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Students Lament As UNN Hikes Fees, Threatening Mass Dropouts

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Students lament as UNN hikes fees, threatening mass dropouts Anger has erupted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, following a proposed 100 per cent increase in tuition fees, later reduced to 60 per cent after... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders Troops to Kwara After Deadly Community Attack Claims 75 Lives
February 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders Troops to Kwara After Deadly Community Attack Claims 75 Lives

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Tinubu orders troops to Kwara after deadly community attack claims 75 lives Fresh security measures are being rolled out in Kwara State after President Bola Tinubu directed the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Lawmakers Warn Nigeria Could Face Deepening Religious Conflict
February 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Lawmakers Warn Nigeria Could Face Deepening Religious Conflict

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  US lawmakers warn Nigeria could face deepening religious conflict Concerns have been raised before the United States Congress that Nigeria could face rising Christian and Muslim violence. Witnesses presenting written testimonies warned that repeated killings,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Blocks Planned NLC, TUC Protest in Abuja
February 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Blocks Planned NLC, TUC Protest in Abuja

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Court blocks planned NLC, TUC protest in Abuja An industrial court in Abuja has stopped the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from holding a protest scheduled for Tuesday, February 3. The order... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Presidency Spent ₦34bn on Forex for Foreign Trips in Two Years
February 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Presidency Spent ₦34bn on Forex for Foreign Trips in Two Years

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Presidency spent ₦34bn on forex for foreign trips in two years Records from GovSpend show that the Presidency spent at least ₦34.39 billion on foreign exchange for overseas travel and related duties over two years.... 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 | FAAN to Raise Cargo Charges from February 2026 After a Two-Decade Freeze
January 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FAAN to Raise Cargo Charges from February 2026 After a Two-Decade Freeze

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FAAN to raise cargo charges from February 2026 after a two-decade freeze Nigeria’s airport authority will begin enforcing new cargo tariffs from February 2, 2026, following internal reforms and efforts to block revenue losses. The... 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 | Atiku Describes APC Rule Worse than Military Rule and Promises ADC as Fresh Hope
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 | Abuja on a Standstill as FCT Workers’ Strike Enters Week Two
January 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Abuja is at a Standstill as FCT Workers’ Strike Enters Week Two

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Abuja is at a standstill as FCT workers’ strike enters week two Normal activities across the Federal Capital Territory have remained shut as the JUAC strike moved into its second week. The action follows unpaid... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Faces Nationwide Blackout as Power Grid Crashes Again
January 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Faces Nationwide Blackout as Power Grid Crashes Again

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Nigeria faces nationwide blackout as power grid crashes again Large parts of Nigeria were left without electricity for hours on Friday, January 23, after the national power grid collapsed for the second time in four... Read More
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January 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tinubu Greenlights Oil Drilling and Olokola Port Revival in Ogun

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Tinubu greenlights oil drilling and Olokola port revival in Ogun Fresh economic activity is set to begin in Ogun State as President Bola Tinubu has approved commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Kaduna Village Kidnappers Demand ₦23m Before Releasing 177 Churchgoers Abducted
January 22, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Kaduna Village Kidnappers Demand ₦23m Before Releasing 177 Churchgoers Abducted

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Kaduna village kidnappers demand ₦23m before releasing 177 Churchgoers abducted Tension has spread through Kurmin Wali in southern Kaduna after gunmen stormed three churches and abducted scores of worshippers. Although officials initially dismissed the reports,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Police Flood Kajuru With Security Officials After Kaduna Abduction
January 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Police Flood Kajuru With Security Officials After Kaduna Abduction

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Police flood Kajuru with security officials after Kaduna abduction Following reports of an abduction in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru area of Kaduna State, the Inspector General of Police approved the deployment of major security and intelligence... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Malami gets arrested by DSS after release from Kuje prison
January 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Malami gets arrested by DSS after release from Kuje prison

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Malami gets arrested by DSS after release from Kuje prison Security operatives took former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, into custody on Monday shortly after he was released from the Kuje Correctional Centre... 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 | Court Blocks Rivers' Impeachment Move and Stops Action Against Fubara
January 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Blocks Rivers’ Impeachment Move and Stops Action Against Fubara

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Court blocks Rivers’ impeachment move and stops action against Fubara Legal action has stalled efforts to impeach Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, after a High Court in Port Harcourt issued... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Atiku’s Son Backs Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Presidential Election
January 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Atiku’s Son Backs Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Presidential Election

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Atiku’s son backs Tinubu ahead of 2027 presidential election Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid after defecting from the PDP to... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Instructs Banks to Add 7.5% VAT on Transfers and USSD Charges from January 19
January 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Instructs Banks to Add 7.5% VAT on Transfers and USSD Charges from January 19

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  FG instructs banks to add 7.5% VAT on transfers and USSD charges from January 19 Banks and fintech firms in Nigeria have been told to begin charging 7.5% value-added tax on selected electronic banking services... 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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | SERAP Drags INEC to Court Over ₦55.9bn 2019 Election Spending
January 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | SERAP Drags INEC to Court Over ₦55.9bn 2019 Election Spending

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  SERAP drags INEC to court over ₦55.9bn 2019 election spending A civic group has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission to court over claims that ₦55.9bn meant for materials used in the 2019 general elections... Read More
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