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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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Breaking News: Eastern Cape Witnesses Violence Over Nigerian King's Coronation
March 30, 2026

Breaking News: Eastern Cape Witnesses Violence Over Nigerian King’s Coronation

Protests in South Africa’s Eastern Cape have turned violent against the coronation of Nigerian Igbo ruler Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko. Led by ActionSA, traditional leaders, and residents, demonstrators torched vehicles and looted foreign-owned shops, decrying it as a breach of provincial sovereignty, the constitution, and established leadership. In KuGompo City, crowds set ablaze vehicles and... 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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Blessing CEO Reveals Her Battle with Breast Cancer She Seeks Public Support
March 26, 2026

Blessing CEO Reveals Her Battle with Breast Cancer She Seeks Public Support

Nigerian influencer Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is seeking financial help for treatment. In an emotional video shared on Instagram, she appealed to Nigerians for support, saying the diagnosis has been difficult to handle and speak about publicly. She also revealed that... 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 | ADC Adjusts its Party Constitutional Review to Include Women and Youths
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 | Nigerians Fear the New Prices of Airline Tickets as Jet Fuel Hits ₦2,700/Litre
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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14
March 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Africa’s Fuel Supply Almost Out of Stock Due to War in Middle East

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Africa’s fuel supply almost out of stock due to war in Middle East Rising conflict in the Middle East is putting pressure on Africa’s fuel supply, with some countries left with only weeks of refined... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Labour Pushes for ₦154,000 Minimum Wage as Cost of Living Rises
March 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Labour Pushes for ₦154,000 Minimum Wage as Cost of Living Rises

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Labour pushes for ₦154,000 minimum wage as cost of living rises The National Public Service Negotiating Council has called for a new ₦154,000 minimum wage and a 120% increase in salaries and allowances for public... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Exposes Nigeria’s Lack of Safeguards Against Global Shocks
March 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Exposes Nigeria’s Lack of Safeguards Against Global Shocks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NLC exposes Nigeria’s lack of safeguards against global shocks Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has warned that Nigeria is highly exposed to global economic crises, saying the country lacks a... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders Nationwide Rice Distribution for Ramadan and Lent
March 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders Nationwide Rice Distribution for Ramadan and Lent

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Tinubu orders nationwide rice distribution for Ramadan and Lent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across Nigeria to support citizens observing Ramadan and Lent. The announcement was made... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price Again to ₦1,175/Litre
March 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price Again to ₦1,175/Litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Dangote Refinery raises petrol price again to ₦1,175/litre Nigeria’s downstream oil sector is facing fresh tension after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased its depot price of petrol to ₦1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | IOM Reveals 3.7 Million Nigerians Are Displaced By Conflict And Climate Shocks
March 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | IOM Reveals 3.7 Million Nigerians Are Displaced By Conflict And Climate Shocks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. IOM reveals 3.7 million Nigerians are displaced by conflict and climate shocks More than 3.7 million people are currently displaced within Nigeria, according to Sharon Dimanche of the International Organization for Migration. Speaking at a... Read More
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March 12, 2026

Nigerian Youths Protest Over Lack of Electricity as They Clamor for Tinubu to Fulfill His Promises

Residents in Lagos took to the streets on March 12 to protest the persistent electricity crisis affecting homes and businesses. Chanting “give us light,” the youths said worsening outages have increased living costs and disrupted daily activities across the state. In a notice issued on March 11, Ikeja Electric blamed the situation on gas supply... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NMDPRA Halts New Petrol Imports as Dangote Refinery Gains Ground
March 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NMDPRA Halts New Petrol Imports as Dangote Refinery Gains Ground

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NMDPRA halts new petrol imports as Dangote Refinery gains ground Nigeria’s fuel regulator has stopped issuing new petrol import licences, saying local refining capacity is now meeting most domestic demand. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol and Diesel Prices to ₦1,075 and ₦1,430 per Litre
March 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol and Diesel Prices to ₦1,075 and ₦1,430 per Litre

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 and diesel prices to ₦1,075 and ₦1,430 per litre Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the prices of petrol and diesel, with the new rates taking effect from March 10, 2026. Under... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Fuel Price Rises Again as NNPC Raises it to ₦1,082 per Litre
March 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Fuel Price Rises Again as NNPC Raises it to ₦1,082 per Litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Fuel price rises again as NNPC raises it to ₦1,082 per litre The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol for the second time in less than 24 hours.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran Fires Back at Israel Envoy Over Terrorism Funding in Nigeria
March 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran Fires Back at Israel Envoy Over Terrorism Funding in Nigeria

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Iran fires back at Israel envoy over terrorism funding in Nigeria The Embassy of Iran in Nigeria has rejected claims by Michael Freeman that Tehran is backing extremist groups in Nigeria and the Sahel. The... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Over 300 Abducted as Boko Haram Raids Borno Community
March 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Over 300 Abducted as Boko Haram Raids Borno Community

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Over 300 abducted as Boko Haram raids Borno community More than 300 residents have reportedly been abducted after suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State late Wednesday... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NNPC Raises Petrol Price to ₦933 in Lagos, ₦960 in Abuja
March 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NNPC Raises Petrol Price to ₦933 in Lagos, ₦960 in Abuja

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NNPC raises petrol price to ₦933 in Lagos, ₦960 in Abuja Motorists will now pay more for petrol as Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased pump prices at its retail outlets to ₦933... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Three Doctors Suspended Over the Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son
March 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Three Doctors Suspended Over the Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Three doctors suspended over the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son Nigeria’s medical regulator has suspended three doctors, including Dr Tunde Majekodunmi of Euracare Hospital, over alleged negligence in the treatment of the late son of... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol May Hit ₦1,000 as Dangote Raises Depot Price to ₦874/litre
March 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol May Hit ₦1,000 as Dangote Raises Depot Price to ₦874/litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Petrol may hit ₦1,000 as Dangote raises depot price to ₦874 Motorists across Nigeria could soon pay between ₦980 and above ₦1,000 per litre for petrol after a fresh price increase by the Dangote Petroleum... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Promises Glitch-Free Election in 2027
March 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Promises Glitch-Free Election in 2027

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. INEC promises glitch-free election in 2027 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the technical failures seen in the 2023 presidential election will not happen again. Chairman Joash Amupitan said improved systems... Read More
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