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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | WHO Raises Alarm Over Fast-Spreading Ebola Outbreak in Congo
May 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | WHO Raises Alarm Over Fast-Spreading Ebola Outbreak in Congo

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. WHO raises alarm over fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in Congo World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, where suspected deaths have... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Emerges Sole Aspirant for NDC Presidential Ticket
May 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Emerges Sole Aspirant for NDC Presidential Ticket

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Peter Obi emerges sole aspirant for NDC presidential ticket Peter Obi has reportedly emerged as the only aspirant to obtain the 2027 presidential nomination forms of the Nigeria Democratic Congress before the deadline closed on... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Increases Surveillance as Congo Records 80 Deaths by Ebola
May 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Increases Surveillance as Congo Records 80 Deaths by Ebola

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NCDC increases surveillance as Congo records 80 deaths by Ebola The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDCP) has heightened surveillance following a fresh Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
May 16, 2026

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

Nana Akua Addo denies stealing AMVCA dress design Nana Akua Addo has denied allegations that she stole the design concept behind her cathedral-inspired outfit worn to the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The controversy began after Paris-based fashion brand ALmee Couture accused the actress of using its artistic vision and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | CBN Warns 2027 Election Spending Could Push Inflation Higher
May 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | CBN Warns 2027 Election Spending Could Push Inflation Higher

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. CBN warns 2027 election spending could push inflation higher The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that increased political and election-related spending ahead of the 2027 general elections could reverse recent progress in slowing inflation.... Read More
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May 13, 2026

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EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged ₦500bn Fraud Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering and financial crimes involving an estimated ₦500 billion. According to sources within the anti-graft agency, Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Announces 150 Cut-Off Mark for Nigerian Universities
May 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Announces 150 Cut-Off Mark for Nigerian Universities

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG announces 150 cut-off mark for Nigerian universities The Federal Government of Nigeria has set 150 as the minimum admission cut-off mark for both public and private universities across the country for the 2026 admissions.... Read More
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weekend recap
May 11, 2026

Weekend Recap | Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend

Kanayo O. Kanayo condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa at AMVCA Kanayo O. Kanayo has called for an end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing the violence as a threat to African unity. The veteran actor made the appeal while accepting the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Lagos,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Shuts Section of Eko Bridge for Emergency Repairs
May 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Shuts Section of Eko Bridge for Emergency Repairs

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lagos shuts section of Eko Bridge for emergency repairs The Lagos State Government has announced the indefinite closure of the outbound section of the Eko Bridge leading to Lagos Island for urgent safety checks and... 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 | 2026 World Cup Visa Rules Raise Questions for Nigerian Fans
May 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of Primaries

APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of Primaries The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries, declaring him “duly screened” under its constitution. The decision was taken by the party’s National Working Committee during its 188th meeting, with the APC citing... Read More
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May 6, 2026

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Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash After Senate Tightens Leadership Rules A heated confrontation broke out in the Senate between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole shortly after the chamber amended its rules to restrict top leadership positions to lawmakers with at least two consecutive terms, a change that effectively disqualifies Oshiomhole and other first-term senators.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Rocks ADC as 18 Lawmakers Defect to NDC
May 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Rocks ADC as 18 Lawmakers Defect to NDC

Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Rocks ADC as 18 Lawmakers Defect to NDC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into crisis following the exit of key opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, triggering a wave of defections in the National Assembly. Within 48 hours of their departure, 17 House of Representatives members and one... Read More
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May 5, 2026

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Godswill Akpabio Declares African Democratic Congress “Dead” Amid Defections Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as “dead” following a fresh wave of defections by lawmakers in the National Assembly, many of whom moved to other parties such as the Labour Party and the emerging NDC. Speaking during plenary, Akpabio made... Read More
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The Nigerian Woman Who Built Netflix's International Slate Just Created a Screenplay School for the Global South. Nigerian Writers Have Until June 1
May 5, 2026

The Nigerian Woman Who Built Netflix’s International Slate Just Created a Screenplay School for the Global South. Nigerian Writers Have Until June 1

Funa Maduka spent six years at Netflix buying the kind of cinema that wins Academy Awards. She built the platform’s first international film slate and acquired titles like Roma and Atlantics. She left the streaming giant to build her own infrastructure. In April 2026, she launched Palmtrees, a screenplay development incubator explicitly targeting writers from... 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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May 4, 2026

Weekend Recap | Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend

Funke Akindele explains why she stopped attending church physically Funke Akindele has shared why she no longer attends church in person, saying the attention she receives often distracts from worship. In a Snapchat video, the filmmaker explained that people tend to focus on taking photos of her during services, which makes it difficult to concentrate.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Xenophobia: Nigerians Opt to Return Home as Attacks Worsen in South Africa
May 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Xenophobia: Nigerians Opt to Return Home as Attacks Worsen in South Africa

Xenophobia: Nigerians Opt to Return Home as Attacks Worsen in South Africa Amid escalating xenophobic violence in South Africa, many Nigerians are opting to return home as attacks increasingly target foreign-owned businesses and communities. The Nigerian Consulate, in collaboration with the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), has arranged free repatriation flights for those... Read More
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Supreme Court Restores Mark-Led ADC Leadership
May 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Supreme Court Restores Mark-Led ADC Leadership as PDP Convention Is Voided

Supreme Court Restores Mark-Led ADC Leadership as PDP Convention Is Voided The Supreme Court has delivered a двой ruling that reshapes Nigeria’s opposition landscape, restoring the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under David Mark while also nullifying the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ibadan convention. The apex court set aside earlier “status quo” orders... Read More
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April 30, 2026

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Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, forwarding his name to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional requirements. The nomination follows the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office, with... Read More
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Does Cancel Culture Work in Nigeria, and Who Has Successfully Been Cancelled?
April 30, 2026

Does Cancel Culture Work in Nigeria, and Who Has Successfully Been Cancelled?

Cancel culture has now become a part of pop culture, with more people getting cancelled over things that were either mainstream years ago or overlooked then. However, the more mainstream cancel culture gets, the more glaring it is that not everyone can be cancelled. This realisation has us wondering: does cancel culture work in Nigeria... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Ahead of 2027 Elections
April 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Ahead of 2027 Elections

ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Ahead of 2027 Elections Opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—are awaiting a decisive Supreme Court judgment on their internal leadership crises, a ruling that could determine their readiness and even eligibility for the 2027 general elections. Party leaders held emergency meetings ahead of... Read More
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YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today
April 29, 2026

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Court Restrains INEC from Recognising ADC Congresses A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the party. The court, in a ruling by Justice... Read More
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April 29, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tinubu, APC Bigwigs Pick Nomination Forms as GAC Backs Hamzat

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu, APC Bigwigs Pick Nomination Forms as GAC Backs Hamzat The race for the 2027 elections within the APC has intensified as President Bola Tinubu and several party heavyweights picked up nomination forms, formally signalling... Read More
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April 28, 2026

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Faleke Picks Presidential Forms for Tinubu Lawmaker James Faleke has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, formally signalling the start of his re-election bid. The forms, valued at ₦100 million, were presented in Abuja by APC officials... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Jet Fuel Crisis: FG Seeks 30-Day Credit Window for Airlines
April 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Jet Fuel Crisis: FG Seeks 30-Day Credit Window for Airlines

Jet Fuel Crisis: FG Seeks 30-Day Credit Window for Airlines The Federal Government is pushing for a 30-day credit window arrangement that would allow domestic airlines to obtain aviation fuel and pay later, as part of emergency measures to ease the ongoing Jet A1 crisis threatening flight operations. The proposal, discussed with fuel marketers and... Read More
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AMVCA Fashion: Are the Outfits Only Presentable in Photoshoots, Not on the Red Carpet? 
April 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu Endorses Hamzat as Successor for 2027 Lagos Governorship Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election following a meeting with top APC stakeholders at Lagos House, Marina. The endorsement came after Hamzat formally declared his intention to run, with Sanwo-Olu describing him... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting
April 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting

PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting Factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party, and Accord Party have rejected the outcome of an opposition summit held in Ibadan, distancing themselves from plans to present a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The groups described... Read More
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