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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
July 4, 2026

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

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot at Madison Square Garden Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married after exchanging vows at New York’s Madison Square Garden in a private ceremony officiated by actor Adam Sandler. Swift’s brother, Austin, served as her man of honour, while Jason Kelce was the groom’s best man.... 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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG to End Separation of Junior and Senior Secondary Schools
July 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG to End Separation of Junior and Senior Secondary Schools

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG to end the separation of junior and senior secondary schools The federal government has announced plans to abolish the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has failed... Read More
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June 30, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

269 Stranded Nigerians Return Home as FG Promises More Evacuation Flights The Federal Government has received 269 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic attacks and tensions affecting foreign nationals. The returnees arrived in Abuja aboard a government-coordinated flight, where officials assured them of support through reintegration programmes. Authorities said additional evacuation flights would... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FEC Approves NYSC Reforms, New Uniform and Civilian Leadership
June 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FEC Approves NYSC Reforms, New Uniform and Civilian Leadership

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FEC approves NYSC reforms, new uniform and civilian leadership The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved wide-ranging reforms for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including a new uniform, a civilian leadership structure, and skills-based... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Give FG Four More Weeks to Meet Demands
June 29, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Give FG Four More Weeks to Meet Demands

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Resident doctors give FG four more weeks to meet demands The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its expired 21-day ultimatum to the federal government by another four weeks, warning that it could... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
June 27, 2026

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

Wizkid reveals “Sexy” as the title of his seventh album at Paris listening party Wizkid has officially announced that his seventh studio album will be titled Sexy. The Grammy-winning singer revealed the name during an exclusive listening party held on Thursday night at Cova Club in Paris, where fellow artistes including Shallipopi, Young Jonn, Tiakola,... Read More
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June 26, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Remi Tinubu Faces Backlash Over Akara, Roasted Corn Remarks First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has come under heavy criticism on social media after encouraging Nigerians facing economic hardship to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli, saying such ventures require little capital to start. Speaking after a meeting of the Renewed Hope... Read More
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A Look At Ycee, The Rap Artists Whose Sounds Defined Our 2010s
June 26, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Peller Hits Back at Ycee Over ‘Olodo Uprising’ Comment

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Peller hits back at Ycee over ‘Olodo Uprising’ comment Nigerian TikTok star Peller has responded to rapper Ycee after the musician mentioned him while criticising what he described as Nigeria’s growing disregard for education. Speaking... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Bill to Create State Police
June 25, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Bill to Create State Police

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate passes bill to create state police The Senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria. More than two-thirds of senators voted in support after the chamber considered the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Osas Ighodaro Lands Lead Role in Nolly-Bollywood Micro-Drama
June 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Osas Ighodaro Lands Lead Role in Nolly-Bollywood Micro-Drama

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Osas Ighodaro lands lead role in Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama Nollywood actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has been cast in a new micro-drama series titled “Imported Bahu.” Executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja announced the project on... Read More
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Top 5 stories of The Day | Trump threatens Iran with Military Action Over Hezbollah Tensions
June 22, 2026

Top 5 stories of The Day | Trump threatens Iran with Military Action Over Hezbollah Tensions

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Trump threatens Iran with military action over Hezbollah tensions US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face renewed military action if it does not restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon. He made the statement on... Read More
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June 20, 2026

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

Morgan Freeman to release orchestral blues album celebrating 100 years of music Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman is set to release Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience on August 7 through Decca Records. The 12-track album explores more than a century of blues history by blending traditional Delta blues with orchestral arrangements, with Freeman serving as... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead at 29
June 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead at 29

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith found dead at 29 Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith has died at the age of 29. The producer, whose real name was Brytavious Chambers, was found dead in his apartment in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges
June 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. UK court clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of bribery charges A court in the United Kingdom has cleared former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, of bribery charges brought against her. The Southwark Crown Court in... Read More
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Dangote Cuts Petrol Price by ₦75 as Global Oil Market Eases
June 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Cuts Petrol Price by ₦75 as Global Oil Market Eases

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Dangote cuts petrol price by ₦75 as global oil market eases Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of petrol by ₦75/litre, citing easing tensions in the Middle East and their effect on global... Read More
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses Euracare hospital of “cynical delays” in son’s death inquest
June 15, 2026

Weekend Recap | Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses Euracare hospital of “cynical delays” in son’s death inquest Award-winning writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos of deliberately stalling investigations into the death of her 21-month-old son, describing the institution’s conduct as a “monstrous, cynical game.” In a letter dated April 16, Adichie alleged that the hospital... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Could Reduce to ₦900 Per Litre as Global Oil Prices Ease
June 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Could Reduce to ₦900 Per Litre as Global Oil Prices Ease

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Petrol could reduce to ₦900 per litre as global oil prices ease Petrol prices in Nigeria may fall to about ₦900 per litre if the proposed peace deal between the United States and Iran succeeds... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
June 13, 2026

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

FIFA forces Haiti to redesign World Cup shirt over historic revolution tribute Haiti has been forced to redesign its 2026 FIFA World Cup kit after FIFA objected to artwork referencing the historic Battle of Vertières. The governing body raised concerns about silhouettes printed on the shirt’s right hip, inspired by the 1803 battle that helped... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Mexico and South Korea Begin World Cup Campaigns with Victories
June 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Mexico and South Korea Begin World Cup Campaigns with Victories

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Mexico and South Korea begin World Cup campaigns with victories Co-hosts Mexico opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The match, watched by more... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | “Call of My Life” Nears ₦500m, Becoming Nollywood’s Biggest Film of 2026
June 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | “Call of My Life” Nears ₦500m, Becoming Nollywood’s Biggest Film of 2026

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. “Call of My Life” nears ₦500m, becoming Nollywood’s biggest film of 2026 The latest romance drama “Call of My Life” has surpassed ₦498 million at the West African box office, securing its place among the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of the Day | FG Admits Inflation and Insecurity Are Still Hurting Nigerians
June 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories of the Day | FG Admits Inflation and Insecurity Are Still Hurting Nigerians

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG admits inflation and insecurity are still hurting Nigerians The federal government has admitted that inflation and insecurity remain serious challenges for many Nigerians, despite ongoing efforts to address them. Speaking in Abuja during a... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Abducted School Principal Clarifies Kidnappers’ Demands in Oyo Attack
June 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Abducted School Principal Clarifies Kidnappers’ Demands in Oyo Attack

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Abducted school principal clarifies kidnappers’ demands in Oyo attack The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire LGA, Rachael Alamu, has said the armed group holding her and other victims does not demand money... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Declares National Assembly’s ₦110bn Vehicle and Allowances Spending Unlawful
June 8, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Declares National Assembly’s ₦110bn Vehicle and Allowances Spending Unlawful

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Court declares National Assembly’s ₦110bn vehicle and allowances spending unlawful The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the National Assembly’s planned ₦110 billion expenditure on vehicles and allowances for lawmakers was unlawful. In... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Begins Screening Nigerians for Evacuation From South Africa amidst Xenophobic Attacks
June 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Begins Screening Nigerians for Evacuation From South Africa amidst Xenophobic Attacks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG begins screening Nigerians for evacuation from South Africa amidst xenophobic attacks The Federal Government has started screening Nigerians wishing to return from South Africa due to renewed xenophobic tensions and increasing worries about foreign... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US House Passes War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump’s Iran Military Action
June 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US House Passes War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump’s Iran Military Action

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. US House passes war powers resolution to stop Trump’s Iran military action The Republican-led US House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations against Iran,... Read More
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