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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ayra Starr Makes History With NFL Halftime Show Performance
August 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ayra Starr Makes History With NFL Halftime Show Performance

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Ayra Starr makes history with NFL Halftime Show performance Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is set to make history as the first major African artist to headline an NFL halftime show. She will perform during the... Read More
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Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Six-Decade Music Career
August 26, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Six-Decade Music Career

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Dolly Parton dies at 80 after six-decade music career Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, with her nephew Bryan Seaver announcing her death on Instagram on Tuesday. Her family... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Announces Mass Visa Revocation for Asylum Seekers
August 25, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Announces Mass Visa Revocation for Asylum Seekers

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. US announces mass visa revocation for asylum seekers The United States government is planning to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who entered the country on short-term visas before seeking... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Would Be Different If Yar’Adua Had Lived, Says Pat Utomi
August 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Would Be Different If Yar’Adua Had Lived, Says Pat Utomi

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria would be different if Yar’Adua had lived, Pat Utomi says Professor Pat Utomi has said Nigeria would have been a “different place” if former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua had lived. The political economist described... Read More
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Davido the Primary Target in Attack on Governor Adeleke’s Convoy in Osun
August 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Davido the Primary Target in Attack on Governor Adeleke’s Convoy in Osun

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Davido the primary target in attack on Governor Adeleke’s convoy in Osun The Osun State Police Command says Afrobeats star Davido was the target of an attack on his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy in... Read More
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Lagos, Ogun and Oyo Declare Thursday Work-Free for Isese Day
August 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos, Ogun and Oyo Declare Thursday Work-Free for Isese Day

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lagos, Ogun and Oyo declare Thursday work-free for Isese Day Lagos, Ogun and Oyo governments have declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day to mark this year’s Isese Day. The states described the celebration as... Read More
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MTV VMAs Drop Best Afrobeats Category After Introducing it in 2023
August 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | MTV VMAs Drop Best Afrobeats Category After Introducing it in 2023

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. MTV VMAs drop Best Afrobeats Category after introducing it in 2023 The MTV Video Music Awards have removed the Best Afrobeats category from their 2026 nominations after South African singer Tyla won the award in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dapper Music Boss Challenges Artists to Forensic Audit Over Allegations
August 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dapper Music Boss Challenges Artists to Forensic Audit Over Allegations

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Dapper Music Boss challenges artists to forensic audit over allegations Damilola ‘Dapper’ Akinwunmi, CEO of Dapper Music, has denied allegations of contractual violations and financial impropriety made by former signees T.I Blaze, Seyi Vibez and... Read More
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August 15, 2026

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

Cambridge Professor Jason Arday found dead days after resignation British academic and sociologist Professor Jason Arday has been found dead at his home in south London, days after resigning from the University of Cambridge amid plagiarism allegations and questions about aspects of his professional history. He was 41. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Wizkid to Headline 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos
August 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Wizkid to Headline 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Wizkid to headline 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has been announced as the first headliner for the 2026 Detty December Fest, which begins in Lagos on December 18. The singer... Read More
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ADC Alleges Plot to Arrest Aregbesola Before Osun Election
August 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ADC Alleges Plot to Arrest Aregbesola Before Osun Election

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. ADC alleges plot to arrest Aregbesola before Osun election The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over an alleged plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Vows to Strengthen Security and Unity Across Nigeria
August 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Vows to Strengthen Security and Unity Across Nigeria

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu vows to strengthen security and unity across Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving sustainable security and preserving national unity amid Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Announces Mass Visa Revocation for Asylum Seekers
August 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | US Embassy in Abuja Will Not Close Despite Visa Processing Changes

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. US Embassy in Abuja will not close despite visa processing changes The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the realignment of routine visa services in Africa will not affect the operational status of... Read More
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Atiku Accuses Obasanjo of Spreading ‘Lies’ Ahead of Election
August 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Atiku Accuses Obasanjo of Spreading ‘Lies’ Ahead of Election

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Atiku accuses Obasanjo of spreading ‘lies’ ahead of election Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of sustaining a campaign of “lies, political manipulation, and orchestrated deceit” against him for more... Read More
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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 | 19 BBNaija Housemates Face First Possible Eviction of the Season
August 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 19 BBNaija Housemates Face First Possible Eviction of the Season

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. 19 BBNaija housemates face first possible eviction of the season Nineteen housemates are up for possible eviction in the second week of Big Brother Naija Season 11 following the latest nomination process. The nominations took... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Announces Mass Visa Revocation for Asylum Seekers
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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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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Nigeria Records Africa's Biggest Petrol Price Rise in 2026
July 29, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Records Africa’s Biggest Petrol Price Rise in 2026

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria records Africa’s biggest petrol price rise in 2026 Nigeria recorded the highest increase in petrol prices in Africa during the first half of 2026, with pump prices rising by 39.5%, according to a report... 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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July 25, 2026

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

Diddy allegedly placed in solitary after prison fight Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement after an alleged fight with another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Reports say the confrontation began after another inmate allegedly insulted the rapper before the exchange turned physical. Prison officials have... 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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Anambra
July 18, 2026

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Teacher Accused of Flogging Student to Death Surrenders to Police A 47-year-old teacher, Mrs. Dim Ebere, accused of flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, has voluntarily surrendered to the police after being declared wanted. The Anambra State Police Command said the suspect presented... Read More
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