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Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case
April 22, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case

NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has initiated contact tracing and emergency response measures following the confirmation of a single COVID-19 case in Cross River State, with the patient isolated and reportedly in stable condition. Health authorities, including state officials and rapid response... Read More
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Rwanda Hijacked the Champions League. Why Can't Nigeria Sell Itself?
April 20, 2026

Rwanda Hijacked the Champions League. Why Can’t Nigeria Sell Itself?

On May 30, the UEFA Champions League final takes place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Whoever lifts the trophy, one logo is already guaranteed to be on the winning kit. It won’t be Nigerian. Three of the four UCL semifinalists (Arsenal, PSG, and Atlético Madrid) carry Visit Rwanda branding on their shirts. Bayern Munich... Read More
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The World Is Going Back to the Cinema. Africa Is Just Getting Started.
April 16, 2026

The World Is Going Back to the Cinema. Africa Is Just Getting Started.

Globally, cinema is recovering. The 2025 worldwide box office closed at $33.55 billion, and analysts at Gower Street are forecasting $35 billion for 2026, the strongest year since before the pandemic. Audiences are returning to screens in the US, Europe, and parts of Asia. Studios are extending theatrical windows again. The question has moved from whether cinema can survive to... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Stay Hopeful as He Compares Us to Other African Countries
April 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Stay Hopeful as He Compares Us to Other African Countries

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu urges Nigerians to stay hopeful as he compares us to other African countries Bola Ahmed Tinubu has admitted that rising fuel prices are putting pressure on Nigerians but urged citizens to remain hopeful, saying... Read More
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Too Hot, Too Dark, Too Expensive: Who Really Put Us Here?
March 26, 2026

Too Hot, Too Dark, Too Expensive: Who Really Put Us Here?

For months now, Nigerians have been living through a perfect storm. Power outages have become routine. Fuel prices continue to climb. And now, an unforgiving heatwave has pushed daily life to the edge, turning discomfort into crisis. Everyone is complaining across social media platforms, but beyond the noise is a deeper question: how did everything... Read More
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The Ironic Highlight of International Women’s Month 2026
March 26, 2026

The Ironic Highlight of International Women’s Month 2026

International Women’s Month in Nigeria started on shaky grounds due to tension carried over from the previous month after several viral cases of rape allegations and online bullying of women in what has been termed a targeted attack on feminists and women’s rights in the country. The Source Of Ever-Growing Gender-Related Tension After the highly... Read More
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March 23, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

This weekend in the media was a slow one with largely positive news from the gospel music scene, talks of a rebrand by a Nollywood actor and backlash over an interview. The media space was quiet, yet shockingly unexpected.  Nollywood Veteran Abiodun Ayoyinka Announces Rebrand  Nollywood Veteran actor popularly known for his role as “Papa... Read More
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March 21, 2026

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Week

The Nigerian media space was filled with great news from the music front, from chart-topping releases to an international music debut. The week’s news highlight is largely positive.  Wizkid’s Son ‘Champz’ Releases Second Project, Tops Charts  Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, professionally known as ‘Champz’ and the son of Afrobeats legend Wizkid, is topping the Nigerian music... Read More
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Books and Media Piracy: The Illegal, the Immoral, and the Nigerian Reality
March 5, 2026

The Piracy Debate: Why Nigerians Still Download Books and Movies Illegally

Over the weekend, a conversation about books and media piracy erupted on X (formerly Twitter) after a user shared a Google Drive link to a discontinued book series. The tweet was later deleted, but not before it sparked a heated debate about piracy, intellectual property, and the ethics of accessing creative work without paying for... 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 | ADC Rejects INEC’s New 2027 Election Dates as it Only Favors APC
February 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ADC Rejects INEC’s New 2027 Election Dates as it Only Favors APC

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  ADC rejects INEC’s new 2027 election dates, as it only favors APC The African Democratic Congress has rejected the revised 2027 election timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The commission fixed January 16,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ramadan and Lent Begin as Christians and Muslims Enter Season of Fasting
February 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ramadan and Lent Begin as Christians and Muslims Enter Season of Fasting

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Ramadan and Lent begin as Christians and Muslims enter season of fasting Across the world, Muslims and Christians have entered seasons of fasting and prayer. Ramadan marks a month of discipline, charity, and devotion, while... Read More
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Passenger Dies on United Airlines Flight to Nigeria, as Odumeje and Others Attempt Rescue
February 17, 2026

Breaking News: Passenger Dies on United Airlines Flight to Nigeria, as Odumeje and Others Attempt Rescue

A United Airlines flight scheduled to land in America this morning was forced to divert to Nigeria after a passenger delivered twins on the flight. The plane was forced to land in Dakar, Senegal, and return to Nigeria this morning. On its return, a passenger fainted, and the cabin crew brought in an oxygen mask... 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 | Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Stay Hopeful as He Compares Us to Other African Countries
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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January 17, 2026

Top 5 Nigerian Podcasts You Should Check Out This Weekend 

It’s another weekend and there is an offering of interesting podcasts to listen to while going about your day, and in this article, we discuss our top five.  On this episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss new year predictions by Pastor Adeboye and Nostradamus. They also delve into conversations on culture and sports in... Read More
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January 7, 2026

Should Everyone Be Allowed to Start a Podcast, or Is the Space Becoming Too Loud?

In the past decade, podcasting has grown into one of the most accessible forms of media creation. What once felt niche has now become mainstream, with new podcast shows emerging almost daily. From casual conversations between friends to guest-driven discussions on relationships, politics, and social norms, podcasts have become a modern version of the talk... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | PDP Hits Back as Fubara Dumps Party for APC
December 10, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | PDP Hits Back as Fubara Dumps Party for APC

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. PDP hits back as Fubara dumps party for APC The Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the APC over Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection, blaming the ruling party for creating the crisis that pushed him out. PDP... Read More
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NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over Rising Insecurity
December 5, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over Rising Insecurity

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  NLC threatens nationwide action over rising insecurity Nigeria’s Labour Congress has warned it may declare a national day of mourning and organise mass protests as kidnappings and attacks worsen. At its NEC meeting in Lagos,... Read More
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