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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Rise to ₦1,450 in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan
September 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Rise to ₦1,450 in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan

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 ₦1,450 in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan Petrol prices have risen across Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan following fresh increases in supply costs linked to rising global crude prices and Middle East tensions.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unresolved Salary and Welfare Issues
September 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unresolved Salary and Welfare Issues

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  ASUU threatens strike over unresolved salary and welfare issues University lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have threatened to resume their nationwide strike if the government fails to resolve outstanding issues. The... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sanwo-Olu Declares State of Emergency on Lagos Waste Collection
September 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sanwo-Olu Declares State of Emergency on Lagos Waste Collection

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Sanwo-Olu declares state of emergency on Lagos waste collection Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a state of emergency on waste collection, ordering urgent action to tackle growing sanitation problems across the state. During an... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | BBNaija Nomy Disqualified After Repeatedly Defying Biggie’s Orders
September 8, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | BBNaija Nomy Disqualified After Repeatedly Defying Biggie’s Orders

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. BBNaija Nomy disqualified after repeatedly defying Biggie’s orders Big Brother Naija housemate Nomy has been disqualified from the 2026 season after repeatedly failing to follow house rules. The decision came on Monday evening after the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
September 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Trump suggests renaming New Mexico ‘New America’ US President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh debate after suggesting that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America”. Trump made the proposal on Sunday,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Says He Is Ready To Die As He Vows To Defend His 2027 Votes
September 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Says He Is Ready To Die As He Vows To Defend His 2027 Votes

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Peter Obi says he is ready to die as he vows to defend his 2027 votes Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has vowed to protect his votes in the 2027... Read More
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Federal Workers Demand a ₦300,000 Minimum Wage
September 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Federal Workers Demand a ₦300,000 Minimum Wage

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Federal workers demand a ₦300,000 minimum wage The Federal Workers Forum has asked President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to review federal civil servants’ salaries and raise the minimum wage from ₦70,000 to ₦300,000.... Read More
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Influencer Culture: Was Inviting VDM To The NBA The Best Choice? 
August 29, 2026

Influencer Culture: Was Inviting VDM To The NBA The Best Choice? 

The Nigerian Bar Association has come under fire on social media after it invited controversial influencer and social commentator, VDM (VeryDarkMan), to serve as a panelist at the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The panel session was a panel session focused on the topic of insecurity... Read More
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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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bill Gates Calls for ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs as AI Threatens Employment
August 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bill Gates Calls for ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs as AI Threatens Employment

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs as AI threatens employment Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has proposed reserving certain jobs exclusively for humans and introducing taxes on AI and robots as technology reshapes the labour market.... 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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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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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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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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Hannatu Musawa
August 12, 2026

Hannatu Musawa Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Hannatu Musa Musawa is a Nigerian lawyer, politician and author who currently serves as the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, a position she has held since 2023. Although Hannatu has worked across diverse sectors, she began her career in law, working as a lawyer for private companies, providing legal counsel and representation... 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 Declares State of Emergency on Lagos Waste Collection
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 | ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Full Movie is Leaked Online Before Official Release Date in October
August 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Strike After Meeting With Presidency

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Resident Doctors suspend planned strike after meeting with presidency The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is expected to suspend its planned strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government during a three-hour meeting... 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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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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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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