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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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | TUC Urges FG To Subsidise Petrol As It Could Hit ₦2,000/Litre
April 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | TUC Urges FG To Subsidise Petrol As It Could Hit ₦2,000/Litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. TUC urges FG to subsidise petrol as it could hit ₦2,000/litre The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government (FG) to use excess crude oil revenue to support local refineries and... Read More
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Breaking News: Peter Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, and ADC Members Protest Against INEC's Ruling
April 8, 2026

Breaking News: Peter Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, and ADC Members Begin the #OccupyINEC Protest Against INEC’s Ruling

ADC leads massive #OccupyINEC protest in Abuja against INEC’s decision to reject correspondence from rival party factions led by Senator David Mark and Nafiu Bala. Heavyweights like Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal, and Dino Melaye joined hundreds at Maitama Roundabout, with Kwankwasiyya members chanting the old anthem “Nigeria,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Doctors Suspend Strike and Give Government Two Weeks
April 8, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Doctors Suspend Strike and Give Government Two Weeks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Doctors suspend strike and give government two weeks Calm returned to hospitals nationwide after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors suspended its planned strike, easing fears of disrupted healthcare services. Patients and staff in several... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages
April 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Resident Doctors begin nationwide strike over unpaid wages Healthcare services across Nigeria are set to be affected as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) begins a nationwide strike over unresolved welfare issues. The action... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Air Peace to Launch London Flights from Ogun’s Gateway Airport
April 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Air Peace to Launch London Flights from Ogun’s Gateway Airport

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Air Peace to launch London flights from Ogun’s Gateway Airport Air Peace plans to begin international flights from Gateway International Airport to London this summer, targeting both Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport. Chief executive Allen... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Closes Some Island Roads for Fanti Carnival
April 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Closes Some Island Roads for Fanti Carnival

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Lagos closes some Island roads for Fanti carnival Several roads on Lagos Island will be temporarily closed on April 6, 2026, as the state hosts the Fanti Carnival. The Lagos State Government said the closures... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Promises to Provide 5,000 AI Cameras to Address Insecurity in Plateau
April 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Promises to Provide 5,000 AI Cameras to Address Insecurity in Plateau

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu promises to provide 5,000 AI cameras to address insecurity in Plateau Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to deploy over 5,000 AI-powered cameras in Jos to strengthen security after recent attacks. During his visit, the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Taskforce Unveils Anti-Crime Unit to Tackle Insecurity
April 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Taskforce Unveils Anti-Crime Unit to Tackle Insecurity

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lagos Taskforce unveils anti-crime unit to tackle insecurity The Lagos State Taskforce has introduced a special patrol unit to combat crime and environmental violations across the state. Chairman Adetayo Akerele said the team will act... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Apologises Over ‘Igbo King’ Protest in South Africa
April 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Apologises Over ‘Igbo King’ Protest in South Africa

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria apologises over ‘Igbo King’ protest in South Africa The Nigerian mission in South Africa has apologised over the protest surrounding the alleged coronation of an “Igbo king” in the Eastern Cape. The event, involving... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Extends Deadline for Party Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections
March 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Extends Deadline for Party Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. INEC extends deadline for party registration ahead of 2027 elections Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has revised parts of the timetable for the 2027 general elections, including extending the deadline for... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦1,200/Litre Despite Global Oil Pressure
March 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦1,200/Litre Despite Global Oil Pressure

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.    Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to ₦1,200/litre despite global oil pressure Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-gantry petrol price to ₦1,200/litre, down from ₦1,275. The refinery also lowered its coastal price to ₦1,153/litre, signalling... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ADC Adjusts its Party Constitutional Review to Include Women and Youths
March 25, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ADC Adjusts its Party Constitution Review to Include Women and Youths

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  ADC adjusts its party constitution review to include women and youths A push to reshape the African Democratic Congress gained ground as its chairman, David Mark, received the party’s constitution review report in Abuja. Represented... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Nears ₦1,400 as Businesses, NLC, and OPC Lament the Crisis
March 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Nears ₦1,400 as Businesses, NLC, and OPC Lament the Crisis

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Petrol nears ₦1,400 as businesses, NLC, and OPC lament the crisis Rising fuel costs are sparking concern across Nigeria, as petrol prices approach ₦1,400 per litre in some areas, prompting warnings from the Nigeria Labour... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigerians Fear the New Prices of Airline Tickets as Jet Fuel Hits ₦2,700/Litre
March 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigerians Fear the New Prices of Airline Tickets as Jet Fuel Hits ₦2,700/Litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Nigerians fear the new prices of airline tickets as jet fuel hits ₦2,700/litre Passengers may soon face higher ticket costs in Nigeria as aviation fuel prices surge, putting pressure on airline operations. Jet A1, which... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Rise to ₦1,245/litre as Dangote Refinery Hikes Price
March 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Rise to ₦1,245/litre as Dangote Refinery Hikes Price

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 ₦1,245/litre as Dangote Refinery hikes price Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced yet another increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, blaming worsening global geopolitical tensions for the decision. This is... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranks Fourth on the Terror Index as Terrorist Attacks Rise
March 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranks Fourth on the Terror Index as Terrorist Attacks Rise

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria ranks fourth on the Terror Index as terrorist attacks rise Rising violence has pushed Nigeria to fourth place in the Global Terrorism Index 2025, following a sharp increase in attacks. Pakistan ranked first, with... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14
March 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Africa’s Fuel Supply Almost Out of Stock Due to War in Middle East

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Africa’s fuel supply almost out of stock due to war in Middle East Rising conflict in the Middle East is putting pressure on Africa’s fuel supply, with some countries left with only weeks of refined... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Labour Pushes for ₦154,000 Minimum Wage as Cost of Living Rises
March 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Labour Pushes for ₦154,000 Minimum Wage as Cost of Living Rises

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Labour pushes for ₦154,000 minimum wage as cost of living rises The National Public Service Negotiating Council has called for a new ₦154,000 minimum wage and a 120% increase in salaries and allowances for public... 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
March 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders Nationwide Rice Distribution for Ramadan and Lent

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Tinubu orders nationwide rice distribution for Ramadan and Lent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across Nigeria to support citizens observing Ramadan and Lent. The announcement was made... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price Again to ₦1,175/Litre
March 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price Again to ₦1,175/Litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Dangote Refinery raises petrol price again to ₦1,175/litre Nigeria’s downstream oil sector is facing fresh tension after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased its depot price of petrol to ₦1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | IOM Reveals 3.7 Million Nigerians Are Displaced By Conflict And Climate Shocks
March 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | IOM Reveals 3.7 Million Nigerians Are Displaced By Conflict And Climate Shocks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. IOM reveals 3.7 million Nigerians are displaced by conflict and climate shocks More than 3.7 million people are currently displaced within Nigeria, according to Sharon Dimanche of the International Organization for Migration. Speaking at a... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NMDPRA Halts New Petrol Imports as Dangote Refinery Gains Ground
March 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NMDPRA Halts New Petrol Imports as Dangote Refinery Gains Ground

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NMDPRA halts new petrol imports as Dangote Refinery gains ground Nigeria’s fuel regulator has stopped issuing new petrol import licences, saying local refining capacity is now meeting most domestic demand. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol and Diesel Prices to ₦1,075 and ₦1,430 per Litre
March 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol and Diesel Prices to ₦1,075 and ₦1,430 per Litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Dangote Refinery cuts petrol and diesel prices to ₦1,075 and ₦1,430 per litre Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the prices of petrol and diesel, with the new rates taking effect from March 10, 2026. Under... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | PETROAN Warns That Fuel Could Rise To ₦2K/Litre If War Persists
March 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | PETROAN Warns That Fuel Could Rise To ₦2K/Litre If War Persists

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  PETROAN warns that fuel could rise to ₦2k/litre if war persists The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has warned that petrol prices in Nigeria could climb to ₦2,000 per litre if... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Fuel Price Rises Again as NNPC Raises it to ₦1,082 per Litre
March 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Fuel Price Rises Again as NNPC Raises it to ₦1,082 per Litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Fuel price rises again as NNPC raises it to ₦1,082 per litre The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol for the second time in less than 24 hours.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran Fires Back at Israel Envoy Over Terrorism Funding in Nigeria
March 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran Fires Back at Israel Envoy Over Terrorism Funding in Nigeria

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Iran fires back at Israel envoy over terrorism funding in Nigeria The Embassy of Iran in Nigeria has rejected claims by Michael Freeman that Tehran is backing extremist groups in Nigeria and the Sahel. The... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Over 300 Abducted as Boko Haram Raids Borno Community
March 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Over 300 Abducted as Boko Haram Raids Borno Community

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Over 300 abducted as Boko Haram raids Borno community More than 300 residents have reportedly been abducted after suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State late Wednesday... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NNPC Raises Petrol Price to ₦933 in Lagos, ₦960 in Abuja
March 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NNPC Raises Petrol Price to ₦933 in Lagos, ₦960 in Abuja

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NNPC raises petrol price to ₦933 in Lagos, ₦960 in Abuja Motorists will now pay more for petrol as Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased pump prices at its retail outlets to ₦933... 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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