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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Over 100 Dead, Dozens Missing in Niger State Flood
Over 100 dead, dozens missing in Niger State flood Court sets June 30 to hear Diezani’s asset forfeiture challenge NAPTIP mulls legal action against Speed Darlington over alleged confession Finnish…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu’s Intervention Averted Anarchy in Rivers — Fubara
Tinubu’s intervention averted anarchy in Rivers — Fubara Presidency, Atiku clash over Tinubu’s performance Kenneth Okonkwo slams Tinubu’s two years in office FG launches CNG transport scheme in universities #EndBadGovernance…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Grants 14-Day Reprieve to Owners of Revoked Abuja Properties
Tinubu grants 14-day reprieve to owners of revoked Abuja properties Flight delays hurt Nigerian businesses, NCAA report reveals World Bank ties $750m loan to hike in taxes on alcohol, tobacco,…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Coalition Talks Against APC Disrupted in Abuja Meeting
Coalition talks against APC disrupted in Abuja meeting Over 200,000 more candidates score above 200 after JAMB resit NCC mandates Telcos to compensate users for prolonged service outages Peter Obi…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Demands
ASUU threatens nationwide strike over unmet demands FG to sell Emefiele-linked estate to low, middle-income Nigerians Protesters demand U.S. visa ban on ex-NNPC boss Mele Kyari Naira appreciates at ₦1,580.44/$…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Southeast Reps Demand JAMB Registrar’s Resignation, UTME Cancellation
Southeast Reps demand JAMB Registrar’s resignation, UTME cancellation Peter Obi: I'm only interested in coalition against bad governance Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accuses Akpabio of smear campaign in petition to IGP…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Saraki: Buhari Harassed Me for Opposing Excessive Borrowing
Saraki: Buhari harassed me for opposing excessive borrowing Twelve Nigerian states have fewer than 200 trained Doctors – Report Borno Governor reviews anti-insurgency measures amid renewed attacks Tinubu urges Nigerians…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Parents Demand Postponement of UTME Resit Over Glitch
Parents demand postponement of UTME resit over glitch President Tinubu to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration in Rome FirstBank Increases SMS Alert Fee from ₦4 to ₦6 Reps split over…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UTME 2025: Candidates Demand Cancellation Over Result Errors
UTME 2025: candidates demand cancellation over result errors Tinubu approves National Forest Guard, 130,000 operatives to tackle insecurity EFCC removes Elie Bitar from wanted list over CBEX fraud mix-up Lagos…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | House of Reps Rejects Bill on Presidential Zoning, Other Proposals
House of Reps rejects bill on presidential zoning, other proposals CBN launches non-resident BVN platform for nigerians abroad NNPC reduces petrol price in Abuja amid price war with Dangote Senate…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara Says He’s Not Desperate to Return
Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara says he’s not desperate to return Court orders return of $20,000 in Cleanserve fraud case Air Peace plane hits antelope at Asaba Airport, disrupts flights Patience…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Withdraws from 2025 World Athletics Relays over Visa Issues
Nigeria withdraws from 2025 World Athletics Relays over visa issues Pope Leo XIV becomes first American Pontiff, urges unity and dialogue Akpabio asks court to remove Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s “mock apology”…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Two of Tinubu’s Four Tax Reform Bills, Retains 7.5% VAT
Senate passes two of Tinubu’s four Tax Reform Bills, retains 7.5% VAT Jonathan warns against one-party system in Nigeria VeryDarkMan released from EFCC custody UK responds to reports on possible…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day |UK May Tighten Visa Rules for High Overstay Nationalities
UK may tighten visa rules for high overstay nationalities EFCC defends VeryDarkMan’s arrest, cites court order and financial misconduct Education Minister blames UTME mass failure on Tinubu’s anti-malpractice policy Senate…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | JAMB Raises Alarm Over Mass Failure in 2025 UTME Results
JAMB raises alarm over mass failure in 2025 UTME results Marketers fault FG’s selective reopening of border filling stations Trump offers $1,000 stipend to migrants who self-deport NiMet predicts haze,…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | World Bank Reveals Over 75% of Rural Nigerians Live in Poverty
World Bank reveals over 75% of rural Nigerians live in poverty CBN records over 300% rise from 2023 as it spent ₦315bn on currency in 2024 EFCC arrests influencer VeryDarkMan…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Meta Threatens Exit from Nigeria Over $220 Million Fine
Meta threatens exit from Nigeria over $220 million fine Women protest at empowerment event in Rivers, demand return of Fubara Akpoti-Uduaghan denies bribery allegation, says audio was manipulated Tinubu: Nigeria…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Declares Thursday Public Holiday for Workers’ Day
FG declares Thursday public holiday for workers’ day Agbakoba demands retraction from Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan over harassment claim FG scraps Bilateral Education Agreement scholarship scheme E-Money released after EFCC interrogation over…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sanwo-Olu Slams Peter Obi Over Poverty Comments
Sanwo-Olu slams Peter Obi over poverty comments NCAA to sanction unlicensed airports from January 2026 NEPC reports $1.79bn in non-oil exports for Q1 2025 Court orders Felak CEO Aisha Achimugu…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Orders Arrest of Six over Alleged $1bn CBEX Fraud
Court orders arrest of six over alleged $1bn CBEX fraud Lagos spends ₦1.5bn on WAEC fees, builds 17 new schools Dangote Refinery sets petrol prices nationwide, begins supply through key…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Open to Voting Without PVCs in 2027, But Needs Legal Backing
INEC open to voting without PVCs in 2027, but needs legal backing Tinubu orders security outreach to violence-hit states 105 companies enjoy tax waivers amid revenue concerns Court orders 54…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | E-Hailing Drivers Plan Lagos Strike Over Poor Conditions
E-hailing drivers plan lagos strike over poor conditions NiMet strike sparks flight disruption fears at Lagos, Abuja airports India offers 250 fully-funded scholarships to Nigerians for 2025/2026 IMF projects Nigeria’s…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day| FG Declares April 18th and 21st Public Holidays for Easter
FG declares April 18th and 21st public holidays for Easter Sanwo-Olu commissions Lagos State commercial court Recent Plateau killings spark outrage over military inaction Global oil market instability hurting Nigeria’s…
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Lagos’ Independence Bridge Set to Reopen at 3 pm on Friday
Lagos’ Independence Bridge set to reopen at 3 pm on Friday Saudi Arabia denies ever placing Nigeria and other countries on travel restrictions US stock market and USD depreciate after…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Tax ECOWAS Countries with a 0.5% Import Levy
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger tax ECOWAS countries with a 0.5% import levy Senator Natasha returns to Nigeria, bags Bold Voice Award FG and Dangote ready for discussion as refinery…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UK Announces Increment of Visa Fees From April 9
UK announces increment of visa fees from April 9 NCDC reveals Lassa fever claims 118 lives and infects 20 healthcare workers in Nigeria Price of petrol rises to ₦935/litre in…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | PDP Criticises House of Rep for 60-year Age Limit Bill Passing Second Reading
PDP criticises House of Rep for 60 year age limit bill passing second reading Senate comes under fire for withdrawing immunity bill on VPs and governors FG condemns Chinese firm…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tension Rises as Ezekwesili Clashes with Senate Committee over Natasha’s petition
Tension rises as Ezekwesili clashes with Senate Committee over Natasha’s petition Marketers request that Dangote halts sale of petrol in dollars after exportation to USA clients Discos record ₦509 billion…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NYSC Members Set to Receive ₦77,000 Allowance
NYSC members set to receive ₦77,000 allowance Police arrest bankers and two more over ₦277m fraud NERC reveals FG spent ₦471.69 billion on subsidising electricity INEC reviews petition requesting for…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Oil Marketers Fear Fuel Scarcity as FG Halts Sale of Crude to Dangote
Oil marketers fear fuel scarcity as FG halts sale of crude to Dangote Naira depreciates in the official market, trades at ₦1536/$ The inspector-general warns NPF against unlawful arrests and…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy