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April 30, 2026

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Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, forwarding his name to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional requirements. The nomination follows the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office, with... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Ahead of 2027 Elections
April 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Ahead of 2027 Elections

ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Ahead of 2027 Elections Opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—are awaiting a decisive Supreme Court judgment on their internal leadership crises, a ruling that could determine their readiness and even eligibility for the 2027 general elections. Party leaders held emergency meetings ahead of... Read More
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April 28, 2026

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Faleke Picks Presidential Forms for Tinubu Lawmaker James Faleke has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, formally signalling the start of his re-election bid. The forms, valued at ₦100 million, were presented in Abuja by APC officials... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting
April 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting

PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting Factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party, and Accord Party have rejected the outcome of an opposition summit held in Ibadan, distancing themselves from plans to present a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The groups described... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Over Alleged ₦36bn Fraud
April 25, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Over Alleged ₦36bn Fraud

EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Over Alleged ₦36bn Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over alleged money laundering, misappropriation, and diversion of funds amounting to about ₦36.54 billion and $30 million, with investigations indicating the funds were obtained as loans from Polaris Bank through companies... Read More
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April 24, 2026

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FG Raises Allowances, Boosts Welfare for Civil Servants The Federal Government has approved a broad increase in allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, including upward reviews of duty tour allowance, estacode, and book allowance, as part of reforms aimed at improving take-home pay and morale. Announced by Head of Service Didi Walson-Jack, the changes—affecting... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tinubu Rejects Automatic Tickets, Leaves Lawmakers’ Fate in Governors’ Hands
April 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tinubu Rejects Automatic Tickets, Leaves Lawmakers’ Fate in Governors’ Hands

Tinubu Rejects Automatic Tickets, Leaves Lawmakers’ Fate in Governors’ Hands President Bola Tinubu has rejected calls to grant automatic tickets to sitting lawmakers ahead of the 2027 elections, instead empowering state governors to determine candidates through party primaries, in line with the Electoral Act and the APC constitution. The decision, reached after meetings with Senate... Read More
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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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MTN Suspends Airtime, Data Loans
April 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | MTN Suspends Airtime, Data Loans Over New FCCPC Lending Rules

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. MTN suspends airtime and data loans over new FCCPC lending rules MTN Nigeria temporarily suspended its “Xtratime” airtime and data lending service to comply with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s new digital credit regulations.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Troops Repel Fresh Attack as Army Buries Fallen General and Soldiers
April 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Troops Repel Fresh Attack as Army Buries Fallen General and Soldiers

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Troops repel fresh attack as army buries fallen General and soldiers The Nigerian Army laid to rest Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other soldiers killed during recent insurgent attacks in Borno State. Simultaneously, troops of... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Has Failed the Current Generation, Says Atiku
April 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Has Failed the Current Generation, Says Atiku

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Nigeria Has Failed the Current Generation, Says Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar declared that Nigeria’s economy, security, healthcare, education, and infrastructure have completely collapsed under the current administration. Speaking at the African Democratic Congress... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Orders Seizure of Passports from Nigerians Who Renounce Citizenship
April 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Orders Seizure of Passports from Nigerians Who Renounce Citizenship

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  FG orders seizure of passports from Nigerians who renounce citizenship Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to withdraw and deactivate the passports of Nigerians who have officially renounced their citizenship. The order... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day I Tinubu, APC Bigwigs Pick Nomination Forms as GAC Backs Hamzat
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 | ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Full Movie is Leaked Online Before Official Release Date in October
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 | PDP, ADC Blocs Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Plan at Ibadan Meeting
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  | FG Considers Airline Debt Waiver Amid Fuel Crisis
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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