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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Begins Screening Nigerians for Evacuation From South Africa amidst Xenophobic Attacks
June 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Begins Screening Nigerians for Evacuation From South Africa amidst Xenophobic Attacks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG begins screening Nigerians for evacuation from South Africa amidst xenophobic attacks The Federal Government has started screening Nigerians wishing to return from South Africa due to renewed xenophobic tensions and increasing worries about foreign... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US House Passes War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump’s Iran Military Action
June 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US House Passes War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump’s Iran Military Action

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. US House passes war powers resolution to stop Trump’s Iran military action The Republican-led US House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations against Iran,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCDC says Nigeria Is Not Fully Ready For An Ebola Outbreak
June 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCDC says Nigeria Is Not Fully Ready For An Ebola Outbreak

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NCDC says Nigeria is not fully ready for an Ebola outbreak  The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, says Nigeria is only about 59 percent prepared to respond... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Governors Ask Tinubu to Raise Minimum Wage to ₦100,000
June 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Governors Ask Tinubu to Raise Minimum Wage to ₦100,000

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Governors ask Tinubu to raise minimum wage to ₦100,000 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider increasing the national minimum wage from ₦70,000 to ₦100,000. The appeal was made... Read More
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Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week
May 30, 2026

Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week

Artists pull out of Trump-backed America 250 concert series Several musicians have withdrawn from a concert series organised by Freedom 250, a nonprofit group supporting Donald Trump, just a day after the event’s lineup was announced. Among the artists who pulled out are Young MC, Morris Day, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Martina McBride, and Bret... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCDC Places Lagos, Abuja, and Other States on High Ebola Alert
May 29, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCDC Places Lagos, Abuja, and Other States on High Ebola Alert

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NCDC places Lagos, Abuja, and other states on high Ebola alert The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has placed Lagos, the FCT, and several other states on high alert following the outbreak of... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lawmaker Claims Jonathan is Set to Contest for Presidency in 2027
May 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lawmaker Claims Jonathan is Set to Contest for Presidency in 2027

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lawmaker claims Jonathan is set to contest for presidency in 2027 Goodluck Jonathan may be preparing to return to Nigeria’s presidential race ahead of the 2027 election, according to Fred Agbedi. Speaking during an interview... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Report Says 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Operating Across Nigeria
May 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Report Says 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Operating Across Nigeria

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. US report says 30,000 armed Fulani militants operating across Nigeria The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to... Read More
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BTS, Bruno Mars, Cardi B Received the Most Awards at 2026 AMAs
May 26, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | BTS, Bruno Mars, Cardi B Received the Most Awards at 2026 AMAs

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. BTS, Bruno Mars, Cardi B received the most awards at 2026 AMAs The American Music Awards ended without a single dominant winner as seven acts, including BTS, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and more, each won... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCDC Raises Ebola Alert as Congo and Uganda Outbreaks Worsen
May 25, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCDC Raises Ebola Alert as Congo and Uganda Outbreaks Worsen

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NCDC raises Ebola alert as Congo and Uganda outbreaks worsen The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified nationwide surveillance and emergency preparedness measures following the growing Ebola outbreak in Uganda and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Obafemi Hamzat Wins APC Gubernatorial Primary in Lagos
May 22, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Obafemi Hamzat Wins APC Gubernatorial Primary in Lagos

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Obafemi Hamzat wins APC gubernatorial primary in Lagos Obafemi Hamzat has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 Lagos election after winning the party’s primary. Announcing the results in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Femi Otedola to Invest $100m in Dangote Refinery Ahead of IPO
May 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Femi Otedola to Invest $100m in Dangote Refinery Ahead of IPO

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Femi Otedola to invest $100m in Dangote Refinery ahead of IPO Femi Otedola has announced plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote Refinery ahead of its planned initial public offering. The chairman of First... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | WHO Raises Alarm Over Fast-Spreading Ebola Outbreak in Congo
May 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | WHO Raises Alarm Over Fast-Spreading Ebola Outbreak in Congo

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. WHO raises alarm over fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in Congo World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, where suspected deaths have... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Emerges Sole Aspirant for NDC Presidential Ticket
May 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Emerges Sole Aspirant for NDC Presidential Ticket

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Peter Obi emerges sole aspirant for NDC presidential ticket Peter Obi has reportedly emerged as the only aspirant to obtain the 2027 presidential nomination forms of the Nigeria Democratic Congress before the deadline closed on... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Increases Surveillance as Congo Records 80 Deaths by Ebola
May 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Increases Surveillance as Congo Records 80 Deaths by Ebola

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NCDC increases surveillance as Congo records 80 deaths by Ebola The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDCP) has heightened surveillance following a fresh Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
May 16, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Nana Akua Addo denies stealing AMVCA dress design Nana Akua Addo has denied allegations that she stole the design concept behind her cathedral-inspired outfit worn to the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The controversy began after Paris-based fashion brand ALmee Couture accused the actress of using its artistic vision and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | CBN Warns 2027 Election Spending Could Push Inflation Higher
May 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | CBN Warns 2027 Election Spending Could Push Inflation Higher

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. CBN warns 2027 election spending could push inflation higher The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that increased political and election-related spending ahead of the 2027 general elections could reverse recent progress in slowing inflation.... Read More
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Afrobeats Meets the World in the 2026 World Cup as ‘Dai Dai’ May Be This Decade’s ‘Waka Waka’ 
May 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Visa Rules Raise Questions for Nigerian Fans

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. 2026 World Cup visa rules raise questions for Nigerian fans The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, with 48 countries set to compete across the United States, Canada, and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Plans to Deploy 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 2027 Elections
May 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Plans to Deploy 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 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 plans to deploy 1.4 million NYSC members for 2027 elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps will be deployed for the 2027... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Announces 150 Cut-Off Mark for Nigerian Universities
May 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Announces 150 Cut-Off Mark for Nigerian Universities

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG announces 150 cut-off mark for Nigerian universities The Federal Government of Nigeria has set 150 as the minimum admission cut-off mark for both public and private universities across the country for the 2026 admissions.... Read More
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weekend recap
May 11, 2026

Weekend Recap | Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend

Kanayo O. Kanayo condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa at AMVCA Kanayo O. Kanayo has called for an end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing the violence as a threat to African unity. The veteran actor made the appeal while accepting the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Lagos,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Shuts Section of Eko Bridge for Emergency Repairs
May 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Shuts Section of Eko Bridge for Emergency Repairs

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lagos shuts section of Eko Bridge for emergency repairs The Lagos State Government has announced the indefinite closure of the outbound section of the Eko Bridge leading to Lagos Island for urgent safety checks and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | WHO Confirms That Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Is Not Another Covid-19
May 8, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | WHO Confirms That Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Is Not Another Covid-19

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. WHO confirms that cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak is not another Covid-19 The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured the public that the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius is not the start of another... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Visa Rules Raise Questions for Nigerian Fans
May 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of Primaries

APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of Primaries The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries, declaring him “duly screened” under its constitution. The decision was taken by the party’s National Working Committee during its 188th meeting, with the APC citing... Read More
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May 6, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash After Senate Tightens Leadership Rules A heated confrontation broke out in the Senate between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole shortly after the chamber amended its rules to restrict top leadership positions to lawmakers with at least two consecutive terms, a change that effectively disqualifies Oshiomhole and other first-term senators.... Read More
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May 5, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Godswill Akpabio Declares African Democratic Congress “Dead” Amid Defections Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as “dead” following a fresh wave of defections by lawmakers in the National Assembly, many of whom moved to other parties such as the Labour Party and the emerging NDC. Speaking during plenary, Akpabio made... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | FG Disburses ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Tertiary Institution Workers
May 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | FG Disburses ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Tertiary Institution Workers

FG Disburses ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Tertiary Institution Workers The Federal Government has disbursed ₦11.8 billion in interest-free loans to 6,842 academic and non-academic staff across 141 Nigerian tertiary institutions under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), aimed at improving welfare, career development, and financial stability. The scheme—launched in 2025 by the Federal Ministry... Read More
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weekend recap
May 4, 2026

Weekend Recap | Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend

Funke Akindele explains why she stopped attending church physically Funke Akindele has shared why she no longer attends church in person, saying the attention she receives often distracts from worship. In a Snapchat video, the filmmaker explained that people tend to focus on taking photos of her during services, which makes it difficult to concentrate.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Xenophobia: Nigerians Opt to Return Home as Attacks Worsen in South Africa
May 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Xenophobia: Nigerians Opt to Return Home as Attacks Worsen in South Africa

Xenophobia: Nigerians Opt to Return Home as Attacks Worsen in South Africa Amid escalating xenophobic violence in South Africa, many Nigerians are opting to return home as attacks increasingly target foreign-owned businesses and communities. The Nigerian Consulate, in collaboration with the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), has arranged free repatriation flights for those... Read More
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Supreme Court Restores Mark-Led ADC Leadership
May 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Supreme Court Restores Mark-Led ADC Leadership as PDP Convention Is Voided

Supreme Court Restores Mark-Led ADC Leadership as PDP Convention Is Voided The Supreme Court has delivered a двой ruling that reshapes Nigeria’s opposition landscape, restoring the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under David Mark while also nullifying the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ibadan convention. The apex court set aside earlier “status quo” orders... Read More
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