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June 20, 2026

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

Morgan Freeman to release orchestral blues album celebrating 100 years of music Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman is set to release Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience on August 7 through Decca Records. The 12-track album explores more than a century of blues history by blending traditional Delta blues with orchestral arrangements, with Freeman serving as... Read More
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Dangote Cuts Petrol Price by ₦75 as Global Oil Market Eases
June 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Cuts Petrol Price by ₦75 as Global Oil Market Eases

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Dangote cuts petrol price by ₦75 as global oil market eases Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of petrol by ₦75/litre, citing easing tensions in the Middle East and their effect on global... Read More
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Bandits On TikTok: Giveaway or Recruitment? 
June 15, 2026

Bandits On TikTok: Giveaway or Recruitment? 

The Nigerian insecurity crisis continues to grow, going unchecked and becoming a normal part of Nigerian society. Recently, the bandits who have been known to go live on TikTok were seen doing a giveaway, prompting Nigerians to flood their comment sections to participate, and it has us wondering: what does it say about Nigerian bandits... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Could Reduce to ₦900 Per Litre as Global Oil Prices Ease
June 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Could Reduce to ₦900 Per Litre as Global Oil Prices Ease

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Petrol could reduce to ₦900 per litre as global oil prices ease Petrol prices in Nigeria may fall to about ₦900 per litre if the proposed peace deal between the United States and Iran succeeds... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
June 13, 2026

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

FIFA forces Haiti to redesign World Cup shirt over historic revolution tribute Haiti has been forced to redesign its 2026 FIFA World Cup kit after FIFA objected to artwork referencing the historic Battle of Vertières. The governing body raised concerns about silhouettes printed on the shirt’s right hip, inspired by the 1803 battle that helped... Read More
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Democracy Day: Nigerian Public Figures Who Used Their Platform To Speak About The Country And Paid A Price
June 12, 2026

Democracy Day: Nigerian Public Figures Who Used Their Platform To Speak About The Country And Paid A Price

Democracy Day in Nigeria is a national public holiday celebrating the restoration of democracy after years of military rule. Until 2018, the day had been celebrated on the 29th of May, but was moved to the 12th of June to honor the historic 1993 presidential election and the struggle for democratic rule. In honor of... Read More
For The Culture
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Mexico and South Korea Begin World Cup Campaigns with Victories
June 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Mexico and South Korea Begin World Cup Campaigns with Victories

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Mexico and South Korea begin World Cup campaigns with victories Co-hosts Mexico opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The match, watched by more... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | “Call of My Life” Nears ₦500m, Becoming Nollywood’s Biggest Film of 2026
June 11, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | “Call of My Life” Nears ₦500m, Becoming Nollywood’s Biggest Film of 2026

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. “Call of My Life” nears ₦500m, becoming Nollywood’s biggest film of 2026 The latest romance drama “Call of My Life” has surpassed ₦498 million at the West African box office, securing its place among the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of the Day | FG Admits Inflation and Insecurity Are Still Hurting Nigerians
June 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories of the Day | FG Admits Inflation and Insecurity Are Still Hurting Nigerians

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG admits inflation and insecurity are still hurting Nigerians The federal government has admitted that inflation and insecurity remain serious challenges for many Nigerians, despite ongoing efforts to address them. Speaking in Abuja during a... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Abducted School Principal Clarifies Kidnappers’ Demands in Oyo Attack
June 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Abducted School Principal Clarifies Kidnappers’ Demands in Oyo Attack

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Abducted school principal clarifies kidnappers’ demands in Oyo attack The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire LGA, Rachael Alamu, has said the armed group holding her and other victims does not demand money... Read More
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June 8, 2026

Weekend Recap | Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

Ariana Grande returns to touring with the ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour after seven years After seven years away from the road, Ariana Grande has finally returned to touring, opening her Eternal Sunshine concert run on Saturday night at Oakland Arena in California. The show drew on material from the ‘Eternal Sunshine’ album as well as tracks... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
June 6, 2026

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

Phyna apologises to Police as she retracts arrest claim Reality TV star Phyna has apologised to Nigerians and the police after earlier raising an alarm that her cameraman had been taken away by men she believed were not security officials. In a new video, the former BBNaija winner explained that the situation had been resolved.... Read More
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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 | Abducted School Principal Clarifies Kidnappers’ Demands in Oyo Attack
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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