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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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol May Hit ₦1,000 as Dangote Raises Depot Price to ₦874/litre
March 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol May Hit ₦1,000 as Dangote Raises Depot Price to ₦874/litre

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Petrol may hit ₦1,000 as Dangote raises depot price to ₦874 Motorists across Nigeria could soon pay between ₦980 and above ₦1,000 per litre for petrol after a fresh price increase by the Dangote Petroleum... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Promises Glitch-Free Election in 2027
March 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Promises Glitch-Free Election in 2027

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. INEC promises glitch-free election in 2027 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the technical failures seen in the 2023 presidential election will not happen again. Chairman Joash Amupitan said improved systems... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ADC Rejects INEC’s New 2027 Election Dates as it Only Favors APC
February 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ADC Rejects INEC’s New 2027 Election Dates as it Only Favors APC

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  ADC rejects INEC’s new 2027 election dates, as it only favors APC The African Democratic Congress has rejected the revised 2027 election timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The commission fixed January 16,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FCCPC Accuses Airlines of Exploiting Nigerians with Festive Fare Hikes
February 27, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FCCPC Accuses Airlines of Exploiting Nigerians with Festive Fare Hikes

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   FCCPC accuses airlines of exploiting Nigerians with festive fare hikes Nigeria’s consumer watchdog, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has found signs that some domestic airlines sharply increased ticket prices during the December... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Tasks Disu to Fix Police as Security Crisis Deepens
February 26, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Tasks Disu to Fix Police as Security Crisis Deepens

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Tinubu tasks Disu to fix police as security crisis deepens Nigeria’s security leadership entered a new phase as President Bola Tinubu decorated Tunji Disu as acting Inspector General of Police at the State House, Abuja.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Medical Tourism Rises as Nigerians Spend $549.29m in Nine Months
February 25, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Medical Tourism Rises as Nigerians Spend $549.29m in Nine Months

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Medical tourism surge rises as Nigerians spend $549.29m in nine months Nigerians spent $549.29m on overseas medical trips in the first nine months of 2025, up 17.96 percent from the same period in 2024, according... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Promises State Police and Declares Nigeria’s Economy is Recovering
February 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Promises State Police and Declares Nigeria’s Economy is Recovering

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Tinubu promises state police and says Nigeria’s economy is recovering Bola Tinubu has promised that state police will be created to tackle insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking during a Ramadan iftar in Abuja, he assured leaders... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | New Electoral Law Introduces Jail Term for Officials Who Hide Election Records
February 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | New Electoral Law Introduces Jail Term for Officials Who Hide Election Records

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  New electoral law introduces jail term for officials who hide election records Nigeria’s National Assembly has introduced major reforms in the Electoral Act, 2026, including a two-year prison term for any Resident Electoral Commissioner who... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Naira Hits Two-Year High at ₦1,347/$ as Dollar Pressure Eases
February 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Naira Hits Two-Year High at ₦1,347/$ as Dollar Pressure Eases

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Naira hits two-year high at ₦1,347/$ as dollar pressure eases Nigeria’s currency has strengthened in recent weeks, reaching about ₦1,347.78 per dollar, one of its strongest levels in nearly two years. A report by CardinalStone... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tinubu Signs New Electoral Law with Manual Backup
February 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tinubu Signs New Electoral Law with Manual Backup

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu signs new Electoral Law with manual backup Nigeria’s electoral system has entered a new phase after Bola Tinubu signed the revised election law following approval by the National Assembly. The legislation allows electronic transmission... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ramadan and Lent Begin as Christians and Muslims Enter Season of Fasting
February 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ramadan and Lent Begin as Christians and Muslims Enter Season of Fasting

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Ramadan and Lent begin as Christians and Muslims enter season of fasting Across the world, Muslims and Christians have entered seasons of fasting and prayer. Ramadan marks a month of discipline, charity, and devotion, while... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | El-Rufai Detained by EFCC Over ₦432bn Corruption Investigation
February 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | El-Rufai Detained by EFCC Over ₦432bn Corruption Investigation

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  El-Rufai detained by EFCC over ₦432bn corruption investigation Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai was detained on Monday night at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja after hours of... Read More
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February 16, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

The weekend was filled with news from the sports, Nollywood and music space with things happening on every front.  Kenyan And Ethiopian Runners Win Lagos Marathon  The Lagos city 2026 marathon which was held on the 14th of February over the weekend ended with Ethiopian Ezra Kering and Kenyan Dinke Meleka emerging as the winners... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | National Assembly Reconvenes Early to Move Election Date to Feb 13
February 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | National Assembly Reconvenes Early to Move Election Date to Feb 13

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. National Assembly reconvenes early to move election date to Feb 13 Lawmakers will return to plenary earlier than planned, as the National Assembly announced a Tuesday, February 17, 2026, resumption. The decision has raised expectations... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Muslims Speak Out as INEC Sets 2027 Election Date to Ramadan Date, Feb 20
February 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Muslims Speak Out as INEC Sets 2027 Election Date to Ramadan Date, Feb 20

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Muslims speak out as INEC sets 2027 election date to Ramadan date, February 20 Public anger has grown after the Independent National Electoral Commission set February 20 and March 6, 2027, as the dates for... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ADC Rejects INEC’s New 2027 Election Dates as it Only Favors APC
February 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Seeks ₦873bn to Deliver 2027 General Elections

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  INEC seeks ₦873bn to deliver 2027 general elections The Independent National Electoral Commission has informed the National Assembly that it will require ₦873.78 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections. The electoral body is also... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | EFCC, ICPC Warn How Poor Funding Weakens Corruption Cases
February 12, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | EFCC, ICPC Warn How Poor Funding Weakens Corruption Cases

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   EFCC, ICPC warn how poor funding weakens corruption cases Nigeria’s leading anti-corruption bodies have warned that inadequate funding is slowing investigations and court proceedings. At their 2026 budget defence, both the ICPC and EFCC told... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of the Day | CBN and NCC’s New Rule May Force 30-Second Refunds for Failed Airtime Buys
February 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories of the Day | CBN and NCC’s New Rule May Force 30-Second Refunds for Failed Airtime Buys

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. CBN and NCC’s new rule may force 30-second refunds for failed airtime buys Nigeria’s financial and telecom regulators are planning strict refund rules to address persistent complaints about failed airtime and data purchases. A joint... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Calls Emergency Plenary as Electoral Bill Sparks Public Anger
February 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Calls Emergency Plenary as Electoral Bill Sparks Public Anger

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Senate calls emergency plenary as electoral bill sparks public anger Nigeria’s Senate has fixed an emergency plenary for Tuesday amid rising backlash over changes to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The move follows criticism of... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Students Lament As UNN Hikes Fees, Threatening Mass Dropouts
February 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Students Lament As UNN Hikes Fees, Threatening Mass Dropouts

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Students lament as UNN hikes fees, threatening mass dropouts Anger has erupted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, following a proposed 100 per cent increase in tuition fees, later reduced to 60 per cent after... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders Troops to Kwara After Deadly Community Attack Claims 75 Lives
February 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders Troops to Kwara After Deadly Community Attack Claims 75 Lives

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Tinubu orders troops to Kwara after deadly community attack claims 75 lives Fresh security measures are being rolled out in Kwara State after President Bola Tinubu directed the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Lawmakers Warn Nigeria Could Face Deepening Religious Conflict
February 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Lawmakers Warn Nigeria Could Face Deepening Religious Conflict

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  US lawmakers warn Nigeria could face deepening religious conflict Concerns have been raised before the United States Congress that Nigeria could face rising Christian and Muslim violence. Witnesses presenting written testimonies warned that repeated killings,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Blocks Planned NLC, TUC Protest in Abuja
February 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Blocks Planned NLC, TUC Protest in Abuja

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Court blocks planned NLC, TUC protest in Abuja An industrial court in Abuja has stopped the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from holding a protest scheduled for Tuesday, February 3. The order... Read More
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