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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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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 | 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 | 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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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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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Rocks ADC as 18 Lawmakers Defect to NDC
May 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Rocks ADC as 18 Lawmakers Defect to NDC

Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Rocks ADC as 18 Lawmakers Defect to NDC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into crisis following the exit of key opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, triggering a wave of defections in the National Assembly. Within 48 hours of their departure, 17 House of Representatives members and one... 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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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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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Jet Fuel Crisis: FG Seeks 30-Day Credit Window for Airlines
April 28, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Jet Fuel Crisis: FG Seeks 30-Day Credit Window for Airlines

Jet Fuel Crisis: FG Seeks 30-Day Credit Window for Airlines The Federal Government is pushing for a 30-day credit window arrangement that would allow domestic airlines to obtain aviation fuel and pay later, as part of emergency measures to ease the ongoing Jet A1 crisis threatening flight operations. The proposal, discussed with fuel marketers and... 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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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla
April 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla

Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla American singer D4vd (real name David Burke) has been charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of a teenage girl’s body in a Tesla registered to him. The victim, 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had been reported missing months earlier before her remains were found... 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 | ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Full Movie is Leaked Online Before Official Release Date in October
April 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Full Movie is Leaked Online Before Official Release Date in October

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu slashes import duties to tackle rising prices Following the global oil disruption caused by the Israel–US–Iran conflict, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered fresh measures to ease economic pressure. The policy, shared by Dada Olusegun,... 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 | Governors Ask Tinubu to Raise Minimum Wage to ₦100,000
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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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire by bombing Lebanon
April 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire by bombing Lebanon

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire by bombing Lebanon Hopes for peace between the United States and Iran dwindled after Tehran shut the Strait of Hormuz again, reacting to the new... 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 | 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 | LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14
March 31, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. LIRS extends tax filing deadline to April 14 The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual income tax returns to April 14, giving taxpayers more time beyond the earlier March... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Orders Airtime Compensation for Users with Poor Networks
March 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Orders Airtime Compensation for Users with Poor Networks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NCC orders airtime compensation for users with poor networks Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed mobile operators to compensate users for poor service quality in affected areas. Spokesperson Nnenna Ukoha said... Read More
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