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July 11, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Expresses Doubt on Revival of NNPC Refineries

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Dangote expresses doubt on revival of NNPC refineries President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has expressed skepticism over the likelihood of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries ever functioning again. Speaking on... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Police Flood Kajuru With Security Officials After Kaduna Abduction
July 10, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Police Deploy Personnel, Restrict Movement Ahead of LG Elections

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lagos police deploy personnel, restrict movement ahead of LG elections Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the massive deployment of security personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful local government election... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | U.S. Reduces Visa Validity for Nigerians to 3 Months
July 9, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | U.S. Reduces Visa Validity for Nigerians to 3 Months

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. U.S. reduces visa validity for Nigerians to 3 months Effective today, Nigerians granted U.S. non-immigrant visitor visas will receive a maximum of three-month, single-entry permits. The U.S. embassy in Abuja, which announced the change, said... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Drop Below ₦900 Across Stations Following Dangote Refinery Cut
July 7, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Prices Drop Below ₦900 Across Stations Following Dangote Refinery Cut

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Petrol prices drop below ₦900 across stations following Dangote Refinery cut Petrol prices have dropped below ₦900 per litre at many filling stations days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced its price by ₦40. In... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Banks Resume Dollar Transactions on Naira Debit Cards
July 5, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Banks Resume Dollar Transactions on Naira Debit Cards

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Banks resume Dollar transactions on Naira debit cards Several Nigerian banks have resumed dollar transactions on naira debit cards, marking the end of a suspension triggered by foreign exchange supply challenges. GTBank, UBA, Wema Bank,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Free Public Internet Bill Scales Second Reading in House of Reps
July 4, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Free Public Internet Bill Scales Second Reading in House of Reps

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Free public internet bill scales second reading in House of Reps A bill seeking to establish a legal framework for free internet access in selected public places across Nigeria has passed second reading in the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Atiku, Obi, Others Adopt ADC to Challenge Tinubu in 2027
July 3, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Atiku, Obi, Others Adopt ADC to Challenge Tinubu in 2027

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Atiku, Obi, others adopt ADC to challenge Tinubu in 2027 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other opposition leaders have adopted the African Democratic... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Sets August 1 Deadline for Visa Amnesty, Vows Strict Penalties for Overstayers
July 1, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Sets August 1 Deadline for Visa Amnesty, Vows Strict Penalties for Overstayers

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG sets August 1 deadline for visa amnesty, vows strict penalties for overstayers The Federal Government has announced August 1, 2025, as the deadline for foreigners who have overstayed their visas in Nigeria to regularise... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senator Adeola Reveals That Low-income Earners Exempted From Personal Income Tax Under New Law
June 30, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senator Adeola Reveals That Low-income Earners Exempted From Personal Income Tax Under New Law

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senator Adeola reveals that low-income earners exempted from personal income tax under new law Solomon Adeola, chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has announced that Nigerians earning ₦800,000 or less annually will now be... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranked 12th Poorest Country by GDP Per Capita in 2025
June 27, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranked 12th Poorest Country by GDP Per Capita in 2025

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria ranked 12th poorest country by GDP per capita in 2025 Nigeria has been ranked the 12th poorest country in the world by GDP per capita, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | States Begin Electricity Market Control Amid Mixed Reactions
June 24, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | States Begin Electricity Market Control Amid Mixed Reactions

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  States begin electricity market control amid mixed reactions Power sector operators and experts have expressed both concern and optimism as some Nigerian states assume control of their electricity markets, following the implementation of the Electricity... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | North Carolina Declares June 14 as ‘Igbo Day’ to Honour Nigerian Community
June 21, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | North Carolina Declares June 14 as ‘Igbo Day’ to Honour Nigerian Community

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. North Carolina declares June 14 as ‘Igbo Day’ to honour Nigerian community The U.S. state of North Carolina has declared June 14, 2025, as ‘Igbo Day’ to recognise the contributions of Nigerians from the South-East... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FCCPC Shuts Down France, Belgium, Italy Visa Centres in Abuja
June 20, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FCCPC Shuts Down France, Belgium, Italy Visa Centres in Abuja

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FCCPC shuts down France, Belgium, Italy visa centres in Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the visa centres for France, Belgium, and Italy located at Mukhtar El-Yakub House in Abuja’s... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bank Customers, Subscribers Reject New USSD Billing Model
June 19, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bank Customers, Subscribers Reject New USSD Billing Model

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Bank customers, subscribers reject new USSD billing model Bank customers and mobile phone users have rejected the new End-User Billing (EUB) model for USSD services, which took effect yesterday. Under the new system, USSD charges... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu to Visit Benue Over Ongoing Violence
June 17, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu to Visit Benue Over Ongoing Violence

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu to visit Benue over ongoing violence President Bola Tinubu will visit Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, to address the persistent violence plaguing the region. According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Military Deploys Air Surveillance in Benue After Deadly Attacks
June 16, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Military Deploys Air Surveillance in Benue After Deadly Attacks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Military deploys air surveillance in Benue after deadly attacks The military has launched aerial surveillance operations over Makurdi and surrounding areas in Benue State following the brutal killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities on Saturday.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bill for Creation of Sixth South-East State Passes Second Reading in Senate
June 14, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bill for Creation of Sixth South-East State Passes Second Reading in Senate

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Bill for creation of sixth South-East state passes second reading in Senate A bill proposing the creation of a sixth state in Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone has passed its second reading in the Senate. The... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Over 1,500 Environmental Health Workers Unpaid for 20 Months
June 11, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Over 1,500 Environmental Health Workers Unpaid for 20 Months

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Over 1,500 environmental health workers unpaid for 20 months More than 1,500 health professionals under the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) have gone without salaries for the past 20 months. The salary delay follows... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | June 12 Protest: Organisers Announce Nationwide Rally Locations
June 10, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | June 12 Protest: Organisers Announce Nationwide Rally Locations

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. June 12 protest: organisers announce nationwide rally locations The ‘Take It Back Movement’ has released a list of venues across Nigeria where citizens will gather for the June 12 protest against economic hardship, insecurity, and... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Selects 12 Universities to Build Electric Vehicles Under ‘Nigeria First’ Policy
June 5, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Selects 12 Universities to Build Electric Vehicles Under ‘Nigeria First’ Policy

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG selects 12 universities to build electric vehicles under ‘Nigeria First’ policy The Federal Government has chosen 12 universities, two from each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, to begin manufacturing electric vehicles as part of... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | U.S. General Warns of Rising Terror Threat Along Nigeria and West Africa’s Coastline
June 2, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | U.S. General Warns of Rising Terror Threat Along West Africa’s Coastline

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. U.S. General warns of rising terror threat along West Africa’s coastline Commander of the U.S. Africa Command, Gen. Michael Langley, has raised concerns about extremist groups in the Sahel expanding their operations toward West Africa’s... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Over 100 Dead, Dozens Missing in Niger State Flood
May 31, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Over 100 Dead, Dozens Missing in Niger State Flood

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Over 100 dead, dozens missing in Niger State flood A devastating flood in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State has claimed over 100 lives, with more than 100 people still missing as of Friday.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Grants 14-Day Reprieve to Owners of Revoked Abuja Properties
May 27, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Grants 14-Day Reprieve to Owners of Revoked Abuja Properties

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu grants 14-day reprieve to owners of revoked Abuja properties President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a 14-day presidential reprieve to owners of 4,794 properties in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) whose land titles were... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Zulum Accuses Soldiers, Politicians of Collaborating with Boko Haram
May 22, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Zulum Accuses Soldiers, Politicians of Collaborating with Boko Haram

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Zulum accuses soldiers, politicians of collaborating with Boko Haram Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has accused some Nigerian soldiers and politicians of aiding Boko Haram. Speaking on News Central’s Breakfast Central on Wednesday, Zulum said... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC to Begin Continuous Voter Registration August 18
May 21, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | CBN Retains Interest Rate at 27.5%

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. CBN retains interest rate at 27.5% The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%, following the 300th meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Saraki: Buhari Harassed Me for Opposing Excessive Borrowing
May 19, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Saraki: Buhari Harassed Me for Opposing Excessive Borrowing

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Saraki: Buhari harassed me for opposing excessive borrowing Former Senate President Bukola Saraki revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari harassed and intimidated him for resisting what he described as Buhari’s unchecked borrowing during his time... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Parents Demand Postponement of UTME Resit Over Glitch
May 16, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Parents Demand Postponement of UTME Resit Over Glitch

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  Parents demand postponement of UTME resit over glitch Parents of students affected by a technical glitch in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are calling for the rescheduled test to be postponed until June.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Students Lament As UNN Hikes Fees, Threatening Mass Dropouts
May 12, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara Says He’s Not Desperate to Return

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara says he’s not desperate to return Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has said he is not desperate to return to office. Fubara made the remark during a service of songs... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Plans Repatriation of 15,000 Stranded Nigerians Abroad
May 10, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Plans Repatriation of 15,000 Stranded Nigerians Abroad

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG plans repatriation of 15,000 stranded nigerians abroad The Federal Government has announced that efforts are underway to facilitate the safe and dignified return of 15,000 Nigerians currently stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad, and other... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day| Senate Passes Two of Tinubu’s Four Tax Reform Bills, Retains 7.5% VAT
May 8, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Two of Tinubu’s Four Tax Reform Bills, Retains 7.5% VAT

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate passes two of Tinubu’s four Tax Reform Bills, retains 7.5% VAT The Senate has passed two of the four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu, maintaining the current 7.5% Value Added Tax... Read More
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