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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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Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, and Ayra Starr Are On The FIFA Album! Nigerian Artists Are Leading The Sound of Africa 
June 8, 2026

Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, and Ayra Starr Are On The FIFA Album! Nigerian Artists Are Leading The Sound of Africa 

On the 3rd of June, FIFA announced a global lineup of artists for the World Cup album. Much to our delight, 4 Nigerian artists made the list, making Nigeria the African country with the most artists in the FIFA World Cup album lineup. The album, released on the 5th of June, features Burna Boy with... 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

Afrobeats Meets the World in the 2026 World Cup as ‘Dai Dai’ May Be This Decade’s ‘Waka Waka’ 

What began as a genre with a niche international audience has grown into one of the world’s most influential sounds. And now, with Burna Boy joining Shakira on the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem “Dai Dai,” Afrobeats may be stepping into one of its biggest moments yet. The comparisons have already started. Can “Dai Dai”... 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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November 17, 2025

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

This week has been one of mixed emotions, from the loss at the World Cup playoffs to  political party disputes and deaths, but the general public has also been unrelenting in the conversations surrounding Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels.  Lagos State Attorney General Dismisses Allegations Of Baba Ijesha’s Sentence Being Overturned  After rumors of an overturned... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Federal Workers Demand Payment of Outstanding ₦35,000 Salary Arrears
November 17, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Federal Workers Demand Payment of Outstanding ₦35,000 Salary Arrears

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Federal workers demand payment of outstanding ₦35,000 salary arrears Federal civil servants have urged the Nigerian government to settle the remaining three months of the ₦35,000 wage award, citing escalating living costs and unmet commitments.... Read More
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Nigerian Lawmakers Propose a Six-year Single-term Tenure for Presidents and Governors
June 11, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigerian Lawmakers Propose a Six-year Single-term Tenure for Presidents and Governors

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigerian lawmakers propose a six-year single-term tenure for presidents and governors A group of Nigerian lawmakers led by Ikenga Ugochinyere suggested some amendments to the 1999 constitution, requesting that rather than having a four-year seat... Read More
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December 19, 2022

Nigerians celebrate Davido and Chioma’s comeback to social media; APC must not be allowed to return in 2023 – Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians celebrate Davido and Chioma’s comeback to social media APC must not be allowed to return in 2023 – Atiku My administration has created over 13m jobs in agric sector – Buhari Hope for truce between Atiku and G-5 crumbles The National Assembly’s budget is too low – Reps Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the... Read More
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November 28, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ghana keeps World Cup hopes alive in 3-2 victory over South Korea

In front of a boisterous crowd at Qatar’s Education City Stadium, Ghana triumphed over South Korea in a thrilling, action-packed match. The African nation took a 2-0 lead in the first half thanks to strikes from Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu and Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus. However, Ghana supporters’ boisterous halftime celebrations were muted by a... Read More
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November 12, 2022

EPL Weekend: Arsenal face Wolves as they attempt to head into the World Cup break atop the Premier League table; Chelsea to face a very in-form Newcastle

Arsenal vs Wolves Arsenal prepare for their final Premier League match before the World Cup, which might have a significant impact on the momentum of their wildly unexpected title chase. Mikel Arteta was quick to downplay the significance of being in first place during the international break while national teams are in Qatar. “It will... Read More
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November 11, 2021

South Africa’s last white President De Klerk is dead | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Moscow vows military support for Mali, denies links to Wagner mercenary group Moscow vowed Thursday to continue military cooperation with Mali and to defend the Sahel state’s territorial integrity while denying any links to Russian military contractors in the country.... Read More
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June 18, 2019

The Big 5: France snatch victory against Super Falcons to reach last 16; INEC must produce server used for 2019 polls – Peter Obi | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: France snatch victory against the Super Falcons to reach last 16 The French women team have emerged as the second team to qualify for the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup with the maximum nine points from the group phase. The... Read More
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December 31, 2018

#YNaija2018Review: Serena Williams’ outburst, Tiger Woods return, Luka Modrić ends the Ronaldo/Messi duoploy… See the top 10 sporting moments of 2018

2018, like every other year, has been one of cheers and woes, and in the world of sports, it’s no different. The year 2018 saw its fair share of ups and downs, with moments that had people, either applauding in awe or shaking their heads in disgust. Many moves were made and a few records... Read More
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Luka Modric
July 17, 2018

Modric, Mbappe, Courtois, Varane… Here’s YNaija’s team of the 2018 #WorldCup

So the World Cup is over and France are the 2018 World Cup champions, for the second time in their history – exactly 20 years after their first ever triumph, and as the French will say, Allez Les Blues. Many fans, players, and pundits will agree this was the best World Cup in recent history.... Read More
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Poju Oyemade
July 12, 2018

Pastor Poju Oyemade’s reply to a Twitter troll is the best thing we have seen from a pastor all year

There are trolls on the loose – that’s no news. The microblogging platform, Twitter, has, in the past few years become the convergence point of trolls and celebrities, the object of the banter. And in the list of celebrities constantly trolled, pastors are not left out. Although, unlike the former, pastors simply choose to ignore,... Read More
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July 11, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: It’s not coming home for England as Croatia’s 2-1 comeback win sends them to the finals against France

Croatia set up their first World Cup final appearance after Mario Mandzukic’s 109th-minute strike secured a 2-1 comeback victory for Croatia against England. Croatia were made to chase the game after going a goal down very early in the first half but battled to sink English hopes to secure a World Cup final with France... Read More
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Uruguay
June 25, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay show class in 3-0 win over Russia | Saudi Arabia break Egyptian hearts with last minute winner

Uruguay ensured top spot in Group A with 9 points after a relatively convincing 3-0 victory over World Cup hosts Russia. Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a low-driven free-kick to ensure a horrible start for the Russians, but Russian goalie Igor Akinfeev should have been better to thwart the free-kick.... Read More
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