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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ICPC Discovers 908 Suspected Ghost Workers Across Federal Agencies
July 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | ICPC Discovers 908 Suspected Ghost Workers Across Federal Agencies

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. ICPC discovers 908 suspected ghost workers across federal agencies The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission says it has uncovered 908 suspected ghost workers in at least 50 federal ministries, departments and agencies,... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Spain Makes Football History With Men's and Women's World Cup Wins
July 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Spain Makes Football History With Men’s and Women’s World Cup Wins

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Spain makes football history with men’s and women’s World Cup wins Spain has become the first country to hold both the FIFA Men’s and Women’s World Cup titles simultaneously. The historic feat followed their 1-0... Read More
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Senate Approves Bill Proposing ₦50,000 Fine for Preaching in Commercial Vehicles
July 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Approves Bill Proposing ₦50,000 Fine for Preaching in Commercial Vehicles

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate approves bill proposing ₦50,000 fine for preaching in commercial vehicles The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sultan Declares July 16 as the First Day of Safar 1448AH
July 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sultan Declares July 16 as the First Day of Safar 1448AH

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Sultan declares July 16 as the first day of Safar 1448AH The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced that Thursday, July 16, 2026, will mark the beginning of Safar 1448AH after... Read More
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July 14, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

House Withdraws State Police Bill, Begins Consideration of Tinubu’s Proposal The House of Representatives has withdrawn its own constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police and has instead opted to consider a similar proposal transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers gave the executive-sponsored State Police Bill its first and second readings... Read More
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UN Warns Nigerian Terrorists Are Using Drones and Cryptocurrency for Operations
July 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Freed Oyo School Principal Recounts Ordeal in Terrorists’ Captivity

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Freed Oyo school principal recounts ordeal in terrorists’ captivity Rachael Alamu, principal of Community High School, Esin Ele, has described how terrorists beat some of the youngest pupils abducted during an attack on schools in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of the Day | CBN Says Standard ₦100 Note Remains Legal Tender
July 9, 2026

Top 5 Stories of the Day | CBN Says Standard ₦100 Note Remains Legal Tender

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. CBN says standard ₦100 note remains legal tender The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed the public, businesses, and commercial banks to stop rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, stating that it remains a valid... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Co-Hosts USA, Mexico, and Canada Have Been Eliminated From the Tournament
July 7, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Co-Hosts USA, Mexico, and Canada Have Been Eliminated From the Tournament

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 co-hosts USA, Mexico, and Canada have been eliminated from the tournament The joint hosts, the United States, Mexico, and Canada, have all been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019
July 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019 Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he briefly quit acting in 2019 because he was unhappy with the quality of roles and the low pay.... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG to End Separation of Junior and Senior Secondary Schools
July 1, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG to End Separation of Junior and Senior Secondary Schools

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG to end the separation of junior and senior secondary schools The federal government has announced plans to abolish the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has failed... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FEC Approves NYSC Reforms, New Uniform and Civilian Leadership
June 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FEC Approves NYSC Reforms, New Uniform and Civilian Leadership

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FEC approves NYSC reforms, new uniform and civilian leadership The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved wide-ranging reforms for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including a new uniform, a civilian leadership structure, and skills-based... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Give FG Four More Weeks to Meet Demands
June 29, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Give FG Four More Weeks to Meet Demands

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Resident doctors give FG four more weeks to meet demands The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its expired 21-day ultimatum to the federal government by another four weeks, warning that it could... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
June 27, 2026

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

Wizkid reveals “Sexy” as the title of his seventh album at Paris listening party Wizkid has officially announced that his seventh studio album will be titled Sexy. The Grammy-winning singer revealed the name during an exclusive listening party held on Thursday night at Cova Club in Paris, where fellow artistes including Shallipopi, Young Jonn, Tiakola,... Read More
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A Look At Ycee, The Rap Artists Whose Sounds Defined Our 2010s
June 26, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Peller Hits Back at Ycee Over ‘Olodo Uprising’ Comment

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Peller hits back at Ycee over ‘Olodo Uprising’ comment Nigerian TikTok star Peller has responded to rapper Ycee after the musician mentioned him while criticising what he described as Nigeria’s growing disregard for education. Speaking... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Davido's New Single, ‘I Know Who I Be,' Will Be Released on June 26 
June 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Davido’s New Single, ‘I Know Who I Be,’ Will Be Released on June 26 

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Davido’s new single, ‘I Know Who I Be,’ will be released on June 26  Davido has announced that his new single, ‘I Know Who I Be,’ will be released on June 26. The Afrobeats star... Read More
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Top 5 stories of The Day | Trump threatens Iran with Military Action Over Hezbollah Tensions
June 22, 2026

Top 5 stories of The Day | Trump threatens Iran with Military Action Over Hezbollah Tensions

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Trump threatens Iran with military action over Hezbollah tensions US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face renewed military action if it does not restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon. He made the statement on... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead at 29
June 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead at 29

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith found dead at 29 Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith has died at the age of 29. The producer, whose real name was Brytavious Chambers, was found dead in his apartment in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges
June 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. UK court clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of bribery charges A court in the United Kingdom has cleared former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, of bribery charges brought against her. The Southwark Crown Court in... 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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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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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 | Court Declares National Assembly’s ₦110bn Vehicle and Allowances Spending Unlawful
June 8, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Declares National Assembly’s ₦110bn Vehicle and Allowances Spending Unlawful

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Court declares National Assembly’s ₦110bn vehicle and allowances spending unlawful The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the National Assembly’s planned ₦110 billion expenditure on vehicles and allowances for lawmakers was unlawful. In... 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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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 | 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 | 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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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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