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Trending Stories and Top Headlines in Nigeria
Some stories shape the news. Others capture the attention of the entire nation. The Trending section of Naija Daily News brings together the headlines, events, and conversations that are generating the greatest public interest across Nigeria and beyond.
From major political developments and viral social media moments to entertainment, sports, business, and technology, we highlight the stories people are reading, discussing, and sharing. Every article is selected based on its relevance, impact, and public interest, not simply its popularity.
- Jan 2026January 24, 2026
Troops foil bandit attack in Kaduna, neutralize suspected terrorist
Troops of 1 Division/Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled a bandit attack…
- January 24, 2026
Suspected Boko Haram attack, kills pastor, four others in Borno community
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed a senior pastor of the Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a…
- January 24, 2026
Landslide kills eight, leaves over 80 missing in Indonesia
At least eight people have been confirmed dead and more than 80 others declared…
- January 24, 2026
Shettima returns to Abuja after diplomatic, economic mission to Guinea, Switzerland
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic…
- January 24, 2026
Fresh bloodbath in Niger: Bandits ambush, kill 7 farmers
Terror attacks in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State have continued unabated as…
- January 24, 2026
Nigeria nurse loses licence for sleeping on duty
Nigerian-born nurse, Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, has had her nursing licence cancelled in Australia after a…
- January 24, 2026
Kano, Defections and the road to 2027
Photo: Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf By Didimoko A. Didimoko By the time history settles…
- January 23, 2026
National blackout as power grid suffers first collapse of 2026
Nigeria’s national power grid on Friday recorded its first collapse of 2026, barely weeks…
- January 23, 2026
Kano Gov Abba Yusuf resigns from NNPP amid prolonged internal crisis
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the…
- January 23, 2026
Ondo palace warns against disrespectful address of 22yo monarch
File photo: Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II The palace of the Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse…
