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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.
- Dec 2025December 2, 2025
Army rescues six kidnap victims in Kogi forests
By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued six kidnapped…
- December 2, 2025
Tinubu nominates former CDS Musa, as new defence minister
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s…
- December 2, 2025
Police arrest five suspects, recover rifles stolen in Rivers attack
By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection…
- December 2, 2025
Gov Otti not attacked by gunmen – aide
Governor Alex Otti’s spokesman has slapped down claims that the governor’s convoy came under…
- December 2, 2025
Inside pressure that forced Badaru’s exit as Defence Minister
Photo: Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, former Minister of Defence By Didimoko A. Didimoko In a…
- December 2, 2025
Adeleke dumps PDP hours before party’s governorship primary
By Deborah Nnamdi Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has resigned from the Peoples Democratic…
- December 2, 2025
Man nabbed for allegedly faking own kidnapping, demanding N35m ransom
Police operatives from the Trans-Ekulu Division of the Enugu State Command have arrested a…
- December 2, 2025
Federal lawmakers urge presidential intervention in Nnamdi Kanu case
Forty-four members of the House of Representatives have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
- December 2, 2025
Abducted Niger pupils will return soon, Ribadu assures parents
National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Nuhu Ribadu, has reassured anxious parents and…
- December 2, 2025
Otti visits IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in Sokoto prison
By Deborah Nnamdi Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has paid a visit to the…
