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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.
- Nov 2025November 21, 2025
NDLEA seizes 20kg cocaine on Brazil-bound vessel in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 20 kilograms of cocaine concealed…
- November 21, 2025
Kwara Church Attack: Bandits demand N3.8bn ransom for 38 kidnapped worshippers
Bandits who abducted 38 worshippers from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local…
- November 21, 2025
Police nab cleaner who posed as doctor to defraud, sexually exploit woman
By Deborah Nnamdi The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 28-year-old Victor Cletus, a…
- November 21, 2025
Bandits attack Niger school, abduct students in early-morning raid
By Deborah Nnamdi Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday attacked St Mary’s…
- November 21, 2025
Audit uncovers fresh breaches in CBN’s currency management under Emefiele
The latest annual audit of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation has…
- November 21, 2025
US sets new immigration filing fees from January 2026
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new immigration filing fees…
- November 21, 2025
US lawmaker faults portrayal of Nigeria as targeting Christians
U.S. Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson has dismissed what he described as the “dangerous fiction”…
- November 20, 2025
Former NEPC executive director Olusegun Awolowo dies at 62
Former Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Olusegun Awolowo, has died…
- November 20, 2025
Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the self-acclaimed leader…
- November 20, 2025
Alleged Terrorism: DSS arraigns seven IPOB commanders linked to Simon Ekpa
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against seven alleged key…
