Trending
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.
- Oct 2025October 21, 2025
30 killed, 40 injured in Niger tanker explosion
File photo: unrelated scene of a tanker explosion By Deborah Nnamdi No fewer than…
- October 21, 2025
Man bags life imprisonment for defiling a minor in Lagos
A 25-year-old graphic designer, Abodurin Apelogun, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping…
- October 21, 2025
Regina Daniels’ brother denies drug allegations, defends her marriage
By Deborah Nnamdi Regina Daniels’ brother, Lawrence Daniels, has spoken out amid growing social…
- October 21, 2025
Teenager takes over vice president’s seat, advocates for girl-child education
A Nigerian teenager, Joy Ogah, on Monday symbolically assumed the seat of Vice President…
- October 21, 2025
Nigerian man who posed as female nurse in UK gets suspended prison sentence
By Deborah Nnamdi A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Lucius Njoku, has been handed a suspended…
- October 21, 2025
Box Office: Daniel Etim-Effiong’s ‘The Herd’ grosses N30.1 million in opening weekend
By Deborah Nnamdi Nollywood actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim-Effiong has made a powerful directorial…
- October 21, 2025
MainPower announces 10-day scheduled power outage across Enugu metropolis
Residents of Enugu metropolis will experience a series of scheduled power outages from Wednesday,…
- October 21, 2025
Moniepoint raises additional $90 million to fuel Africa, global expansion
Nigerian fintech giant Moniepoint Inc. has secured an additional $90 million in funding to…
- October 21, 2025
OpenAI to add 7.5% vAT on ChatGPT subscriptions in Nigeria
By Deborah Nnamdi ChatGPT users in Nigeria will begin paying more for their subscriptions…
- October 21, 2025
World Bank, WHO endorse Nigeria’s SWAp model as blueprint for health reform
By Deborah Nnamdi The World Bank and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have endorsed…
