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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.
- Oct 2025October 9, 2025
Council of State endorses Prof. Joash Amupitan as new INEC chairman
By Deborah Nnamdi The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor…
- October 9, 2025
Tinubu picks Kogi-born law professor as INEC boss
Photo…Prof Amupitan is first INEC chairman from North Central By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Professor…
- October 9, 2025
30 top Nigerian billionaires: How oil, tech, made Africa’s richest
By Douglas Maha, with agency reports Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is also home…
- October 8, 2025
WhatsApp tests username feature to allow chats without phone numbers
By Deborah Nnamdi WhatsApp is testing a groundbreaking feature that could let users connect…
- October 8, 2025
NDLEA open to dialogue on legalizing cannabis oil for medical use
By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed readiness to…
- October 8, 2025
Court hears fresh digital evidence in Emefiele’s N233bn fraud trial
By Deborah Nnamdi A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday…
- October 8, 2025
Uwazurike to lead peaceful protest for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
By Deborah Nnamdi Founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State…
- October 8, 2025
Senate receives NNPCL’s response to N210 trillion audit queries
By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has confirmed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited…
- October 8, 2025
Nigeria’s economic reforms gaining momentum, but citizens yet to feel impact – World Bank
By Deborah Nnamdi The World Bank has commended Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms under President…
- October 8, 2025
Sanusi backs Tinubu’s reforms, cautions on spending, food imports
The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
