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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.
- Feb 2026February 25, 2026
How we escaped assassination in Edo – Obi, Oyegun
The presidential candidate of the the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter…
- February 25, 2026
Dangote refinery to pump 65m liters petrol into Nigeria market daily
Dangote Petroleum Refinery will supply between 60 million and 65 million litres of petrol…
- February 25, 2026
Kidnap: Police officer, accomplice to die by hanging in A’Ibom
A serving police corporal and a civilian accomplice have been sentenced to death for…
- February 25, 2026
Akpata defects to ADC, cites Obi’s move, vision for new Nigeria
By Deborah Nnamdi Former governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2024 Edo…
- February 25, 2026
FG denies paying N10bn ransom, freeing militants over Niger schoolchildren
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging that it paid N10…
- February 25, 2026
Tension in Edo as gunmen attack supporters of Obi, Oyegun
By Deborah Nnamdi Tension flared in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday following a…
- February 24, 2026
FG paid billions, freed Boko Haram commanders for release of Niger school pupils, AFP claims
The administration of President Bola Tinubu allegedly paid billions of naira in ransom and…
- February 24, 2026
Fire destroyed NiMet Equipment at MMIA Old Terminal — Keyamo
All weather forecasting equipment belonging to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) was destroyed in…
- February 24, 2026
Atiku warns FG over El-Rufai’s safety, demands transparency on detention
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that the current administration will be held…
- February 24, 2026
Six final-year nursing students die in tragic road crash en route to exams
No fewer than six final-year nursing students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)…
