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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 17, 2025
Four escape death as aircraft crash-lands at Owerri airport
By Deborah Nnamdi Four persons narrowly escaped death on Tuesday evening after a Cessna…
- December 17, 2025
Police arrest TikToker Peller after livestreamed crash in Lagos
By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained popular TikTok…
- December 17, 2025
NLC, civil groups protest nationwide over rising insecurity
File photo: President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Labour…
- December 16, 2025
Gunmen abduct two-month-old baby in tricycle attack in Delta
Suspected gunmen have abducted a two-month-old baby during an attack on a commercial tricycle…
- December 16, 2025
Gas constraints blamed for nationwide drop in power supply
By Deborah Nnamdi The recent decline in electricity supply across Nigeria has been attributed…
- December 16, 2025
Dangote petitions ICPC over alleged corruption by NMDPRA chief
Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and…
- December 16, 2025
Last-minute intervention halts planned promotion of Tinubu’s ADC to Brigadier-General
Plans to decorate Nurudeen Yusuf, aide-de-camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, as a brigadier-general…
- December 16, 2025
Former CJN, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, dies at 71
By Deborah Nnamdi Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, is dead.…
- December 16, 2025
Police rescue 11 abducted passengers on Benin–Akure highway
By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11…
- December 16, 2025
Elderly cleric killed in Kano mosque, suspect lynched
By Deborah Nnamdi An elderly Islamic cleric, Ladan Zubairu, was brutally murdered early Monday…
