Year in Review: Most read articles of 2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end in a few hours, MyNigeria brings to you some of the most read articles following the numerous events that unfolded in the country.

Some of the stories that picked the interest of our audience are as follows.

Tinubu sleeps again; Nigerians mock Jagaban

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was captured sleeping during the an accord meeting.

The accord meeting which was organised by the former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar's peace committee in Abuja on Friday, January 20 had the presence of the presidential candidates contesting the 2023 election.

In the viral photo, Bola Tinubu was seen sleeping while the meeting went on.

This does not come as a shock to many as this won't be the first time the flagbearer was spotted sleeping during a meeting. Click the link the read the article

I did not know it was my husband that was shot in the video I watched – Wife of Abeokuta protest stray bullet victim

Taiwo Micheal, the wife of Micheal Gabriel, the man who was shot by a stray bullet during a protest in Ogun State, narrates how she found out her husband was shot.

Gabriel Michael was hit by a stray bullet on Tuesday as protest erupted in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

In the trending video, Gabriel was seen grabbing he bloodied right arm and running.

He was seen collapsing into a deep gutter as people around carried him out and laid him on the road. Click the link to read the article

CBN releases names of 10 digital banks licensed to operate as MFBs, issue POS services

Digital banking is gaining roots in Nigeria as operators employ the best technological tools to solve Nigerians' transaction challenges and deploy tech-savvy personnel.

To deepen financial inclusion, the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved licensing digital payment platforms to operate microfinance banking and Point of Sale (PoS) services in Nigeria.

Despite being confined to digital spaces, these platforms are ubiquitous and have recently solved myriads of financial problems for Nigerians.

The banks fall into the fintech ecosystem but serve the same purpose as the traditional banks, which have a physical presence. Click the link to read the article

'Tinubu can't be sworn in' - Court gives verdict on anti-Tinubu protester b>

A magistrate court sitting in the Zuba area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has denied the bail of an air passenger that protested in Ibom Air a few weeks ago that "Tinubu Can't Be Sworn In".

According to Vanguard, the court handed over Obiajuli Uja, who made the sensitive statement about Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, while on board an Abuja-Lagos bound flight, to the police.

Senior Magistrate Mohammed Abdulazeez Ismail of the Magistrate court, while giving his verdict on the bail application filed by Uja's lawyer, noted that the application was premature. Click the link to read the article

It is his turn to cry, Wike next - Nigerians mock Orji Kalu after he wept on national TV

Nigerians have descended on Senator Orji Uzo Kalu after a video emerged of him weeping while speaking at the 9th Senate Valedictory session held at the National Assembly on Saturday, June 10.

In the video, Kalu complained of how the country hadn't been fair to him despite all his efforts.

He spoke about his contributions to his friends and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, but was persecuted and jailed. Click on the link to read the article

Rufai Oseni laughs uncontrollably as APC Chieftain says he is a card-holding member of the Labour Party

Controversial on-air-personality Rufai Oseni has reacted to comments by Oladotun Hassan a leading member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he is a card-holding member of the Labour Party.

Speaking on the morning show on Monday, July 3, Oladotun who is a member of the Special Duties Committee of the dissolved APC Presidential Campaign Council inferred that Rufai asks questions as though he was political. Click the link to read the article

Vice President Shettima's handwriting causes stir online

A video of the Vice-President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima's writing caused a stir on social media.

The vice president who writes with his left hand, was captured writing in a notebook.

Many people who were left stunned, praised Shettima for his writing abilities and how effectively he writes, adding that persons born during the vice president's time typically have good hand writing. Click on the link to read the article

PDP Chieftain cries as his home is marked for demolition in 7 days

Businessman and politician, Arc Uche Rochas took to social media to lament after his home was marked for demolition despite acquiring all the necessary permits from authorities.

He made this known in a tweet in X noting that he had a certificate of occupancy from the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Click on the link to read the article

More revelations are coming; don't be deceived - Rufai Oseni reveals reason PZ is leaving Nigeria

Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni has given reasons behind the pharmaceutical companies and others decision to delist from Nigeria.

In a post shared on his X page on Saturday, December 9, Oseni disclosed that his sources claim the PZ are delisting because of Nigeria's economic crisis.

According to him, PZ invested over $300 million in 2016, and suddenly in 2023 they are leaving. He noted that this is due to challenges and that things are bad.

The award-winning journalist warned that more revelations are coming and people should stop letting themselves be deceived. Click on the link to read the article