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HURRAYYYYYY!!! Professor Dickson Ameh Ojonye Akoh, National Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria emerges toscadnews.com Man of the Week. The National…
The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has called on Nigerians to closely monitor the activities of politicians…
The House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, through its third reading, paving the way for stricter sanctions ahead of the 2027 general election. The amended bill introduces tougher penalties for…
Amb. Catherine Udida, Director Migrant Affairs, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs. (NAN) Stakeholders push awareness to combat trafficking, migrants smuggling Immigration By Fortune Abang Abuja, Dec. 13, 2025 (NAN) Stakeholders in the…
Medical industrialisation under Tinubu addressing brain drain- Minister Tinubu addressing brain drain, health challenge – Minister Industrialisation By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Dec.12, 2025 (NAN) The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says…
Naira By Grace Alegba Lagos, Dec. 12, 2025 (NAN) The Naira on Friday closed the week stronger with a gain of N1.65 against the U.S. dollar at the official market, after it traded at N1,454.41.…
At least 20 people have been killed and several properties destroyed following a deadly attack by armed bandits in Doma…
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has officially launched “Naija Flavour… Destination December 2025”, a major cultural tourism initiative designed…
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Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has sparked widespread debate on social media after sharing her candid…
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Celebrity fashion designer and entrepreneur Veekee James was overcome with emotion during her gender reveal…
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Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has sparked conversations on social media following a recent Instagram post…
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Popular skit maker and content creator Deacon Famous has spoken publicly about the circumstances surrounding…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated players of Nigerian descent who played key roles in…
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Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, has confirmed his participation in the African Legends United…
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February 5, 2026, marks a historic moment in world football as Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his…
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South African Premier Soccer League side Chippa United have officially confirmed the departure of Super…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, says Nigeria’s performance in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reflects persistent governance and accountability challenges despite ongoing anti-corruption efforts. The Executive Director of CISLAC, Mr. Auwal Rafsanjani stated this in Abuja, while reacting to Transparency International’s latest CPI report, which ranked Nigeria…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has received a significant boost toward the completion of its Ultramodern Congress Hall project, following the donation of 600 bags of cement by private indigenous firm, Bespoke Urban Luxury Limited At a brief handover ceremony in Abuja supervised by Arc Junias John…
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has sparked widespread debate on social media after sharing her candid views on the causes of failed marriages. In a post on her Instagram page, the actress argued that men are largely responsible for marital breakdowns, claiming they account for about 95 per cent of the…
Russia says the era of a unipolar global system is over and has called for a more balanced international order anchored on sovereign equality, respect for international law and stronger representation for Africa and the Global South. This was the thrust of a special briefing titled “Russia in a Multipolar…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his claim that the absence of mobile network services in nine states could hinder real-time electronic transmission of election results. In a post on X, Momodu questioned the rationale behind citing network failure…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated players of Nigerian descent who played key roles in the Seattle Seahawks’ victory at Super Bowl 60, held on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 to secure their second Lombardi Trophy. Among the standout…
Nigeria has been ranked 142nd out of 182 countries in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), retaining its score of 26 for the second consecutive year. The index, which assesses perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), indicates limited…
The Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV), while retaining manual collation as a fallback in cases where technology fails. The resolution followed a fresh deliberation on a contentious clause of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill during Tuesday’s…
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday disclosed that he brought his son to the protest ground to dispel claims that politicians promote demonstrations while keeping their families abroad. Addressing protesters, Amaechi said his son’s presence was meant to counter the narrative that political leaders distance their loved ones…
Gunmen have abducted nine worshippers at Saint John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, in Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, sparking fresh concerns over insecurity in rural communities. The abduction occurred during a vigil held within the church premises, eyewitnesses and community sources said. Confirming the incident, a…
