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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…
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared that Ogun State is poised…
[3/12, 9:26 AM] rosewendy: U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran could end soon, claiming there are few remaining military targets for American forces inside the…
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…
No fewer than 20 security operatives and vigilantes were reportedly killed after heavily armed bandits ambushed a joint patrol team…
The Federal Government has formally reopened the Nigeria–Niger Republic border through the Kamba corridor in Kebbi State, marking another major…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made history after becoming the first woman to win the Academy…
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Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has publicly expressed gratitude to her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill,…
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Afrobeats star, Asake has been spotted performing pilgrimage rites Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with a video…
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Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has opened up about how her public support for President…
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The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has rejected a ruling by the Confederation of African Football…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of…
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FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo following incidents involving fans…
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World number three-ranked side France defeated reigning African champions Nigeria 93–86 in a Group A…
President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in London for Nigeria’s first state visit to the United Kingdom in nearly four decades. According to the official schedule, the Tinubus will first meet Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who will accompany them to Windsor. Later, King…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has fully restored train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna route following a disruption earlier this week. Managing Director Kayode Opeifa announced the resumption on X, assuring passengers of enhanced safety and improved operational standards. “Following the incident, normal train operations have been fully restored…
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has rejected a ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board that awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco, confirming plans to challenge the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Morocco were declared champions after…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited victims of the recent improvised explosive device (IED) blasts receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the Maiduguri Monday Market bombing site. During the visit, the police chief also held security meetings at…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and awarded the trophy to Morocco following a dramatic and controversial final. In a statement released by the CAF, ruled that Senegal forfeited the match after their players walked off the…
The Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) has announced plans to hold its second Diplomatic, Security, Trade, and Investment International Conference next month at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a focus on tackling the rising threat of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). The conference, according to organisers,…
Professor Charles Soludo has been sworn in for the second term as Governor of Anambra State, taking the oath of office at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Akwa, the state capital. Soludo was sworn in alongside his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, in a ceremony attended by dignitaries…
Police in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, have confirmed that at least 23 people were killed and 108 others injured following three coordinated bomb explosions in different parts of the city. The Borno State Police Command disclosed the figures on Monday, saying the attacks were carried out by suspected…
Less than 24 hours after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Ajilari community on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, at least three explosions shook the city, raising fears of escalating violence. Unconfirmed reports indicate the blasts occurred near the Post Office area, the Monday Market, and the…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that 26 passengers and crew members sustained varying degrees of injuries following a train incident along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor. The Managing Director of the NRC, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this in a statement shared via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that…
