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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…
APC Stakeholders Endorse Abdullahi Askira for Borno South Senate Seat Ahead of 2027 Elections Stakeholders of the All Progressives…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a revision of the orientation course timetable for prospective corps members deployed to Enugu and Osun States for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II exercise. In…
[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…
The Senate has directed the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and other service chiefs to conduct a comprehensive…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian…
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Media personality Toyosi Etim-Effiong has publicly reacted after her husband, Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong, stirred…
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Global music icon Beyonce Knowles-Carter made a highly anticipated return to fashion’s biggest night, co-chairing…
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Actress Blessing Onwukwe has opened up about the intense public reaction to her role as…
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Nigerian skitmaker and satire content creator, Kevin Chinedu, widely known for his “Governor Amuneke” persona,…
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Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has sparked reactions online after sharing a lighthearted story about…
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German automaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly filed a complaint with the Carabinieri against Super Eagles striker…
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Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died at the age of 40 after collapsing…
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Chelsea FC have dismissed manager Liam Rosenior following a run of poor results that derailed…
The Federal Government has banned recipients of honorary degrees from using the title “Dr” before their names in official, academic or professional settings. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the directive on Wednesday during a media briefing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the decision was approved…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent reported move to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), questioning his political consistency and leadership record. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, where he…
Ghanaian preacher, Kwadwo Bempah, has stirred reactions online following a viral sermon in which he urged Christians to prioritise God above every other consideration, including family and personal survival. Speaking during a sermon titled What Must We Do To Walk In Wealth?, Bempah stressed what he described as “the principle…
Newly confirmed Minister of Power, Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has assured Nigerians that repeated national grid collapses, erratic electricity supply and vandalism of power infrastructure would soon be addressed through urgent reforms aimed at stabilising the country’s troubled power sector. Tegbe gave the assurance on Wednesday during his screening at the Senate…
The ECOWAS Parliament has directed its Committee on Political Affairs to intervene in the rising wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, amid growing concern over the safety of non-citizens. The decision was announced during the First Ordinary Session of the regional parliament, where lawmakers also tasked the committee with…
The United Kingdom has announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Russia’s drone production networks and individuals accused of exploiting vulnerable migrants to support its war in Ukraine. In a statement, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said the measures affect 35 individuals and entities linked to human trafficking and…
Maritime stakeholders from across West and Central Africa have converged on Accra, Ghana, for the 2026 Maritime Action Platform Seminar aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on maritime safety and security. The two-day event, hosted by the Multinational Maritime Coordination Center Zone F in partnership with the Royal Danish Defence College,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has joined the African Medicines Agency (AMA) in a move aimed at strengthening medicine regulation, combating substandard drugs and improving access to quality medical products across Africa. The development was announced in Abuja during a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on…
The Coalition for Healthy Food Advocacy and the National Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition (NSSBTC), have warned the Federal Government against fortifying ultra-processed foods, adding that the move could worsen the burden of diet-related diseases in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Public Health Advocates under the Coalition, urged…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,350 per litre, intensifying pressure on Nigeria’s already volatile downstream petroleum market. The latest adjustment represents a N75 increase from the previous N1,275 per litre, according to a senior refinery official and data…
