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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…
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday disclosed that he brought his son to the protest ground to dispel…
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.…
Three suspects charged in connection with the brutal killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, appeared before the…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of petrol from N828 to N699 per litre, representing a N129…
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Veteran American actor Eric Dane, widely known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on…
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To mark the special occasion, Nigeria Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh took to her social media…
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Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has stirred reactions online after sharing a strongly worded…
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Nigerian businessman Olakunle Churchill has publicly celebrated his wife, actress Rosy Meurer, with a touching…
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United States-based Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe is set to change his sporting nationality to Qatar,…
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The 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon began with elite and local…
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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…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have called on the party’s leadership to adopt what they described as an “inclusive zonal balance” ahead of the 2027 governorship election, stressing that equity and electoral strength should guide the allocation of the party’s ticket. The call was…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has deployed its operatives across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory to monitor the council elections and curb vote-buying and other electoral malpractices. The deployment was disclosed in a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, as the Independent National…
At least 11 people have been confirmed dead following a deadly bandit attack on Ware community in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack occurred when armed men stormed the village and opened fire on residents, triggering panic and forcing survivors to flee. Confirming the incident, a member…
Voting commenced as scheduled on Saturday at Polling Unit 18, Post Office, in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, with residents turning out to participate in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. Our correspondent reports that the exercise began shortly after electoral officials completed the pasting of the voter register,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 1.58 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the Area Council elections scheduled for tomorrow. The update was disclosed in a statement signed by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information…
Veteran American actor Eric Dane, widely known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, has died at the age of 53, US media outlets reported. Dane’s family confirmed his passing in a statement carried by CBS and other international news organisations, revealing…
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of 33 people following a deadly attack by suspected bandits on Bui District in Kebbi State. The incident occurred in Arewa Local Government Area, when armed men believed to be Lakurawa militants stormed several communities with the alleged intention of rustling…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to strengthen journalists’ capacity in data protection and digital security amid rising cyber threats. The collaboration was formalised during a high-level courtesy visit by an NUJ…
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection stemming from his declaration of martial law two years ago, in a case that has shaken the foundations of the country’s democracy. Delivering the judgment at the Seoul…
Gunmen have abducted and killed a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo community, in Ondo State. Police authorities confirmed that the monarch was taken from his residence in Agamo community, Akure North Local Government Area, before being shot dead by his abductors. Spokesperson of…
