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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…
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola,…
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 Benue State Police Command and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have dismissed claims that passengers abducted along…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian…
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Afrobeats star Davido has confirmed that his long-anticipated collaborative album with American R&B singer Chris…
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The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has ushered in a new chapter, officially unveiling…
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A well-known Nigerian sports broadcaster, Temisan Okomi, has died following a brief illness, his employer,…
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US singer and TikTok personality D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 14-year-old…
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Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season when his contract…
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in this year’s FIFA World…
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Paris Saint-Germain produced a clinical display at Anfield as Ousmane Dembele’s brace secured a 2-0…
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Nigeria international Ademola Lookman scored a decisive first-half goal to send Atletico Madrid into the…
Afrobeats star Davido has confirmed that his long-anticipated collaborative album with American R&B singer Chris Brown is on course for release next year, reigniting excitement among fans after nearly two years of speculation. The Nigerian singer disclosed this on the sidelines of his performance at Coachella 2026, where he…
The trial of 11 defendants charged with the murder of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu resumed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Jabi, Abuja, with a prosecution witness detailing how investigators tracked down and arrested the suspects linked to the killing. Testifying before Justice Mohammed…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has inaugurated a seven-member task force in Kano State to curb the circulation of fake, counterfeit and unwholesome food products and drugs, in a move aimed at strengthening regulatory enforcement and protecting public health. Speaking during the inauguration, NAFDAC Director-General,…
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has ushered in a new chapter, officially unveiling Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha as co-hosts for its 12th edition, scheduled to hold next month at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites. The announcement marks the end of…
The Edo State Police Command has launched an intensive search-and-rescue operation following a deadly armed attack on a commercial bus along the Lagos–Benin Expressway, which left the driver dead and several passengers abducted. Police authorities confirmed that tactical teams, anti-kidnapping operatives, vigilantes, and local hunters have been deployed to…
A Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the bail hearing of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the first week of June 2026. The presiding judge, Justice Darius Khobo, fixed the new date following proceedings in the high-profile case, which has attracted widespread public attention. El-Rufai is…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released another batch of results for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), continuing its phased announcement of scores nationwide. In a statement issued by JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that candidates who participated in the most recent…
Pope Leo XIV begins the final leg of his African tour with a high-profile visit to Equatorial Guinea, where his increasingly outspoken stance on human rights is expected to draw global attention in one of the continent’s most tightly controlled states. The US-born pontiff is scheduled to arrive in…
A TikTok content creator, Love Dooshima, has been released from police custody after spending several hours in detention over a viral video in which she reviewed a loaf of bread. Dooshima was earlier invited by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations bordering on cyberstalking, fraud, and mischief, following complaints…
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 a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the scheme…
