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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…
Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has called for courageous and selfless leadership in Nigeria, urging those in positions of authority to…
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.…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four additional suspects in connection with the abduction and murder of three Cameroonian…
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…
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…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, concluding months of intense deliberations by the National Assembly. The signing ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, in the presence of top government officials, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended warm greetings to Christian and Muslim faithful as they commence the sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan, calling on Nigerians to use the period to pray for unity, peace and national development. In a…
The United States has announced the first tranche of Japanese investments under a massive $550 billion commitment agreed as part of a trade deal with President Donald Trump, signaling early movement on promises made by Tokyo in exchange for reduced US tariffs. The initial package, valued at $36 billion, will…
Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the immediate suspension of social media platforms across the country, citing concerns that online content is fuelling division, misinformation and threats to national stability. The decision was announced by the High Authority for Communication, which said the ban would remain in place “until further notice.”…
