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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…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has recorded its first polling unit victory in the ongoing Area Council Elections in the…
[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…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed at least 45 suspected bandits during a fierce gun battle in Katsina State,…
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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Nigerian singer Asake has gifted his father a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser 250, reportedly worth…
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Nigerian TikToker Peller had a memorable encounter with the Queen of Benin Kingdom that left…
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Nollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has opened up about another experience in her spiritual…
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Popular Nigerian photographer and biker, Orowole Kolapoz, widely known as Kola Onifoto, has died following…
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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World…
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Russia secured its first Paralympic medal in 12 years after alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina claimed…
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American basketball star of Nigerian descent, Arike Ogunbowale, has been arrested following an alleged altercation…
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Leeds United has urged fans to show respect during a planned break for players observing…
Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has delivered his first public statement, urging national unity while acknowledging the heavy losses suffered during the country’s recent conflict. The message, broadcast on state television in Iran, expressed condolences to families who lost loved ones and promised that the government would compensate…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Joseph Nanmwa Philips, for allegedly impersonating a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) using forged documents. The suspect was paraded at the command headquarters on Thursday by the FCT Commandant, Dr…
A senior chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has sparked debate after suggesting that United Kingdom should consider returning to help restructure Nigeria. Galadima made the remarks during an appearance on a program aired by Africa Independent Television (AIT), where he expressed deep concern about the…
The Ghanaian government has introduced a new licensing framework for the cultivation and management of industrial and medicinal cannabis. The initiative, announced on February 26 by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, allows individuals and companies to apply for permits covering several activities in the cannabis value chain. These include cultivation, processing,…
Residents of Lagos state staged a protest over the persistent electricity outages affecting homes and businesses across the state. In a video that has since gone viral on social media, dozens of mostly young Nigerians were seen marching through the Fadeyi area of Lagos while holding placards and chanting slogans…
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) has suspended the implementation of its newly introduced ₦580,000 tuition fee for nursing students following protests by students of the institution. The decision was announced by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Joseph Ugboaja, during an interview with journalist. The…
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the official pull-out ceremony for former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, marking the end of his tenure as the nation’s top cop. The ceremonial event, a long-standing tradition in the police force, signifies the formal retirement and honouring of a former Inspector-General for…
[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 country. Speaking in an interview with Axios, Trump said U.S. operations had significantly weakened…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after lawmakers approved the nomination through a voice vote during the Committee of the Whole session at…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament with an emphatic 70–37 victory over Colombia at the Astroballe Arena in Villeurbanne, France. The seven-time African champions delivered a commanding performance, dominating both ends of the court to underline their readiness…
