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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…
A Nigerian actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo, has warned that any presidential aspirant within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition…
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 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…
The Federal Government has launched a new national strategy aimed at addressing Nigeria’s estimated shortage of 30,000 midwives, as part of renewed efforts to tackle the country’s persistently high maternal and infant mortality rates. The policy document, titled Nigeria Strategic Direction for Midwifery 2025–2030, was unveiled in Abuja during…
Non-academic staff in Nigeria’s public universities have moved to suspend their ongoing nationwide strike, raising fresh hopes for the full resumption of academic activities across campuses. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered the Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay ₦100 million in damages for defaming two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Delivering judgment, Justice Halilu Yusuf ruled that the DSS officials, Sarah…
The Senate has resolved to establish a joint ad hoc committee with the House of Representatives to address the rising wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The proposed committee, to be chaired by the leadership of the National Assembly, is expected to embark on a fact-finding…
Media personality Toyosi Etim-Effiong has publicly reacted after her husband, Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong, stirred conversations online with a rare romantic photo of the couple. The post, which quickly gained traction on social media, drew mixed reactions from users. While some praised the couple, others criticised Daniel, suggesting that…
Global music icon Beyonce Knowles-Carter made a highly anticipated return to fashion’s biggest night, co-chairing the 2026 Met Gala after a decade-long absence. The annual fundraiser, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrated the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition themed “Costume Art,” with a dress code of “Fashion Is…
The Federal Government has expanded its Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), disbursing N11.8 billion in interest-free loans to thousands of beneficiaries across Nigeria as part of efforts to improve staff welfare and strengthen the education sector. The TISSF, launched last year, is a joint initiative of the Federal…
The World Health Organization says it has begun tracing passengers who were on a flight from Saint Helena to Johannesburg after a cruise ship passenger died from Hantavirus. In a statement, the global health body confirmed that the deceased was a Dutch national who had earlier disembarked from a…
Nine miners have been confirmed dead following a gas explosion at a coal mine in central Colombia, authorities said. The incident occurred in Sutatausa municipality, about 72 kilometres north of Bogotá, in what officials described as a legally operated mining site. In a statement, the National Mining Agency…
