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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 National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed reports suggesting that he has been…
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 Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that at least 75 people were killed in a deadly attack on Woro,…
A former President of the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), Alhaji Garba Ibrahim, has urged the Securities…
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Popular Nigerian singer, Innocent “2Face” Idibia, and his wife, Natasha, have dedicated their child in…
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Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has shared an emotional message celebrating her son after his school,…
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Vivian, the wife of media personality Nkubi, has recounted a disturbing experience she had during…
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Popular content creator Deacon Famous has publicly accused Nollywood actress Ekene Umenwa of allegedly threatening…
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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…
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February 5, 2026, marks a historic moment in world football as Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his…
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South African Premier Soccer League side Chippa United have officially confirmed the departure of Super…
Part of a storey building has collapsed in the Iyanaoloke area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, triggering an emergency response by rescue officials and residents. One worker was reportedly trapped beneath the rubble following the incident, while another narrowly escaped without injuries. Officials of the Ogun State Fire Service,…
Popular Nigerian singer, Innocent “2Face” Idibia, and his wife, Natasha, have dedicated their child in a private ceremony attended by family members and close friends. The couple welcomed their baby in November 2025 and recently held the dedication to celebrate and give thanks for the child’s arrival. Photos from the…
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has clarified that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) used during Nigerian elections does not require internet connectivity to function at polling units. In a viral video addressing concerns over network failures during past elections, Yakubu explained that the…
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly warned against the use of “money bouquets,” describing the practice as an abuse of the naira. According to the apex bank, arranging banknotes into decorative bouquets falls under currency mutilation, alongside offences such as spraying, squeezing, selling, or…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to mark Valentine’s Day with responsible choices aimed at preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In a statement to commemorate the season, NACA Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, encouraged citizens to prioritise their health and that of…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed 43 personnel over offences including desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol-related misconduct, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy on indiscipline within the agency. According to the Corps, 31 officers were dismissed for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, and seven for misconduct linked to patrol duties.…
A 37-year-old two-time French freefly world champion, Pierre Wolnik, has died after his parachute reportedly failed to deploy during a freefall jump over the Mont Blanc massif in southeastern France on Saturday, February 7. His body was later found in the Les Bossons area of the Chamonix Valley, where emergency…
The Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja will disconnect from Nigeria’s national power grid by March 2026 as it transitions fully to a newly completed solar mini-grid system. The State House Permanent Secretary, Temitope Fashedemi, confirmed that the installation was finalized in late 2025 and has since undergone technical testing,…
Four persons kidnapped earlier this year along the Omu-Aran–Isanlu-Isin Road in Kwara State have regained their freedom, security sources have confirmed. The victims were reportedly released and are currently receiving medical attention in different hospitals across Ilorin and Omu-Aran. Confirming the development, a security source said, “The released…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths suspected to be victims of human trafficking to Southeast Asia for cyber-enabled criminal activities. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, disclosed the development while warning of a growing trafficking trend in…
