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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 trial of 11 defendants charged with the murder of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu resumed at the High…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian…
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Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has announced the arrival of his triplet sons with his…
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Businessman Olakunle Churchill has responded to the divorce filing by his estranged partner, Rosy Meurer,…
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BBNaija star, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has revealed that she does not…
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Nigerian businessman Olakunle Churchill has made a strong public statement days after reports surfaced that…
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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…
No fewer than eleven persons have been killed following a reprisal attack by suspected bandits on Jeka da Kolo and Kwalgoro villages in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Katsina State Police Command confirmed that the attack occurred when the armed assailants reportedly regrouped and stormed the…
The Federal Government has commenced arrangements to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa as tensions linked to anti-foreigner protests escalate, with at least 130 citizens already registered for voluntary repatriation. The move follows renewed demonstrations and xenophobic rhetoric in major cities including Pretoria and Johannesburg, where protesters have blamed undocumented…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to convene its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions later this month, where key decisions on the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session will be determined. The board disclosed this in a statement…
The United States has resumed visa processing for Nigerian and other foreign-trained doctors, reversing an earlier policy that had stalled applications under its travel restriction system, The New York Times has reported. The previous directive, introduced earlier this year, suspended decisions on visa extensions, work permits, and green cards…
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) has confirmed the abduction of two of its staff members in the Ogun region, raising fresh concerns over the safety of utility workers in the area. In a statement issued by the company’s management and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the…
Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has announced the arrival of his triplet sons with his wife and fellow actress, Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe. The actor shared the news on his official Instagram page, posting an emotional message to celebrate the new additions to his family. “I’ve been…
On May 1 this year, China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. This represents a concrete step by China to expand high-level opening up and deepen China–Africa cooperation. As the policy enters its implementation phase, China–Nigeria cooperation is also reaching a…
The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has resumed hearing in the trial of suspects linked to the Anguwan Rukuba killings and other violent attacks across parts of the state, with one of the defendants, Adamu Alhassan, pleading not guilty to a six-count charge. At the resumed sitting…
Gunmen who attacked a Christ Apostolic Church parish in Ekiti State have demanded a ransom of ₦1 billion for the release of worshippers abducted during the incident. The attack occurred in Eda Oniyo, in Ilejemeje Local Government Area, where residents remain gripped by fear following the violent invasion. Eyewitnesses…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. Tuggar reportedly stepped down from the position to pursue political ambitions ahead of…
