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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.…
A 12-year-old pupil has been abducted in the Challenge area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, triggering a swift response…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of petrol from N828 to N699 per litre, representing a N129…
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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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Veteran Nollywood star Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has stirred conversation online after revealing that she once…
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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 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.”…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially launched its Digital Certificate Services System, known as WAEC DigiCert, across its five member countries — Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The development was announced in a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Headquarters in…
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) has ordered the immediate disengagement of all directors who have spent eight years or more in the directorate cadre, in line with the revised Public Service Rules. The directive, contained in an internal memo sighted by our correspondent in Abuja, applies to directors across…
The fourth and final suspect linked to the killing of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, has surrendered to police in Atteridgeville, South Africa. Police confirmed that the suspect handed himself over and is expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in the coming days. Earlier the…
To mark the special occasion, Nigeria Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh took to her social media to share beautiful birthday photos featuring herself, her ex- husband, Olakunle Churchill, and their son King Andre. The images captured the family in a warm, coordinated pose as King Andre celebrated his double-digit birthday. Alongside…
No fewer than 14 people have lost their lives in a boat accident in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, after a vessel conveying wedding celebrants capsized on a river. The tragic incident occurred at Gumbi village in Gumbi Ward when the victims were returning from Gwarzo village in…
At least 14 people, including 11 security personnel and three civilians—one of them a child—were killed following two bomb attacks and a gunfight in northwest Pakistan, authorities said. The separate incidents occurred across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a volatile region bordering Afghanistan, and left at least 25 others injured, according to…
The United Kingdom has announced that from February 25, 2026, all new Visit visas issued to Nigerian travellers will be in digital format, known as eVisas, replacing the traditional vignette sticker placed inside passports. According to a statement from UK Visas & Immigration, the transition forms part of the UK…
The Federal Government has raised alarm over what it describes as a growing and disturbing trend of Nigerian citizens being illegally recruited into foreign armed conflicts under false pretenses. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria government expressed “grave concern” over recent…
