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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…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed regret over his involvement in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
[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…
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the official pull-out ceremony for former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, marking the end…
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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Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made history after becoming the first woman to win the Academy…
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Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has publicly expressed gratitude to her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill,…
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Afrobeats star, Asake has been spotted performing pilgrimage rites Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with a video…
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Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has opened up about how her public support for President…
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FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo following incidents involving fans…
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World number three-ranked side France defeated reigning African champions Nigeria 93–86 in a Group A…
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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, returned to winning ways with a commanding 101–84 victory…
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Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry…
Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made history after becoming the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards, marking a major milestone in the global film industry. Arkapaw won the prestigious award for her work on the film Sinners, directed by acclaimed…
Several passengers were injured after a train incident occurred near Asham Train Station along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed. In a statement, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, Kayode Opeifa, said the incident involved a rear locomotive making contact…
FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo following incidents involving fans during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification playoff last year. The playoff, which DR Congo won on penalties, was marred by unruly supporter behavior. In its disciplinary report, FIFA confirmed that both countries violated…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to introduce a cost-of-living allowance and grant tax relief for Nigerian workers to cushion the impact of the recent surge in petrol prices triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The labour union made the demand…
Donald Trump said the United States is holding discussions with Iran as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East enters its third week, although he suggested Tehran is not yet ready to agree to a deal that could end the war. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump…
World number three-ranked side France defeated reigning African champions Nigeria 93–86 in a Group A clash at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in Villeurbanne. Playing before home fans at the Astroballe Arena, the hosts controlled the game from the opening tip and maintained their advantage…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a late-night attack on a military formation in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, but the assault was successfully repelled by joint security operatives, authorities said. Residents and security sources told reporters that the insurgents attempted to storm the 25 Task Force Brigade…
Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has publicly expressed gratitude to her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, for giving her a child, while responding to critics who accused her of “doing too much” by praising him. In a post shared on her social media page, Dikeh described Churchill as “the only man…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, returned to winning ways with a commanding 101–84 victory over the Philippines in their third game of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament in Lyon, France. The African champions delivered a spirited second-half performance to overturn a halftime deficit and…
No fewer than 20 security operatives and vigilantes were reportedly killed after heavily armed bandits ambushed a joint patrol team in Wanka and nearby communities in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident was disclosed by the Kanam Development Association (KADA) in a…
