News as it breaks
At least three people have been killed and five others injured after a rare school shooting at a secondary school in central Philippines, police have said. The shooting occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, in Leyte province, prompting a major security response and raising concerns…
Embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down after growing pressure from senior Labour figures, raising the prospect of another change of leadership in British politics. UK media reports suggest Mr Starmer could outline plans to leave office as early as this week, while Andy Burnham, widely…
Oil prices have fallen after the United States and Iran made progress in diplomatic talks aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, helping calm fears over energy supplies and global inflation. Brent crude and US benchmark West Texas Intermediate both declined on Monday after mediators said Washington and…
A 37-year-old man, Agwu Ukpo, has been arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Abia State Police Command after a viral video allegedly showed him brutally assaulting a woman, Amarachi Chinyere, in Aba. The arrest followed widespread public outrage generated by the disturbing footage, which…
Lassa fever has killed 214 people in Nigeria this year, with health authorities warning that the disease’s fatality rate has risen sharply compared with the same period last year. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said in its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report that the case…
A Nigerian girl identified simply as Ngufan, who was reportedly trafficked to Mali, has died under circumstances that remain unclear, raising fresh concerns about the growing menace of human trafficking in West Africa. The tragic development was disclosed by anti-human trafficking activist, Zege Orkwande, in a post shared on Facebook.…
Egypt etched their name into African football history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a brilliant performance led by captain Mohamed Salah secured a memorable 3-1 victory over New Zealand. The triumph marked a significant milestone for the North African side, making Egypt the fourth African nation to record…
Popular social commentator GehGeh has raised concerns over the readiness of TikTok sensation Peller for marriage following reports that he has paid the bride price of his partner, Jarvis. The development, which has generated widespread reactions across social media platforms, has sparked debates among fans and followers about whether the…
Popular Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has officially paid the bride price of his fiancée, Jarvis, in a colourful traditional marriage ceremony held in Edo State. The event, which attracted family members, friends, well-wishers, and social media personalities, marked a significant milestone in the couple’s relationship. Dressed in traditional…
The Chief Editor of toscadnews.com, Osemi ThankGod Inalegwu, has congratulated Mrs. Sandra Chukwugekwu on her emergence as the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Achievements Award, describing the honour as a fitting recognition of her dedication to service and nation-building. In a congratulatory message, Inalegwu commended Mrs. Chukwugekwu for her exemplary…
