News as it breaks
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…
The premises at All Saints Church swelled with applause and gratitude as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, was honoured with an Outstanding Achievement Award ( 2026 Humanitarian and service award) by the church’s Laity Council. Receiving the award in spirit, Comrade Ike…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has hailed the recent Federal High Court judgment that restored its registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and reinstated the Board of Trustees (BoT) led by its President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Sukubo described…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for deeper collaboration between the media and security agencies, describing the partnership as vital to strengthening national security, building public trust, and advancing Nigeria’s nation-building efforts.This is contained in a statement by the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association…
