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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…
The Labour Party (LP) has reacted strongly to the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African…
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.…
Residents of Obunagha community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have apprehended a 40-year-old man over allegations of…
Paystack has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate…
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Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has been celebrated by the Federal Government for her record-breaking film,…
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to take collective responsibility for…
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Businessman and philanthropist Dr. Olakunle Churchill has expressed heartfelt gratitude and renewed hope after receiving…
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The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has stated that he has no intention of…
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The inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ is set to break new ground in women’s club…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a total fine of $100,000 on the…
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Nigerian international defender William Troost-Ekong has completed a move to Doha-based Al Ahli SC following…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially handed over the Africa Cup of Nations…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were knocked out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night after suffering a 4–2 defeat on penalties to host nation Morocco in a tense semi-final encounter. The highly anticipated clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended goalless after 120 minutes of…
The Federal Government has signed a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) aimed at ensuring uninterrupted academic activities across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Speaking at the presentation of the agreement in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to industrial harmony,…
Afrobeats singer and activist Seun Kuti has ignited widespread debate on social media after delivering a fiery response to critics who questioned his relevance and legacy as the son of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. In a viral video circulating online, Seun mocked those who downplayed his achievements, citing an…
Iran has warned the United States that any attempt to intervene in the ongoing protests across the country would trigger attacks on American military bases in the Middle East, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday. The warning comes amid escalating tensions following repeated statements by U.S. President Donald…
Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have strengthened bilateral cooperation in geoscience and tourism development through the signing of a Partnership Framework for Cooperation on Geoparks Mentoring, Technical Exchange and Creative Geotourism Promotion. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh between Ghamra…
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, widely known by the name of her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” has passed away. Her death was announced on Instagram by fellow gospel artiste Ayo Melody, who shared the news on behalf of the family. The post, which included a photograph and a short…
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of more than ₦6 billion in intervention funds to 271 tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the 2025 academic year. The funds, approved through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), will be distributed to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. Speaking…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed it has intelligence on the recent United States airstrikes against terrorist targets in Sokoto State but has declined to disclose any details to the public. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known during an interview on a flagship…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to establish a $2 billion National Climate Change Fund as part of Nigeria’s strategy to accelerate its energy transition and attract green financing. The President made the disclosure while speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit, where he said the Federal Government…
The Kebbi State Government has announced the reopening of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, where 25 schoolgirls were abducted by bandits last year before they were later rescued. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Halima Bande, disclosed this while briefing journalists after a security meeting with principals…
