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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…
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared that Ogun State is poised…
[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…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a late-night attack on a military formation in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State,…
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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Iconic action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of…
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Popular Nigerian cross-dresser and social media personality Bobrisky has sparked fresh reactions online after criticising…
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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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Liverpool Football Club has condemned the racist abuse directed at its players, describing the behavior…
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The Guinea Football Federation has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review…
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The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has rejected a ruling by the Confederation of African Football…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of…
Medical activities at the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital (FUTH) have been completely halted following the nationwide strike declared by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Toscad News revealed that patients on admission have been evacuated, while medical personnel across departments; including emergency, outpatient, and antenatal units, have…
Senior Pastor of the Guiding Light Assembly Church, Wale Adefarasin has cautioned against what he described as the sudden surge of international attention on the plight of Christians in Nigeria, urging a more balanced understanding of the country’s long-standing insecurity challenges. Speaking during a Sunday sermon at his church, Pastor…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has announced Auwal Rafsanjani, as the new Chairman of its Advisory Board, following a board election held over the weekend. A statement signed by CAPPA Executive Director Akinbode Oluwafemi, the organisation describes Rafsanjani’s emergence as a renewed mandate to strengthen its defence…
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, near the city of Mazar-e Sharif, killing at least 20 people and leaving over 320 people injured. The earthquake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif, one of the country’s largest cities that is home to about 500,000 people, at around 01:00 local time on Monday. According…
Political parties and their governorship candidates participating in Saturday’s Anambra State election have signed a Peace Accord pledging to ensure a violence-free and credible poll. The ceremony, held in Awka, was organized by the National Peace Committee (NPC) and attended by key stakeholders, security chiefs, and representatives of the Independent…
The United States government has reportedly considered to weigh sanctions against at least 12 Nigerian governors and several senior officials following their alleged inclusion on a new watchlist compiled by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), also known as the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list. According to…
The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing escalating security threats and reports of alleged U.S. military activities in West Africa. According to a report by Zagazola Makama, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno issued a directive ordering a complete military lockdown along the…
President Bola Tinubu is set to visit the United States on Tuesday for high-level diplomatic meetings, following rising tensions sparked by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning about alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria. According to presidency sources cited by SaharaReporters, Tinubu’s visit will focus on strengthening security collaboration and…
Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive diplomatic action against former U.S. President Donald Trump over an alleged threat of military action against Nigeria. In a statement shared via his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi condemned the reported comments, describing them as…
The Presidency has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will meet with his United Statescounterpart, Donald J. Trump, in the coming days to address recent allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria and to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed the planned…
