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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 governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has formally declared his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, saying…
[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…
Police in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, have confirmed that at least 23 people were killed and 108 others injured…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian…
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Nollywood actress Ruby Orjiakor has announced that she is expecting her first child with her…
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Nollywood actor Wale Okunnu has criticized petroleum marketers over the recent surge in petrol pump…
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A TikToker identified as Debrakin has accused Nigerian musician and live band performer Segun Johnson…
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Iconic action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially named Morocco as the champions of the…
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World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock exit in the third round of the…
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Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday, with…
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Manchester City capitalised on a costly mistake by Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to secure a…
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has confirmed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended his contract for another two years, keeping him in charge of the national women’s team until October 2027. Madugu made the announcement during a post-match press conference in Abeokuta, shortly after guiding the nine-time…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the necessary instruments to formally exercise his constitutional powers of prerogative of mercy, granting pardon and clemency to selected individuals previously convicted of various offences. After extensive consultations with the Council of State and consideration of public opinion, the President ordered a further review…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Attorney General of Imo state, Chukwuma-Machukwu Ume says faith can elevate the identity of christians through the reflection of culture, language, music, and traditions. Machukwu-Ume state this in Enugu during the birthday ceremony and book launch of Rev. Father Emeka Ngwoke. Giving a…
The management of Transcorp Hilton Abuja has hosted top media executives to a warm evening of networking and appreciation, reaffirming its commitment to sustaining a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with the media. This include Mr Martin Zarybnicky, General Manager Transcorp Hilton Abuja; Ijeoma Osuji, Communications & Marketing Manager Transcorp…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced plans to seek the forfeiture of Proxy Night Club in Victoria Island, Lagos, following a weekend raid on the venue during an alleged drug party. In a statement by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the agency warns nightclub owners, event centres, and…
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has declared Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, as work-free days throughout the state. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, says the work-free days will provide all eligible voters the opportunity to visit their respective polling…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their spot at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after a gritty 1–1 draw against the Benin Republic in Abeokuta, sealing a 3–1 aggregate victory. The decisive second-leg clash at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena proved more challenging than anticipated, as…
President Bola Tinubu has hosted Denmark’s richest man and Chief Executive Officer of Bestseller, Anders Holch Povlsen, at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, disclosed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, was part of…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s fiscal policies to serve as a central instrument in achieving a just and inclusive energy transition. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of a report titled “Assessing the Role of Tax Incentives in Nigeria’s Fossil…
The Senate will on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, screen the newly appointed service chiefs, reversing its earlier plan to hold the exercise next week. The announcement was made shortly after the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read a letter from President Bola Tinubu seeking the confirmation of General Olufemi…
