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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…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to promoting girl-child education and empowerment across Nigeria. Hosting a delegation from PLAN International at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized the administration’s dedication to expanding access to quality education, especially for girls. He cited initiatives like the National School Feeding…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session will open on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and remain accessible until Saturday, January 31, 2026. A statement by the Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi reminds Institutions to update and upload…
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, has launched an operational tour and assessment of the Police Area Commands as part of ongoing security preparations for the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. A statement by Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga says the exercise which commenced with…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed plans to include popular TikTok personalities, Ashiru Idris, known as Maiwushirya, and Basira Haruna, popularly called Yar Guda, among the beneficiaries of its upcoming mass wedding programme. This development followed a recent court order directing that the duo should formalize their relationship through…
Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels is trending again after her brother hinted that the actress is not leaving her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, despite online speculations. He was quoted saying, “No marriage is without problems.” This statement sparked heated discussions online — with some users suggesting his remarks…
A prominent yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo has welcomed her grandson, Rakeem and parents to Nigeria. She took to her instagram page to say “welcome to Nigeria @rakeem_mk“ Her daughter, Priscilla Ojo who got married to a Tanzanian musician, Juma Jux in April, 2025, welcomed a baby boy named Rakeem Ayomide…
Nigerian Juju music icon, Sir Shina Peters, has stirred conversations online with a bold claim that he has produced more timeless hits than the late American pop legend, Michael Jackson. Taking to social media, the Afro-Juju pioneer reflected on his decades-long career and emphasized the value of creating songs that…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to conclude all ongoing negotiations with unions in the nation’s tertiary education sector. The NLC warned that failure to do so, would trigger nationwide industrial action involving all affiliated unions and workers. NLC President, Joe Ajaero announced…
The Enugu State Police Command says it has arrested a 25-year-old suspected armed robber, Chinecherem Ugwuagu, who disguised himself in a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniform to evade security checks. A statement released by the Command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, reveals that the suspect was apprehended on October 11 along…
About 200 selected Adolescent Girls, Young Women and Girls with Disabilities in Bauchi metropolis have commenced a six-month skills acquisition training in nine Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics STEAM courses. The training is part of the STEAMinists Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) project, aimed at empowering participants with practical skills…
