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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…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Alabi Anthony, over the alleged rape and murder of a…
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…
The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has taken a strategic inspection visit to key defence production facilities operated by Leonardo S.p.A in Northern Italy. A statement by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mati Ali says the visit is part of the high-level delegation accompanying President Bola Tinubu…
As part of efforts to fast-track progress toward Universal Health Coverage, the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, says it has taken decisive steps to enforce Nigeria’s health insurance law among self-funding government agencies and ensure full compliance with the NHIA Act 2022, which makes health insurance mandatory for all. Speaking…
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under President Bola Tinubu’s recent exercise of the prerogative of mercy has been released from custody. This clarification follows widespread public debate and speculation after the announcement of the clemency…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Friday, as the US weighs the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles capable of striking deep inside Russian territory. This high-profile meeting follows President Trump’s recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which Trump…
A sharp war of words has erupted between Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Mr. Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over controversial comments alleging substance abuse among Nigerian aviation personnel. Moshood, in a strongly worded statement issued on…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called for stronger collaboration with journalists to promote responsible security reporting, counter misinformation, and protect national interests. This appeal was made by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, during an interactive session with the leadership of the Nigeria Union…
Kebbi State Government has taken a bold step to reinforce its security architecture by engaging the services of a global private security firm, G-Safety, to complement the efforts of existing security agencies in combating banditry and terrorism in the region. Governor Nasiru Idris disclosed this during a strategic meeting with…
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Food Day 2025, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is calling on all levels of government to urgently implement comprehensive food policies to protect Nigerians—especially children—from the growing threat of ultra-processed foods and unhealthy beverages. In a statement signed…
Ad-hoc panel investigates HYPREP fund management, contract transparency, and remediation project impact The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Oil Spill Clean-Up Funds has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability, and justice in the management of funds earmarked for environmental remediation in the Niger Delta. Chairman of the committee,…
The Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (RMCH) has announced a nationwide scale-up of its flagship health programme, “Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria”, aiming to reduce maternal and child mortality across the country. The announcement was made during a stakeholder workshop on programme development and scale-up,…
