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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…
A Nigerian actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo, has warned that any presidential aspirant within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a revision of the orientation course timetable for prospective corps members deployed to Enugu and Osun States for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II exercise. In…
[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…
A TikTok content creator, Love Dooshima, has been released from police custody after spending several hours in detention over 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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Businessman Olakunle Churchill has responded to the divorce filing by his estranged partner, Rosy Meurer,…
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BBNaija star, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has revealed that she does not…
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Nigerian businessman Olakunle Churchill has made a strong public statement days after reports surfaced that…
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Media personality Robert Ekpo, popularly known as Roby Ekpo, has rejected a cease-and-desist notice issued…
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Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has sparked reactions online after sharing a lighthearted story about…
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German automaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly filed a complaint with the Carabinieri against Super Eagles striker…
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Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died at the age of 40 after collapsing…
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Chelsea FC have dismissed manager Liam Rosenior following a run of poor results that derailed…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of passenger train services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor, following the completion of safety, technical, and operational checks. In a statement issued Wednesday, the NRC said the restart of services reflects its commitment to providing smooth, reliable, and secure rail transportation for…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has officially suspended its nationwide strike, following high-level negotiations involving the National Security Adviser and the management of Dangote Refinery. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced the development on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, saying the suspension was…
Despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the United States government, the US Embassy in Nigeria has assured that visa and passport services will continue without disruption — at least for now. In a statement posted Wednesday on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Embassy addressed growing concerns among Nigerians,…
Nigeria and Russia are set to strengthen their long-standing bilateral relations through the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (WBA), with a renewed focus on economic cooperation, women’s empowerment, and inclusive growth. This development was highlighted on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ interactive session hosted at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, as…
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Day anniversary, President Bola Tinubu has called on all citizens to unite in rebuilding the nation’s economy and global standing. In his nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, the President emphasized the need for collective effort to reposition Nigeria among the world’s leading nations. “Let all…
The Federal Government on Wednesday announced the resolution of the labour dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following high-level mediation. The breakthrough was revealed in a communiqué signed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Dingyadi, who…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overcoming Nigeria’s security challenges, saying peace has returned to many formerly troubled regions. In a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu said security forces have made significant gains in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the immediate removal, suspension, and cancellation of 101 products from circulation in Nigeria. The regulatory move was announced in an official statement released on Tuesday, marking a significant action to uphold public health and safety standards. According…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Arise News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and has vowed that the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise will be thoroughly investigated. In a statement issued Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified that all income earned within Nigeria, including money made by commercial sex workers, social media influencers, and remote workers, will be subject to taxation under the country’s new tax reform laws, set to take effect from January 1, 2026. This was disclosed by…
