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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…
Security operatives has mounted heavy presence around the Federal High Court in Kaduna ahead of the arraignment of former Kaduna…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian…
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The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of gospel singer…
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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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Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season,…
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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…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the decriminalisation of attempted suicide, setting December 2025 as the official target for legislative reform. The announcement was made today by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, during a press briefing in Abuja to commemorate…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has defended Israel’s controversial airstrike in Doha, Qatar, which targeted senior Hamas leaders, saying that at times it is necessary to “remove” individuals who block diplomatic progress. Herzog made the comments following what he described as a “frank” and “tough” meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that about 80 percent of the 2024 budget has been executed, with critical infrastructure and development projects still ongoing across the country. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this update on Wednesday during a meeting with the…
The federal government has officially inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) tasked with planning, organizing, and executing all events for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration in 2025. This key step underscores the nation’s commitment to commemorating its historic milestone with patriotism and unity. At the inauguration, Secretary to the Government of…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has revealed that Nigeria is leveraging lessons from costly global oil and gas divestment cases to protect its upstream sector. The regulatory body has secured over $400 million in decommissioning liabilities and implemented stricter regulations governing…
The Presidency has announced sweeping tax reforms designed to simplify Nigeria’s tax system, boost investment, and strengthen fiscal stability. In a statement issued by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President, Kamorudeen Yusuf, it was revealed that President Bola Tinubu signed the reforms into law on June 26,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a unified national approach to skills acquisition, emphasizing that siloed efforts are no longer acceptable in the push to equip Nigerians with relevant, future-ready skills. Speaking at the 7th meeting of the National Council on Skills (NCS) held Tuesday at the Presidential Villa…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused bail to five men accused of carrying out the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022. The suspects — Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar —…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged domestic airlines to begin blacklisting unruly passengers as a deterrent against growing incidents of in-flight and airport misconduct. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, made the call in Abuja during a stakeholder meeting with representatives of local…
A tragic road accident on Tuesday in Imo State has claimed the lives of 12 people, including four children and eight adults, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The collision occurred when a gas tanker, reportedly marked T 16716 LA and bearing the NUPENG inscription, was allegedly driving…
