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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…
Four persons have been confirmed dead following a fatal road crash at the Ijebu-Imushin axis of the Ijebu Ode–Ore Expressway…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian…
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Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa has announced that he is now a great-grandfather, sharing the…
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Social media commentator Chidi Mike has publicly accused popular relationship coach and influencer, Blessing CEO,…
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Bruno Onyemaechi, a defender for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has welcomed his first child with his…
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Popular nightlife entrepreneur and socialite Cubana Chief Priest has stirred reactions online after a viral…
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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…
A military aircraft transporting indigenous passengers crashed deep in the Amazon jungle of Venezuela killing seven of the ten people on board, including members of the Yanomami community and medical personnel, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Defence. The aircraft, operated by an Air Force unit dedicated…
Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have commenced a nationwide seven-day warning strike, defying last-minute appeals by the Federal Government. The strike, which began at midnight on Tuesday, follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14, demanding…
As anticipation builds for the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), the organisers—working in collaboration with the African Union—have announced the appointment of three new members to its prestigious International Jury. The move is part of efforts to further enhance fairness, regional representation, and diversity in the…
A group of stranded Nigerian miners in the Central African Republic (CAR), who had earlier issued a viral plea for help, have finally arrived safely at the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui after days of harrowing travel and intervention. The rescue operation followed the circulation of a video in which the…
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to deepening diplomatic and people-to-people relations with the Republic of Ghana, with a focus on safeguarding the rights and welfare of its citizens living in the West African country. This assurance came from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who is…
In a major step toward facilitating seamless regional trade, the ECOWAS Commission has concluded a five-day technical mission to Ghana aimed at deploying the SIGMAT system for improved goods transit between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The mission, which took place is part of broader ECOWAS transit reforms designed to strengthen…
In a strategic push to attract foreign investment and expand trade, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has unveiled a landmark Economic Diplomacy Dialogue in Abuja, positioning the private sector at the heart of Nigeria’s global economic engagement. NACCIMA National President, Dr. Jani Ibrahim,…
Guinea-Bissau has reinforced its national commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda by hosting a high-level capacity-building workshop led by the ECOWAS Commission. The event, held in Bissau, focused on equipping key national actors with tools to effectively monitor and report on WPS initiatives using a simplified version…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step towards improving public health and nutrition across the region by reviewing and validating revised standards for fortified foods. At a two-day meeting held in Praia, Cape Verde, on July 28–29, the ECOWAS Technical Committee for Standards Management…
Liberia’s 178th Independence Day celebration became a profound tribute to regional solidarity and peacebuilding, as the country honoured the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) for their pivotal roles during Liberia’s civil conflicts and post-war reconciliation. The historic ceremony, held in Monrovia, brought…
