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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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Popular nightlife entrepreneur and socialite Cubana Chief Priest has stirred reactions online after a viral…
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Nollywood actress Judy Austin has expressed her deep affection for her husband, Yul Edochie, and…
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Popular social media personality Peller is facing widespread criticism following comments he made about Yoruba…
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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has shared a personal experience involving a childhood friend, shedding…
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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…
Former beauty queen Anna Banner has announced that she is expecting her second child, delighting fans with a series of baby bump photos shared on social media. The mother of one took to her Instagram page to reveal the news, posting images of herself proudly showing off her growing baby…
US-based Nigerian gay rights activist Edafe Okporo and his husband, Nick Giglio, have announced their separation after three years of marriage. Okporo, who hails from Warri in Delta State, confirmed the development in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Friday, March 27. The couple, who got married in…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been granted temporary bail from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on compassionate grounds. The development, confirmed by a close aide, is to enable him attend the funeral rites of his mother, Hajiya Umma…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of political parties’ membership registers ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing concerns raised by stakeholders over the initial timeline. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, announced the…
The Nigerian Army has formally retired 18 senior officers of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport after 35 years of service, marking the occasion with a ceremonial pulling-out parade in Benin City. The colourful event signalled the end of a three-day conference held in the Edo State…
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of gospel singer and soundtrack vocalist, Onos Nancy Brisibi, after a prolonged illness. Brisibi, whose unmistakable voice featured prominently in Nollywood classics such as Domitilla and Blood Money, was widely celebrated for her contributions to gospel music…
Tijani Fatai has officially assumed office as the 42nd Commissioner of Police in charge of the Lagos State Command, promising to strengthen security operations and deepen ongoing reforms across the state. His appointment was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos Command,…
Iran’s military has warned that hotels accommodating United States soldiers across the Middle East could be treated as legitimate targets amid its escalating conflict with the US and Israel. Speaking on state television, armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi said any civilian facility housing American forces would be viewed as…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding immediate implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers or risk a nationwide shutdown of public universities. ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, delivered the warning during a meeting at…
An unspecified number of brick workers have been buried following the collapse of a pit in Ridawa village, Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred this month while the victims were reportedly digging earth for brick-making when the pit suddenly caved in, trapping several of them…
