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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…
Nigerian celebrity jeweller Malivelihood has unveiled a luxury smartphone designed specifically for supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of…
[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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Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist, Tonto Dikeh, has opened up about her past and spiritual journey while ministering…
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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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Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a long-term…
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The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has donated ₦20 million to support the Cycling…
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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…
The ECOWAS Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming West Africa’s education sector through technology and innovation, declaring digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) as vital instruments for the region’s future prosperity. This stance was made clear during the meeting of the Joint Committee on Education, Science and Culture; Health;…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed the country’s dedication to financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and green financing at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Spain. Tuggar delivered a national statement on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, outlining strategic initiatives aimed…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called on military authorities to adopt forward-thinking strategies that prioritize innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Speaking during the commissioning of over 80 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for the Defence Headquarters at Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly denied allegations that he allocated premium plots of land in Abuja to his children, describing the accusations as politically motivated and baseless. In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere…
Popular Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, famously known as 2Baba, has publicly apologised to his wife, Natasha Idibia, his children, and fans following widespread backlash over a controversial statement about male sexuality. The award-winning singer triggered a storm of criticism after comments he made during a recent podcast went viral.…
Two children have been confirmed dead following a tragic flood incident in Minna, the Niger State capital, after a heavy downpour overwhelmed parts of the city on Monday afternoon. The incident, which occurred in the Tunga community, saw a nine-year-old girl and an unidentified boy swept away by raging floodwaters…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to host a landmark Regional Youth Conference from July 1 to 3, 2025, in Saly Portudal, Senegal. Themed “Engaging ECOWAS for a New Vision of Youth,” the conference forms a central part of the organisation’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations. The…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step toward boosting regional connectivity with the implementation of the Praia-Dakar maritime link. A high-level workshop to assess and approve financing options for the vital project commenced on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal. The workshop brings…
The Lagos State Government has commenced full enforcement of its ban on specific categories of single-use plastics (SUPs) under 40 microns in thickness, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Announcing the policy at a press briefing in Alausa, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering…
Tragdy struck parts of Borno State over the weekend as floods and a severe windstorm wreaked havoc in Damboa and Askira-Uba Local Government Areas, claiming two lives and leaving dozens of families homeless. According to a statement by Dauda Iliya, spokesperson to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, two women lost their…
