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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…
The Senate has directed the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and other service chiefs to conduct a comprehensive…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian…
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Media personality Toyosi Etim-Effiong has publicly reacted after her husband, Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong, stirred…
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Global music icon Beyonce Knowles-Carter made a highly anticipated return to fashion’s biggest night, co-chairing…
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Actress Blessing Onwukwe has opened up about the intense public reaction to her role as…
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Nigerian skitmaker and satire content creator, Kevin Chinedu, widely known for his “Governor Amuneke” persona,…
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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…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has been discharged from the hospital and cleared to resume full official duties following a minor road accident on Sunday along the Katsina-Daura highway. In an official statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Governor was certified medically fit and…
A Nasarawa State High Court in Lafia has sentenced 27-year-old Ahmadu Yaro to 21 years in prison with hard labour for the rape of a three-month-old baby, an act described by the presiding judge as “barbaric and demonic.” Delivering the long-awaited judgment, Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu condemned the assault as “a…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh three-day weather forecast, warning of widespread thunderstorms and varying intensities of rainfall across the country from Monday, July 21 to Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The forecast, released on NiMet’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, covers the Northern, Central, and…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has issued a strong advisory to businesses and organisations across the country, mandating them to obtain proper licences for the use of copyrighted content in their operations. This directive is in line with the newly enacted Copyright Act of 2022, which expands protection for creators…
As part of activities marking the 2025 Press Week, over 200 members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, staged a peaceful solidarity march to demand greater press freedom, protection of human rights, and improved working conditions for journalists across Nigeria. Tagged the “Walk for…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has firmly refuted reports claiming that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates has been cancelled. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, WAEC dismissed the widely circulating claims as “false and…
[21/07, 11:53 am] rosewendy: Dozens of retired police officers took to the streets of Abuja and other parts of Nigeria on Monday in a peaceful protest, demanding better welfare, full gratuity payments, and an exit from the Police Contributory Pension Scheme. The demonstration in the Federal Capital Territory was led…
With just days remaining before its 21-day ultimatum expires, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide disruption of medical services if its demands are not urgently met. In an exclusive interview, NMA President, Professor Bala Audu, declared that the association…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has survived a road accident with minor injuries while on official duty along the Daura-Katsina Road. In a statement released on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, it was confirmed that the governor is in stable condition, sustained no serious injuries, and…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face long-time rivals, Banyana Banyana of South Africa, in a high-stakes Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 semi-final clash on July 22 at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. South Africa booked their spot in the last four after edging Senegal 4-1…
