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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…
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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…
The remains of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, were laid to rest on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in a solemn and emotional ceremony attended by dignitaries, military leaders, and thousands of grieving citizens. The state burial, conducted in accordance with Islamic rites, marked the end of…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Katsina State, Northwest Nigeria, to attend the final rites for his predecessor, the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina, at exactly 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday. The president was received by top-ranking government…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the formation of an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate a befitting state burial for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday, July 13, at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja…
The remains of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari have departed London for his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, ahead of a state burial scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The late leader’s body was flown aboard a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft before 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Accompanying the casket…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London, following their arrival in the United Kingdom. As part of the visit, Vice President Shettima also visited the late President’s nephew, Malam Amman Daura, who…
The remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, will bei laid to rest tomorrow, Tuesday, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. This follows the conclusion of funeral arrangements between his family, close associates, and the Katsina State Government. Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda announced the details while addressing journalists…
The ECOWAS Commission has kicked off a pivotal four-day technical meeting in Cotonou, Benin, bringing together tourism experts from across its Member States. The event, which began on July 8, 2025, focuses on the review and validation of six draft classification standards for tourist accommodation establishments across the region. Developed…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to pay tribute to the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. This was followed by a seven-day national mourning period which was earlier announced by President Bola Tinubu. A statement released on behalf of the Federal…
The Standing Committee on Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the ECOWAS Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) met with the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah. The high-level engagement focused on strengthening collaboration, improving strategic information exchange, and fast-tracking the implementation of key decisions by the…
As part of its milestone 50th anniversary celebrations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has launched a completely redesigned official website. Spearheaded by the Communications Directorate, this digital overhaul reflects the organisation’s renewed commitment to modernising its online presence and deepening engagement with citizens across the West…
