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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…
A three-storey residential building collapsed early Thursday on Lagos Island, leaving several occupants injured and sparking a swift emergency response. The incident occurred at Asesi Lane, near Adeniji Adele Road, sending residents into panic as the structure gave way without warning. Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed in…
In a bold move to reshape education systems across West Africa, the ECOWAS Parliament is advocating for a harmonized regional policy on educational technology (EdTech) and innovation, aimed at bridging digital divides and improving learning outcomes for millions of students. The initiative was outlined during a presentation by Hon. Ibra…
At least eight major weekly markets in Yobe East Senatorial District have reportedly been shut down following renewed attacks by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in parts of the region. An investigation by Channels Television revealed that commercial activities were suspended last week at Bumsa Market in Gulani Local Government Area,…
The Kano State Government has announced an immediate ban on the importation of scrap materials from Nigeria’s Northeastern region, following a tragic explosion that claimed the lives of 15 workers at a scrap site in Gidan Karfe, along the Eastern Bypass in Kano. The decision was made public by the…
In a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, prominent opposition leaders have converged at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja to formalize a coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The high-profile gathering includes the 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will unveil the official 2025 admission cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and monotechnics on Tuesday, July 8. The crucial decision will be made during the annual policy meeting, scheduled to hold at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Federal Lawmakers have proposed legislative intervention to ensure a consistent supply of vaccines, emphasizing the importance of transparency and availability at all levels of healthcare, particularly for children under five and pregnant women. At a multi-stakeholder’ technical workshop on optimisation of sustainable immunisation financing model in Nigeria, held in Abuja,…
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…
