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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 senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has described Peter Obi as an admirable Nigerian but insisted that the former…
[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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Veteran Nollywood actor Davis Ofor, popularly known for his role as Clarus in the classic…
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American rapper Offset is in stable condition after being shot outside a casino in Florida…
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Creative Director of Zazi Beauty, Mrs. Deborah Mbara, has alleged that relationship expert Blessing Okoro…
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Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has sparked debate after commenting on the circumstances surrounding the death…
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World football governing body FIFA has officially approved the change of international allegiance for goalkeeper…
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The stage is set for another thrilling chapter in the UEFA Champions League as Europe’s…
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Leeds United reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years after…
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Inter Milan strengthened their grip on the Serie A title race with a commanding 5–2…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami to this month. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the new date following a request by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Federation, Mr.…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has formally taken over the prosecution of his immediate predecessor, Abubakar Malami, who is facing terrorism and illegal firearms possession charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges were originally filed by the Department of…
The Nigerian currency opened at N1,379.05 per dollar trading at the official window of the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), reflecting continued stability amid tight liquidity conditions. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the exchange rate fluctuated within a narrow band during the morning session, touching a…
Iran will bury its slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the holy city of Mashhad, according to the Fars News Agency. Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic for 36 years, was killed at the age of 86 during a wave of United States and Israeli attacks, Iranian authorities…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination was disclosed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said the letter conveying the appointment had been sent to the…
…describes signed Electoral Reform Act as setback to democracy A Civil Society Organisation, FixPolitics Initiative, has described the new Electoral Reform Act, as a setback for Nigeria’s democratic progress, calling for its immediate reversal. The Group also urged the National Assembly to initiate amendments that would make real-time electronic transmission…
Captain and forward for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reportedly left Saudi Arabia for Madrid, Spain, amid rising tensions in the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes in Iran. According to the Daily Mail, the 41-year-old departed Riyadh late at night aboard his £61 million ($81 million) Bombardier Global Express 6500 private…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is taking steps to safeguard citizens living in the Middle East following the escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran. In a statement issued by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols,…
Adamu Abubakar, son of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has resigned as Adamawa State Commissioner for Works and Energy Development. In a resignation letter made public, Adamu said his decision came after “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” “The Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State,…
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a farmer along Agunla Farm Road, Ayede-Ogbese, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, told journalists that the incident was reported by concerned residents. According to him, preliminary investigations indicate…
