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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 Borno State Government has rescued 73 underage children from drug abuse and street-related crimes in Maiduguri, in a sweeping intervention aimed at combating substance abuse among vulnerable youths. The children, aged between 12 and 15, were picked up from known hotspots including Bulabulin Kasuwa and Gwange Kasan Gada, following…
Nigeria will require a sustained investment of $10 billion annually over the next two decades to achieve stable and reliable electricity, according to Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. The minister made the declaration during the inauguration of a 2.5-megawatt solar hybrid power project at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in…
In a swift legislative move, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved the second reading of a ₦1.78 trillion statutory appropriation bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), just hours after its introduction by President Bola Tinubu. The bill, aimed at funding the FCT Administration for the 2025 fiscal year, was…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened a crucial meeting in Lagos today, aimed at reviewing and approving the draft Strategic Business Plan (SBP) and Communication Strategy for the Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU). This high-level gathering underscores ECOWAS’s renewed commitment to accelerating infrastructure development and…
In a display of honor and gratitude, distinguished military personnel who rendered outstanding service under the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB) were formally recognized during the Third Combined Presentation of Medals and Awards Ceremony held on May 8, 2025. The prestigious event, organized to acknowledge the dedication and…
An Abuja-based barber, Joshua Aiyenuro, has declared his intention to break a Guinness World Record by attempting the world’s longest haircut marathon. Mr. Aiyenuro, the founder of the T-Jos Signature brand, which caters to top Nigerian footballers and other high-profile clients, made the announcement during a media briefing in Abuja.…
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) has expressed commitment to partner the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council on infrastructural development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was disclosed when the NUJ FCT Chairperson, Ms Grace Ike, led her executive team on a courtesy visit to the AMMC…
The U.S. State Department has greenlit the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and defense equipment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officials announced Monday, just days before President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to the Gulf region. The proposed arms deal includes the sale of six CH-47F Chinook…
In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of the 6-megawatt Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant and sanctioned the construction of a new power substation in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Minister of Power,s Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, announced the development while briefing…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa through digital innovation, market access and affordable financing, as it prepares to host the 4th African Union (AU) MSME Forum in Abuja from June 23 to 27, 2025. Vice President Senator…
