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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 Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis II. In a statement, Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced that the pontiff died at the age of 88 years. The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned.…
Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon after playing non-stop for 64 hours at Times Square, New York. Onakoya and his playing partner, Puerto Rican chess master Shawn Martinez, shattered the previous record…
Manchester United slumped to a record-breaking 15th Premier League defeat of the season on Sunday, falling 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford, as Pablo Sarabia’s sublime free-kick sealed the visitors’ victory. Despite an encouraging midweek triumph over Olympique Lyonnais in the UEFA Europa League, United were brought crashing back…
In a historic and coordinated move to eliminate circulating variant poliovirus type 2 in the Lake Chad Basin, the Ministers of Health from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic (CAR), and the Republic of Niger have officially launched a synchronized regional polio vaccination campaign targeting over 83 million children…
Pope Francis made a surprise yet moving appearance on Easter Sunday at St. Peter’s Square, addressing thousands of Catholic faithful despite ongoing health challenges that have kept him away from most Holy Week events. The 88-year-old pontiff appeared in a wheelchair on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has revealed a series of financial irregularities and accountability breaches under its immediate past leadership, following a detailed audit probe. The union’s Congress-commissioned committee cited missing documents, unverified expenditures, and a complete lack of financial transparency during the previous…
As Christians around the world commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has extended heartfelt Easter greetings to journalists and residents of the FCT, encouraging a renewed commitment to the values of sacrifice, hope, and national unity. In a special…
By Gambo Jagindi April 20, 2025 Under the leadership of Commandant General Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has been making significant strides in protecting the nation’s critical assets and infrastructure. From enhancing security partnerships to protecting cultural heritage and enforcing compliance in the…
Afrobeats icon Davido, born David Adeleke, has announced that he and his wife, Chioma Rowland, are putting a hold on expanding their family as they shift focus to maintaining a balanced home and supporting Chioma’s entrepreneurial ambitions. In a candid conversation on the latest episode of Ride Along With Darryl,…
At least one person has been confirmed dead and 13 others rescued after a two-storey building collapsed on Saturday morning in the Ojodu Berger area of Lagos State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident in an official statement, revealing that the building—which housed a local restaurant—collapsed around…
