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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…
Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law, has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over his recent comments suggesting that Nigeria is safer today than it was a decade ago. In a video shared online, the comedian addressed criticism stemming from remarks he made on The Honest Bunch podcast. During the discussion,…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, has said that the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is repositioning Nigeria toward a knowledge-based economy anchored on innovation, intellectual capital and technological advancement. Dr. Raji made this assertion…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, has unveiled the NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge 2026, a national platform designed to accelerate technology-driven entrepreneurship and attract global investment into Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. Speaking at a world press conference in Abuja,…
A United States District Court has sentenced former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation executive Paulinus Okoronkwo to 87 months in prison for receiving a $2.1 million bribe linked to oil drilling rights in Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday, U.S. authorities said the district judge also ordered Okoronkwo to pay…
The Director at the ECOWAS Commission Trade Directorate, Mr. Christopher Mensah-Yawson, has emphasised that women and youth are central to increasing intra-regional trade and deepening economic integration in West Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at a regional forum, Mensah-Yawson said inclusive trade is no longer…
…. as Perm Sec offers additional 50 in honour of late brother Mohammed Alkali The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, has offered 150 free health insurance enrollments to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The Permanent Secretary…
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. Akpe, who served as Chief of Staff at Government House, Yenagoa, was nominated by Governor Douye Diri following the vacancy created by the death of the former deputy governor, Lawrence…
Paris Saint-Germain defender and Morocco national team captain Achraf Hakimi is set to face trial in France over an allegation of rape, French media have reported. Multiple outlets, including France 24, said judicial sources and Hakimi’s legal team confirmed that an investigating judge has ordered the case to proceed to…
Former Cross Okonkwo, popularly known as Cross Da Boss, has officially tied the knot with his partner, Chinonso Onyebuchi, in a private court wedding ceremony. The low-key ceremony marks a new chapter for the former Big Brother Naija housemate, who took to social media to share photos and a…
The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 30-year-old man, Nkereuwem Felix Effiong, to life imprisonment for his role in the abduction of an Akwa Ibom High Court judge, Justice Joy Unwana. Delivering judgment, Justice Chigozie Sergius Onah found Effiong guilty on three counts, including conspiracy to…
