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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…
APC Stakeholders Endorse Abdullahi Askira for Borno South Senate Seat Ahead of 2027 Elections Stakeholders of the All Progressives…
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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[5/10, 9:57 AM] rosewendy: The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026…
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The mother of BBNaija winner Ilebaye Odiniya, Lami Odiniya, has confirmed that the reality TV…
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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested the father of 2023 Big Brother Naija…
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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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The Nigeria Basketball Federation has appointed David Fizdale as the new head coach of Nigeria’s…
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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…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Mohammed Dantsoho, has highlighted the anticipated benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing its potential to boost intra-African trade and enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian ports. Speaking at a forum organized by the Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce,…
In a strategic move to improve education quality and expand learning opportunities, the Federal Government has inaugurated ten committees aimed at strengthening academic standards and addressing barriers to education, particularly for girls. The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, who presided over the event in Abuja, stated that five of…
The NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML), a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, in partnership with NIPCO Gas Ltd, has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Ssonic Petroleum Ltd to supply natural gas for the company’s proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos…
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, joins the global call to Accelerate Action in promoting gender equality and empowering women, particularly in rural communities. In a statement to commemorate the day, NAWOJ FCT Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, highlighted…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) to lead federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. The appointments, which span newly established and existing healthcare institutions, reflect the administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. List of Newly Appointed CMDs: Professor Olusegun Sylvester…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform Initiative. The appointment is aimed at advancing sustainable reforms in Nigeria’s livestock sector, a key area of the administration’s national development strategy.…
Governor Dauda Lawal has officially sworn in Yakubu Sani Haidara as the new Head of the Civil Service of Zamfara State, alongside 12 newly appointed permanent secretaries. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the old chamber of the Government House in Gusau, where Governor Lawal emphasized that Haidara’s appointment was…
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned her suspension from the Nigerian Senate, describing it as unjust and politically motivated. Despite the decision, she remains resolute in her commitment to serving her constituents. The Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for “gross misconduct” after a heated dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over…
In a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health, aims to drive sustained improvements in the country’s health sector. President Tinubu made the announcement on Thursday during the…
A Lagos High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, Igbosere, has reserved judgment in the high-profile trial of Andrew Nice, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver accused of the rape and murder of 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwola in 2022. Justice Sherifat Sonaike set May 2, 2025, for the verdict after both the…
