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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…
The Labour Party (LP) has reacted strongly to the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African…
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…
Naira By Grace Alegba Lagos, Dec. 12, 2025 (NAN) The Naira on Friday closed the week stronger with a gain of N1.65 against the U.S. dollar at the official market, after it traded at N1,454.41.…
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern Region, Rev. Joseph Hayab, has criticised security agencies…
Paystack has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate…
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Businessman and philanthropist Dr. Olakunle Churchill has expressed heartfelt gratitude and renewed hope after receiving…
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The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has stated that he has no intention of…
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Nigerian TikToker and livestreamer, Peller, has stirred conversations on social media after sharing his West…
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Popular nightlife entrepreneur and social media personality, Cubana Chief Priest, has taken to social media…
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The inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ is set to break new ground in women’s club…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a total fine of $100,000 on the…
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Nigerian international defender William Troost-Ekong has completed a move to Doha-based Al Ahli SC following…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially handed over the Africa Cup of Nations…
Residents of Obunagha community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have apprehended a 40-year-old man over allegations of sexually abusing his 12-year-old stepdaughter, triggering outrage across the area. According to community sources, the minor was rushed to the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital after residents discovered she…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially announced nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, with Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror epic Sinners making history after securing a record-breaking 16 nominations. The feat sets a new benchmark for the most nominations received by a single film, surpassing previous…
A devastating fire razed a one-storey shopping complex at 1, Amore Street, Ajegunle Boundary, Lagos, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The shops, primarily used for clothing storage and sales, were completely engulfed by flames. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed that the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise applies only to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of this year’s Area Council elections. In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the electoral body addressed residents outside the…
Dr Deji Adeleke, billionaire businessman and father of Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly addressed long-standing paternity claims involving his son, describing them as “unnecessary” and unsupported by scientific evidence. At a press conference, Adeleke said multiple DNA tests have conclusively shown that a…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a total fine of $100,000 on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) and handed out multiple player suspensions following disciplinary breaches during and after Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) The quarter-final defeat to Nigeria. The sanctions follow chaotic scenes at the…
US President Donald Trump unveiled his controversial “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos and held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as he sought to reinforce his image as a global peacemaker following a dramatic reversal on threats against Europe and Greenland. Trump’s appearance at the…
Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has announced that she is now a three-time Guinness World Record (GWR) holder after her previous year’s achievement earned her an additional global title. The popular chef, who previously set records for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice and a 93-hour cooking marathon,…
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern Region, Rev. Joseph Hayab, has criticised security agencies for initially denying the reported abduction of worshippers in Kaduna State, describing their response as disappointing and damaging to public trust. Rev Hayab spoke hours after the Nigeria Police…
Nigerian international defender William Troost-Ekong has completed a move to Doha-based Al Ahli SC following his departure from Saudi Arabian side Al Kholood. The experienced centre-back has signed a contract that will keep him at the Qatari club as they push for a strong finish to the ongoing season. Troost-Ekong…
