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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…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has raised alarm over what he described as a…
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 Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, has disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Health was unable to access certain counterpart funds due to delays in the release of Nigeria’s counterpart contributions, a situation that significantly affected the implementation of its 2025 capital budget. Professor Pate…
Civil society organisations in Kogi State have petitioned major law enforcement and judicial institutions, demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into alleged tampering with court exhibits in the ongoing N10 billion fraud case involving the Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Government, Ali Bello, and others. The petition, submitted…
A Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison for national security offences, a decision that has drawn sharp condemnation from international rights groups and foreign governments, who say the ruling marks a new low for press freedom in the city. Lai, 78,…
Veteran television personality Wendy Williams has been thrown into mourning following the death of her father, Thomas D. Williams, who passed away at the age of 94. The news was announced by news anchor Alex Finnie, Wendy’s niece and goddaughter, via Instagram, where she shared a touching montage of…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across Nigeria’s South-East, saying the order was issued directly by its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and takes effect immediately. The announcement was made in a statement by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, who said the decision…
Celebrity fashion designer and entrepreneur Veekee James was overcome with emotion during her gender reveal ceremony after discovering that she and her husband are expecting a baby girl. The intimate event, which was shared across social media platforms, captured the moment the expectant mother broke down in tears of joy…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that not all electricity meters currently being installed nationwide are free, amid confusion surrounding the Federal Government’s metering initiatives and warnings against illegal charges by electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The Chairman of NERC, Musiliu Oseni, made the clarification during a radio…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a mix of sunshine and cloudiness across Nigeria, with isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall expected in parts of the southern states. In its latest weather outlook released in Abuja, NiMet said the northern region will experience predominantly sunny and cloudy skies throughout the…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of kidnapping a medical doctor and his brother earlier this year in Edo North. The suspects were apprehended in a dramatic incident at the Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, on Sunday. The suspects, identified as Idris Abubakar and Sani…
Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has sparked conversations on social media following a recent Instagram post in which she discussed a hypothetical scenario involving an alleged affair between a married man and a married woman. The post, which quickly gained traction online, has fuelled fresh speculation about the state of Ovire’s…
