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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…
A disturbing video circulating online has triggered widespread outrage after showing a restrained suspect being shot by a police officer…
The United States has announced the first tranche of Japanese investments under a massive $550 billion commitment agreed as part…
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Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James and her husband, Femi Atere, have announced the birth of…
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Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly died at the age of 41 after battling…
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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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Former National Basketball Association player Jason Collins has died at the age of 47 following…
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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…
Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate Queen Mercy Atang has publicly called out her ex-boyfriend after he resurfaced with a Valentine’s Day love confession — two years after allegedly leading a campaign to tarnish her image during her marriage in 2024. The drama unfolded on social media…
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT, Bassey Ita-Ikpang, has called on Nigerians to embrace love with responsibility, safety and compassion as the world marks Valentine’s Day. In a goodwill message to members of NAWOJ FCT and the general public, Ita-Ikpang described Valentine’s Day as…
“The comprehensive zero-tariff treatment for African countries represents another major step by China to support Africa’s development and deepen China-Africa cooperation,” the ambassador said. China has announced a sweeping zero-tariff policy for exports from African countries, including Nigeria, in a move aimed at boosting trade, industrial growth and economic…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to growing public concerns over the dates fixed for the 2027 General Election, following criticism that the schedule coincides with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. INEC released its Timetable and Schedule of Activities, announcing that the Presidential and National Assembly elections…
The 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon began with elite and local runners already navigating major routes across Lagos in one of Africa’s biggest road races. Organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited in partnership with Access Bank and the Lagos State Government, the marathon features both 42-kilometre…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held next year, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls are scheduled for the following month. The announcement was made by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during a news conference…
The administration of US President Donald Trump has directed American immigration authorities to begin identifying between 100 and 200 potential denaturalisation cases every month, as part of a renewed crackdown on alleged fraud in the citizenship process. According to a report by NBC News, cited by the Economic Times,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873,778,401,602.08 as the estimated cost for conducting the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while presenting the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and a detailed cost breakdown for the general elections before the National Assembly Joint…
A 12-year-old pupil has been abducted in the Challenge area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, triggering a swift response from security agencies. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident saying the girl was allegedly kidnapped in the early hours of the day while on her way to school.…
Part of a storey building has collapsed in the Iyanaoloke area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, triggering an emergency response by rescue officials and residents. One worker was reportedly trapped beneath the rubble following the incident, while another narrowly escaped without injuries. Officials of the Ogun State Fire Service,…
