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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…
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared that Ogun State is poised…
[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…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Johnson Daniel, for allegedly stabbing an 18-year-old boy, Ariyo…
The Federal Government has formally reopened the Nigeria–Niger Republic border through the Kamba corridor in Kebbi State, marking another major…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made history after becoming the first woman to win the Academy…
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Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has publicly expressed gratitude to her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill,…
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Afrobeats star, Asake has been spotted performing pilgrimage rites Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with a video…
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Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has opened up about how her public support for President…
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FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo following incidents involving fans…
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World number three-ranked side France defeated reigning African champions Nigeria 93–86 in a Group A…
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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, returned to winning ways with a commanding 101–84 victory…
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Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry…
At dawn in Chanchanji Ward, an agrarian community in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, the promise of harvest has given way to fear and mourning. Residents say birdsong has been replaced by gunshots, hurried footsteps and whispered prayers as families abandon their homes to escape persistent violence. …
A fire outbreak has destroyed several shops in a storey shopping complex located beside the Ikotun Roundabout area of Lagos State, causing extensive damage to goods and properties worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its…
Israel has announced it will enforce a ban on 37 international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the Gaza Strip, accusing them of failing to meet newly introduced “security and transparency standards,” including the disclosure of information about their Palestinian staff. The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism said the…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Mozambique in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they continue their quest for a fourth continental title. The three-time African champions booked their place in the knockout phase after a commanding 3-1 victory over Uganda on Tuesday, completing…
Governors of the six states in the North-East of Nigeria, have agreed to contribute N5 billion each for the acquisition of two aircraft to establish a regional air shuttle aimed at improving air transportation within the region. The decision was disclosed on Wednesday by the Gombe State Commissioner for Finance…
The Nigerian military has reported a significant improvement in security across the South-East, attributing the progress to intensified troop operations and legal actions against key separatist leaders. Major General Michael Onoja said criminal activities in the region have declined over the past year due to sustained military pressure in South-Eastern…
Sudan will face defending champions Senegal in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group E match while Algeria completed the group stage with a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea. At the Mohammed V…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an urgent review of workers’ wages in 2026, warning that current earnings can no longer meet basic living needs amid rising inflation and worsening economic hardship across the country. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call on Wednesday in a New…
Popular cleric, Prophet Odumeje, is currently live on the Prayer Mountain as he prepares for the crossover service scheduled to hold tonight. The preacher, known for his energetic prayer sessions, is expected to lead worshippers in prayers and deliverance as they usher in the new year. Many followers have already…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement was made on Tuesday at Nike Lake Resort in Enugu, where Obi described his move as the beginning of a “rescue journey”…
