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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…
Egypt secured a confidence-boosting 2–1 victory over Nigeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) friendly held in Cairo on Tuesday, with Mostafa Mohamed’s second-half goal sealing the win. The hosts took the lead just before the half-hour mark when Mahmoud Saber tapped in at the back post after a…
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (rtd.), has died at the age of 71. He passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, just weeks before his 72nd birthday, which would have been on December 31. The death was confirmed in Abuja by the Nigerian Association…
Senator Ned Nwoko has dismissed claims by his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, that she has been denied access to their children, stating that a court has already set conditions she must meet before contact can be restored. In a statement released on Tuesday by his communications team and…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly arrested an Osun State–based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, following a pro-Palestine protest held in the state. According to Western Post, Sheikh Molaasan, the leader of the Islamic group Ta’awunu Muslimeen, was taken into custody after a video circulated…
Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has submitted a formal petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging corruption and financial misconduct against Ahmed Farouk, Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The petition, dated December 16 and filed…
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bagom, has approved the dismissal of 30 special advisers as part of a restructuring exercise aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery. The decision was announced during the governor’s first State Executive Council meeting with newly inaugurated commissioners at the Government House in…
Toyosi Etim-Effiong, wife of Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong, has shared candid views on marriage and infidelity, saying cheating is not necessarily a dealbreaker for her. Speaking on the Toke Moments podcast, Toyosi revealed that rather than ending a marriage over infidelity, she chooses to rely on faith, prayer, and spiritual…
FIFA has reportedly opened an investigation into allegations that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fielded ineligible players during the African qualifying playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a development that could potentially revive Nigeria’s qualification hopes. Nigeria’s Super Eagles were knocked out of the World Cup qualifying…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally petitioned FIFA over allegations that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fielded ineligible players during their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff match. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi accused the Congolese Football Association of misleading FIFA…
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has awarded degree certificates to six inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, highlighting the transformative power of education in inmate rehabilitation. The Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, praised the inmates for their perseverance and academic…
