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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…
No fewer than 20 security operatives and vigilantes were reportedly killed after heavily armed bandits ambushed a joint patrol team…
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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The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has rejected a ruling by the Confederation of African Football…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of…
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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…
‘Summer of Soul’ producer says Will Smith and Chris Rock robbed the documentary of its moment one of the producers behind Oscar-winning documentary “Summer of Soul,” has spoken out about the slapping incident for the first time, calling Will Smith’s actions “selfish” and admonishing Chris Rock for comments he made…
Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from that position with immediate effect. The NFF has in the meantime withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the coaches and terminated the appointment…
…. Sports Minister says culprits will be prosecuted The Federal Government has set up a panel to investigate the vandalism of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja after Tuesday’s 2022 World Cup playoff between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana. Irate fans went on rampage,…
The head of French military intelligence, Gen Eric Vidaud, is losing his job after failing to predict Russia’s war in Ukraine, reports say. Seven months after he took on the role, one report said he was blamed for “inadequate briefings” and a “lack of mastery of subjects”. The US correctly…
Chris Rock made an emotional return to the stage on Wednesday night for the first time since Will Smith slapped him at the Academy Awards. Rock made his first public remarks about the incident. In his first of two shows, he was greeted by the audience at Boston’s Wilbur Theater…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a low-cost housing estate at Kofar Gayan in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State and kidnapped six people including a Customs officer and his son. A resident of the area told newsmen that the gunmen invaded the area at about 8 pm…
A 16-year-old from Oxford has been accused of being one of the leaders of cyber-crime gang Lapsus$. The teenager, who is alleged to have amassed a $14m (£10.6m) fortune from hacking, has been named by rival hackers and researchers. City of London Police say they have arrested 7 teenagers in…
Oil prices tumbled Thursday on reports that the United States is considering tapping its reserves to combat a supply crisis sparked by the Ukraine war. However, equities struggled to build on the week’s rally after Russia poured cold water on hopes that ceasefire talks were progressing, leaving the prospect of…
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has rejected the alleged plan by the Federal Government to name the ongoing second Niger Bridge after President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as laughable. Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, in a video of the 1.6km bridge shared via his Twitter handle last Thursday had said…
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong has promised that the team would bounce back from Tuesday’s disappointment of missing the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Ghana put paid to their hopes. Nigeria failed in her quest to qualify for a seventh World Cup finals, losing on away goals to…
