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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…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a late-night attack on a military formation in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State,…
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…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the final stage of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after an impressive 4–1 victory over Gabon in the semi-finals. The dominant win saw Nigeria display attacking brilliance and tactical discipline, securing a well-deserved spot in the final round…
The Yobe State Government has assured justice for a 4-year-old girl allegedly raped by a 22-year-old man in Jakusko Local Government Area of the State. The suspect, Rabilu Sani, who is reportedly HIV-positive, lured the victim into a room and sexually assaulted her, causing severe physical and emotional injuries to…
The recent confirmation of ABC News anchor Gio Benitez, an openly gay man, continues to ignite debate within the Catholic world. Among those weighing in is Fr. Prince Chidi Philip, a Nigerian-born priest ordained under the Diocese of Cheongju in South Korea, who called for renewed reflection on the Church’s…
ABC News anchor, Gio Benitez, who is openly gay, recently received the sacrament of Confirmation at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, a Jesuit-run parish in New York known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ issues. Benitez’s husband served as his sponsor, and the parish described the event as…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has hit back at Laila Charani following explosive allegations that she introduced Laila to drugs and contributed to the collapse of her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko. In a series of posts shared on social media, Regina issued a strong rebuttal, directly addressing Laila’s claims about…
Afrobeats megastar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has sparked controversy after stopping his concert mid-performance in Colorado, USA, to confront a fan whose girlfriend appeared to be asleep during his set. In a viral video from the show, the Grammy Award-winning artist, paused his performance and addressed the…
The Lagos State Government has announced that sections of the Lekki–Ajah corridor will be partially closed for eight months to allow for extensive rehabilitation and improvement worksdesigned to ease traffic congestion and enhance road safety. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that…
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has commenced the distribution of sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the state following the launch of the “Flow With Confidence” initiative by the Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The nationwide initiative, which saw the donation of 370,000 disposable…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the Federal Government has suspended the planned implementation of the 15% ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. In a statement issued by the Director…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for greater decorum, restraint, and respect among public officials in the discharge of their duties, warning that uncivil behaviour by government functionaries sends a wrong signal about Nigeria’s governance culture to the international community. A statement signed by the Executive Director…
