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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…
In an unprecedented diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump on Monday hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, marking the first-ever visit by a Syrian leader to the presidential residence. The closed-door meeting, held without media access or official photographs, comes amid significant political realignment in Syria and…
A high-level Nigerian delegation sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a crucial meeting with officials of the UK Ministry of Justice on Monday to discuss the case of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, who has been in British custody since March 2023. The delegation, led by Minister…
The fitness test and seminar on new football laws for referees and assessors from northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have officially begun in Kano State, ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigerian National League (NNL) and Nationwide League One (NLO) seasons. The programme, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,…
Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy, and the brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has been granted bail after spending several days in detention. Sammy was reportedly released on Monday, November 10, 2025, following his remand by a Dutse Magistrate Court last Thursday, which had initially sent him to Keffi…
A video shared by Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi, has sparked online debate after it appeared to show substandard accommodation ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff match in Morocco. The footage went viral, with fans criticizing the facility as “unfit” for the national team and comparing…
Security agencies have intensified protective measures across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to launch coordinated patrols to safeguard churches, worship centres, and border communitiesvulnerable to criminal attacks. The joint operation, which began on November 9, 2025, involves personnel from the FCT Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Department of State Services…
The House of Representatives has launched an investigative hearing into the management of over $4.6 billion in grants received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) between 2021 and 2025. The funds were allocated to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (ATM) and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Governor of Bayelsa State and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257. In a statement issued on Monday, spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said the funds…
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to issue a public apology on Monday following intense backlash over an edited clip of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump, which critics say misleadingly implied he directly incited the January 6 Capitol attack. The controversy has triggered a leadership crisis at…
The Federal Government has says it is commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as part of efforts to empower Nigerian youths, promote self-reliance, and reduce unemployment across the country. The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad Sa’id, made this known during an inspection visit…
