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Heightened insecurity: DHQ declares 96 people including Simon Ekpa wanted

The Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has released a list of individuals, numbering 97 and declared them wanted for allegged acts of terrorism, violent extremism,...

Pres. Tinubu felicitates UBA Chair, Tony Elumelu, at 61

President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated the Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa, Mr. Tony Elumelu, on his 61st...

Rivers crisis: Assembly on collision course with governor, passes vetoed Assembly Service Commission Bill

The Rivers House of Assembly has once again rejected Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to withhold his assent to certain bills. In January, the...

Forex Crisis: Patronise Made-in-Nigeria Goods to Strengthen Naira, Presidency tells Nigerians

The Presidency has advised Nigerians to buy made in Nigeria products with the belief that such a move will strengthen the naira. The...

Terrorism: Bodejo, Miyetti Allah leader, arraigned in Abuja, faces trial in court

Bello Bodejo, the head of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore group, was charged with offences relating to terrorism on Friday at an Abuja...

Just in: Two Nasarawa varsity students die, several others injured in palliative-sharing stampede

A stampede at the convocation square of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has claimed the lives of at least two students. Persecondnews gathered...

FG commissions 2,200 mines marshals to curb illegal mining

The Federal Government has commissioned a 2,200-strong Mines Marshal to smoke out illegal miners and flouters of Nigeria’s mining laws. The development of...

Nigeria is on course to become Africa’s technology hub, Pres. Tinubu boasts

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is sustaining investments in digital technology to enhance small businesses, expand opportunities across sectors, and propel Nigeria...

Discard your dollars to avoid tears, Naira will bounce back fast – Presidency

To avoid sorrow and tears, the Presidency has advised Nigerians to dispose of their dollars, predicting that the naira is bouncing back at...

Ghana 2024: FG hails Team Nigeria for remarkable performances as Nigeria shines in athletics, boxing

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has lauded the impressive performances of Team Nigeria athletes at the ongoing African Games in...

NASS’ summonses of ministers, agencies’ CEOs: Let them breathe – Pres. Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has urged the legislative arm of government to lessen the frequency with which the parliament summons ministers and heads of...

13th AAG: Tobi Amusan wins gold in women’s 100m hurdles

The Nigerian sprint star, Tobi Amusan, won gold in the women’s 100m hurdles at the African Games in Ghana on Wednesday with an...

NNPC Ltd. will use gas to trigger Nigeria’s industrialization, economic development – EVP Upstream, Eyesan

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has reiterated its commitment to utilizing Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to trigger Nigeria’s industrialization and economic...

Vote-buying: Court admits PDP’s Adebutu’s bank statement as evidence

An Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta on Wednesday admitted Mr Ladi Adebutu’s account opening forms and his statements of account as...

Naira strengthens to N1400/$ at parallel market as speculators sell

The naira strengthened on Wednesday to close at N1400/$1 in the parallel section of the foreign exchange market. Persecondnews reports that the exchange...

Nigeria ranks as 102nd World’s happiest country – Report

Nigeria has ranked as the 102nd happiest nation in the world out of 143 countries, the World Happiness Report released on Wednesday disclosed....