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Ndidi is Acting Controller-General of Nigerian Correctional Service

President Bola Tinubu has named Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, effective December 15, 2024. This appointment...

Updated: ₦80.2bln fraud: Yahaya Bello remanded at Kuje prison pending ₦500m bail perfection

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State,...

Stop demolition of houses in FCT, Senate orders Wike

The Senate and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, appear to be on a collision course as the upper...

National Sports Commission Leadership Presents Progress Report to Pres. Tinubu

The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday to present a progress...

African of the Decade Award: Gov. Abiodun hails AfDB President Akinwunmi Adesina

Excited by the Forbes award, Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, on...

Afe Babalola seeks to disbar Farotimi over defamatory allegation

Barely a day after a court ordered the halt of Dele Farotimi’s book sale and circulation, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), a legal icon,...

Just in: N80bln fraud charge: Ex-Kogi Gov. Bello enters ‘not-guilty’ plea

Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, has entered a plea of not guilty to the 16-count charge slammed on him...

Officials Risk Jail Term for Aiding Diversion of Local Government Allocations – Justice Minister

The Federal Government has vowed to take criminal action against elected officials who collude with governors to divert funds meant for the 774...

Ghana Hands Over Nigerian Abiola Kayode to US Authorities for Prosecution Over $6m Cybercrime

Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian and former FBI most wanted cyber criminal, has been extradited from Ghana to Nebraska, USA. This development comes...

Kano State Cabinet Reshuffle: Chief of Staff Office Scrapped, SSG, Five Commissioners Dropped

Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, impacting key positions in the state government. This significant move, disclosed by the...

Justice, transparency : CJN advocates synergy between judiciary and media

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called for synergy between the judiciary and the media in promoting justice, transparency,...

ECOWAS Launches $75m Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has finalized the framework for a $75 million Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility. This...

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju Makes History as Youngest Undisputed World Chess Champion

Indian Grandmaster GuoIn a historic moment, 18-year-old Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest undisputed world chess champion, defeating China’s Ding...

VP Shettima chairs 146th NEC meeting in Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the 146th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House, Abuja. Persecondnews...

Human Rights Take Centre Stage as NNPC Ltd. Launches New Initiative

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible business practices by engaging in a strategic meeting with...

Just in: Sweden closes rape investigation against Kylian Mbappé for lack of evidence

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has announced the closure of the inquiry into rape allegations against French footballer Kylian Mbappé, citing a lack of...