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Abuja Traffic Alert: Trailer Falls, Causes Gridlock on Kubwa Expressway

A fallen trailer on the Kubwa Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory has caused a major traffic jam on Monday morning. A Persecondnews...

Africa’s Digital Future Bright as AI Startups Attract $1.25bln in Funding – Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has highlighted the significance of African AI startups attracting $1.25...

Breaking: FCT Resident Doctors Commence Seven-Day Warning Strike

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT) has started a seven-day warning strike. In a statement released on Monday, September 8,...

Super Eagles Touch Down in Bloemfontein, Ready for Tuesday’s South Africa Showdown

Nigeria’s Super Eagles arrived in Bloemfontein, South Africa on Sunday evening as they prepare to face off against the Bafana Bafana in a...

N5.3bln Cocaine Seized: NDLEA Arrests 3 Kingpins in Major Drug Bust

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international drug trafficking ring that operated across Nigeria, the UK, Brazil, Australia, and...

Injury Rules Out Victor Osimhen of Super Eagles’ Clash Against South Africa

…heads to Turkey for treatment The Super Eagles will be without their star striker, Victor Osimhen, for the critical 2026 FIFA World Cup...

NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over Dangote, NUPENG Standoff

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its standoff...

Horrific Attack in Edo: 8 NSCDC Officers Killed, Chinese Expatriate Abducted

Gunmen ambushed a team of security personnel on Friday, killing eight officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The attack...

FCTA Revokes Park Licences, Orders New Screening of Operators

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked all park licences in Abuja and directed operators to resubmit their documents for a new...

Tragedy in Abuja: Family of Four Wiped Out, Touts Lynched in Mabushi

A tragic incident in Abuja’s Mabushi area has resulted in the deaths of six people, including a pregnant woman and her child, Persecondnews...

Just In: Police Force HQ PRO Adejobi Redeployed to Delta State

The Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja has announced the redeployment of Force spokesman Deputy Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the Delta State Command...

US Donates $32.5m to Support UN’s Food Assistance Program in Nigeria

In a move that aligns with the United Nations’ goal of promoting global food security, the U.S. government has donated $32.5 million to...

Anti-Graft Agencies Not for Political Persecution, Says Information Minister

Following recent accusations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Federal Government has vehemently denied using anti-corruption agencies to target its political rivals....

Updated: Lagos Belongs to Yoruba, Bwala Backtracks on State’s “No Man’s Land” Status

Mr. Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has clarified his previous comments where he referred to Lagos...

Presidency Defends N3.9trn Lagos Projects, Describes State as Neglected ‘No Man’s Land'”

Mr. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has defended the N3.9 trillion in federal projects allocated to Lagos...

Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Friday, Sept. 5 Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. This announcement...