Governors’ Forum Gets Presidential Kudos for Backing Sweeping Tax Reform Bills
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for endorsing the four Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly which they hitherto rejected. Persecondnews...
Olympic Games: NOC President speaks on outcome, commends Tinubu, Sports Minister
Despite Nigerian athletes not achieving podium finishes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Engr. Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has commended the Committee’s grand patron, President...
Exclusive: From Tears to Triumph: Super Falcons Star Chidinma Okeke’s Inspiring Rise to Global Football Stardom
Super Falcons’ Chidinma Okeke has opened up about her turbulent path to football stardom, sharing...
Just in: Appeal Court affirms Abure as Labour Party national chairman
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has ruled that Julius Abure remains the National Chairman of the Labour Party(LP). A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice...
FG directs hospitals to treat gunshot victims without police clearance
The Federal Government has directed all public and private healthcare facilities across...
Just in: 1.6m of 2m Nigerians living with HIV currently receiving treatment nationwide—NACA DG
Nigeria’s National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Director General, Dr....
Cholera claims 10 lives in Enugu
At least 10 fatalities have been recorded in Enugu State following a...
Mpox outbreak: Cross River, Lagos lead with highest cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Mpox cases...
NAFDAC bans ‘Dex luxury bar soap’, recalls toxic cough syrup, benylin
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control has banned the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap due to the presence of...
Gavi pledges $250m grant for Nigeria’s vaccine initiatives
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has pledged a $250 million grant to support vaccine initiatives in...
Fake, unwholesome products: NAFDAC seals 10 bakeries, 8 table water factories in Rivers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC) has shut down ten bakeries and eight table water factories for producing fake and...
FG allocates N37.4 bn for six cancer centres, ready in two years
The Federal Government has approved N37.4 billion for the Federal Ministry of Health’s (FMOH) oncology project, for the establishment of six cancer facilities...
World TB Day: 70 percent of TB cases in Africa now being diagnosed and treated – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed that about 70 percent of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African region are now being diagnosed...
Dearth of critical medical equipment at UniAbuja Teaching Hospital: Patients’ anguishes, agonies – a Persecondnews exclusive
Mariam Musa, 31, a native of Niger State, leaned her jaw on her hand while seated beneath a large mango tree that provides...
Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 34.80% in December 2024 up from 33.60%
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80 percent in December 2024, up from 33.60% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Bureau attributed the marginal increase of...
Against All Odds: Warri Roars Back to Life, Defying Naysayers, Boosting Nigeria’s Energy Sector, National Pride
In a historic milestone, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has achieved the remarkable...
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde debunks wildfire evacuation claims
In anticipation of her milestone 30-year anniversary in the entertainment industry, renowned Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has set the record straight regarding...
Iyabo Ojo issues stern warning to Liz Anjorin over alleged harassment
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has publicly called out her colleague, Liz Anjorin, over alleged harassment and cyberstalking, demanding an immediate end to...
ID Cabasa: Nigerian entertainers are suffering, dying in silence, deserve empathy
Nigerian music producer, ID Cabasa, has drawn attention to the emotional struggles faced by many stars in the entertainment industry. According to...
Yul Edochie reveals causes of premature deaths, advocates return to traditional practices
Yul Edochie, a prominent actor, has ignited a thought-provoking conversations about the underlying causes of premature deaths, especially among young individuals. He...
Nigeria’s Economy Soars as Customs Records N196.94trn Trade Value in 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a remarkable milestone, recording a total trade value of N196.94 trillion in 2024. This represents a significant 179.3% increase from the N70.50 trillion...
Anambra Rice Distribution Turns Deadly as Stampede Claims Multiple Lives
A devastating stampede occurred on Saturday morning at Okija community in Anambra state, resulting in an unconfirmed number of fatalities. Persecondnews gathered that the tragic incident occurred at the distribution...
Israel, Hamas reach landmark agreement on Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages
After months of deadlock and more than 15 months of war, Israel and the militant Hamas reached a fresh Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal Wednesday, according to a U.S....
