Just in: FCT CP loses son in car accident
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly lost his son in an auto crash. Although the circumstances surrounding the young man’s death which occurred on...
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...
Edo Gov. election tribunal: Gov. Okpebholo orders probe into alleged DSS assault on journalists
Edo Gov. Monday Okpebholo has called for a probe into the alleged attack by an official of the Department of State Service(DSS) on journalists covering the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal...
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...
Just in: Nigerian Telecom Users to Pay More as NCC Approves 50% Tariff Hike
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted telecom operators’ request to adjust tariff rates, allowing for a maximum 50 percent increase. The development, announced by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs,...
NNPC Ltd Blames Economic Saboteurs for Buguma Wellhead Fire, Pledges to Combat Threat
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has pinpointed pipeline vandalism as the cause...
Kunle Afolayan Reflects on humble beginnings in Nollywood with breakout role in Tunde Kelani’s classic film, ‘Saworoide'”
Award-winning filmmaker and actor Kunle Afolayan has shared the story of his humble beginnings in Nollywood, recalling how he landed his first-ever...
K1 in telephone conversation with Tinubu: “You can’t be president and watch me suffer!”
Fuji music legend, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, shared a touching yet humorous exchange with President Bola...
Oddity: TV host Frank Edoho opens up about his struggle with depression, finds solace in sad songs, jogging
Popular TV personality and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” host, Frank Edoho, has revealed that listening to sad songs serves as...
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...
NPA, NLNG collaborate to boost Nigeria’s export capabilities
In a bold move to boost Nigeria’s export sector, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is deepening its partnership with the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) company. The collaboration aims to...
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...
Breaking: Reconsider your withdrawal, come for dialogue, WHO urges US
Few hours after US pulling out, the World Health Organisation(WHO) has expressed regret over the United States’ announcement to withdraw from the global health agency; urging it to reconsider the...
