Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, on two-day official visit to Nigeria
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is set to embark on a significant two-day official visit to Nigeria, commencing on Thursday. The...
FG’s request to resume Kanu’s trial rejected as lawyer insists on Justice Nyako’s recusal
Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader, has turned down the Federal Government’s request to set a new trial date for...
China Foreign Minister to visit Nigeria Wednesday
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to arrive in Abuja on Wednesday, ahead of a meeting with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Amb. Yusuf...
Retired military personnel stage protest, shut down Finance Ministry operations in Abuja
Retired military personnel took a bold stand on Tuesday, blocking the entrance to the Ministry of Finance in Abuja with canopies and chairs,...
Just in: Justin Trudeau to step down as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced plans to step down as the leader of Liberal Party and Prime Minister once his party...
Resit opportunity for candidates: WAEC unveils new policy
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a game-changing initiative that enables students to resit their West African Secondary School Certificate Examination(WASSCE)...
Woman accused of threatening Seyi Tinubu, IGP, gets N10m bail
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Olamide Thomas, who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola...
Governors snubbed us: Tax committee chairman refutes lack of consultation claim
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied allegations that the committee failed to...
Visiting Pres. Tinubu lauds Gov. Mbah’s developmental strides in Enugu
President Bola Tinubu has commended Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State for his outstanding achievements, noting that the state is making significant strides...
Money laundering: Court orders freezing of 21 bank accounts, arrest of account holders
A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has granted an order to temporarily freeze 21 bank accounts in...
Tinubu’s historic visit to Southeast excites Ohanaeze, inaugurates projects in Enugu
President Bola Tinubu is poised to make history with his first official visit to the Southeast since taking office in May 2023. This...
2024 in retrospect: Landmark projects, demolition of houses, free vehicles to youths, security, others redefine FCT’s landscape
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is Nigeria’s political hub, attracting intense scrutiny and attention from various stakeholders. As the seat of the federal...
27-day nightmare ends: Kidnappers release Anglican Archbishop, driver
After a harrowing 27-day ordeal, retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev. (Prof.) Godwin Okpala, has been...
FCT Police release 2024 report: ₦409m recovered, 140 officers killed in line of duty
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command faced a tragic year in 2024, with 140 operatives losing their lives in the line of...
2024: A Watershed Year for Nigeria’s Judiciary
“Persecondnews revisits notable milestones that have impacted the Judiciary, underscoring its vital function in law interpretation and upholding justice.” The year 2024 has...
Updated: Ex-US Pres. Jimmy Carter for interment Jan. 9, world leaders mourn
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a renowned Nobel Peace Prize recipient, who passed away at the remarkable age...
