Emirship tussle: We won’t allow state of emergency in Kano – Sen. Kwankwaso
Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor and Kwankwasiyya Movement leader, has pledged to oppose and resist any attempt to impose a...
LG autonomy: Senate awaits Supreme Court’s verdict
The Senate has decided to stay action on the issue of local government autonomy until the Supreme Court gives a ruling on the...
Just in: Lagos Police command rescues abducted Fouani brothers
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued the three kidnapped Fouani brothers. Persecondnews recalls that Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal...
Tenure elongation: Rivers Gov. Fubara directs administrative heads to take over 23 LGAs
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration to assume leadership of the state’s 23 council areas...
Despite Labour’s disapproval, FG insists on N62,000 minimum wage
The Presidency said on Sunday that the demand for a minimum wage of N250,000 by organized labor is financially unfeasible, cautioning that the...
Sultan of Sokoto urges leaders to take action on economic woes
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III CFR, has called on leaders to intensify efforts to tackle Nigeria’s pressing economic and...
Pres. Tinubu honors fathers, calls them ‘true heroes’
President Bola Tinubu, in his Father’s Day message, saluted the dedication and perseverance of fathers, acknowledging their vital role in molding the country’s...
Millions of pilgrims mark Eid al-Adha with a symbolic stoning of devil in Saudi Arabia
Muslims worldwide observed Eid al-Adha, commemorating the Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, as pilgrims in western Saudi Arabia performed the final...
Banning of Eid-el-Kabir festivities: Kano Govt. blasts CP for usurping governor’s authority
The Kano State Government has condemned the state’s police command for defying Governor Abba Yusuf’s authority as the state’s rightful Chief Security Officer....
Eid-el-Kabir: Tinubu says Nigerians’ sacrifices will pay off
President Bola Tinubu has sent his heartfelt greetings to the Muslim community as they mark Eid-el-Kabir 2024, a joyous occasion that symbolizes devotion,...
FG sacks Mamman Ahmad as BPP DG, appoints Ayodeji Gbeleyi as BPE DG
As part of effort to reorganize and improve the agency’s efficiency and transparency, President Bola Tinubu has directed Mr. Mamman Ahmadu to step...
Gunmen abduct company MD, three foreign nationals in Lagos
Gunmen have abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company, a representative of LG and Hisense, and three Lebanese nationals while they were traveling...
Eid-el-Kabir: DSS issues security alert, calls for vigilance during celebrations
The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged caution and vigilance as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Dr. Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, in a...
Pres. Tinubu seeks FBI’s assistance to combat cybercrime, terrorism, others
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to strengthen their alliance in combating cybercrime,...
South African Pres. Ramaphosa heads for re-election victory amid ANC’s lacklustre results
Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to secure a second term as South Africa’s president, having successfully negotiated a coalition agreement with opposition parties...
Sexual harassment: ICPC investigates accuser of Permanent Secretary
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has summoned Mrs. Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi, a staff member of the Federal Ministry...
