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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...

Farotimi expresses gratitude as Nigerians rally against his arrest, detention

Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights advocate, has expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering support he received from Nigerians during his incarceration, a...

Four drug kingpins jailed, surrender assets worth millions of naira to FG

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced four drug lords to a total of 28 years of imprisonment...

Exclusive: Nigerians express divergent views on FG’s 50% reduction in festive season travel costs

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s gesture to subsidize public transport fares by 50 percent on some routes across the country has generated mixed reactions...

I’m unapologetic about fuel subsidy removal – Pres. Tinubu

For the umpteenth time, President Bola Tinubu has unequivocally declared that he is unapologetic about fuel subsidy removal, calling it a crucial step...