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Our visit to SERAP office routine, justified, not harassment – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has shed light on why its operatives paid a “visit” to the SERAP office in Abuja on...

Just in: NLC president, Ajaero, released on bail

The Department of State Services (DSS) has granted administrative bail to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Persecondnews gathered...

FG exempts grants for universities, research institutions from TSA

The Federal Government has directed that research grants from third-party sources, received by federal universities and research institutions, should not be included in...

Court remands 10 defendants in N4bln illegal arms importation case

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of 10 people in police custody pending trial over the illegal importation...

Nigeria generates N1.56trn VAT revenue for Q2 2024 – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Monday that Value Added Tax (VAT) collection saw a notable growth of 9.11% in Q2...

Miracle water and soap: Prophet Jeremiah denies hoodwinking Nigerians with NAFDAC’s name

Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin of the Christ MercyLand Ministry, Sapele in Delta State, has denied allegations that his ministry exploited NAFDAC’s name on its...

NAFDAC probes Delta Pastor Jeremiah’s “agency-approved” miracle water, soap

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to the public about Christ Mercy Land Delivery...

FG plans blood donation centres in 774 LGAs

The Federal Government has announced plans to create a network of blood collection facilities across the 774 local government areas, including the Federal...

Canadian police receive 53 vehicles, $180,300 stolen funds from EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) handed over 53 recovered vehicles and $180,300 to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as restitution...

Akinkunmi, designer of Nigerian flag, laid to rest one year later

Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi, the creator of the Nigerian flag, has been buried after a year delay. Acting Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Bayo...

NANS pleads with FG over non-recognition of degrees from Benin, Togo

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone, has made an impassioned plea to the Federal Government to reverse its decision to...

Ex-Gov. Tambuwal’s aide remanded in custody until Sept. 18 over social media posts on Sokoto Gov, wife

Following allegations of posting false claims about Gov. Ahmad Aliyu and his wife on social media, a Sokoto State Chief Magistrate’s Court has...

Edo 2024: Appeal court upholds Ighodalo’s candidacy, dismisses Esene, Ojezua’s suit

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by Arthur Esene and Anselm Ojezua, governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party...

Emefiele’s forfeited assets: Court fixes Sept. 12 for hearing

Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Lagos Federal High Court has set September 12 to hear arguments on the application for assets forfeited by...

Police take into custody suspected killer of abducted FUNAAB female student

The Lagos State Police Command says it has taken over the case of 23-year-old Adeleye Ayomide from the Nigerian Army. Ayomide is suspected...

Oyo Gov. Makinde’s associate abducted from his home in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of Mr. Benedict Akika, a close associate of Gov. Seyi Makinde. According to reports,...