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Nigeria ranks 95th happiest country in the world- Report

  Nigeria has been ranked as the 95th happiest country globally and sixth in Africa, with 4.981 out of a 100 points. This...

Cancel polls, conduct fresh presidential elections, Obi urges election tribunal

The Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for the cancellation of the 2023 presidential election and the conduct of a...

Triple tragedy: 75-year-old grandma sets son, wife, grandchildren ablaze

A demonic 75-year-old grandmother has set fire to her son, wife, and two grandchildren in the Apomu area of Akure, the Ondo state...

Benue gubernatorial hotly contested seat: Who will the cap fit?

In less than 24 hours, the race for the governorship position and state assemblies in Benue State and other states will be concluded...

Presidential Poll: Atiku, PDP make u-turn, withdraw fresh application against INEC

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday withdrew a fresh application they filed to compel the Independent...

Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 21.91 percent

Nigeria’s inflation rate has increased from January’s 21.82 percent to 21.91 percent in February 2023, a recent Consumer Price Index report by the National Bureau...

Governorship, State Assembly elections more complicated than presidential poll, says INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the March 18 gubernatorial and state houses of assembly polls will be more complicated than...

Police invite ex-Imo Governor, Ihedioha, deputy, others over alleged kidnapping, murder

The immediate past Governor of Imo State, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, his deputy, Gerald Irona, and the spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political...

Bank notes scarcity: Time up for PoS operators?

To avoid putting up with massive crowds at banking halls and ATMs, Nigerians who are looking for cash have to choose between paying...

FAAN Closes Runways At Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Monday closed the Runway 18R/36L at the Lagos, Murtala Muhammed International airport for maintenance. Runway 18R/36L...

Real reason Funke Akindele’s colleagues did not support her political ambition — a Persecondnews exclusive

By David Adebayo Fresh facts have emerged as to why the Deputy Governorship ambition of famous actress and producer, Funke Akindele, did not...

FG levies Nigerians N1,000 for NIN verification fee for international passport application

Beginning from April 1, 2023, Nigerians will start paying N1,000 fee for the verification of their National Identification Number (NIN) when applying for...

43 Nigerian nurses indicted for certificate forgery in US

The Texas Board of Nursing in the United States has filed “formal charges” against 75 persons for fraudulently obtaining educational credentials. The board...

Non-stop flights to Barbados coming soon to Lagos airport

If you have been dreaming about a visit to the Caribbean Islands, relaxing beaches and white sandy beaches, clear pristine waters, dancing day...

Aramco’s profit soars 46% to record $161bn on higher oil prices

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco the world’s largest oil-exporting company, said annual net profit surged 46 per cent in 2022, driven by higher oil prices Amin...

Just in: SERAP to Buhari: Rein in Lai Mohammed, NBC over threat to shut down broadcast stations

For threatening to close media space and limit freedom of expression, the Minister of Information and Culture, President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to...