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Electoral crimes: UK visa ban threats all noise, ineffective- Prof. Akinyemi

A former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has said the United Kingdom’s threat to impose visa ban and other sanctions against...

Naira scarcity: Reps demand overhaul of internet banking platforms

Nigeria’s Central Bank has been directed by the House of Representatives to order commercial banks to overhaul their existing online/electronic banking platforms for...

Ekweremadu, Wife, Doctor Found Guilty Of Organ Trafficking, Face Life Jail

A former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, Beatrice and their personal doctor, have been found guilty of organ trafficking under the...

Nigeria Air to commence flights before May 29, says Sirika

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, will fly before May 29, 2023. Sirika,...

Economy, payment of salaries my priority, says Abia State Governor-elect Otti

The Abia State Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, says payment of workers’ salaries will be his top priority when he takes office on May...

Tony Elumelu at 60: How 60 young entrepreneurs, others gathered to honor an entrepreneur extraordinaire

Africa’s leading philanthropist, entrepreneur, Tony O. Elumelu, is celebrating his birthday today, March 22, 2023. To mark the billionaire’s 60th birthday, business owners,...

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...

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...