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Harnessing Sports Power: Stakeholders Unite at SWAN’s 60th to Drive National Development

Stakeholders gathered for the 60th anniversary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), on Thursday in Abuja where they reaffirmed the importance...

NNPC Launches Comprehensive Review of Nigeria’s Major Refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has initiated a thorough technical and commercial review of its three major refineries in Warri, Port...

New Presidents Emerge in Sports Federations: Finance Minister Edun, Customs CG Adeniyi, Sen. Dankwambo Elected

The National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja has successfully ushered in a new set of credible leaders for the nation’s Sports Federations. Persecondnews...

PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon Makes History with World Athletics Label

The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is gearing up for its second edition, scheduled to take place on December 6, 2025....

Russia Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered Underwater Drone ‘Poseidon’

Russia has conducted a successful test of its nuclear-powered underwater drone, “Poseidon,” President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday. The test marks the second...

CAF Confirms Venues, Fixtures for 2026 World Cup Playoffs

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the match venues and schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff tournament....

Just In: Maryam Sanda Removed from Presidential Pardon List

President Bola Tinubu has removed Maryam Sanda, convicted of culpable homicide for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, from the list of...

FG Hits Back at Peter Obi Over Claims of Neglecting Ports Outside Lagos

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has dismissed assertions by former presidential candidate Peter Obi that the federal government is neglecting...

Flamingos’ World Cup Dreams Dashed as Italy Clinches 4-0 Win

The Nigerian U17 Women’s team, also known as the Flamingos, has been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco...

INEC Ready for Anambra Governorship Poll Despite Minor BVAS Glitch – Amupitan

With only 11 days before the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship poll, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a...

US Revokes Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka’s Visa, Entry Blocked Indefinitely

Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka announced on Tuesday that the United States has cancelled his non-immigrant visa. This action prevents the 90-year-old literary...

NPA Celebrates National Mentoring Day 2025: Talent Development and Sustainability in Focus

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) joined the global community on Monday to celebrate the inaugural ‘National Mentoring Day’, highlighting its dedication to future‑proofing...

Tinubu Urges Africa to Leverage $120bln Hydrocarbon Resources for Growth

President Bola Tinubu opened the 19th OTL Africa Energy Week on Monday with an appeal to the continent to harness its vast hydrocarbon wealth for African...

Transcorp Plc’s Q3 2025 Profit Soars 54% to N38.81bln, 9-Month PBT Reaches N124.52bln

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) announced its unaudited Q3 2025 results, posting a pre‑tax profit of N38.81 billion – a 53.84 % year‑on‑year surge compared with...

Juventus Sacks Igor Tudor After Lazio Loss, Names Brambilla as Interim Coach

Juventus confirmed on Monday that head coach Igor Tudor has been relieved of his duties following a 1‑0 loss to Lazio, leaving the...

NCDMB Unveils 10,000‑Person “Field‑Ready” Training for Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Sector

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced a nationwide Human Capital Development (HCD) drive aimed at equipping over 10,000 young...