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UNGA: Netanyahu Defies International Pressure, Vows to Finish War Against Hamas

In a defiant speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told fellow world leaders that Israel “must...

Dangote Refinery Confirms Staff Layoffs, Cites Sabotage Concerns

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has confirmed that it recently laid off some workers as part of an ongoing reorganisation exercise aimed at curbing...

CAF Champions League: Algerian Referee Benyahia to Officiate Rivers United vs Les Aigles in Uyo

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Algerian referee Houssam Benyahia to officiate the CAF Champions League first-round second-leg match between Rivers...

Barcelona Legend Sergio Busquets Announces Retirement

Sergio Busquets, the Spanish football legend, has announced his retirement from professional football at the end of the current Major League Soccer season....

NUPRC Approves TotalEnergies’ $510m Sale of Stake in OML 118 to Shell, Agip

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially approved TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited’s plan to sell its entire 12.5% stake...

Just In: Kwankwaso Shuts Defection Rumours, Says No Letter Sent to APC

Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has denied reports that he has concluded plans to return...

Tinubu Cautions Christian Pilgrims Against Absconding, Says No Country Like Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned Nigerian Christian pilgrims traveling to Israel and Jordan against absconding, emphasizing that “there is no country like Nigeria.”...

Femi Otedola Boosts Stake in FirstBank with N1.21bln Investment

Mr. Olufemi Otedola, Group Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, the parent company of First Bank, has increased his stake in the bank by...

Ex-FIFA Vice President Jack Warner Wins Decade-Long Extradition Battle

In a significant legal victory, former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner has won his decade-long battle against extradition to the United States to...

Tinubu Calls for UN Reform, Permanent Seat for Nigeria at UN Security Council

President Bola Tinubu has called for an urgent reform of the United Nations, citing the organization’s failure to reflect the current global reality....

First Bank Revolutionizes Banking for Visually Impaired and Physically Challenged

First Bank has launched a pioneering initiative to provide tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations....

Commonwealth Games 2030: Nigeria’s Final Pitch in London to Seal Deal

A high-level Nigerian delegation has arrived in London to submit its final bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The high-powered delegation is...

Malawi’s Ruling Party Loses as Pres. Chakwera Concedes to Long-Time Rival, Mutharika

In a significant development, Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat to his long-time rival, Peter Mutharika, in the country’s presidential election. This...

Naira Hits One-Month High in Parallel Market N1,530.96 per dollar

The Nigerian naira has strengthened to N1,527 per US dollar in the parallel market, marking its highest level in over a month. This...

Abuja Traffic Alert: Trailer Falls, Causes Gridlock on Kubwa Expressway

A fallen trailer on the Kubwa Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory has caused a major traffic jam on Monday morning. A Persecondnews...

Africa’s Digital Future Bright as AI Startups Attract $1.25bln in Funding – Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has highlighted the significance of African AI startups attracting $1.25...