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Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman Emerges as Front-Runner for African Player of the Year Award

The stage is set for the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony, taking place Monday evening in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman is poised to...

Tinubu Chairs 66th ECOWAS Summit to Address Regional Instability

President Bola Tinubu is currently chairing the 66th Ordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja. The summit,...

Petroleum Resources Minister (Gas) lauds NNPC Ltd Over 50MW Maiduguri Emergency Power Project

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended NNPC Ltd. for delivering impactful initiatives particularly the Maiduguri Emergency Power...

Nigerian Squash Team Makes History, Reaches World Team Championship Final

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended the Nigerian men’s squash team for their remarkable performance at the 2024 Men’s World Team Squash...

Illicit mint naira sale: CBN slaps N150m fine on erring banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a strict measure to combat the illicit trade of new naira notes, imposing a hefty...

FG Sets December 16 for N120 Billion Bond Sale

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced plans to raise N120 billion through the auction of two Federal Government...

Shettima Represents Tinubu in Dubai as Nigeria’s Oriental Energy Unveils $315m Oil Facility

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Drydocks World Dubai Shipyard in Dubai to represent President Bola Tinubu at the naming and...

National Sports Commission Leadership Presents Progress Report to Pres. Tinubu

The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday to present a progress...

ECOWAS Launches $75m Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has finalized the framework for a $75 million Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility. This...

Flamingos Wallop Niger Republic 9-0 in WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup

Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, delivered a dominant performance, thrashing their counterparts from Niger Republic 9-0 in the WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup on...

Pres. Tinubu presents 2025 budget to National Assembly on Dec. 17

Barring any last-minute hitch, President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, December 17, present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the...

VP Shettima chairs 146th NEC meeting in Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the 146th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House, Abuja. Persecondnews...

Human Rights Take Centre Stage as NNPC Ltd. Launches New Initiative

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible business practices by engaging in a strategic meeting with...

Just in: Sweden closes rape investigation against Kylian Mbappé for lack of evidence

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has announced the closure of the inquiry into rape allegations against French footballer Kylian Mbappé, citing a lack of...

Joy turns to unimaginable tragedy: Shettima mourns victims of Borno varsity graduation accident

…pledges the government’s support for families Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep grief over the tragic road accident in Maiduguri that claimed...