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Just in: From Jan. 19, TikTok suspends app in U.S. as ban takes effect

TikTok On Sunday suspended its app in the United States (U.S.) as the law banning the app in America took effect. According to...

Nigeria’s high-speed rail revolution: Work begins on $16 bln Abuja-Lagos line in February – Idris

The Federal Government is set to launch the highly anticipated Lagos-Abuja Super Highway/High-Speed Train Project in February 2025. This ambitious initiative aims to...

Ex-First Lady dies in London

Former First Lady of Delta State and one-time Miss Nigeria, Mrs Edna Ibru (nee Park) has exited. Ibru, wife of Olorogun Felix Ibru,...

Pilgrimage tragedy: 58-year-old magistrate passes away on return from Jerusalem

A devastating tragedy befell the Lagos State judiciary as Magistrate Olasanmi Ogunkanmi, a 58-year-old pastor, suddenly collapsed and passed away, Persecondnews reports. This...

Diaspora remittances: Nigerians abroad spent N60bln on holiday trips to Nigeria – Dabiri-Erewa

A whopping N60 billion was spent by Nigerians living abroad during their visits to the country in December 2024, the Chairman of the...

Daring gunmen kidnap ex- AIG’s wife in brazen home invasion

Armed men stormed the house of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, and seized his wife. Mrs. Odumosu was reportedly abducted...

Breaking: Governors make dramatic u-turn, approve tax reform bills, VAT sharing formula

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has officially endorsed the Federal Government’s tax reform bills, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to...

Nigerian woman fatally attacked by dog in Italy

Tragedy struck the Nigerian community in Italy as a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Patricia Masithela, was tragically mauled by a pack of starving dogs...

Ogun Gov. Abiodun Expresses Shock, Sadness Over Death of Onanuga, Reps Deputy Chief Whip

Grief-stricken Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun has described the passing of the late Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the...

Israel, Hamas reach landmark agreement on Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages

After months of deadlock and more than 15 months of war, Israel and the militant Hamas reached a fresh Gaza ceasefire and hostage...

VP Shettima, Senate President, others lead tributes to fallen heroes at wreath-laying ceremony

By Samuel Akpan/Daniel Okejeme Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Speaker of...

No regrets decapitating my lover, says daredevil, self-styled gospel singer

Timileyin Ajayi, 32, accused of beheading Salome Adaidu, a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Abuja, has shown no remorse...

Transactions with GHL: FirstBank dispels misleading reports, reaffirms commitment to excellent, standard banking services

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has distanced itself from a recent media reports regarding a commercial transaction between it and General Hydrocarbons...

African leaders must rebrand, reengineer governance to deliver results, says Prof. Falola

Renowned historian and academic icon Prof. Toyin Falola has urged African leaders to revolutionize their approach to governance. With a wealth of experience...

Breaking: Lagos Speaker Obasa impeached

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached. Persecondnews reports that the 40-member legislature impeached Obasa...