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Exclusive: Nigerian heptathlon star, Oluwakemi Ruth Francis, slams AFN, its poor welfare
Nigerian heptathlete Oluwakemi Ruth Francis has opened up about her tumultuous experience with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the country’s dismal...
Exclusive: How personal losses ‘pushed’ AY, Basketmouth to reconcile after 18-year rift
Following 18 years of discord, Nigerian comedy icons Ayo Makun, famously known as AY Comedian, and Bright Okpocha, known as Basketmouth, have finally...
Exclusive: Ex-Super Eagles’ Echiejilé urges NPFL to prioritize structure, policy for global competitiveness
Former Super Eagles leftback Elderson Echiejilé has stated that, despite the influx of ex-internationals into the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), more needs...
Exclusive: Why I may fail as skitmaker” – Kenny Blaq
Nigerian comedian and singer Kehinde Otolorin, popularly known as Kenny Blaq, has shared his thoughts on the pressures to join the skit-making industry...
Exclusive: Femi Ogunode reveals how he becomes the fastest man in Asia
Nigeria-born Qatari sprinter Femi Ogunde has opened up on his doping ban ordeal and his historic feat of becoming the first Asian athlete...
Exclusive: Incessant national grid collapse: Outraged Nigerians demand an explanation, FG’s intervention
The latest grid collapse, the second in 24 hours, has resulted in a nationwide blackout that has left Nigerians reeling amid a torrent...
Humblesmith opens up: ‘I fought my battles alone, nobody reached out’
For years, fans speculated about Humblesmith’s silence, with many wondering if he had said goodbye to the music industry for good. Now, he...
64th independence anniversary: Nigerians’ opinions divided over celebration, set agenda for government
By Samuel Akpan & Daniel Okejeme Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the country’s 64-year nationhood, its achievements, and the challenges it faces...
Exclusive: 8 years after, Rio Olympics U-23 Nigeria’s Dream Team still awaits camp, other allowances
In a shocking revelation, Persecondnews has uncovered that the Nigerian U-23 Dream Team that won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics has yet...
Exclusive: I suffered psychological torture at Paris Olympics—Sports Minister Enoh
Sen. John Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has promised that a proper grassroots developmental program will restore the glory days of the...
Earth tremors: Halt quarry, mining activities now, Abuja residents urge FG, FCT authorities
By Samuel Akpan and Daniel Okejeme Residents of the Mpape area of Abuja who recently experienced tremors are calling on the government to...
Exclusive: Corruption index: ICPC rates NFF high in promoting integrity, transparency, accountability – Obi
The Ibrahim Gusau-led Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) rating on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission’s (ICPC) corruption index of federal government...
Exclusive: Succor for traders as AMAC takes over reconstruction of old Karu market, two months after fire incident
As the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) begins reconstructing the recently destroyed old Karu market, traders at the market have expressed joy and...
Paris Olympics 2024: Team Nigeria: The Good, The Bad, and The Scandals
By Samuel Akpan in Paris With the curtains coming down on the biggest global sporting spectacle, Team Nigeria for the eight time (1952,...
Exclusive: All Olympic, local, foreign camp allowances cleared by Sports Ministry, says official
With Team Nigeria gradually gathering momentum at the Olympics, the Secretary General of the Nigeria Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation, Olubunmi Ola-Oluode, has...
Nationwide protest: Why Nigerian entertainers stayed away – PSN check
…the fighting spirit in me died in 2020 – Burnaboy As Nigeria continues to grapple with widespread protests, the country’s celebrities have expressed...
