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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...

Exclusive: Olympics: My doping scandal a set up, I pray Nigerians forgive me – Cynthia Ogunsemilore

By Samuel Akpan in Paris The Nigerian female boxer Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilore, who was suspended from the ongoing Olympics in Paris, explained her...

Exclusive: Paris 2024: Nigeria’s Ministry of Sports knocks NOC, clarifies no deal with Active Black

The disparity in the outfits of Team Nigeria was a result of the shady deal the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) had with ‘Active...

Exclusive: Beyond the facade: Mental health challenges, suicidal ideation in Nigeria

Nigerians are renowned for their unyielding resilience, unwavering determination, and extraordinary capacity to thrive in even the most challenging environments. Their indomitable spirit,...

Exclusive: Mob justice in Nigeria: Any end in sight?

In spite of all attempts to reason with him, the determined individuals refused to listen, taking the laws into their own hands like...