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Just in: Senate confirms Capt. Najomo’s appointment as NCAA’s DG

The Senate has confirmed Capt. Chris Ona Najomo’s appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA). Najomo’s confirmation was announced...

Just in: Reps committee proposes 31 new states, Lagoon, Ijebu, Anioma, New Kaduna, Ibadan other make the list

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has proposed the creation of 31 additional states in Nigeria. The proposal was formally presented...

NNPC Ltd/First E&P JV Achieves 96% Reduction in Routine Gas Flaring

The NNPC Ltd and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) Joint Venture (JV) has made a significant breakthrough in reducing...

Kemi Badenoch’s Citizenship Plan Sparks Outrage: “Burning the Ladder” for Future Immigrants?

Kemi Badenoch’s proposal to increase the waiting period for British citizenship from 6 to 15 years has ignited a firestorm of criticism from...

Electricity Workers Embark on Indefinite Strike, Shut Down Ogun IBEDC Office Amid Labour Dispute

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) workers began an indefinite strike on Monday, protesting unresolved welfare issues including non-payment of the new minimum...

Just in: Edo tribunal adjourns after INEC fails to present witnesses

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal adjourned its proceedings on Thursday until Monday, February 10, to enable Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo,...

Just in: Decomposing body of Anambra lawmaker discovered on 2nd Niger Bridge

The decomposing body of a member of Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, has been discovered on the 2nd Niger Bridge. Persecondnews...

Nigeria’s Treasury Bills Auction Sees Strong Demand for 364-Day Tenor

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the results of its Treasury Bills (T-Bills) auction conducted on February 5, 2025. The auction...

Passport ranking: Nigerians free to travel without visa to some non-African countries

Despite Nigeria’s low passport ranking which limits access to many countries, Nigerian citizens can travel visa-free to several non-African countries. This opportunity provides...

Tony Elumelu at Florida conference: Africa will not rise by chance but by deliberate action, challenging the status quo, creating the future it deserves

“In 2015, we committed that USD100million to identify, train and fund the businesses of African entrepreneurs over 10 years. Today, we have granted...

Ex-NIMASA boss, Dakuku Peterside, opposes oil exploration resumption in Ogoni land until….

Dr. Dakuku Peterside, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress...

Heirs Holdings Announces Key Leadership Appointment, Names Chidi Okpala Executive Director

Heirs Holdings has announced a further strategic leadership appointment with the naming of Chidi Okpala as the Executive Director, Payments, Group Integration &...

Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval to sack 3 INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioners

President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate’s approval to terminate the appointments of the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for Sokoto, Adamawa, and Abia...

Septuagenarian’s assault: Ogun monarch fails to meet bail conditions, remanded in prison

The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi,has been remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Service(NSC) facility in Ilaro, Ogun State, over...

NSC Pledges Support as Team Nigeria Heads to Badminton Championship in Douala

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerian sports federations, including badminton, as Team Nigeria prepares to compete in...

Tinubu Approves 65 Years Retirement Age for Doctors, Healthcare Workers

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers in Nigeria, raising it. from 60 to 65 years....