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Just in: Reps endorse Tinubu’s raise of 2025 budget from N49.7trn to N54.2trn
The House of Representatives has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Addressing journalists...
NSC Promises to Foster Inclusive Sports Governance, Revive Abandoned Initiatives
Mallam Shehu Dikko, the National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive sports administration, ensuring all stakeholders are involved in...
Nigeria’s Average Income Plummets to $835.49, Exacerbating Cost-of-Living Crisis – IMF
Nigeria’s economic problems have deepened, with the average income per person dropping to $835.49 in 2025, representing a 4.73% decline from $877 in...
Slot Delighted with Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Final Berth, Eyes More Silverware
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is thrilled to have booked his first English final, but warned that it’s only special if they can win...
Brain drain: Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan advocates Diaspora Investment and Development Bank
Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Non-Governmental Organisations, has called for functional governance to tackle...
Nigeria U-17 set to miss back-to-back World Cup after CAF snub
The Golden Eaglets’ hopes of participating in the 2025 U-17 AFCON in Morocco have been dashed after the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
Tinubu’s ex-Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Makes Nollywood Comeback with New Film ‘Hatred'”
Former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has made a comeback to Nollywood with a new movie. Persecondnews recalls that...
Abuja golf course tragedy: Army General collapses, dies playing golf
Maj.-Gen. Christopher Jemitola, a former Aide-de-Camp to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, tragically passed away on Thursday after collapsing at the IBB Golf Course in...
Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in full swing – SGF, Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has taken to his official X handle to highlight the progress made...
NPA Announces 15% Port Tariff Increase, First in 32 Years
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has announced a 15% raise in port tariffs, marking the first hike in 32...
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,...
