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Kwankwaso, Aregbesola’s Secret Meeting Triggers 2027 Presidential Speculation

As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 presidential election, the country’s political landscape is witnessing a surge in strategic meetings among key players....

US eliminates visa dropbox service for Nigerians amid overstay fear

The US Embassy in Nigeria has quietly removed the drop box visa processing option for Nigerian applicants, marking a significant shift in the...

Power outage hits Ogun State: IBEDC leaves Abeokuta, Sango-Ota in darkness for two weeks

Residents in several Ogun communities expressed frustration on Saturday over a prolonged power outage that has left them in darkness for nearly two...

Exclusive: Seven months after fire, Abuja’s Karu market rises fromashes with 234 rebuilt shops

Abuja’s Karu Main Market has undergone renovation after a devastating fire with the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) completing the first phase of...

NNPCL debunks Warri refinery explosion rumours, sets the record straight

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has vehemently denied reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), labeling...

2023 polls: 774 electoral offenders currently facing prosecution – INEC boss, Yakubu

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says 774 electoral offenders arrested in connection with the 2023 general...

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...