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Building collapse: Nigeria reports 22 incidents, 33 fatalities in 7 months – COREN

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has reported a disturbing trend of structural failures, with 22 buildings collapsing across...

Updated: Tinubu launches Education Loan Fund, hopeful initiative will curb terrorism, banditry

In fulfillment of one of his campaign promises, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday launched the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) application portal. In...

Pres. Tinubu appoints Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack as new Head of Service

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with...

Reps pass NDDC’s budget of N1.91trn

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) 2024 budget proposal, totaling N1.91 trillion. During the plenary session...

Court refuses stay of proceeding in Yahaya Bello’s case, fixes Sept. 25 for arraignment

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello...

Breaking: Yahaya Bello: Judge walks out of court as two SANs clash

A heated argument between two senior lawyers on Wednesday disrupted the court hearing of former Kogi State Gov. Yahaya Bello, who is facing...

Breaking: Tinubu approves kick off of student loan scheme, inaugurates committee

Following amendments to the Student Loan Scheme bill, President Bola Tinubu has approved the program’s commencement. Persecondnews reports that Tinubu is currently inaugurating...

Shaibu’s reinstatement: Edo Assembly appeals court’s decision, requests stay of execution

The Edo State House of Assembly has filed an appeal challenging the Federal High Court’s ruling that overturned Mr. Philip Shaibu’s impeachment and...

Nigeria ranks 7th in sub-Saharan Africa for fastest internet speed

“Réunion (63.29 Mbps) emerged as the leader in Sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa (42.42 Mbps) following closely in second place.Then come Eswatini, Rwanda,...

Reps officially declare seats of deceased colleagues vacant

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, formally announced the vacancy of two legislative seats on Wednesday. The seats became...

House of Reps set to approve N6.2trn for 2024 capital, recurrent expenditures

The House of Representatives is set to amend the 2024 Appropriation Act, aiming to allocate a total of N6.2 trillion for various capital...

Breaking: Port Harcourt Refining Company shut down due to protests by faction of Eleme community youths

Operational activities at Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) have suffered serious setbacks since Tuesday, July 16, 2024, as placard-carrying Eleme community youths grounded...

Human Capital Africa Presidential dialogue: Presidents Call and Commitment to Action on Foundational Learning

We, the former Presidents of Nigeria, Tanzania, Liberia and Malawi came together today at the invitation of former Minister of Education of Nigeria,...

Just in: Court affirms PDP’s Asue Ighodalo as candidate for Nov. Edo guber poll

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday affirmed Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the duly nominated and authentic governorship candidate of the People’s...

Kano Governor reinstates Emir of Gaya, appoints second-class emirs for Karaye, Rano, Gaya

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the immediate appointment of three second-class emirs for Rano, Gaya, and Karaye emirates. On Tuesday, Yusuf...

Oil production: National Assembly pledges legislative support for NNPC Ltd

The National Assembly has thrown its weight behind NNPC Limited’s ongoing efforts to boost Nigeria’s crude oil production and grow its reserves, saying...