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Power outages: FG set to unbundle 11 Discos, each state to get its own firm

The Federal Government says it has begun the restructuring and unbundling of the 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos). According to the Minister of...

Tinubu departs Abuja for Netherlands, attends economic forum in Saudi Arabia

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Tuesday, April 23, depart Abuja for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit. A statement...

Merge NSCDC, FRSC with Police – IG

The Federal Government should merge the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with the Police...

NDLEA urges Lions Club, other service organizations to join war against illicit drugs

The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged service and voluntary organizations to join forces with the agency in the fight...

FG begins loan disbursement to businesses, manufacturers

“The Federal Government of Nigeria is proud to announce the operational launch of the MSME and Manufacturing segment under the prestigious Presidential 200...

Horrific! Babcock varsity law professor shot fatally, two others abducted in Ogun

The gunmen, who killed the lecturer, also abducted two others at the scene of the attack. Persecondnews gathered that the professor lost his...

Ogun begins sale of rice at discounted prices to workers

Ogun State Government has commenced sale of rice to its workforce as part of efforts promote their welfare. The sale was flagged off...

NFF debunks appointing Amunike as Super Eagles coach

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has described as fake news that it has appointed ex-international Emmanuel Amunike as the Super Eagles coach. On...

Kidnapped RCCG pastor rescued, says Oyo Govt.

The Oyo State Government announced the safe rescue of Pastor Olugbenga Olawore of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), following reports of...

APC declares Ondo governorship primary inconclusive

In Ondo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2024 Governorship Primary Committee has declared the Saturday primary inconclusive. A statement by the Chairman...

In a rebuttal, NUSA tells South African Police Nigerians didn’t attack police, damage properties

Contrary to claims by the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) says no “eight Nigerians” were involved in...

Ondo gov. primary: Commissioner assaults senior journalist, damages his phone

  …..NUJ calls his action as barbaric and unacceptable The Ondo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, physically assaulted...

Ondo APC guber primary: 171,922 delegates elect candidate out of 16 aspirants

No fewer than 171,922 accredited delegates are voting in Saturday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Ondo State to elect a candidate...

Tinubu appoints Emomotimi Agama as SEC DG

Mr. Emomotimi Agama has been appointed the Director-General of the Stock Exchange Commission (SEC). Other professionals have been appointed to the SEC Board,...

Driver nabbed for slaughtering 80-year-old boss, wife in their Abuja apartment

Pa Adebola Ezekiel, an 80-year-old man, and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, have been found murdered in their Apo apartment in the Federal Capital...