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Sexual, gender-based violence: CSOs demand enhanced prevention, response structures

In a bid to eliminate sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria, civil society organizations (CSOs) have called for a more robust preventative and...

UNOCT, Nigeria Sign MoU on counterterrorism

The United Nations Office of Counterterrorism (UNOCT) and Nigeria have signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on counterterrorism. The agreement between the UN...

Nigerian flag designer, Akinkunmi, a national icon, his contribution to national unity will remain indelible — FG

The Federal Government has condoled with the family of the designer of the Nigerian national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, who passed on on...

Gabon: Tinubu closely working with AU to resolve political crisis — media aide

Pres. Bola Tinubu has started consultation with other Heads of State in the African Union (AU) towards putting a halt to what he...

After years of setbacks, Lagos Blue rail to kickstart operation Sept. 4

After suffering several delays caused by paucity of funds and change of government, finally the Lagos Blue Line rail is set to commence...

Designer of Nigeria’s flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi, is dead

The man who designed Nigeria’s flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, is dead. Persecondnews gathered that the octogenarian, who hailed from Abeokuta, Ogun State, died...

UBA Chairman, Elumelu, in crucial meeting with Tinubu, says private sector endorses president’s bold decisions

Billionaire philanthropist, investor and Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Tony Elumelu, has again hailed the bold decisions taken by...

Haaland wins PFA men’s Player of the year award

Record-breaking Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland, has won the PFA men’s Player of the Year award with Arsenal Bukayo Saka, voted Young Player...

Pres. Tinubu constitutes NDDC board, management

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and management team of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). They are:...

Japanese Ambassador lauds NPA for facilitating growth in Nigeria-Japan trade volumes value

The Japanese Ambassador and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for facilitating the growth in the...

FG to pay Abuja indigenes N825.8bn compensation for 4.2km airport runway construction

In a bid to pave way for the construction of the 4.2km second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the Federal...

Just in: NNPP suspends its Presidential candidate, Kwankwaso for six months

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended its presidential candidates and founder, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for six months for alleged anti-party...

Police bust gay marriage in Delta hotel, 100 gay suspects apprehended

No fewer than 100 gay suspects, who participated in a gay wedding ceremony in a hotel in Delta State, have been apprehended by...

For the umpteenth time, completion date for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway shifted to Mid-September — Works Minister Umahi

Twelve years after the flagging of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway by the Federal Government, a new completion date of mid-September 2023 has been announced...

NPA boss solicits Customs CG’s assistance in decongesting Lagos ports, upgrading Ikorodu Lighter Terminal facilities

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Malam Muhammad Bello Koko, has solicited the support of the Acting Comptroller-General of Nigerian...