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Protest: Pres. Tinubu holds emergency meeting with traditional rulers
A closed-door meeting is underway between President Bola Tinubu and traditional rulers at the Presidential Villa’s Council Chamber in Abuja. The meeting with...
Ohanaeze President-General, 81-year-old Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, exits
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. Aged 81, his passing was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by...
DHQ warns against violent protests nationwide
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that it has uncovered plots by certain individuals with malicious intentions to take advantage of the...
Dev. Commission will help tackle Southeast region’s marginalization, heal civil war wounds – Kalu, Uzodimma, Ohanaeze
The signing of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill into law yesterday sparked excitement among Igbo leaders, who described it as a crucial...
LG autonomy, minimum wage, others: Nigerian governors in closed-door meeting in Abuja
The 36 state governors under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are currently in a closed-door meeting in Abuja over the...
Tinubu officially welcomes ex-Senate President Anyim to APC in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu has formally welcomed former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Persecondnews reports that Governor Hope...
Abacha’s family appeals court’s judgment over revoked Abuja property
The Abacha family, represented by Dr. Maryam Abacha and her son, Mr. Mohammed Sani Abacha, has filed an appeal with the Court of...
Pres. Tinubu’s commitment to tackling oil theft, pipeline vandalism unwavering – Lokpobiri
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr. Heineken Lokpobiri, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to winning the war against oil theft...
Protest: Reps advocate peaceful resolution, want FG to dialogue with would-be protesters
In a bid to stave off the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1, the House of Representatives minority caucus on Wednesday advised...
Nationwide protest: IPCR urges restraint
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ICPR) has urged Nigerians to cancel the August 1–10 nationwide protest. The protest was being organized...
At last, NDLEA nabs long-sought Lagos drug cartel leader
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Wednesday that its operatives had apprehended Sulaiman Jimoh, believed to be the mastermind behind...
Netflix raises subscription fees in Nigeria, the second in three months
by Ramlat Ibrahim Netflix has again announced another tariff hike for its subscription plans in Nigeria, marking the second increase within three months....
Mass trial of terrorism suspects resumes – FG
The National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, has said that the government has resumed mass trials of terrorism suspects in...
Exciting prizes up for grabs with FirstBank Visa Gold and Visa Infinite Cards in 2024 summer campaign
First Bank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, announces its continuous VISA Cross Border and Summer campaign in...
As economy bites harder, FG reduces allowances for foreign students
The Federal Ministry of Education, acting on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced a reduction of 12.7% in the allowances granted to...
Taiwan prepares for Typhoon Gaemi’s arrival, initiates shutdown protocols
As Typhoon Gaemi approached, Taiwan went into lockdown mode on Wednesday, with schools closed, financial markets shut, and a typhoon holiday declared. The...
