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Eid-el-Kabir: Tinubu departs Abuja for Lagos
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Friday for Lagos ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir festival. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the...
South African Pres. Ramaphosa heads for re-election victory amid ANC’s lacklustre results
Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to secure a second term as South Africa’s president, having successfully negotiated a coalition agreement with opposition parties...
NNPC Ltd’s multi-specialty hospital marks 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day
By Samuel Akpan and Shine Alagba The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Multi-Specialty Hospital (NMSH) on Friday marked the 20th anniversary of World Blood...
Sexual harassment: ICPC investigates accuser of Permanent Secretary
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has summoned Mrs. Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi, a staff member of the Federal Ministry...
Breach of rights: Federal Court orders Kano Govt. to pay deposed Emir Bayero N10m
A Federal High Court has ordered the Kano State Government to pay N10 million as damages to the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji...
Persecondnews inducts 2024 first batch of interns
Persecondnews has inducted journalists in training from tertiary institutions for the first batch of its 2024 internship program, aimed at upscaling their skills...
FG seeks $500m loan World Bank for rural road infrastructure
The Federal Government has requested a loan of $500 million from the World Bank to improve rural roads and enhance agricultural marketing nationwide....
World Bank approves $2.25bln loan to support Tinubu’s economic reforms
The World Bank has approved a total of $2.25 billion in loans for Nigeria to help stabilise its economy, the Minister of Finance...
Unleashing the creativity within with your kids
I was so tired of hearing “I’m bored!” from my mini-me’s? Then, I thought to encourage their inner artist and watch them blossom...
Defence Minister Urges Youth Council To Join Fight Against Oil Theft
The Minister of Defence, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has called on the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) to support the Federal Government’s relentless...
NNPC Ltd. Chief advocates Special Court for Crude Oil Theft, Pipeline Vandalism
“Together, we can ensure that the benefits of our natural resources are maximized for the economic and social development of our country” For...
WCQ: NFF Set To Hire Foreign Technical Adviser For Super Eagles
In a bid to salvage Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup aspiration, the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has resolved to hire...
Eid-el-Kabir: Kano Police prohibits Durbar celebrations for security reasons
Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, the Kano State Police Command has banned all Durbar activities and celebrations. The police commissioner, Usaini Gumel, said in a...
Federal court insists it has jurisdiction to hear deposed Emir Bayero’s rights violation suit
The Federal High Court in Kano has affirmed its jurisdiction to hear the case filed by Aminu Ado Bayero, the deposed Emir of...
Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has disclosed that he will not attempt to win a second gold medal with Argentina at the...
Just in: Supreme Court reserves judgment in FG’s suit seeking full local govt. autonomy
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the Federal Government’s suit against the 36 state governors on the autonomy of the 774 local...
