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Court fines Multichoice Nigeria N150m, orders one month free DStv, GOtv subscription to customers

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) has fined Multichoice Nigeria, the owners of DSTV and GoTv, N150 million for disobeying its order....

Pres. Tinubu committed to security, lasting peace in Nigeria – Defence Minister

Defence Minister Mohamed Badaru Abubakar has said that the creation of the Maritime Security Unit under the Deep Blue Project aligns with President...

Saudi Arabia declares June 16 Sallah Day

Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signaling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. Eid Al Adha, the...

FG not proposing N105,000 as minimum wage – Onanuga

The Presidency on Thursday denied report that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun proposed N105,000 as...

Reps task FG on realistic living wage for workers

In a bid to improve worker welfare and advance a decent standard of living, the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government...

Leaked fiscal documents not approved, says Presidency

The Presidency has warned the public and the media to exercise caution when sharing or referencing two fiscal policy documents currently circulating on...

NLC fires back at Akpabio over economic sabotage accusation

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied allegations by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that the recent nationwide strike by the organized labour was...

Senate confirms Emomotimi Agama as SEC Director-General

The Senate has confirmed Mr. Emomotimi Agama as the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Persecondnews reports that other SEC appointments...

Just in: Senate passes anti-doping bill

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to prohibit Nigerian athletes from consuming performance-enhancing substances during or after sporting competitions. Persecondnews reports that...

I led a govt. of integrity, competence, my probe politically motivated – Ex. Kaduna Gov. El-Rufai

A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed the State House of Assembly’s report accusing his administration of misconduct and financial impropriety...

Drama in Nollywood as actress Ogala drags male colleague, Johnson, over alleged fraud

In a dramatic twist fit for a Nollywood script, beloved actress Doris Ogala has turned the spotlight on fellow actor Benedict Johnson, accusing...

Moscow declares U.S. enemy nation

Amid escalating tensions between the two nations over the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has made a historic move, labeling the United States an...

NRC blames track fastening clips removal for Abuja-Kaduna train derailment

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said that the removal of track fastening clips by vandals led to a “technical problem” on the...

NETCO posts 137% increase in operating profit for 2023, targets 5% increase in market share through EPC projects

The NNPC Engineering and Technical Company (NETCO), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has announced a 137 percent...

FG to seal offices not accessible to people living with disability

Mr. Mohammed Abba-Isa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, has threatened that the government might close...

Senate passes bill to regulate cattle ranching, establishes national commission

Following a heated debate, the Nigerian Senate passed a bill to regulate cattle rearing and ranching in Nigeria. Persecondnews reports that Sen. Titus...