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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...
U.S. varsity with strong African heritage appoints Nigerian professor as Director of African Studies
Boston University’s African Studies Centre (ASC) now has Professor Nimi Wariboko as its director. The university issued a statement on Monday, signed by...
Let bygones be bygones, says recalled Sen. Ningi
Sen. Abdul Ningi, who was just recalled from suspension and represents the Bauchi Central Senatorial District, said at the plenary on Tuesday that...
Again, passengers stranded after Abuja-Kaduna train derails at Asha station
A train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed at Asha station on Wednesday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), leaving dozens of passengers...
Timileyin’s murder: 25 Ajayi Crowther Varsity students arraigned, remanded in Ibadan prison
Twenty-five students of Ajayi Crowther University have been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, over the murder of...
Just in: Senate approves 300 percent salary raise for CJN, other judicial officers
The Nigerian Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that grants a 300 percent salary increase for judicial officers in the country. Persecondnews reports...
Just in: CAF postpones AFCON 2025 until January 2026
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will now take place in Morocco at the beginning of 2026, according to a statement from...
NUPRC: We’ll ensure IOCs supply sufficient crude oil to Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced plans to mandate International Oil Companies (IOCs) to supply crude oil to the Dangote...
Update: Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi Storm Super Eagles Camp
Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi have arrived at the camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of Friday’s crunch FIFA World Cup...
Tinubu’s Govt Committed To Fighting Insurgency – Defence Minister Assures
The Minister of Defence, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has assured officers and men of the Armed Forces of President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to...
Heritage Bank: Customers to receive payments within one week – NDIC MD
The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of Heritage Bank that their deposits are already being processed for payment. The Managing...
Tinubu congratulates Mexico’s first female president
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Mrs. Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic election as Mexico’s first female president on Wednesday. According to a statement by...
Elections: Fair, neutral judiciary will keep politicians out of court—ex-Pres. Jonathan
Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, says a just, fair, and neutral judiciary with uncompromising integrity will deter politicians from contesting election...
Gov. Abiodun lauds police for securing Ogun State
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun has praised the Nigeria Police Force for its efforts to secure lives and properties in the state. Abiodun gave...
CNG: FG targets $4.4bn annually from vehicle conversion
As part of the Federal Government’s plans to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal with a cheaper energy alternative, the Presidential Initiative...
Tinubu gives finance minister two-day ultimatum to produce new minimum wage template
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, to present the budgetary impact...
