Highlight

NGE, Senate, House of Reps’ Press Corps Felicitate NNPCL’s spokesman Soneye on NIPR Award

Following numerous congratulatory messages, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Press Corps of the Senate and House of Representatives have also...

Information Commissioners in APC-Controlled States Hail Tinubu’s Reforms, Nigerians’ Resilience

President Bola Tinubu’s administration received commendation from Information Commissioners of APC-controlled states for its decisive and strategic reforms. The reforms, they noted, are...

Tribunal upholds FCCPC’s $220m fine on Meta, awards $35,000 as costs

Meta Platforms Inc.’s effort to overturn the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has hit a...

Just in: Ex-Rivers Deputy Speaker Sues FG, CBN, Others Over Release of LG Funds to Administrator

A legal challenge has emerged for the Rivers State Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as former Deputy Speaker Marshall Stanley-Uwom has...

Rivers Administrator Ibas at Reps, Wants More Time for Briefing

Due to the precarious security and political environment stemming from the state of emergency, Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, asked the National...

US Dollar Climbs to N1,605 as Naira Weakens

The Nigerian naira has continued its depreciation against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market, closing at N1,605/$1 on Thursday. Persecondnews...

FCT Police’s Swift Action Leads to Recovery of Snatched SUV 30 Minutes After

In a remarkable display of swift operational efficiency, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it has recovered a black Toyota Land...

Striking NiMet workers suspend action

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) workers in Abuja called off their strike on Thursday, agreeing to a suspension until May 13 to allow the...

NEC Approves Cotton, Textile Board to Boost Economy

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the creation of a Cotton, Textile, and Garment Development Board to boost the economy. This initiative...

NYSC to NDLEA: No legal framework for drug testing of corps members

A day after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) proposed mandatory drug testing for prospective corps members, the National Youth Service Corps...

Anger Over Unpaid Minimum Wage Leads to FCT Workers’ Secretariat Shutdown

Frustrated by the Area Council Chairmen’s failure to implement the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the...

In Benue, 2Baba and Natasha Receive Royal Blessings in Cultural Lead-up to Wedding

Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or 2Face, has taken a significant step toward his next chapter as he formally...

Kunle Afod Breaks Silence on Sexual Harassment in Nollywood

Filmmaker Kunle Afod has spoken about the ongoing conversation around sexual harassment in Nollywood, urging those making allegations to back their claims with...

I was shocked to hear people call me gay — Uzor Arukwe

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has opened up about a surprising rumour regarding his sexuality, offering a refreshingly candid and humorous take on the...

FCT Police Nab 3 Suspects Over Orozo Boys Brigade Camp Attack

It appears justice might be on the horizon for Johnson John, the young graduate who tragically died in the devastating attack on the...

Just in: Alleged $1bln fraud: Court grants EFCC authority to arrest, detain six CBEX staff

By Daniel Okejeme A glimmer of hope has emerged for investors who fell victim to the now-defunct CBEX Ponzi scheme as the Federal...