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Port Harcourt chopper crash: Three bodies recovered

A helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has claimed the lives of three people. The incident, which occurred on Thursday at about...

Meet the seven new ministerial nominees, their portfolios and reassigned ministers

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday submitted the names of seven new ministerial nominees to the National Assembly following the dismissal of six ministers...

Updated: Cabinet reshuffle: Tinubu nominates seven ministerial nominees for Senate’s confirmation

Following the sack of five ministers from his cabinet, President Bola Tinubu has nominated seven ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. Among...

Breaking: Five ministers sacked

At least five ministers have been relieved of their jobs by President Bola Tinubu, Persecondnews has learnt. The sacked ministers are Barr. Uju-Ken...

Breaking: FG drops money laundering charges against Binance Executive

The Nigerian government has withdrawn money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. Mr. R.U. Adaba, the Economic and...

Adokiye Tombomieye, ex-NNPC Ltd. VP Upstream, canvasses skills transfer, knowledge sharing among young engineers under mentorship

A former Executive Vice President, Upstream, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Adokiye Tombomieye, has called for skills transfer and knowledge...

After two-week leave, Tinubu resumes duty, meets with FIRS Chairman

President Bola Tinubu resumed duty today after a two-week vacation, kicking off his day with a meeting with Mr. Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman...

Sunday’s massacre in Nibo: Anambra Govt launches manhunt for killers

Following the deadly massacre in Nibo on Sunday with at least 13 casualties, the Anambra Government says it has launched a manhunt for...

Just in: Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja not dead — Army debunks rumour

The Nigerian Army on Sunday refuted reports in circulation that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead. Several reports, originating...

#EndSARS anniversary rally: Activists arrested in Lagos, names released

No fewer than 22 activists, including the spokesperson, Hassan Taiwo Soweto, were arrested by the police on Sunday morning at Lekki Toll Gate,...

Just in: After two-week vacation, Pres.Tinubu returns to Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a two-week annual leave in the United Kingdom and France. Presidential aide Dada Olusegun wrote...

Tragedy hits Lagos Police Command as DPO collapses, dies in office

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Divisional Headquarters in Lagos State, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, has slumped and passed away in...

Jigawa tanker fire: Death toll rises to 147

The death toll from the tanker explosion in Majia in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has risen to 147. Mr....

Disaster: At least 90 lives perish in Jigawa tanker explosion

A tragedy of magnitude occurred in Majiya in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Tuesday as a petrol tanker explosion...

Pres. Tinubu restates commitment to women’s empowerment as Elumelu lauds govt’s initiative

President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria. Speaking at the Empower-Her fund-raising dinner...

Super Eagles stranded at Al Abraq airport, Libya, for 12 hours amidst AFCON qualifier controversy

The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, remains stuck at Al Abraq Airport in Libya, 12 hours after landing, ahead of their 2025...