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16 inmates escape in Keffi jailbreak, seven recaptured

Sixteen inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Tuesday after breaching the...

Toke Makinwa Expecting First Child, Glowing in Final Weeks of Pregnancy

In an exclusive report, Per Second News can confirm that celebrated influencer, actress, and media personality Toke Makinwa is expecting her first child...

Tinubu Reverses Decision: Omidiran Now FCC Chairman, Not Dankaka

President Bola Tinubu has reversed an earlier decision to re-appoint Dr. Muheeba Dankaka as the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). Hours...

EFCC Invites Ex-Sokoto Gov. Tambuwal Over Alleged N189bln Fraud, 7 Years After Exit

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) interrogated former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal on Monday over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals of N189...

Breaking: Shooting Stars Assistant Coach, Akin Olowokere, Dies During Training Session

Akin Olowokere, the newly appointed Assistant Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Ibadan, has died after slumping during a training session on...

Just in: Deadly Tanker Explosion Rocks Kaduna, Leaves Multiple Fatalities

A fatal tanker explosion on Monday, August 11, in Dan Magaji, Zaria, Kaduna State, has resulted in several deaths. According to a report...

3 Years On: FG to Arraign 5 Suspects Over Deadly Owo Church Attack

Three years after the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State where scores of worshippers were killed, the Federal...

Another Mayhem at Lagos Airport: Passenger Disrupts Flight, Assaults Crew

A female passenger on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and confronted airport security at the Murtala Muhammed...

Lagos Church General Overseer Caught in Cross-Border Drug Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a significant blow to international drug trafficking with the arrest of Prophet Adefolusho Aanu...

FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit 2025

FirstBank showcased its fintech expertise and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusive financial innovation at the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025). The bank...

Breaking: Ex-Minister, PDP National Chair, Audu Ogbeh, 78, Exits

Chief Audu Ogbeh, former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is dead. Aged 78,...

Activist Sowore to be arraigned for alleged forgery, cyberstalking

Activist Omoyele Sowore is to arraigned in the court over alleged forgery, cyberstalking, and other infractions, the police have said. Sowore, who was...

Just in: WAEC admits marking errors in 2025 WASSCE scripts

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has admitted to making errors in the marking of serialized objective questions in the recently released 2025...

FG Pays Second Tranche of ₦35,000 Wage Award Arrears to Workers

The Federal Government has fulfilled its commitment to federal civil servants by paying the second tranche of the outstanding ₦35,000 wage award arrears,...

Pastor Adeboye Reveals When He’ll Leave This World: A Sunday After Church Service

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has spoken of a personal prediction about his final...

Just In: Airport Security Breach: NCAA Blacklists Fuji Legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal for 6 Months

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Thursday wielded the big stick on Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate), for his...