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Just in: Reps backtrack on death penalty, immunity bills

In a stunning U-turn, the House of Representatives has reversed its stance on two bills that had passed their second reading just 24...

Just in: Senate throws out motion to rename INEC hq after Prof. Nwosu

The Senate has rejected a proposal to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters, Abuja, after the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, a...

Just in: Bisola Kola-Daisi, late Oyo Gov. Ajimobi’s eldest child, 42, dies in London

Mrs. Bisola Kola-Daisi, 42-year-old eldest child of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away. She died in London,...

Tinubu Reinforces NCDMB Governing Council with Strategic Nominees to Drive Industry Growth

President Bola Tinubu has reinforced the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Governing Council with the approval of four new members. Persecondnews...

NASS Moves to Strip Vice Presidents, Governors, Deputies of Immunity, Bill Advances

A bill aimed at stripping the vice president, governors, and their deputies of immunity has passed the second reading stage in the House...

Natasha’s suspension: Sen. Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili Engage in Heated Exchange at Senate Committee Hearing

…you are a hooligan – Ezekwesili A Senate hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President Godswill...

NCS seizes N125m worth of smuggled petrol in largest bust in recent times

In a significant blow to fuel smugglers, about 125,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦125 million, has been seized in...

Just in: Judge hands off Natasha’s case, cites Akpabio’s petition

The legal battle between suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Nigerian Senate has taken a dramatic turn as Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the...

Explosion Rocks Soku Gas Pipeline in Rivers 72 Hours After Administrator’s Security Meeting

A devastating explosion has occurred at the Soku gas pipeline along the Soku-Elok (Abua)-Rumuji-Bonny export terminal in Rivers state, barely 72 hours after...

Tony Elumelu Foundation Unveils $15m Grant for 3,000 Young African Entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has launched a $15 million grant to support 3,000 young entrepreneurs across 52 African countries. The announcement was...

Ex-Pres. Jonathan Criticizes Fubara’s Suspension, Says It Tarnishes Nigeria’s Image

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denounced President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that it could tarnish Nigeria’s reputation....

Abuja Kidnapping: Gunmen Seize DHQ Official, Two Others, Demand N100m Ransom

Gunmen have again struck in Abuja, abducting Lieutenant Cynthia Akor, a Nigerian Naval officer assigned to the Defence Headquarters, along with two other...

Just in: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Thrash Amavubi in Kigali, Revitalize World Cup Dreams

The Super Eagles of Nigeria soared to a resounding 2-0 victory over the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on...

Nigerian Air Force Neutralises Terrorists in Airstrikes in North-East, North-West

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has has carried out a series of airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Borno and Katsina states,...

Breaking: Rivers Administrator Takes Office in Port Harcourt, Convenes Security Meeting

Ibok-ete Ibas, retired Vice Admiral and the newly appointed Sole Administrator for Rivers State, has arrived in the state to take up his...

Investigation Update: Dangote Trailer, Not CNG Tanker, Caused Abuja-Karu Bridge Fire

Contrary to initial reports suggesting a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanker was the cause of the devastating fire accident at Karu Bridge in...