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Ministerial slot: El-Rufai explodes, says Tinubu turned his back against him after ceding Ministry of Energy to him

“However, when El-Rufai met with Tinubu, the usually forthright and straight-talking president, according to reports, pleaded for time to deal with the matter....

Why I did not walk out of Super Falcons before FIFA female World Cup – Waldrum

In a recent podcast interview with ‘On The Whistle’ podcast. Randy Waldrum, the Head Coach of the Nigeria national women’s football team, the...

We are so proud of you, First Lady, Tinubu welcomes Super Falcons

The First lady, who received some of the players, their technical team and officials of the NFF, noted that the girls displayed dedication,...

Joshua triumphs as he pounds, knocks out Helenius

With a seventh round single-punch knockout on Saturday, former heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua, defeated Finnish stand-in, Robert Helenius. The win for Joshua...

Anti-ECOWAS’ planned military action in Niger Republic protest rocks Kano

Hundreds of angry protesters have taken to the streets in Kano State to register their opposition to the imminent use of force to...

Tragedy as mosque collapses during Asr prayer, killing four worshippers

The Muslim community in Kaduna State was thrown into grief on Friday as the Central Mosque in Zaria, Southern Kaduna collapsed, killing at...

Super Falcons star reveals ‘unacceptable’ atmosphere in training, says their camp lack gym and players have to sometimes share beds

Super Falcon striker Ifeoma Onumonu has opened up on ‘unacceptable’ resources in Nigeria following their Women’s World Cup exit at the hands of...

No more special promotions, promotions now to be on merit, says IGP Egbetokun

“Old things have passed away”, these were the words of the Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun in Kano on Friday as...

Saudi Pro League strikes multi-million dollar global TV deal for 2023/24 season in US, UK and Nigeria

Football fans in Nigeria will have the opportunity to watch live matches from the Saudi Pro League (SPL),Per Second News gathered Friday. The...

Niger crisis; Discordant tunes in ECOWAS as leaders override Tinubu’s diplomatic resolution, now settle for military action

In what looks like a discordant tune among the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional body on...

Niger Republic impasse: ECOWAS embraces diplomatic negotiations, dialogue, dumps military action 

“Only through this comprehensive assessment can we collectively chart a sustainable path towards lasting peace, stability, and prosperity in Niger” Sixteen days after...

Breaking: Ex-Kaduna Gov. El rufai might reject ministerial appointment 

The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El rufai is contemplating turning down the ministerial slot offered him by President Bola...

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Ignore media report “I have been receiving toxic calls and messages” following my visit to Tinubu — Okonjo-Iweala

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has described as fake news that  she has been received toxic calls...

Just In: With tax revenue gap of N20trn, Presidential Tax Committee strips Customs, NCC, 62 MDAs of revenue collection for govt

With Nigeria ranked as one of the lowest in revenue generation from tax collection, the newly-inaugurated Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal...

Tinubu meets WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala, Pate at the Villa

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met  with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja....

BREAKING: Fountain of Life Church founder, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, is dead

The Senior Pastor and founder of Fountain of Life Church based in Lagos with membership strength of over 8,000, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has...