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Just in: Prof. Alkali, NNPP Chairman, resigns
After leading his party to record some success in the 2023 polls, the National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Prof....
Interview with Peter Obi’s running mate, Baba-Ahmed: NBC slams Channels TV with N5m fine
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed a fine of N5 million on Channels Television over alleged violation of the broadcasting law or...
Less than two months to end of Gov. Ikpeazu’s tenure, court freezes Abia State Government accounts
A Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja, granted an order freezing all the accounts of the state government domiciled in the financial institutions....
We have uncovered plot to scuttle transfer of power to President-elect, Tinubu — DSS
The Department of State Service (DSS) spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunaya, on Wednesday in Abuja, said they have uncovered plans by some politicians to...
Presidential inauguration, Tinubu nominates Olawale Edun, Kebbi Gov. Bagudu for Presidential Transition Council
Ahead of inauguration, President-Elect Bola Tinubu has nominated two of his allies to join the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) set up by President...
Breaking: At last, embattled PDP Chairman, Sen. Ayu, steps aside
Bowing to pressure, the embattled National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has stepped down. Persecondnews reports that this...
INEC fixes April 15 for supplementary governorship, National and State Assembly polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, April 15, 2023 for governorship, National and State Assembly supplementary elections. Persecondnews reported that...
Global economy’s “speed limit” set to fall to three-decade low, World Bank report alerts
The global economy’s “speed limit” — the maximum long-term rate at which it can grow without sparking inflation — is set to slump...
2023 polls: We are compiling names of Nigerians for visa ban, chides Fani-Kayode over comment — UK
The United Kingdom says the mission is compiling the list of Nigerians to be slammed with visa ban just as it decried a...
Just in: PDP suspends National Chairman Ayu
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday passed a vote of no confidence in the National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu and also suspended...
Breaking: Gen. Oladipo Diya exits
A former Chief of General Staff in the late General Sani Abacha’s military regime, retired Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya has passed on in Lagos....
Court judgment: LASG pays N5m compensation to Uber driver tortured by policemen, other para-military officials
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has immediately directed the State Attorney General to set up a committee and pay a sum of N5 million...
Opposition trying to scuttle my inauguration as President, Tinubu raises alarm
The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said on Saturday that the activities of the opposition parties and their candidates in calling out their...
NPA CEO, Bello-Koko congratulates Gov. Sanwo-Olu on his re-election
Congratulatory messages and felicitations have continued to pour in for the re-elected Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with the latest from...
Just in: Presidential poll results: Court gives Obi, Atiku nod to serve Tinubu petition
The Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC) has granted the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, the permission...
Breaking: Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke reinstated as Appeal Court rubbishes Election Tribunal judgment
Justice Mohammed Lawal of the Appeal Court while delivering his judgment held that Senator Adeleke be paid N500,000 for damages by APC and...
