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Revocation of 1,263 Mining Licences: Alake Gets Death Threats

Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, revealed that he has received death threats and threats of international arbitration from some...

Uninspiring Super Eagles Edge Lesotho 2-1 in World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles have secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Peter Mokaba...

12 Suspects from Kaduna, Katsina Nabbed Over Arise TV Journalist, Security Guard Murder – FCT Police

The FCT Police Command has announced the arrest of 12 suspects from Kaduna and Katsina States, not Borno, in connection with the September...

Just In: Mamman Vatsa, Ken Saro Wiwa, Herbert Macaulay, Farouk Lawan, 14 Others Get Presidential Pardon

Maj.-Gen. Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, the ‘Ogoni Nine’ and others, have received a posthumous pardon...

Breaking: Council of State Endorses Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has given unanimous approval to the nomination of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the...

Tinubu Presides Over Council of State Meeting, Seeks Collective Solutions to Economic Challenges

A high-level meeting of the National Council of State (NCS) is currently underway at the State House in Abuja, with President Bola Tinubu...

Just In: FCT Police Arrest 12 Over Murder of Arise News Staff, Maduagwu

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the arrest of 12 members of a notorious armed robbery gang allegedly responsible for...

Meta Agrees to Pay $32.8m Settlement for Violating Nigerians’ Data Rights

Meta Platforms Inc., the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $32.8 million to Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission for breaking...

Reps Condemn US Move to Designate Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’

The House of Representatives has unanimously rejected moves by the US Senate to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC)”. Persecondnews...

Breaking: Embattled Science and Technology Minister Resigns

Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned following some allegations bordering on certificate forgery against him. President Bola...

Breaking: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Agbamuche is...

Updated: Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for NPC, RMAFC, NERC Commissioners

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted three separate letters to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of nominees for key federal appointments, including commissioners...

FG Inaugurates Expanded Negotiation Committee Amid ASUU, NASU Strike Threats

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed-led Expanded Negotiation Committee for Tertiary Institutions to expedite discussions with academic and non-academic unions...

Breaking: Fire Destroys Rivers Govt. Secretariat

Panic gripped the Rivers State Secretariat on Monday after a fire broke out, sending civil servants and members of the public scrambling. The...

Tinubu Resumes Duty in Abuja After 10-Day Working Visit to Lagos

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a 10-day working visit to Lagos, where he engaged in various high-level meetings and activities....

Imisi Emerges Winner of BBNaija Season 10, Bags ₦150m in Cash, Prizes

History was made on Sunday night as Imisi was crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, walking away with a jaw-dropping...