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PDP Presidential primaries: Ayu manipulated delegates, asked aspirants to withdraw for Atiku — Wike

As the crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worsens, Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike has again released another “bombshell”, accusing the party’s National...

3 dead after Argentina oil refinery explosion; 11 injured

An Argentinian oil refinery exploded about 1,200 kilometres south of Buenos Aires,  killing three people and leaving about a dozen others injured, Per...

Anger, anguish, dismay as poor planning mars Nigeria Economic Summit in New York

After spending millions of dollars to organize Nigeria’s International Economic Forum in New York, U S., the multi-level event ended in a fizzle...

Breaking: Fayemi exits as NGF Chairman, Tambuwal takes over

After about three years stint as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Ekiti Gov. Kayode Fayemi is quitting the position for...

Lagos’ ranking as world’s second-worst city to live in: Randle slams Sanwo-Olu’s feeble response

Bashorun J.K. Randle, a former President of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has taken a swipe at the previous...

RCCG pastor bags two years in jail for issuing $1.6m dud cheque

Guilt-racked Ayodeji Oluokun, a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos, has been convicted...

UNGA 77: Gambari, governors, others laud Buhari’s avowed commitment to credible, fair elections in 2023

The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, some state governors and ministers on Nigeria’s delegation to the United Nations 77th...

At The UN: Buhari slams leaders who extend term limits, vows to hold free, credible elections in 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari used his speech at the UN on Wednesday morning to slam fellow leaders who extend term limits to cling to...

Just in: Senate confirms Ariwoola as Chief Justice of Nigeria

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Persecondnews reports that the Senate...

Breaking: Call off your strike, court orders ASUU

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Wednesday directed the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off their year-long ongoing strike. Justice...

N5.28trn owed by states: Lagos State leads them all with N797.3 bn

Of the N5.281 trillion owed by the states in the country, Lagos State has topped the list of highly indebted states with about...

Update on INEC list of the 18 presidential candidates and their running mates cleared for 2023 polls

They are: Imumolen Christopher – Accord Party (AP) Al-Mustapha Hamza – Action Alliance (AA) Sowore Omoyele – African Action Congress (AAC) Kachikwu Dumebi...

Just in: INEC releases list of presidential candidates, running mates for 2023 poll, Tinubu, Atiku, Obi confirmed

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday published the final list of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates of all the political parties approved...

Ogun monarch and veteran journalist drums up support for fight against human trafficking

An Ogun monarch, Olufemi Ogunleye, has called for the inclusion of traditional rulers in policy formulation and  sensitisation of Nigerians for a successful...

Dismissed DSS officer turned robber, nine others nabbed over bullion van robbery

A dismissed officer from Department of State Services (DSS), Prosper Israel, has been busted for allegedly attacking and robbing a bank’s bullion van...

Flood alert: Taraba, Benue, 11 others at risk as Cameroon opens dam

As the Lagdo dam operators in the Republic of Cameroon commence the release of excess water from their reservoir, the National Emergency Management...