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FG debunks Ebola virus in Nigeria

The Federal Government has described the message circulating in the social media purporting a positive case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the...

Gbaja vows to expand opportunities for opposition after meeting VP Osinbajo

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbaja,  sought Monday to restore public confidence in his leadership after a dispiriting election moment,  pledging...

Nigeria’s May inflation rose to 11.4%

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measured inflation increased to 11.40 per cent (year-on-year) in May...

Elumelu outlines ambitious solution for lasting prosperity in remarks at Bayero University

Frontline African business man and philanthropist Mr. Tony Elumelu Saturday outlined ambitious solutions that seek to build a new foundation for lasting prosperity....

Deepfakes: Can Nigeria handle this Digital ‘epidemic’?

In the past few years, Nigeria has been a victim of fake news. Despite the efforts made to completely eradicate fake news from...

Senate President says under his leadership MDAs will have only one window to defend budget

Senate president, Ahmed Lawan, has assured  Nigerians that the ninth National Assembly will be very focused, united,  patriotic and nationalistic. He disclosed that government agencies...

Kogi: Bello vows to win re-election in a landslide despite crisis

A defiant Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello vowed Friday to push through Kogi’s toughest election in the face of voter fury, then defy...

Islamic State says it killed 20 Nigerian soldiers

Islamic State’s West African branch claimed responsibilty for an attack on a Nigerian army base in northeastern Borno state and said its fighters...

Per Second News Edwina Ogiri is Married! See Her Beautiful Wedding Photos

Married recently in April —-for Edwina Ogiri, the beginning of 2019 was quite eventful. The Per Second News correspondent married her fiancé Ameh...

Despite challenges, Africa’s debt is still under control – ADB

The African Development Bank has said that Africa’s debt has increased in recent years but not to unsustainable levels. “We need to continue...

Aisha Buhari Reveals Why She’s Passionate About The Well-Being of Women

Wife of the President, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Buhari has reiterated her commitment to the well-being of women in Nigeria. “I take the well-being...

Per Second News Editor Wins Microsoft and ICJ Grant to Investigate Toxic Effects of Oil Spillage in Ogoniland

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), in partnership with Microsoft Inc, has named Per Second News’ Business editor, Ruth Olurounbi, as one of...

Jonathan’s fear of Obasanjo reason he declined renaming Abuja stadium after MKO Abiola

Fresh details emerged Wednesday why former President Goodluck Jonathan declined proposal by some of his advisers to rename the Abuja National Stadium after...

Gbaja Emerges Nigeria’s Speaker

Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has been elected Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives. He secured 283 votes to defeat his only challenger, Umar...

Buhari-backed candidate Ahmed Lawan emerge as Nigeria’s Senate President

President Muhammadu Buhari flexed his muscles in the race to be Senate President Tuesday at the upper chamber, helping Ahmad Lawan to win...

Presidential Election Petition Tribunal: All you need to know about Justice Garba

Justice Mohammed Garba, the Presiding Justice of the Lagos division of the Court of Appeal, officially took over as the President of the...