FCT Police release 2024 report: ₦409m recovered, 140 officers killed in line of duty
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command faced a tragic year in 2024, with 140 operatives losing their lives in the line of duty. Despite this loss, the command achieved...
Olympic Games: NOC President speaks on outcome, commends Tinubu, Sports Minister
Despite Nigerian athletes not achieving podium finishes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Engr. Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has commended the Committee’s grand patron, President...
2024: A Watershed Year for Nigeria’s Judiciary
“Persecondnews revisits notable milestones that have impacted the Judiciary, underscoring its vital function in law...
Just in: Senate declares Edo Governor’s senatorial seat vacant
The Senate has officially declared the seat of new Edo Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo vacant, marking the end of his tenure as a senator representing the Edo Central Senatorial District....
FG directs hospitals to treat gunshot victims without police clearance
The Federal Government has directed all public and private healthcare facilities across...
Just in: 1.6m of 2m Nigerians living with HIV currently receiving treatment nationwide—NACA DG
Nigeria’s National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Director General, Dr....
Cholera claims 10 lives in Enugu
At least 10 fatalities have been recorded in Enugu State following a...
Mpox outbreak: Cross River, Lagos lead with highest cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Mpox cases...
NAFDAC bans ‘Dex luxury bar soap’, recalls toxic cough syrup, benylin
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control has banned the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap due to the presence of...
Gavi pledges $250m grant for Nigeria’s vaccine initiatives
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has pledged a $250 million grant to support vaccine initiatives in...
Fake, unwholesome products: NAFDAC seals 10 bakeries, 8 table water factories in Rivers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC) has shut down ten bakeries and eight table water factories for producing fake and...
FG allocates N37.4 bn for six cancer centres, ready in two years
The Federal Government has approved N37.4 billion for the Federal Ministry of Health’s (FMOH) oncology project, for the establishment of six cancer facilities...
World TB Day: 70 percent of TB cases in Africa now being diagnosed and treated – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed that about 70 percent of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African region are now being diagnosed...
Dearth of critical medical equipment at UniAbuja Teaching Hospital: Patients’ anguishes, agonies – a Persecondnews exclusive
Mariam Musa, 31, a native of Niger State, leaned her jaw on her hand while seated beneath a large mango tree that provides...
Domestic Crude Oil Sale Initiative: Tinubu’s Strategic Move Pays Off
President Bola Tinubu’s directive to sell crude oil and refined products in Naira to domestic refiners has achieved significant success. The Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee, Zacch Adedeji, commended the...
Against All Odds: Warri Roars Back to Life, Defying Naysayers, Boosting Nigeria’s Energy Sector, National Pride
In a historic milestone, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has achieved the remarkable...
Christian song, “Odun n Lo Sopin” Origin Revealed: Mama Fasoyin Sets Record Straight After 50 Years
For almost 50 years, the timeless classic “Odun n Lo Sopin” has been a staple of Nigerian parties and celebrations, resonating in...
Naira Marley defiant, says only God can cancel him
Nigerian singer Naira Marley is currently embroiled in a controversy surrounding the death of his former label signee, Mohbad as the scandal...
Funke Akinyele and Falz: Is their new ‘chemistry’ a sign of something more?
Within Nigeria’s vibrant entertainment scene, the dynamic partnership between actress-producer Funke Akindele and rapper-actor Falz has emerged as a captivating highlight. As...
Nigerian celebrities in 2024: A year marked by controversies, tragedies, and triumphs
Within the vibrant tapestry of Nigerian entertainment, where creativity and perseverance entwine, 2024 emerged as a resounding tribute to the unwavering determination...
Domestic Crude Oil Sale Initiative: Tinubu’s Strategic Move Pays Off
President Bola Tinubu’s directive to sell crude oil and refined products in Naira to domestic refiners has achieved significant success. The Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee, Zacch Adedeji, commended the...
Anambra Rice Distribution Turns Deadly as Stampede Claims Multiple Lives
A devastating stampede occurred on Saturday morning at Okija community in Anambra state, resulting in an unconfirmed number of fatalities. Persecondnews gathered that the tragic incident occurred at the distribution...
Centenarian ex-US President JImmy Carter exits
A former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. The longest lived US President died on Sunday. His demise was announced by his, son Chip....
