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Why we suspended our nationwide protest – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its two-day national protest as a result of what they called the economic hardships in...
#50thAnniversary: PUNCH photo exhibition opens February 28, Soyinka delivers anniversary lecture February 29
A three-day photo exhibition, as part of events marking the 50th anniversary of PUNCH newspapers, opens in Lagos today (Wednesday), with a...
AFCON fallout: Troost Ekong faces extended absence due to injury, vows comeback for PAOK, Nigeria
Nigerian professional footballer Troost Ekong, fresh from representing his nation at the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has been dealt a...
Kunle Afolayan insists criticisms over dancing with daughter can’t break him
Famous filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has stirred controversy following a video showing him engaged in a seemingly seductive dance with his daughter at...
Coup scare: It’s fake news, disinformation act — Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, has reacted to the recent “coup scare” in the country, describing the...
Lagos Speaker, lawmakers receive protesters, hail NLC for peaceful conduct
Protesting members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and other related organizations were on Tuesday received by Lagos lawmakers, voicing their grievances...
Breaking: CBN raises MPR to 22.75%, up by 400 basis points
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), after its first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, has raised the monetary policy rate by 400...
Just in: Sachet water, biscuits distributed to protesters in Lagos as police provide security
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) nationwide protest kicked off across the country amidst tight security on Tuesday. Persecondnews gathered that the workers...
NDLEA records largest heroin seizure at Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has successfully intercepted the single largest consignment of heroin at the Murtala Muhammed...
CBN to sell dollar at N1,301 to authorized BDC
In its bid to increase liquidity, strengthen the naira, and curb distortion at the retail end of the FX market, the nation’s...
Mavin Records, Universal Music Group forge partnership to elevate African music globally
Mavin Records, the well-known Nigerian record label that Don Jazzy founded, unveiled a historic partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) in a...
We don’t believe in Voodoo, but in God, says Super Falcons player Deborah Abiodun
“I do not believe in voodoo; I believe in God and in my girls to deliver on the pitch of play,” Super...
What I’ll do to Noble Igwe when we meet – Seyi Law
Renowned comedian and social commentator Seyi Law has stirred controversy with his recent remarks about social media influencer Noble Igwe, indicating a...
Abeni Agbon in tears as fans raise N4.1m to lift her
In a heartwarming display of solidarity, fans of Nollywood actress Toyin Oladiran, also known as Abeni Agbon, have come together to raise...
My brave battle with prostate cancer—Kola Oyewo
In a candid revelation that has touched the hearts of many, veteran actor and esteemed lecturer, Kola Oyewo, has opened up about...
Oransaye report: List of FG’s agencies, depts, corporations to be scrapped, merged
Following the adoption of the Steve Oronsaye’s report for immediate full implementation by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, here is the full...
