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By Omoyeni Ojeifo A fresh twist has emerged in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis as the party’s 36 state chairmen and their Federal Capital Territory counterpart petitioned security agencies over alleged forgery and impersonation by a rival group. Persecondnews correspondent reports that the Chairman of the PDP Chairmen’s Forum, Austin Nwachukwu, presented the petition at a press conference in Abuja on Monday.

By Segun Adebayo Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has refuted claims that he walked out of the wedding of popular content creators Peller and Jarvis in anger, following reports that the event’s MC rated Wizkid above his late father, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. The singer described the reports as false, insisting there was no confrontation or reason for him to leave the event over comments made by the master of ceremonies.

By Segun Adebayo Fashion designer Veekee James has defended her decision to attend public events with her husband, Femi Atere, saying their marriage is built on a shared life rather than separate social identities. The celebrity designer reacted after a social media user questioned why Atere was almost always seen accompanying her to outings, suggesting that he did not have an independent life outside their marriage.

By Omoyeni Ojeifo To enhance technical expertise and position Nigeria’s workforce on the global stage, the Federal Government has launched a new initiative to equip selected master artisans and trainers with internationally recognized qualifications. The rollout begins with an eight-week Train-the-Trainer program organized by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).

By Segun Adebayo Content creator Jarvis has shut down rumors that she called her new husband, Peller, a “womb shifter” during their wedding. The newlywed pair addressed the ongoing viral backlash, setting the record straight on what was actually said. Jarvis said her statement was misrepresented by some guests who attended the ceremony, leading to the circulation of a phrase she insists she never uttered.

By Maryanne Awuya In a major boost to national public health safeguards, NAFDAC has joined a £3.7 million international consortium dedicated to combatting poor-quality and counterfeit vaccines. The three-year initiative, funded by the UK Medical Research Council’s Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme (DPFS), brings together world-leading research institutions and regulatory bodies to develop cutting-edge detection technologies for supply chain security.

Team Nigeria concluded an outstanding run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, placing seventh on the final medal standings with a 24-medal haul across athletics, weightlifting, para-sports, and judo. Driven by stellar achievements in athletics, the contingent secured 10 gold, seven silver, and seven bronze medals to finish as Africa’s top-performing nation, outpacing both South Africa and Kenya.

By Segun Adebayo Concern is mounting within Nigeria’s entertainment industry over the continued disappearance of popular comedian and actor Broda Shaggi from the public space, months after reports emerged that he was allegedly shot during a movie shoot in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The prolonged silence of one of Nigeria’s biggest digital content creators has triggered fresh anxiety among colleagues and fans alike, many of whom say they have neither seen nor heard from him since the incident.

By Segun Adebayo Popular comedian, actor, and preacher Woli Arole and his wife are celebrating two major milestones at once – welcoming a newborn baby and marking their fifth wedding anniversary. PerSecondNews reports that the entertainer shared the joyful news on his social media pages, describing the arrival of the baby as a special gift from God and a remarkable milestone for his family.

A fire has broken out at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). FAAN spokesperson Henry Agbebire confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, stating that airport firefighting teams are currently on the scene working to extinguish the flames. While the exact time the fire started has not been disclosed, officials confirmed there are currently no reported casualties.