Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the leader of the Nigerian Senate, has strongly condemned the rising killings and political violence being instigated by political actors ahead of […]
Month: May 2026
Omo-Agege Resigns From APC
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, […]
Presidency calls for VDM’s prosecution over alleged Tinubu’s voice notes
PREMIUM TIMES findings revealed that the manipulated video circulating online did not originate from VDM’s original post. On Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the President […]
Army veteran dies after brutal beating outside of his ‘Trump-themed’ home in California, police say
An Army veteran died after he was brutally beaten up outside his Trump-themed home in California last week, authorities said. Kerry Sheron, 69, was hospitalized […]
Singer Tiwa Savage Reacts to Abduction of Schoolchildren and Teachers in Oyo
Popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has reacted to the reported abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, expressing concern over what she described […]
From Courage to Credibility: President Tinubu’s Three Years of Infrastructure Transformation
By Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh Every nation reaches a defining moment when reform moves beyond promise and becomes real, visible on the roads people travel, the […]
Teen accused of murdering stepsister on Carnival cruise awaits judge’s decision on freedom
A federal judge in Miami is set to decide Wednesday whether a 16-year-old accused of murdering and sexually assaulting his 18-year-old stepsister aboard a Carnival […]
UFC cage fighting ring erected on White House lawn ahead of fights on Trump’s birthday
Construction of a UFC cage at the White House has begun ahead of June’s event to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, which also […]
African Devt Bank Appoints Keyamo to Lead $7bn Aviation Transformation Programme in Africa
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, has been appointed by the African Development Bank as the African Champion for its […]
May 27: Another celebration of unkept promises, by Ebuka Ukoh
Blurb: If Nigerian children continue growing up in fear, neglect, collapsing institutions, and normalised insecurity, then Children’s Day becomes something more tragic than celebratory. It […]
On Children’s Day, Tinubu Promises Safe Return of Children Abducted from Oyo, Borno Schools
* Directs all security agencies to step up efforts towards their safe recovery * First Lady: children are active participants in shaping nation’s present Deji […]
2027 General Elections: Every Vote Must Be a Weapon Against Hunger, Insecurity — NLC’s Eid Message
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused governments at all levels of failing Nigerians through policies it says have deepened hunger, poverty, and insecurity across […]
South Korea says ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz likely hit by Iranian missile
An attack on a South Korean cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month likely involved an Iranian […]
JUST-IN: ADC Chieftain Finally Reveals How Primary Results Were Written in Hotel Room
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ibrahim Wala, alleged that the party’s presidential primary election was manipulated and compromised by widespread irregularities. Wala, […]
Woman alleges estranged husband used police to chase her off disputed property
A heartbroken woman, Augustina Johnson-boyi, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, and various women’s rights groups for intervention […]
Blair warns aid cuts mean UK is no longer ‘major player in soft power’ around world
Tony Blair has attacked the abolition of Britain’s overseas aid department as part of a sweeping critique of Labour’s direction in government, warning that the […]
Billionaire Tom Steyer’s record spending dominates California governor race
Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer is set to leave an indelible mark on California’s gubernatorial race, not least for orchestrating the most expensive political advertising campaign […]
Akpata’s Supporters Protest, Demand Restoration of Mandate
The protesters, made up of party members, youths, women and supporters of the lawmaker, marched to the APC Bariga Secretariat before proceeding to the state […]
Mapped: The countries where Ebola has spread around the world
Ebola is spreading through eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than health workers can respond, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned, […]
Aisha Yesufu Allegedly Loses NDC Ticket for 2027 FCT Senate Race
Aisha Yesufu has suffered a major setback in her political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The prominent socio-political activist failed to secure the […]