PREMIUM TIMES had reported that workers abandoned wards while patients and visitors fled the hospital premises during the operation amid safety concerns. The Economic and […]
Month: May 2026
US has finalised tariff refunds of $35.5 billion as of May 11
The US customs agency has processed refunds including interest worth $35.46 billion as of May 11 for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year […]
APC heavyweights set for showdown in Kaduna as aspirants reject consensus option
Tension is pronounced in the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, where prominent APC figures are locked in a fierce battle for the party’s senatorial ticket. As […]
“We Don’t Play Favorites”- Don Jazzy Denies Favouring Some Mavin Artists
Music executive Don Jazzy, known for Mavin Records, refutes claims of favoritism in artist promotion. He emphasizes that it is illogical for a record label […]
Horror as little girl, 3, 'raped by private school caretaker on third day of nursery'
The family of a toddler who was allegedly raped by a private school caretaker have been left furious after the alleged assailant was released on […]
Tinubu approves Nigeria’s hosting bid for CAF Awards, CAF General Assembly
Hosting the CAF General Assembly and CAF Awards is expected to boost Nigeria’s sports tourism profile and further position the country as a key destination […]
“Repentant terrorists take oath with Quran before reintegration” – Borno govt
The Borno State Government has allayed fears that former terrorists who complete its rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme could return to violence. The state government assured […]
“Nobody Is Attending to Me” – Man Cries Out at Bonny General Hospital Rivers State, Sparks Online Reactions
A man has accused a General Hospital in Bonny, Rivers State, of negligence after claiming he was left unattended despite injuries. The incident has triggered […]
Customs Intercepts N6.7bn Cannabis, Rice, Others In Ogun Border Crackdow
The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted contraband items with a Duty Paid Value of N6.77bn in a sweeping anti-smuggling […]
“My Life Is In Danger”- English Alhaji Cries Out Over Alleged Calls From Bandits
Popular Nigerian digital creator English Alhaji has raised concerns about receiving phone calls from suspected bandits. He shared his worries in a video on his […]
Court Sacks Ogun Monarch 13 Years After Installation, Declares Appointment Illegal
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Ota, on Tuesday, nullified the installation of the Oniro of Iro, Oba Najeem Aromaye, ordering him to vacate […]
Don Jazzy Reacts To Monica Series, Questions Papa Monica’s Character, Fans React
Don Jazzy, a prominent Nigerian music executive and Mavin Records boss, praised actress Uche Montana for her YouTube films “Monica 1” and “Monica 2.” He […]
Tinubu approves Nigeria’s hosting of CAF Awards, CAF General Assembly
Hosting the CAF General Assembly and CAF Awards is expected to boost Nigeria’s sports tourism profile and further position the country as a key destination […]
Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Insecurity After Ex-Lawmaker Dies In Bandits’ Custody
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of insecurity as a national tragedy. Atiku stated this in a statement issued […]
US government's energy arm assumes Strait of Hormuz will stay shut through late May
The US Department of Energy’s statistical arm on Tuesday said it assumes that the Strait of Hormuz will be effectively shut through late May and […]
Singer Chike Responds Indirectly As Netizens Demand Answers Over Frank Edoho Rumours
Afropop singer Chike, whose full name is Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka, is facing online backlash. Recent social media rumors suggest he is involved in a controversy with […]
Traditional Stool Crisis: Police launch probe over death of 80-year-old man in Anambra
“Preliminary information available to the Command reveals that the officers allegedly involved in the arrest before the sudden complication of the deceased’s health, which later […]
EFCC Clarifies Operatives Visit To UUTH
The Tuesday, May 12, 2026, visit of operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to the University of […]
Pentagon under fire as Iran war triggers spending debate: How much has Washington spent?
3 min readMay 12, 2026 10:06 PM IST The 10–week war in West Asia between the United States and Iran pushed energy prices higher globally, […]
India-Oman FTA may come into force from June 1, challenges remain in FTA with Chile: Piyush Goyal
The India-Oman CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) is likely to come into force from 1st June 2026, said India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal […]