A private jet bound for Texas to pick up former MLB All-Star catcher Yadier Molina, his family and his friends crashed during an emergency landing […]
Year: 2026
NECO Raises the Alarm Over Fake Supervisor Recruitment Sites, Launches Official E-Portal
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The National Examinations Council (NECO) has warned teachers and the public against fraudulent online portals demanding money from applicants for examination […]
Oyo Assembly Proposes Sweeping Reforms To Amotekun, Anti-Grazing Laws After Legislative Review
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for far-reaching reforms to strengthen the operations of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, and […]
2027: Dickson leads closed-door peace talks to stop NDC crisis in Kano
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that some NDC members in North-west Nigeria recently alleged Mr Kwankwaso was plotting to facilitate the dominance of members of Kwankwasiya Movement […]
Trump has exacted revenge on so many GOP senators that he should lose the Iran war powers vote. Here’s why he won’t
On Monday, Israel and Iran announced that they would pause attacks after President Donald Trump pleaded with the two nations to stop firing at each […]
Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill To Protect Investors, Strengthen Digital Economy
The Senate has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation Bill, 2026 for second reading as part of efforts to establish a legal and […]
CBN, NITDA, CCC Strategic Campaigns Shortlisted for Finals of IPRA Golden World Awards
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Three strategic communication campaigns executed by Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR) for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), National Information Technology […]
Pentagon walks back Mormon snub on Pete Hegseth’s recognized religions list after MAGA lawmaker goes ballistic
Pentagon officials reversed course on Monday and announced an update to a list of officially recognized religions that service members use to define their faith […]
INEC to Issue Official Access Codes for Candidate Nomination to Political Parties June 26
• IPAC: 2026 Electoral Act created unintended consequences Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will issue official […]
UK says new law will crack down on Iranian, Chinese, Russian proxies from next month
Britain said on Tuesday that a law to crack down on proxies acting for states deemed to be hostile, such as Iran, was expected to […]
‘World Cup of chaos’ – Wright frowns at US entry ban of Somalia referee
Former England striker Ian Wright has criticised the handling of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the […]
Judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge has struck down a $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling it […]
Unsafe food causes 53,000 deaths annually in Nigeria – Minister
According to him, foodborne diseases result in about 4.26 million years of healthy life lost annually through illness, disability and premature deaths across the country. […]
FG Welcomes IMF Assessment, Reaffirms Commitment To Economic Reforms
The Federal Government has welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s 2026 Article IV Mission concluding statement on Nigeria, describing it as a validation of ongoing […]
Court Grants Bail To Blessing CEO, Orders Temporary Remand
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, presided over by Justice D. I. Dipeolu, on Tuesday ordered that popular social media personality, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, […]
Dulles Makes Strong Statement As LIJF/NAIJAZZ Super Sessions Debuts With Kunle Ayo & Phebean The SaxoQueen
Dulles Restaurant & Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos, took a major step in its ambition to become one of the city’s leading hospitality and entertainment destinations […]
WHO reports 515 Ebola cases, 91 deaths in DR Congo
According to WHO, the outbreak continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing geographic spread and cross-border transmission between the two countries. The World Health Organisation (WHO) […]
Barron Trump’s new energy drink hits store shelves – but it comes with an eye-watering price tag
Barron Trump’s new energy drinks are officially for sale — but interested customers will have to pay nearly $40 to get themselves a pack. Sollos, […]
Britain’s GSK To Buy US Cancer Specialist Nuvalent For $10.6bn
British pharmaceutical group GSK said Tuesday it had agreed to buy Nuvalent, a Boston-based company focused on cancer treatments, for $10.6 billion. The deal includes […]
“A Broken System Affects Everyone”- AY Makun’s Message On Governance Sparks Outrage
Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, has faced backlash online following a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) where he spoke about poor […]