Tributes have been paid to the late GOP Senator John McCain’s adopted son Douglas Shepp McCain, after his death aged 66. The former Navy pilot […]
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Kingsley Chinda: Parliament’s opposition leader serving as ruling party’s gubernatorial candidate
The recent emergence of House Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda as the APC governorship candidate in Rivers State caused shocking waves in the political circles. The […]
Niger ADC endorses Atiku for 2027 presidential election
Niger ADC says Atiku’s endorsement was based on his “distinguished record of public service,” his role in defending democracy, and what it described as his […]
BUK loses mass communication lecturer
Mr Labaran passed away in Kano in the early hours of Monday following a brief illness, as confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES by his colleague, Ibrahim […]
Zamfara 2027: Despite daunting odds, opposition parties hopeful
Since Governor Lawal left the PDP, the party has been trying to rebound as NDC pushes for relevance. Since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in […]
Iran War: Trump wants Saudi Arabia, Qatar to normalise ties with Israel
PREMIUM TIMES reports that Saudi Arabia and Qatar have repeatedly insisted that any normalisation with Israel cannot happen without progress on the Palestinian issue. President […]
NITDA debunks association with online earning platform demanding payment
According to the reports, subscribers were informed by the platform operators that their systems had been hacked and that additional payments were required from subscribers […]
At least 19 injured in stampede at annual bike festival in South Carolina
At least 19 people were injured in a stampede at an annual motorcycle rally in South Carolina Sunday morning, local officials said. Horry County Fire […]
Trump hits back at ‘losers who know nothing’ after Republicans turn on Iran peace deal
President Donald Trump has lashed out at “losers who know nothing” after senior Republicans turned on his reported plan to end the war in Iran. […]
Farage hits out at Elon Musk over support for Reform rival Restore UK in Makerfield byelection
Nigel Farage has hit out at his former friend Elon Musk, after the tech-billionaire supported Reform rival Restore UK in the Makerfield by-election. Mr Farage […]
Donald Trump Jr ties the knot in intimate Bahamas ceremony – without his father
Donald Trump Jr. tied the knot in an intimate ceremony over the weekend, but his father was not among the guests. Trump Jr. officially […]
Oil prices dip after Trump says peace talks on Iran war are proceeding
Asian markets largely advanced on Monday, while global oil prices saw a significant drop, following comments from Donald Trump indicating progress in talks aimed at […]
Garden Grove chemical leak crisis takes new turn as tank crack found amid explosion fears
A dangerous chemical leak that forced nearly 50,000 people from their homes in Orange County, California, may have taken a hopeful turn after crews discovered […]
Sierra Leone is trying to tackle a teenage pregnancy crisis. US and UK aid cuts put that at risk
In a crowded room in a town in Sierra Leone’s Tonkolili District, adolescent girls sit shoulder-to-shoulder in plastic chairs. Some walk miles to attend. They […]
Did Marco Rubio call Donald Trump ‘stupid’? Racism question overshadows top US diplomat’s India visit
Marco Rubio was caught off guard when confronted about racist remarks made against Indians in the US during his visit to the South Asian country […]
Police speak on terrorists’ attack on station, Kwara emir’s palace
Terrorists have attacked a police station and the palace of a traditional ruler in Yashikira, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting 10 persons […]
‘This league is ripe for multi-billion naira sponsorship’ — Olopade backs NPFL’s commercial future
While praising the ‘visible improvements’ Mr Olopade admitted the NPFL must still overcome long-standing structural challenges to attract major investors. Calls for major corporate investment […]
Security forces launch rescue operation as terrorists raid Kwara town, kidnap emir’s family members
Suspected bandits attack Yashikira town in Kwara State Security forces have launched an operation to rescue people abducted in the early hours of Monday from […]
Eid-l-Kabir: Army alerts North-east residents of suicide bombing, IED attack plots, deploys troops
In a security advisory issued on Monday, the Headquarters, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), a joint task force in the region, said credible intelligence indicated that […]
APC releases Lagos Reps, Assembly primary elections winners
While 24 candidates secured the party’s tickets for the House of Representatives, 40 candidates emerged for the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Lagos State […]