Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara, deploying tear gas and rubber bullets against party supporters and officials who […]
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‘They love me here’: Ilechukwu celebrates Rangers’ title win in Lagos
Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES after the title-clinching triumph, Ilechukwu reflected on his long-standing connection with Lagos football and the influence the city has had on […]
Ekiti LG chair condemns alleged self-kidnap involving vice
Ilejemeje council chairman says law should take its course after vice chairman, Grace Ogunleye, was reportedly arrested over alleged self-kidnap The vice chairman of Ilejemeje […]
Presidential Primary: ADC calls for unity as Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen battle for party’s ticket
PREMIUM TIMES reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and an economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, were cleared to contest the […]
Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank
A damaged chemical tank in Southern California cracked over the weekend but the interior temperature rose as authorities worked to reduce the risks of a […]
Trump is doing a Ukraine on Taiwan. And it exposes a startling new level of US weakness
An unreliable ally in the West, Donald Trump is now signalling that the US is happy to abandon its friends in Asia with the suspension […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hit by hypersonic ballistic missile as allies condemn ‘reckless escalation’
World leaders have condemned Russia after it attacked Kyiv with an Oreshnik hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile in an intense assault on the capital overnight. The […]
Iran-US war latest: Trump says he will ‘not be rushed’ into peace deal as he warns Tehran over nuclear weapons
Donald Trump has said he told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, adding that the US blockade on Iranian ships on […]
A man woke up outside a Burger King and claimed to have ‘amnesia’. A new documentary claims he may be tied to cold cases
He was found naked and unconscious behind a Burger King in rural Georgia – a man with no wallet, no identification and, he claimed, no […]
EDITORIAL: Oyo schools’ kidnappings: Stopping a regional contagion now!
One of the victims is a mathematics teacher, Michael Oyedokun, who has been beheaded in a gruesome manner. The mass abduction of students is a […]
Shark attack kills man at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in second fatality in two weeks
A man has died after a shark attack off the north-east coast of Australia, the second fatal incident in the country in as many weeks, […]
Bay Area shelters cut ties with rescue after dogs listed for adoption were found shot and buried, report says
A Northern California animal rescue that billed itself as a safe haven for unwanted dogs is now at the center of a disturbing investigation after […]
Dana White says Trump can’t be racist as he was friends with Michael Jackson
UFC president Dana White says that there is no way that Donald Trump is racist – because the president was friends with Michael Jackson. White, […]
2027: Ex-AGF Malami nominated Kebbi ADC governorship candidate
According to Mr Doka, Aminu Bande—a retired military officer and the 2023 governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)—was also affirmed as the ADC […]
Republican lawmaker says Hegseth ‘makes Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit’ in blistering takedown
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s handling of the Iran war, saying that he makes “Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit.” […]
Operation to stop California chemical leak that has already evacuated 50,000 people on ‘new trajectory’ after key discovery
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 […]
Bystander wounded in shooting near White House remains in serious condition
A bystander who was injured in a shooting near the White House remained in serious but stable condition Sunday. The Secret Service said the bystander, […]
Kayode Aare presents letter of credence to Trump, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to US
With this presentation, Mr Aare, a former director-general of the State Security Service, has officially assumed duty as Nigeria’s chief envoy to the country. The […]
EPL Roundup: Arsenal finish strong as Salah, Guardiola bid emotional farewell
Freshly crowned champions, Arsenal closed the season with a 2-1 victory away at Crystal Palace The 2025/26 Premier League season ended with drama, tears and […]
Premium Times editor, others selected for MTN Media Innovation Programme
This year’s cohort grew from 20 to 25 fellows selected across the media industry. PREMIUM TIMES editor Jayne Augoye has been selected for the fifth […]