The championships, which began on 10 May in Ismailia, Egypt, officially ended on 17 May, with Team Nigeria expected back in the country on Monday. […]
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2027: Makinde-backed PDP to screen 3,181 aspirants Tuesday
“The total number of aspirants expected to be screened are: 2,122 SHOA, 748 HOR, 198 Senatorial, 112 Gubernatorial and 1 Presidential.” A faction of the […]
Saudi Arabia confirms start of Dhul-Hijjah 1447, Eid al-Adha set for May 27
The announcement ushers in one of the most significant months in Islam. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the sighting of the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Boko Haram convict bagged degree during life sentence for church bombing – Court document
Kabiru Umar, also known as Kabiru Sokoto, who was convicted over the 2011 Christmas Day bombing linked to Boko Haram, has earned a Biology degree […]
Ademola Adeleke revives Safe School Initiative after Oyo school abduction
Governor Adeleke said his administration had directed an immediate review and strengthening of school security architecture across Osun State. The Governor of Osun State, Ademola […]
Dispenser water supply remains uneven across Nigerian cities as demand persists
To determine whether the situation extended beyond Abuja, this newspaper also expanded its review to Kaduna, Kano, Lagos and Akwa Ibom. Reports received by PREMIUM […]
Desmond Elliott alleges intimidation, withdrawal of security aides ahead of Surulere APC primaries
In a viral video circulated on Sunday, Mr Elliott accused unnamed party leaders and local government officials of allegedly coercing party members to support a […]
Primaries: APC panel declares Reps spokesperson’s election inconclusive
The committee also said three serving members lost their elections while two others won. The All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Election Committee for Ekiti State […]
Taraba APC aspirant disagrees over House of Reps primaries
Mr Kente told journalists on Sunday in Jalingo that election materials arrived late and were only distributed overnight A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress […]
Trump’s massive ballroom funding bill strikes out in the Senate — for now
A $1 billion bill that would help fund security measures for the White House and President Donald Trump’s new ballroom is facing a major roadblock […]
We live in a deeply volatile world. How we help others has to change
The crisis in Iran has exposed how the international system cannot keep up with the challenges of today. The ripples we feel from conflict, pandemics, […]
ICE strapped down immigrants for 51-hour plane trip with drop-offs in six countries during record month for deportation flights, report finds
A planeload of immigrants were reportedly strapped down with physical restraints during a 51-hour journey that dropped detainees in six countries last month, marking one […]
Boko Haram convict Kabiru Sokoto appeals 2013 life sentence for Catholic church bombing near Abuja
Twelve years after Kabiru Umar, alias Kabiru Sokoto, was convicted over the 2011 bombing of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla near Abuja, the suspected […]
Mike Johnson shrugs off Black voters’ concerns about GOP gerrymandering: ‘This brings back fairness’
House Speaker Mike Johnson said that attempts to redraw his home state of Louisiana’s congressional lines, which could give Republicans an advantage at the risk […]
CPPE cautions CBN against monetary tightening ahead of the MPC meeting
The group cautioned that higher interest rates could weaken economic growth, private-sector investment, industrial productivity, and employment. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise […]
Borno APC Reps Primaries: Winners emerge in nine constituencies, Askira-Uba/Hawul inconclusive
In Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, the process was declared inconclusive following a petition filed by an aspirant The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its […]
Appeal Court upholds order stopping EFCC from probing, prosecuting ex-governor Odili
The appellate court also ruled that the EFCC could not rely on provisions of its Establishment Act to override a subsisting constitutional interpretation by a […]
Trump tells voters to ouster ‘bum’ Thomas Massie after Bill Cassidy’s defeat: ‘Worst Republican Congressman in history!’
President Donald Trump urged voters to oust “bum” Thomas Massie, deeming him the “Worst Republican Congressman in History” ahead of Tuesday’s primary — after another […]
Protesters block Kano-Katsina highway over bandit attacks, killings
Protesters erected makeshift barricades, chanted slogans, and warned travellers to turn back, declaring that the vital interstate route would remain shut. Angry residents and youth […]
2027: House of Reps deputy speaker wins APC ticket for third term bid
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr Kalu was elected unopposed during Saturday’s primary election of the party in Bende. The Deputy Speaker of […]