Governor Fubara has asked his supporters to join the political alliance, saying the period of conflict in Rivers State was over, and that the state […]
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Local farmers reap rewards from ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak as shoppers avoid pre-packed produce
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak causing fierce bouts of diarrhea has been leaving American consumers wary of grocery-bought produce, some farmers in Missouri have found the […]
DOJ accuses UC San Diego medical school of racial discrimination in admissions
The Department of Justice has accused the UC San Diego School of Medicine of racial discrimination in its admissions process, marking a continuation of the […]
Akwa Ibom federal lawmaker says flooding causing havoc in constituency
PREMIUM TIMES recently reported how flooding caused by heavy rainfall hit Akwa Ibom, especially Uyo, the capital city, destroying homes and businesses. Alphonsus Odudoh, a […]
Lindt’s Easter chocolate bunny suffers sales drop over price hike and Iran war
Lindt’s Easter bunny has less spring in his hop. The Iran war, shoppers feeling less well off and a price hike have all contributed to […]
Senate mourns ex-lawmaker, hails role in Tinubu’s emergence as president
The late senator, until his death, was chairman of a political movement that mobilised support for the emergence of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the […]
Grieving dog owner believes her pet died from toxic algae after she swam in river
A Boston woman believes toxic blue-green algae poisoning may have claimed the life of her family’s 16-year-old dog after a swim at a local park. […]
Pete Hegseth is floundering. His desperate Senate appearance just proved that
Pete Hegseth headed to Capitol Hill Tuesday to ask for another vast pile of money for a war that’s long over or isn’t over or […]
New Jersey put more than 6,000 non-citizens on voter rolls after a software ‘error’
A software error in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle system led to more than 6,000 noncitizens being registered on the state’s voter rolls, the governor said […]
Majority of Americans agree on this one word to describe Trump
A majority of Americans say they would describe President Donald Trump as “dangerous”, according to a new poll. Trump is about a year and a […]
How a Jewish immigrant staple became one of America’s favorite breakfast foods
More than just a ring of dough, the humble bagel tells a profound story of migration, resilience, and cultural integration in America. From its origins […]
Trump announces direct US flights to Lebanon, reversing Reagan-era rule
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American carriers would be permitted to resume direct flights to Lebanon, ending a four-decade suspension that followed a 1985 […]
AAAN’s 53rd AGM begins in Lagos, sets agenda for advertising’s next chapter
The two-day event, which will take place at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, is themed “AdVolution: The End of Advertising as We Know It […]
Gates foundation held dozens of meetings with Epstein despite staff warnings, review says
Despite internal warnings regarding reputational damage, Bill Gates and staff from his charitable foundation engaged in over two dozen meetings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey […]
US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government
A Cuba-bound cargo plane carrying food and hygiene kits left Miami on Tuesday under U.S. efforts to give direct assistance to the island’s residents while […]
Trump’s IRS boss spied on colleagues’ emails when he worked at JPMorgan: report
Trump’s IRS chief Frank Bisignano allegedly abused his authority while working at JPMorgan Chase and spied on colleagues’ emails, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. […]
Judge temporarily blocks Trump policy stripping thousands of immigrants’ work permits
A federal judge has delivered a temporary setback to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, blocking a policy that would have stripped tens of thousands of […]
Two weight-loss drugmakers in legal battle over which is most effective in helping users shed pounds
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk filed a lawsuit against U.S. competitor Eli Lilly in a New Jersey federal court on Tuesday, alleging that the company engaged […]
US and China reportedly set to hold high-stakes AI talks in September
The United States and China are set to hold crucial talks on artificial intelligence in September, as the rival superpowers confront the escalating risks posed […]
US appeals court overturns ruling that freed Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi
A federal appeals panel has overturned a lower court’s decision, paving the way for the potential re-arrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, whom the Trump […]