The U.S. military has identified a North Carolina soldier killed while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq as 30-year-old Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton. Swinton, from […]
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Argentine newspaper claims players were ‘polite and respectful’ despite World Cup final descending into brawl
Argentina’s leading newspaper brazenly hailed the “polite and respectful” conduct of the national football team at Sunday’s World Cup final despite their players drawing global […]
2027: Why opposition candidates aren’t Tinubu’s match – Gov Sule
Mr Sule says comparing the APC ticket of Messrs Tinubu and Shettima to those of the opposition amounts to comparing day and night. Nasarawa State […]
Nigerian students lament delay in NELFUND upkeep allowance
The upkeep allowance is one of the benefits provided under the NELFUND scheme, an initiative of the Federal Government aimed at reducing the financial burden […]
Ogun Assembly reverses self on indictment of ex-speaker for embezzlement, commutes dismissal to resignation
At the time, the Assembly maintained that the then-Speaker Oluomo followed months of internal disagreements over the administration of the legislature and allegations bordering on […]
Nearly 2.7 billion people cannot have healthy diet – WHO
Mr Ghebreyesus said the burden is unevenly shared, with Africa disproportionately affected, as about two-thirds of the continent’s population remains unable to afford a healthy […]
Despite governor’s executive orders, illegal mining denies Taraba State billions of naira annually
The latest executive order, signed by Governor Agbu Kefas in June 2026, is the administration’s third attempt to halt illegal mining in the state since […]
Nigerian students lament the delay in NELFUND upkeep allowance
The upkeep allowance is one of the benefits provided under the NELFUND scheme, an initiative of the Federal Government aimed at reducing the financial burden […]
OpenAI admits its system autonomously hacked another company
According to OpenAI, the models involved included GPT-5.6 Sol and a more capable pre-release model with reduced cyber refusals. OpenAI has revealed that two of […]
Police arrest woman over 60-year-old man’s death in hotel
The Jigawa State Police Command is investigating the death of a 60-year-old man at a hotel in Dutse, Jigawa State capital. The police have arrested […]
FG receives final report for $500m World Bank-backed AGROW programme
On the method of implementation, the VP said of the $500 million financing envelope, $355 million, representing 71 per cent, will be implemented through participating […]
Slain filmmaker’s family demands justice; victim survived previous attacks
“He lived opposite a police station. When he needed them the most, they were nowhere to be found.” The family of a 31-year-old filmmaker and […]
Ondo governor approves automatic jobs for seven NYSC awardees, rewards teachers, students
The governor said the gesture reflects his administration’s commitment to retaining exceptional talents and strengthening the state’s human capital. Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has […]
Ndidi suffers injury ahead of Europa League Qualifier
Turkish giants confirmed the injury in an official statement released on Tuesday after the Nigerian midfielder underwent medical examinations. Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has […]
NHRC sets up committee on climate-driven human rights violations
The NHRC said the committee’s inauguration became necessary as “climate change is no longer just an environmental issue. It is a human rights issue.” The […]
Gunmen kidnap two farmers in Ondo
A relative of one of the victims said the kidnap incident happened on Saturday. Two farmers have been kidnapped by suspected gunmen at the Oke-Ifira/Idogun […]
Cost of preparing pot of jollof rice up 14.6% in 11 months – Report
According to the report, consumers across the country are responding in similar ways: buying in smaller quantities, substituting fresh produce with dried or processed alternatives, […]
Nigeria arrested suspected terrorists returning from Hajj. But several questions are unanswered
A PREMIUM TIMES investigation reconstructs the official Hajj registration and screening process after the arrest of seven returning pilgrims suspected to be terrorists at Katsina […]
US bombs Iran for 11th consecutive night
The Secretary of State, Pete Hegeseth, has also requested an urgent $87bn in funding for the Pentagon from Congress. The US, on Tuesday night, continued […]
‘The pain is so great’: Messi breaks silence after World Cup Final heartbreak
Despite the crushing disappointment, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner also urged supporters to appreciate what the current Argentina squad has achieved, having reached consecutive FIFA […]