A review of a proposed procurement law shows the state government wants a committee chaired by Governor Umo Eno to procure projects classified as “special […]
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Michigan man wins huge lottery jackpot after accidentally buying ticket: ‘I hadn’t been having luck with it’
A lucky Michigan man has won a huge lottery jackpot worth $1.05 million after accidentally buying a ticket. The 68-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous, […]
Trump criticises Israel’s campaign in Lebanon
“Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed,” Mr Trump said. The post Trump criticises Israel’s campaign in Lebanon appeared […]
US infant mortality reaches historic low, preliminary data shows
The United States has achieved a new historic low in infant mortality, with preliminary government data for 2025 revealing a significant decline. According to the […]
Trump team’s answer to growing algae problem in Reflecting Pool: Bleach it
The Trump administration has come up with a liquid solution for the growing algae problem in the newly renovated Reflecting Pool: Bleach. On Tuesday, workers […]
JD Vance went on The View and got absolutely torn to shreds by middle-aged women
JD Vance found time in his busy schedule to promote his book on daytime television today — and what a promotion it was. In case […]
NJ town cancels its July 4 fireworks because teens can’t stop fighting at local events
Fireworks will not light up the sky this Fourth of July in one New Jersey town after a series of incidents involving teens fighting at […]
NDA opposes automatic admission plan for military school graduates
The NDA maintained that the proposal could be discriminatory against other applicants and potentially exclude more qualified candidates from officer training opportunities. The Nigerian Defence […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX to buy AI coding firm in $60bn deal as valuation rockets after IPO
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has agreed a colossal $60 billion (£44.7 billion) deal to acquire AI coding agent Cursor, further boosting its soaring valuation following a […]
A woman was mauled to death by her neighbor’s pit bulls. Her partner is now accused of killing the pets she left behind
The partner of a Florida woman who was mauled to death by a neighbor’s dogs was arrested after police found the couple’s decomposing dogs in […]
Audit Report: Senate panel clears Customs of ₦62 billion non-remittance query
The committee said most of the transactions in question occurred before the current Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, assumed office. The Senate Committee on Public […]
Doctor accused of disturbing medical experiments after 34 foetuses found buried in back garden
A doctor has been accused of experimenting on unborn babies after authorities found 34 foetuses buried in her old back garden in Poland. Construction workers […]
James Carville makes bold prediction about the rest of Trump’s term: ‘Walk away’
Democratic strategist James Carville has made the bold prediction that President Donald Trump will “walk away” from the White House in less than a year. […]
LA Olympics organizers working with Trump to host golf tournament with his name on it just before the 2028 games
Organizers for the 2028 Olympics are working with administration officials to host a golf tournament at President Donald Trump’s California club in the run-up to […]
Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics
The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at […]
Ousted DHS secretary Kristi Noem claims China has a ‘thousand-year plan to destroy the United States’
Ousted Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed China has a “thousand-year plan to destroy the United States” and has been funneling Chinese nationals […]
President Federation Cup: Former champions El-Kanemi Warriors, Wikki Tourists clash in Katsina
The second semi-final will take place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, where Nasarawa United will face Ikorodu City in another high-stakes contest. Former […]
FRSC arrests ‘one chance’ gang members in Oyo, recovers stolen phone
The Federal Road Safety Corps has arrested suspected members of a phone theft gang and “one chance” syndicate and recovered a stolen mobile phone during […]
SPECIAL REPORT: The secrecy, unanswered questions about Akwa Ibom Assembly’s N15.47bn project
More than seven months after lawmakers and staff vacated the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly complex for a N15.47 billion rehabilitation project, PREMIUM TIMES […]
Appeal court stays judgement deregistering ADC, Accord, three other opposition parties
The Court of Appeal berated the Federal High Court judge who issued the deregistration order. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered a stay […]