New York Knicks fans devastated after their team lost to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals have found a new […]
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Trump administration refuses to distribute up to $10m in contraceptives bought as aid: ‘It’s as simple as that’
Marco Rubio has told Congress for the first time that the United States will not distribute contraceptives globally, as nearly $10 million worth of taxpayer-funded […]
Under Ghana’s President Mahama, near-total impunity for attacks on 17 journalists
CPJ spoke with journalists involved in each incident to identify what, if any, justice they had received. When Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama took office […]
Meteorologist goes viral for continuing live report of active tornado despite fire in the studio: ‘What a legend’
A meteorologist has been hailed a “legend” after continuing to report on live TV despite a fire breaking out in the studio. Noah Simmons, a […]
Police hunt originators of fake report of herder attack on Enugu school
A similar incident occurred at the Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State recently, where police arrested a man, Akaninyene Udo, over an […]
Trump’s former border chief wants to deport one-third of all Americans – claiming they are all migrants
Gregory Bovino, the controversial former Border Patrol commander, responded to reports that he was considering a presidential run Monday evening by declaring he was wholly […]
Nigerian scholars, activists warn of national crisis, demand Sahel envoy, judicial reforms
The signatories alleged that the legislature had been brought under near-total control of the executive, while the judiciary had lost both its independence and integrity. […]
Trump team already blaming Europe over fears that Ebola could come to US via World Cup fans
The Trump administration has called on Europe to abandon the World Health Organization’s Ebola playbook and adopt its own rules, amid fears that fans arriving […]
Sudan war victims seek justice in Kenya over claims of torture and sexual violence
Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan have asked Kenyan prosecutors to investigate claims of torture and sexual violence by members of […]
Lapland resort hides tiny €20,000 gold bar to attract summer tourists with treasure hunt
A resort in Lapland has hidden a bar of gold worth €20,000 (£17,000), and it’s free for whoever finds it first. The Levi tourist office […]
Terrorists kill officer, soldiers in Kaduna ambush
The attack followed weeks of sustained military operations along the Zaria-Kaduna highway, where many terrorists were reportedly killed. Armed bandits have killed an officer and […]
Trump appears to doze off during controversial NBA Finals appearance in New York
President Donald Trump may have fallen asleep as he watched game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City on […]
Protester shot in the head as anger explodes over US plan to build Ebola facility for Americans in Kenya
Kenyan police fired tear gas on Tuesday to disperse protesters in Nanyuki, opposing the rapid construction of an Ebola quarantine center for Americans by the […]
Senate passes bill to regulate cryptocurrency, safeguard investors
The bill proposes mandatory licensing, transparency and compliance requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. A bill seeking to regulate cryptocurrency, protect investors and […]
Knicks watch party descends into chaos as NYPD cops pepper spray brawling New York fans
A watch party for New York Knicks fans to see Game 3 of the NBA Finals descended into chaos Monday evening as brawling supporters clashed […]
Lightning kills 14-year-old student
Family sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Monday while the teenager was playing football with friends at the […]
Emirates unveils incentives to lure back passengers amid Iran war
Emirates is poised to roll out a new incentive programme designed to reassure customers concerned by the ongoing Middle East conflict, focusing squarely on safety […]
Baptist civil war: Southern Baptists move to ban women pastors in high-stakes showdown
The Southern Baptist Convention is set to commence its annual meeting on Tuesday, where representatives from the staunchly conservative evangelical denomination are poised to vote […]
Trump mends his ego by sharing Truth Social post declaring ‘NYC Loves Trump’ after he is booed loudly at Knicks game
President Donald Trump reposted a video online that claims “NYC loves” him — hours after he was subject to intense booing during the Knicks game. […]
Rob Reiner’s son wants $1.5m inheritance fund to pay for his defense in murder trial
Rob Reiner’s son wants access to an inheritance fund set up by his parents, to pay for his defense against charges he killed them. Nick […]