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Police arrest nine over alleged armed robbery, murder

Police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday in Minna

NEC approves N83.2bn to tackle flooding, climate-related emergencies

The National Economic Council has approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions to mitigate flooding and other climate-related disasters across Nigeria, as authoriti...

‘They Are Humans Like Us’ – Ex-General Urges Nigerians To Face Bandits, Terrorists ‎

A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, retired Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga, has warned that negotiations alone cannot bring an end to banditry...

SpaceX seeks $20B bond deal as Elon Musk faces selloff

SpaceX has explored a bond offering worth as much as $20 billion while its publicly traded shares have fallen more than 9%, trimming Elon Musk’s fortune by roughly $59 ...

World Cup: South Africa fight back to hold Czech Republic

After falling behind inside six minutes, Bafana Bafana dominated large periods of the contest before Teboho Mokoena's second-half penalty secured a deserved point

NEC Approves N83.2bn To Mitigate Flooding, Climate Emergencies

FOR THE RECORDS: US-Iran deal (FULL TEXT)

PREMIUM TIMES reports that the war started on 28 February when the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran.

Emir Sanusi Orders Closure Of Kano Hotel

The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, has directed the immediate shutdown of Stephrica Guest Palace Hotel located in Kureken Sani, Kumbotso Local...

Tchouaméni Tips Senegal To Make Positive Impact At World Cup 2026

France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni believes Senegal possess the quality and courage to make a deep run at the World Cup 2026. Recall that the African champions lost ...

Outrage as 23-Year-Old Nursing Student Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances, Landlord Arrested

The Anambra State Police Command has taken a landlord into custody following the suspected killing of a 23-year-old nursing student in Alor, Idemili South Local Governmen...

Lite Strategy backs Litecoin Layer-2 bet with $1M investment

Lite Strategy has invested $1 million in Litecoin Layer-2 developer ZK Innovations, extending its involvement beyond LTC accumulation and into infrastructure tied to the ...

RFLD Dakar: The Institutional Anchor for West African Feminist Movement Operational with Impact

The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) convened on 16 June 2026 a high-level Afro feminist consultation on the protection of Women Human Rights Defe...

UAE Becomes First Arab Nation To Ban Children Under 15 From Social Media

The United Arab Emirates has made history as the first Arab country to prohibit children under the age of 15 from creating personal social media accounts, with no excepti...

EXCLUSIVE: How Police Use IPOB Narrative To Bury Unsolved Killings, Cover Up Wrongful Arrests, Others In South-East Nigeria

However, interviews with families of victims, retired police officers, human rights advocates, lawyers, and examination of police documents reveal a deeper crisis inside ...

They’re coming to America, By Azu Ishiekwene

With all of these swirling around, I didn’t know what to expect on this trip, and more than once I toyed with cancelling it. America didn’t quite look like the place ...

‘How Adelove, Kunle Afolayan’s father, made me a star – Elesho

Adelove, a dramatist and producer and father of renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, died in 1996.

How to buy cryptocurrency: A step-by-step guide for 2026

Buying your first crypto is simpler than the jargon makes it sound. This guide walks through every step, from choosing an exchange to securing what you bought, and the mi...

What is a crypto wallet? Hot vs cold, seed phrases, and how to choose

A crypto wallet does not hold your coins. It holds the keys that prove the coins are yours. Understanding that one distinction is the difference between keeping your cryp...

Independent Power Plant: Bayelsa govt yet to decide tariff

Meanwhile, some residents of Yenagoa have decried alleged aggressive revenue drive by the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company since the return of regular power...

Oyo Abduction: Rarara Accuses Davido of Politicising Insecurity at World Cup Event

While Rarara condemned Davido’s World Cup message as harmful to Nigeria’s reputation, social media users defended the singer.

Retired Generals Make Demands After Death Of Gen. Abubakar In Bandits’ Den

Retired military officers and associates of late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) have called for stronger measures to tackle banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in...

FG Vows To Evacuate All Nigerians Willing To Leave South Africa

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians residing in South Africa that all citizens who have indicated interest in returning home amid ongoing anti-migrant attacks...

Standard Chartered says XRP ETFs pull $8 billion if CLARITY passes. Here is the math

Standard Chartered projects $4 billion to $8 billion in XRP ETF inflows if CLARITY passes, 3-6x today. The math rests on a 1.16 billion XRP sell wall at $1.45.

Makinde approves commencement of contributory pension scheme in Oyo

The scheme will apply to officers employed in the service of Oyo State with effect from 1 January 2025.