Global music icon Shakira shared her reasoning for featuring Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy on “Dai Dai,” the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, explaining that the track’s Afrobeat-inspired production called for a commanding masculine vocal. During an appearance on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has maintained that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will officially conclude today (Sunday), declining appeals from civil society groups and opposition parties for a deadline extension over fears of mass voter disenfranchisement ahead…
President Donald Trump jokingly hinted about seeking a fourth term during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Friday in Washington, D.C., teasing the gathering of journalists with what he called an exclusive “scoop”. Video footage shared on X on…
US President Donald Trump has accused NBA star, LeBron James of racism. When asked if NBA star LeBron James is the “best ever” to play the sport, US President Donald Trump suggested that James could be a “racist.” The 41-year-old…
Residents of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State were thrown into mourning on Friday night after suspected bandits in Zamfara killed four security personnel and abducted the council chairman. Local sources informed PREMIUM TIMES that around 11:40 p.m., the…
Some members of the Taminu Turaki-led PDP faction met with former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday as part of its preparations for the 2027 general election. According to sources, the faction had earlier announced Jonathan, in absentia, as its presidential…
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has predicted that money will be obsolete in a decade owing to evolving tremendous technical breakthroughs. He said, “Money won’t matter in 2036,” Musk told The Economist in an interview, saying Artificial intelligence and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan has assured citizens that every vote will count in the 2027 general elections. He gave the assurance on Friday in Minna, Niger State, during a visit to former Head of State…
Following the worsening insecurity crisis and rising gunmen attacks, the Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has directed police officers nationwide to open fire on anyone caught carrying illegal firearms. The directive comes as part of an intensified campaign to tackle…
Amid Nnamdi Kanu’s detention, U.S. representative John James has renewed calls for the IPOB ledaer’s release. Addressing the House of Representatives on Thursday, the Michigan lawmaker framed Kanu’s ongoing detention as part of a broader pattern of religious persecution against…
In less than 24 hours, two high-profile celebrations by Nigerian politicians’ children abroad reignited a conversation that has lingered for years. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike proudly celebrated his daughter’s graduation from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. Hours…
Chess champoin, Tunde Onakoya has launched the Tunde Onakoya ₦250m Scholarship in partnership with Jobs59 founder Sam Otigba and AltSchool head HackSultan, creating a ₦250 million educational endowment aimed at equipping youth corps members and fresh graduates with critical tech…
Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, a former adult film actress, has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia. Also known as Amaranta Hank, Ortiz won the seat in the March election after campaigning for stronger rights and protections for workers…
The Nigerian Senate has pushed forward key legislative steps on Thursday toward Social Media Bill proposals mandating foreign tech platforms to maintain a physical presence within the country, earning widespread backing from key industry players at an Abuja public session.…
The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of a new trade measure targeting nations that fail to restrict goods produced with forced labour. The levy affects imports from 60 economies that Washington accuses…