Herders kill man, wound several others in attack on Benue communities
One person is feared to have been killed and several others injured, and many houses razed on Saturday when suspected herders invaded Tsokar, a farming community in the Agagbe area of Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State. The armed herders, numbering over 50, were said to have attacked the community around the early hours […]
‘Misplaced priority’ – Peter Obi knocks Tinubu over arrest of BDC operators
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described the recent raid on some bureaux de change in Abuja, where some operators were arrested, as a misplaced priority. Obi said the government is bereft of economic ideas, hence, the reason the naira continues to fall against the dollar and other currencies. DAILY […]
Transfer: Ratcliffe identifies Ex-Chelsea star as potential Casemiro replacement at Man Utd
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly lining up a surprise move for former Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley as a potential replacement for Casemiro. Casemiro, who is Man United’s highest earner at £350,000 a week, has already attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian and Christian Eriksen have already been linked with […]
Carabao Cup final: Liverpool defeat Chelsea with Van Dijk’s header
Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, scored in the 118th minute of the Carabao Cup final as they defeated Chelsea 1-0 on Sunday evening. The game was bereft of quality and intensity as both sides missed a few chances. The two teams also saw goals disallowed. Raheem Sterling’s goal in the first half was chalked off […]
2024 Olympic qualifier: ‘Falcons will fly past Cameroon’ – Waldrum
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum is optimistic his side will beat the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon on Monday. The Super Falcons held the Indomitable Lionesses to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games qualifying third-round tie on Friday. The reverse fixture is billed for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. […]
Widow initially banished over alleged witchcraft gets new apartment
The widow, Nneka Uzor, a 54-year-old mother of two, was banished by her three brothers from Umunankwo Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the south-east state on 30 April 2023. The post Widow initially banished over alleged witchcraft gets new apartment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Obi reacts to EFCC’s raid on BDCs
BREAKING: Tinubu holds crucial meeting with Dangote, Elumelu, others
President Bola Tinubu had a “crucial” meeting with some members of the organised private sector on Sunday. The meeting is held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Those in the meeting include Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Groups; Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holding and Transcorp Plc; Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman, BUA Group; Wale Tinubu, and other […]
Serie A: Osimhen on target in Napoli’s draw at Cagliari
Victor Osimhen scored for the second consecutive game as Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari. Osimhen gave Napoli the lead in the 65th minute. Giancomo Raspadori robbed Tommaso Augello and floated the ball to the back post for Osimhen to nod into the net. It was the Nigeria international’s eighth league goal […]
Persons with disabilities caution NLC against strike
A group operating under the aegis of the National People with Disabilities Awareness Movement, NAPAM, cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Sunday against embarking on its planned strike, saying such would shut down the economy, which would be against the interests of Nigerians. Speaking at a press conference held at the Unity Fountain in […]