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Interpol arrests Nigerian in Argentina over romance scam
A Nigerian man identified as Ikechukwu N. has been arrested in Argentina over alleged involvement in multiple romance scams that targeted victims across several countries., according to the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), which confirmed the development in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday. According to Interpol,…
Read More »Oyedepo breaks silence on Abioye’s exit, insists ‘Mandate’ guides Winners Chapel
By Deborah Nnamdi Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo, has responded to speculations surrounding the departure of the church’s former First Vice President, Bishop David Abioye, insisting that the ministry operates strictly by its founding document, The Mandate. Speaking on Sunday at…
Read More »Senate Sexgate: Natasha Floors Akpabio at Appeal Court
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has dismissed two legal motions filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and imposed a ₦100,000 fine against him. The decision was delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Hamman Barka on May 21, 2025, following Akpabio’s formal request to withdraw the…
Read More »AFRMA: Africa’s Biggest Music Celebration Returns to Lagos in 2025
Photo: Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos is set to take centre stage once again as it prepares to host the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), following an official announcement by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Committee of AFRIMA. The announcement was made…
Read More »Over 600 Deaths from Angola’s Deadliest Cholera outbreak in 20 years
Photo: WHO DG, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus …What to Know About Cholera, Prevention and Control Angola is currently experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in over two decades, with the highly infectious disease spreading rapidly across 17 of 21 provinces since January 2024. According to United Nations health agencies, the Angola…
Read More »Two women nabbed while trying to sell kidnapped minor in Imo
By Deborah Nnamdi The Imo State Police Command has apprehended two women who were allegedly trying to sell a kidnapped four-year-old boy in Owerri for N2.7 million. The child, who had been abducted in Abuja while hawking vegetables, was brought to Owerri to be sold, but their plans were thwarted.…
Read More »Otuaro, Tompolo’s ally, former Delta deputy gov dumps PDP, joins APC
Photo: APC National Chairman Ganduje (c) flanked by Sen Ned Nwoko, Otuaro, Sobotie and Great Ogboru Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Mr Kingsley Otuaro, has reportedly dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State for the All Progressive Party. Otuaro was a two-term deputy governor during the…
Read More »How Sanwo-Olu’s ally, Aisha Achimugu evaded EFCC arrest – report
By Didimoko A. Didimoko with report by PMT Contrary to a blitz of media campaigns, an investigation by PREMIUM TIMES has confirmed that Abuja socialite, Aisha Achimugu, is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The report, published on Sunday evening, revealed that EFCC had obtained a…
Read More »Police arrests tomb raiders, recovers human parts in Ibadan
Photo: Governor Seyi Makinde Two suspected ritualists are in the net of the Oyo Police Command after they were arrested in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital with human parts. A statement by the Police revealed that the suspects, including one Ridwan Bello, a 35-year-old, were arrested following a tip that…
Read More »Lagos Assembly crisis: Meranda, Obasa claim speakership
On Thursday, several members of the Lagos State House of Assembly firmly rejected Mudashiru Obasa’s attempt to reclaim his position as Speaker, emphasizing that Mojisola Meranda, who was elected after Obasa’s removal on January 13, remains the rightful Speaker. The crisis in the assembly was sparked off after Obasa’s removal,…
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