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Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Coalition, Peter Obi on Saturday formally accepted his nomination and unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at confronting Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, economic stagnation and infrastructure deficit, including a pledge to raise electricity generation to 10,000 megawatts within four years. Obi made the pledge in his acceptance speech delivered in Abuja after emerging as the party’s flag bearer, where he expressed gratitude to party leaders and delegates for what he described as their confidence in his leadership capacity. “It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party. I…

The New Nigeria People’s Party on Saturday ruled out fielding a presidential candidate for now ahead of the 2027 general election, saying it would rather explore alliances with other political parties if a credible and widely acceptable candidate emerges. The party also dismissed speculations of a secret pact with the African Democratic Congress, insisting it had not entered into any agreement with any political party despite growing discussions around opposition coalitions. NNPP National Chairman, Bala Yusuf, disclosed this at the party’s 11th National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, where delegates ratified the outcomes of recent primaries in line with the…

Former England international Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after his Lamborghini allegedly crashed into motorway barriers on the M3 in Hampshire. The 31-year-old, who most recently played for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie, was detained following the incident on Thursday morning and has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, in a statement, Hampshire Police said: “Just before 9am on Thursday, we received reports that a Lamborghini was in collision with barriers on the M3 southbound, close to the Minley Interchange. “No other vehicles were involved and no…

Craig Campbell walked away from the river of investor money flowing into AI to create, of all things, a website.Sure, Campbell probably could have started an AI company. He’s a former engineer at Meta and an experienced tech founder who in 2022 sold his last venture — an e-commerce tool for businesses that use Shopify — right as the AI boom was booming. “I had my prior VC investors breathing down my neck, going ‘start something else. We’ll write you a blank check.’” He had other ideas.People generally aren’t rushing to get into the website business, what with the Google…

After 19 seasons, Criminal Minds has found opportunities to kill off beloved characters over the years. Criminal Minds, which premiered in 2005, follows a group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit. The crime drama explores different fictional cases and shows how behavioral analysis helps the team locate their unknown subjects. The original Criminal Minds series was revived by Paramount+ after its initial conclusion in 2020. Criminal Minds: Evolution brought back most of the cast with Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster reprising their characters…

In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, former Nigeria Country Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Andrew Dunn, reflects on his three decades of leading conservation efforts across some of Nigeria’s most important biodiversity hotspots. Much of his work was centred in Cross River State, South-south Nigeria, where he led a team of dedicated conservationists championing projects across the country’s tropical rainforests and savanna landscapes, including areas such as Yankari. As he prepares to leave Nigeria at the end of this month and return home following his retirement from WCS, Mr Dunn shares rare insights into his journey—highlighting the proudest…

Many Nigerians who wake up unable to move, speak or call for help often describe the experience as a spiritual attack, saying “something pressed me” or “a witch held me down.” However, health experts say the frightening phenomenon, known as sleep paralysis, has a medical explanation rooted in the brain’s sleep cycle and is often linked to stress, sleep deprivation and irregular sleeping patterns. Speaking with PT Health Watch, Joshua Nnatus, a senior manager at Lagos MiND and a public health professional, explained that while the experience can feel terrifyingly real, it is a recognised sleep condition with a well-understood…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has sanctioned the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks within the Nigeria Police Force. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing personnel welfare, boosting morale, and recognizing diligence, professionalism, and dedication to duty. A statement issued by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer at Force Headquarters, indicated that the promotion exercise, which spans Commands and Formations nationwide, includes the elevation of 165 Sergeants to the rank of Inspector, 73 Corporals to the rank of Sergeant, and 17,714 Constables to the rank of Corporal.…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has declared former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The NDC made the announcement at its Special Convention held in Abuja following the conclusion of its primary election conducted across the country. Earlier, Obi, alongside NDC National Chairman, Seriake Dickson, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, arrived at the convention venue. DAILY POST reports that Obi and Kwankwaso recently joined the NDC after dumping the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal divisions and court cases.

A Nigerian-born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting women who were under his spiritual care and guidance. Odiong, 57, was found guilty of one count of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault following a trial held in Waco, Texas. The verdict was delivered by a 12-member jury comprising eight women and four men after approximately two hours of deliberation. According to court proceedings, prosecutors accused the priest of exploiting his position as a spiritual leader to manipulate vulnerable women into sexual relationships while providing…