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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has escalated its dispute with Abayomi Hunye over the party’s governorship ticket in Ogun State by petitioning the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, to investigate, arrest and prosecute the governorship aspirant for allegedly presenting himself as the party’s candidate. The petition, dated 24 August and submitted at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, marks a new phase in the disagreement over the APC’s nomination process in Ogun State, after the party publicly disowned Mr Hunye and reaffirmed Ogun West senator, Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi, as its candidate for the January 2027 election. The…

Russian chess official, Sergei Indeikin has died at the age of 36 after reportedly developing a severe form of malaria following a work trip to Nigeria. Indeikin, who served as an operational manager and delegate of the International Chess Federation, FIDE, travelled to Abuja earlier in August for the FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. Russian media, including Argumenty i Fakty (AIF) and Lenta.ru, reported that relatives and colleagues attributed the infection to his trip to Nigeria. AIF, citing his father, Alexander, reported on August 24 that “shortly before his death, his son was on a business trip…

Ring has a new way to protect your videos. It’s developed an encryption method called TAKE, short for Throw Away the Key Encryption, that the Amazon-owned company says will protect your videos without traditional end-to-end encryption. TAKE limits when and why Amazon’s cloud can access those videos, while still providing features like smart alerts for people and packages, AI-powered video search, and video descriptions.The feature is rolling out gradually starting in September, regardless of whether you have a subscription, and will become the default encryption for all Ring customers.Image: RingTAKE arrives during a year of intense scrutiny for Ring, driven…

Wall Street research company Bernstein expects Bitcoin to recover from its latest downturn, reclaim its 2025 high and set new records in the coming years heading into the peak of its historical cycle.Bernstein expects Bitcoin (BTC) to reclaim $125,000 by late 2026 under both its base and bull cases, according to a research report published Wednesday and seen by Cointelegraph.The company said Bitcoin gained 28% over the previous 10 days after falling about 50% from its October 2025 peak, a rebound that could signal the end of the current bear cycle.The analysts’ call comes as institutional investors and corporate Bitcoin…

Taylor Swift shared a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton after the country music icon’s death at age 80. “A world without Dolly doesn’t feel possible, real, or right. But because of the eternally generous way she spent her time on this earth and the countless lives she changed for the better, her legacy will be an everlasting one,” Swift, 36, said in a statement obtained by Us on Tuesday, August 25. “She was truly the gift that kept on giving. Dolly gave us someone to look up to while encouraging us to be who we are as individuals,” Swift continued.…

About 30 people have died following last Friday’s attacks on Muslim worshippers during the Jumaat prayers in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, the chairman of the council, Mohammed Abdullahi, has said. Abdullahi said the terrorists abducted about 60 worshippers across mosques in four villages during Friday prayers. The chairman’s disclosure comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu condemning the mass abduction and ordering security agencies to rescue the captives. Our reporters gathered that the attacks occurred simultaneously during the Juma’at prayers in the villages of Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida, and Gidan-Zana. Sources said the attackers ordered the worshippers…

It started with visible empty seats. Then, suddenly, the rotunda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — designed for elite class activities — got thronged with quality audience. It was a well-planned, well-attended, and brilliantly executed event, with a theme that spoke to the moment. The audience comprised ambassadors, top government representatives, technocrats, seasoned policy makers, tested security experts, confirmed women leaders, development specialists, civil society groups, young leaders, partners, and representatives of everyone connected to the issues that formed the centre of discourse. Coordinating the events, with her trademark diplomatic finesse, was the ever-elegant veteran broadcast journalist, author, mentor,…

New Rangers International midfielder Ifeanyi Okechukwu says he is determined to make a statement at the reigning NPFL champions after completing his move to the Enugu club on a deal that will keep him at the Flying Antelopes until 2028. The 21-year-old midfielder joins Rangers after gaining valuable experience with Niger Tornadoes, Enyimba and Nasarawa United, and he believes his journey through different NPFL environments has prepared him for the demands that come with representing one of the biggest clubs in Nigerian football. In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Okechukwu explains why he chose Rangers despite interest from several other…

Nigerian singer Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard World Albums chart with her latest album, Starrgirl, barely two weeks after its release. The development was confirmed by PUNCH Online on Wednesday in the Billboard World Albums chart for the week of August 29, 2026. Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl entered the chart behind three K-pop boy groups, with Stray Kids’ This & That retaining the top spot, while CORTIS’ GREEN GREEN and ATEEZ’s Golden Hour: Part.5 occupied the second and third positions, respectively. South African singer Tyla’s APOP* ranked fifth. Released on August…

Bose QuietComfort headphones used to be innovative. Bose’s noise-canceling research is the reason the technology is where it is today, and its headphones set the standard. They were the ubiquitous traveler’s accessory. But over the past few years, it’s felt like Bose has rested on that reputation, as other companies have caught up. Sony and Apple have both surpassed Bose in noise-canceling performance, and even midrange headphones like the $130 Soundcore Space 2 are close for much less money. That means the $359 Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen need to stand out in other ways — and I don’t think…