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Netflix’s new thriller series His & Hers has taken over the site’s top 10, currently sitting comfortably atthe top of the streamer’s most popular shows list. Viewers can’t get enough of this twisty thriller starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal as two estranged spouses trying to solve a murder in their hometown. But since the show is only a brief six episodes, you might find that it’s left you wanting more — in that case, Watch With Us is here to help. If you love the twisty psychological hijinks of His & Hers, we’ve got three more Netflix thrillers for you to…
Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has wrongly accused a businessman, Ahmad Rabiu, of leaking classified documents to PREMIUM TIMES. The documents exposed a multi-billion-naira scandal involving the ownership of Dala Inland Dry Port Limited during Mr Ganduje’s administration. PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Rabiu was arrested at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport by plainclothes officers from the Kano State Police Command. The arrest occurred while he was boarding an Air Peace flight bound for Abuja on Wednesday. The police action followed a petition filed by Mr Ganduje’s children and his aide, Abubakar Bawuro. The petitioners alleged that Mr…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi and the Special Adviser on Basic and Secondary Education, Kenechukwu Nwosu, to monitor the daily attendance of newly recruited teachers in the state. Otti gave the directive during his media chat on Thursday and also asked the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) to monitor the teachers. The directive followed a report by a television reporter, who alleged that some of the 5,394 teachers employed in 2025 now go to work only twice a week. According to the report, absenteeism among the…
The newly elected Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State has declared its allegiance to the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, led by Kabiru Turaki, describing the national leadership as the only legitimate authority within the party. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary-elect, Prince Dr Christopher Odianarewo, the state chapter said it was fully aligned with the Turaki-led NWC and committed to its vision of rebuilding the party. “The newly elected Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos State Chapter, wishes to formally reaffirm, in…
Two people, including a soldier, were killed in the early hours of Friday when armed bandits attacked Unguwar Dahiru village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to Zagazola Makama, the attack occurred at about 1:20 am on January 31. Security patrol teams responded swiftly and engaged the attackers in a sustained gun battle, forcing them to flee the community. The victims were identified as Shamsu Rilwan, 22, and Abubakar Mohammed, 22, a soldier attached to the Military Super Camp in Faskari who was returning from leave at the time of the attack. Their bodies were taken to…
Arsenal, on Saturday, confirmed that Will Sweet has joined Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until February 26. The Gunners disclosed this in a statement on their website ahead of their Premier League tie with Leeds United on Saturday evening. Sweet joined Arsenal’s academy back in May 2015. He went on to sign his first professional contract with the Premier League North London club in July 2025. The 19-year-old has already joined up with his new teammates and he is expected to play for Dagenham & Redbridge against Farnborough on Saturday. “We wish Will Sweet all the best for his loan spell…
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has promised to assist a young Nigerian footballer, simply identified as Grace Boy, who is seeking financial support for physiotherapy and rehabilitation following an anterior cruciate ligament surgery. The X user had reached out to the Super Eagles forward via X on Friday, appealing for help to continue his recovery after undergoing ACL surgery in Nigeria without proper follow-up care. In his message, the young player expressed concerns about his rehabilitation process and his desire to return to competitive football. “I am calling on your attention sir to seek for your kind support in this…
Group Chairman of First Bank Holdings, Mr Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to take a one-time charge of N748bn to clear legacy bad loans, describing the move as a strategic step toward long-term stability despite its impact on reported profits. The billionaire businessman disclosed this via his X handle on Saturday, explaining that the massive provisioning caused the holding company’s profit to decline by 92 per cent. Otedola stated that the decision was aligned with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive for banks to address non-performing loans transparently rather than defer the problems. “At First HoldCo we decided…
Arsenal reaffirmed their Premier League dominance with a commanding 4-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road, restoring a seven-point cushion at the top of the table. The Gunners overcame an early setback when Bukayo Saka pulled up in the warm-up, with Noni Madueke stepping in to make an instant impact. The winger set up Martin Zubimendi’s opener before delivering a corner that led to an own goal by Leeds’ Karl Darlow, putting Arsenal 2-0 up by halftime. “It was disappointing to lose Saka before kick-off, but Noni showed great composure and creativity,” manager Mikel Arteta said. After the break,…
Opinion by: Robert Schmitt, founder and co-CEO at CorkDeFi has entered its institutional phase. As large investors dip their toes into crypto ETFs and digital asset treasuries (DATs), the ecosystem is gradually evolving into an institutional-grade financial system in its own right, with the introduction of new financial instruments and digital counterparts of well-established ones.DeFi’s current growth exposes mounting risks that could lead to trust roadblocks. For institutions to confidently onboard, the ecosystem must implement stronger risk guardrails and resilient infrastructure. It’s worth exploring the main areas where risk is concentrated, how TradFi handles similar challenges, and the guardrails DeFi needs…
