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Rotary International District 9111 has partnered with District 3750, South Korea, to deliver a clean water project to a riverine community in Lagos, improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation. The initiative, executed under the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programme, was implemented in the Isan Community in the Epe Local Government Area of Lagos, providing residents and schoolchildren with access to solar-powered clean water. Speaking in Lagos on Wednesday during the ‘International Friendship Exchange Visit’ in Ikeja, the Governor of District 9111, Henry Akinyele, said the partnership with the South Korean district began through an online engagement and has…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has congratulated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his impressive performances that helped Galatasaray clinch the Turkish Süper Lig title. Osimhen scored twice in the decisive victory that sealed the championship for the Turkish giants, further cementing his status as one of Nigeria’s leading football exports. In a statement shared on his X handle on Monday, Obi praised the Super Eagles forward for his resilience, discipline, and commitment to excellence. “I want to join other fans in congratulating one of Nigeria’s many talented exports, Victor Osimhen, for successfully leading Galatasaray to the Turkish Süper…
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said international regulators will have to “wrestle” with the US over global rules for stablecoins, which are largely denominated in and backed by US dollars.“If we want stablecoins to be part of the architecture of payments globally […] they’re only going to work if we have international standards,” Bailey said at a conference on Friday, according to Reuters. “Frankly, that, I think, is going to be a coming wrestle with the [US] administration,” he added.US President Donald Trump has the goal of attracting the crypto industry to the US and has promoted the use of…
Sharing a look inside her Mother’s Day celebrations, Gwyneth Paltrow posted an Instagram selfie with daughter Apple Martin and mom Blythe Danner. Capturing a rare multigenerational moment for fans, Paltrow, 53, was seen smiling warmly for her camera lens on Sunday, May 10, as Apple, 21, wrapped an arm around her grandmother, 83, inside a light-flooded kitchen. “Happy Mother’s Day 💕Sending love to all of the amazing women who shaped us, loved us and showed us the way,” the Marty Supreme actress captioned the selfie, which attracted a string of “likes” from fellow celebrities including Elle Fanning, Karlie Kloss and…
Nigerian stocks advanced further last week, adding 1 per cent on the back of increased demand for Industrial Goods shares. The benchmark equity interest has returned 57.3 per cent, barely four months into the year, highlighting a robust investor confidence in the market. “Investor positioning is likely to remain tilted towards fundamentally strong and liquid names, particularly as Q1:2026 earnings releases continue to shape sentiment across sectors,” analysts at Meristem Securities said in their outlook for the week. “Dividend considerations are also expected to remain a key driver of flows,” they added. PREMIUM TIMES has assembled some stocks with sound…
The women of Umuariaga community in Ikwuano local government area of Abia State have alleged that the State government is planning to use their farm land for a smart city housing estate, without their knowledge and consent. The women, who came to the Abia State Government House, Umuahia, in protest, said that the proposed take over of their land would cause hunger in their families as there would be no place for them to cultivate their crops. The leader of the protesters, Mrs Glory Orji, who spoke on behalf of others, alleged that some individuals who claimed to be agents…
Former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, is seeking a return to the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections after regaining his civil and political rights following conviction on bribery charges. Lawan, who previously represented Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency in Kano State, has successfully scaled the screening process of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and emerged as the preferred candidate of party stakeholders from Bagwai and Shanono Local Government Areas. His renewed political ambition comes after a legal battle that lasted more than a decade over his involvement in the 2012 fuel subsidy bribery scandal. Lawan had…
Several people have been killed while others sustained injuries after armed bandits attacked travelers along the Gusau–Magami highway in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Councillor representing Magami Ward, Hon. Shehu Musa. According to the statement, the victims were travelling from Gusau to Magami when gunmen ambushed them and opened fire, resulting in multiple casualties. The councillor expressed condolences to the families of those killed and injured in the attack, as well as residents of Magami Ward. However, he did not provide the actual numbers of people…
Galatasaray’s vice-president, Abdullah Kavukcu, has disclosed that Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, was taken aback by the financial details surrounding the transfer of Victor Osimhen. Following a standout season on loan from Napoli, the Turkish Super Lig champions secured the former African Footballer of the Year on a permanent basis last summer, even though the striker was being pursued by clubs in the Premier League and Saudi Arabia. Osimhen concluded his five-year tenure at Napoli after Galatasaray triggered his €75 million release clause. The 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup winner is set to receive a guaranteed annual salary of €15…
US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices sharply higher in early Asian trade on Monday. Iran had on Sunday responded to Washington’s latest peace proposal and warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made clear in a post on his Truth Social platform that he would reject Tehran’s counter-proposal, though he did not offer details on its contents. “I have just read the response from…
