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The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the August 15 election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, on Sunday said the opposition is already intimidated by his action plans ahead of the poll. Oyebamiji made the remark during an engagement with members of the Nigerian Society of Professional Tailors in Osogbo, where he also assured the electorate that he would not betray their trust if elected. He said the seven-point agenda, unveiled on Friday, would be implemented to the letter for the benefit of the masses. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online, Oyebamiji was represented at the event…
Celtic ramped up the pressure on title rivals Hearts and Rangers as Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike beat 10-man Hibernian 2-1 on Sunday. The defending champions move level on points with Hearts, who have a superior goal difference, and four clear of Rangers with all three title rivals still to face each other. Hearts host Rangers on Monday in a massive clash in their quest to end the 41-year stranglehold of the two big Glasgow clubs on Scottish football. Celtic and Rangers then face each other next weekend before Hearts travel to Celtic Park on the final day of the season on…
DANIEL AYANTOYE asks some Nigerians who they think is to blame for the prevalence of single parents Okanlawon Durodola Men should be blamed The question mostly depends on what happened between couples before their separation. However, most times, men are to blame for their inability to handle women with care. Most men cannot accept half of what they do to women. The level of freedom men enjoy is far greater than what women do. For instance, a man can easily cheat and nothing will happen, but the same man cannot tolerate it if their wives cheat. When this happens, the…
Bitcoin (BTC) eyed $79,000 into Sunday’s weekly close as crypto markets continued to be guided by the US-Iran war.Key points:Bitcoin circles a key weekly level into the weekly close, with the highest close in several months on the table.Analysis sees the mid-$80,000 zone and higher coming back into play.Liquidity grabs form the basis for caution among some traders.BTC price nears highest weekly close in over three monthsData from TradingView showed BTC/USD attempting to hold higher after cancelling out losses from earlier in the week.Finishing the week above $78,670 would deliver the pair’s highest weekly close since late January.BTC/USD one-week chart.…
CBS has cut the episode count for several TV shows ahead of the fall 2026 season. The network confirmed that Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the new show Einstein, which is finally premiering in 2027 as well. Matlock’s timeslot will be given to Elsbeth to allow Cupertino to premiere on the same night. NCIS: Sydney, meanwhile, is moving to midseason as NCIS: Origins — which received a shorter episode order — takes over to pair off with NCIS: New York. In addition to NCIS: Origins,…
Several staff members of Premium Times Services Limited (PTSL) were honoured on Saturday for their outstanding contributions to Nigerian journalism at a ceremony in Abuja. The authors of the best stories published on PREMIUM TIMES monthly between 2024 and 2025 were rewarded. The major awards were given for Story of the Year, Reporter of the Year, Editor of the Year and Digital Strategist of the Year for 2024 and 2025. There was also an award for Business Development Staff of the Year 2025. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the board chairman of PTSL, Idowu Obasa, and the…
We are not satisfied with the goodness of God. Eliphaz counsels that: “If you give up your lust for money and throw your precious gold into the river, the Almighty Himself will be your treasure. He will be your precious silver! Then you will take delight in the Almighty and look up to God.” (Job 22:24-26). God expects to be the desire of our hearts. The Bible calls Him: “The Desire of All Nations.” (Haggai 2:7). He expects us to delight in Him the way a baby delights in its mother. However, the goodness of God is not amenable to…
Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo have etched their names into Italian football history after helping AS Roma Women secure the 2025/26 Serie A Femminile title in dominant fashion. The achievement marks a significant milestone; it is the first time two Nigerian internationals from the same team have lifted the Italian women’s top-flight trophy. Roma confirmed their status as champions with a composed 2-0 victory over Ternana Women at the Stadio Tre Fontane on Saturday. Manuela Giugliano delivered the decisive moment, scoring both goals to seal the win and cap a commanding title charge. The victory took Roma to 49 points,…
The National Institute for Security Studies(NISS) has commended Governor Uba Sani for the remarkable progress that has been achieved using the coordinated framework of the Kaduna Peace. The Team Lead of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 19, Syndicate 4, Uduak Uduak Ituen, who made the remark during a courtesy call at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Saturday, said that they were in Kaduna for a study tour to ‘’bridge theory with practical reality.’’ Ituen said that the insights gained during the tour ‘’will enrich the syndicate papers and contribute to actionable recommendations towards strengthening Nigeria’s national security.’’ The Team Lead…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has recalled all suspended government officials. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, said governor announced this on Sunday while speaking during a church service to mark the 2026 Father’s Day at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki. “I want to use this opportunity to also thank our workers for their unflinching support to our government, and to reciprocate this gesture I have decided to honour the workers by recalling all government officials who were suspended for one reason or the other except those from the Ministry of Lands whose cases are…
