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Hayden Panettiere’s Nashville costar Jonathan Jackson opened up about his “shock and grief” over her death at age 36. “I have no words to express the loss of our beloved Hayden,” Jackson, 44, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, August 19. “She had such a bright light within her. She was a sensitive soul. Incredibly funny and witty. Amazingly gifted, with a great sense of empathy and compassion. We both grew up in the industry, although she started even younger than me, but we shared that. A silent knowing of how intense the struggles can be.” The two worked closely on…
The outcome of the Osun State governorship election has triggered a fresh debate in Akwa Ibom State over Governor Umo Eno’s performance, with some residents and commentators questioning whether the administration has done enough with the huge resources that have accrued to the state since he assumed office. The debate erupted almost immediately after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Governor Ademola Adeleke the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun, giving him another four-year term. Mr Adeleke secured 511,067 votes against 444,815 scored by his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Although the Osun election…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said it has not imposed a blanket ban on e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt at the nation’s airports. The management of FAAN gave the clarification in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. FAAN, however, said that discussion are ongoing with operators to establish a workable framework for their operations. It said that the position on e-hailing services was not intended to restrict passengers’ access to transportation options or undermine the convenience provided by the platforms. The authority said that its primary concern was to ensure that commercial transportation activities within…
Frank Omenka, a retired colonel. I cannot count the number of people who have forwarded to me the interview granted by Colonel Frank Omenka (published by Premium Times among others), where he made copious references to me. In the first part, he said: “There are many approaches to interrogation. It depends on the condition. I didn’t touch anybody with the ones I used. There’s this boy, Olusegun Adeniyi. He’s a pressman like you people. When I took over the Security Group, I think he had been invited before I took over. But he came. I looked at him. I said,…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered AK-47 rifles, other weapons and ammunition during an operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops, operating under Sector 8 of Operation ENDURING PEACE as part of Operation HARD KNOCK, launched the operation following credible intelligence of a planned attack on Mwar Community in Chakfem Kingdom. The intelligence received on August 19, 2026, indicated an imminent threat by suspected bandit militias. The Army said preliminary findings suggested that the planned attack may have been linked to the reported rustling of an unconfirmed number of cattle allegedly by some youths from…
Sennheiser announced the next version of its flagship wireless earbuds with a major redesign focusing on sustainability. The company claims the new design improves the Momentum True Wireless 5’s “comfort, stability, and portability,” but a more compelling reason to upgrade is that you won’t have to replace them in a few years when they stop holding a charge. Both the Momentum 5 earbuds and their charging case feature user-replaceable batteries that are accessible using a compact screwdriver instead of having to hack through layers of glue.The Momentum True Wireless 5 will be available starting on September 3rd for $299.95, which…
Meghan McCain made it clear she will not miss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when they relocate from California to the U.K. “One thing about Americans is we can see through bulls*** and we don’t like entitled grifters,” McCain, 41, tweeted on Wednesday, August 19. “They could never hack it here and truly no one gives a s*** about d list royals.” On Wednesday, People reported that Harry and Meghan are planning to move back to the U.S. six years after stepping down as working royals. The royal couple have reportedly already made plans for their son Prince Archie, 7,…
Residents of Ebenesi Community in Nnobi, in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Tuesday, protested against the planned demolition of their ancestral homes to create space for the power line project. The project is being carried out by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), a federal government-owned company that operates, maintains, and expands the high-voltage national grid, wheeling bulk electricity from power generators to distribution companies. The protesters appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra to intervene in the disagreement between the community and TCN over the project, Punch newspaper reported. At the…
The stage is set for the public presentation of Colours of My Mind, a 275-page book by Austin Emaduku, at the Egini Community Townhall in Egini, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The book launch is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Tuesday, 25 August, under the chairmanship of Professor G.G Darah, an eminent academic, one of the pioneers of the scholarship on Oral Literature in Nigeria, and a renowned political and community leader in Delta State. Published by Premium Times Books, Colours of My Mind is a trenchant and compelling collection of essays, reflections, and creative writings that chronicle…
D’Tigers will regroup in Tunisia later this month as head coach David Fizdale names a 12-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers. The roster features a blend of established internationals and returning players as Nigeria begins the second round of the African qualifying campaign with a place at the World Cup in Qatar firmly in sight. Fizdale has selected Chimezie Metu, Josh Okogie, Caleb Agada, Stan Okoye, Chima Moneke, Ike Nwamu, Udoka Azubuike, Efe Abogidi, Ebuka Izundu, Manny Obaseki, Jordan Ogundiran and Michael Efevberha. The American coach will be supported by…
