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On the night of 13 March, under dim lights and the sound of worship songs, a crowd gathered at a crusade ground in Onyadama community, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, in the south-southern part of Nigeria. What followed, according to video evidence and witness accounts obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, was not deliverance but a sustained mob assault. The victim of the attack was Grace Ekoi, a woman who appeared to be in her 50s. She survived. But another person, according to community sources, died. Several weeks later, no one has been arrested for the assault. There is…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned against the Senate’s resolution calling for a ban on textile fabric imports, warning that the proposed restriction could hurt the Nigerian economy, disrupt supply chains, and threaten millions of jobs. In a statement signed by the CPPE’s Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, on Sunday, the think tank stated that although reviving Nigeria’s textile industry is a legitimate objective, banning textile imports would not address the sector’s underlying problems. On 9 June, the Senate called for a total ban on the importation of textile products into the country as part…
Argentina finished top of Group J after beating Jordan 3-1, while Algeria and Austria played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in their final group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the defending champions, Argentina won Group J but will face Cape Verde (the Group H runners-up in the Round of 32. Argentina advanced as Group J winners and are expected to face the runners-up of Group I in the Round of 32, while Austria, which finished second in Group J, is projected to face the winner of Group H. Austria took the lead against Algeria in the 28th…
The Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State branch, has called on Governor Umo Eno to designate the Ibom Medical City corridor as a tax incentive and Free Trade Zone to attract both local and international investors. A statement issued on Sunday by the association’s chairman, Prof. Aniekan Peter, in Uyo, said the move would encourage the establishment of world-class hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, medical equipment manufacturers and producers of hospital consumables, while also creating employment opportunities and stimulating economic growth. The 350-bed Ibom Medical City was unveiled last week by the state government as a deliberate policy initiative aimed at transforming…
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will both make World Cup history when they meet in the opening game of the knockout round on Sunday. Neither nation has ever reached this stage of international football’s showpiece event and they could not have asked for a grander stage than the spectacular SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. South Africa are one of nine African sides to have reached the last 32, making the continent the major beneficiary of the expanded 48-team format. The Bafana Bafana looked dead and buried in a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the tournament opener but a spirited 1-0…
A traditionalist, Abiola Rosanwo, has criticised Nollywood actress and filmmaker Yetunde Barnabas over the portrayal of Yoruba deities in her forthcoming film, Olokun Mermaid, accusing the actress of misrepresenting the Isese tradition. Rosanwo, who identified herself as the Yeye Owonrin Ojose Isara Remo and a custodian of Yoruba Isese tradition, made the criticism in a series of Facebook posts on Saturday, where she insisted that neither Yemoja nor Olokun should be portrayed as mermaids or fish-like beings. According to the actress who is the producer of the project, the movie was initially produced under the title Yemoja before it was…
I’ve seen lots of so-called “smart” bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There’s nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock, but the combination of materials, performance, and insurance-friendly ART-2 certification makes it worth considering.TMD’s first bicycle lock combines a Bluetooth proximity sensor and motion alarm with a slender core of hardened steel chain wrapped in a soft and lightweight sleeve of high performance Dyneema and Kevlar fibers. That makes this lock tough, yet flexible enough to…
Overnight success Maxton Hall is coming back for a third — and final — season, but is every cast member returning? The German-language TV drama, which premiered in May 2024, introduced viewers to an unlikely enemies-to-lovers romance between private school classmates Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and James Beaufort (Damian Hardung). While attending their prestigious U.K. school, scholarship recipient Ruby unwittingly witnessed a secret that put her on the radar of the wealthy James. Based on Mona Kasten’s book series, Maxton Hall quickly found record-breaking success, becoming the most-watched non-U.S. title during its first week on Prime Video. It was later…
Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo and his partner have shared the devastating news of the loss of their unborn son, announcing the tragedy in an emotional social media post that has drawn an outpouring of support from the football community. The announcement was made through an Instagram Story posted by Gakpo’s partner, Noa van der Bij, alongside a touching black-and-white photograph showing the couple’s hands resting gently on their baby, who was wrapped in a blanket and wearing a knitted cap. In the statement, the couple revealed that their baby boy died during pregnancy. “With broken hearts, we share…
The Nigerian Academy of Engineering has inaugurated former Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, as its 14th President. The ceremony, held in Lagos, also featured the induction of 12 new fellows, presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards and conferment of honorary fellowships. In a copy of his acceptance speech on Saturday, Danbatta unveiled a four-point agenda focused on policy engagement, academia-industry collaboration, mentorship and strategic partnerships. He said, “My agenda aligns with the academy’s 2024–2028 Strategic Plan, which seeks to transform engineering education, promote industrialisation, strengthen infrastructure management and advance technical skills development. “Our academy will deepen…
