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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has disclosed plans to commence the construction of an ecumenical centre in Umuahia, saying the project would be personally funded by him without any financial contribution from the state government. Otti stated this on Sunday during an interdenominational thanksgiving service held to commemorate the third anniversary of his administration, explaining that the project was part of a vow he made to God. According to the governor, he had already provided the land for the project, noting that he acquired the property in 2009, long before becoming governor. He said, “We vowed that we are going…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Oladipupo Adebutu, on Sunday emerged as the 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State. Adebutu, who was also the party’s governorship candidate in 2023, emerged as the consensus flag bearer of the opposition party during the governorship primary held in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Sunday. The primary, which was conducted through voice affirmation by party members from the 20 local government areas and 236 wards of the state, was witnessed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Chairman of the PDP Governorship Primary Committee for the…
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Sunday after defeating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park to seal their first English top-flight title in 22 years. Mikel Arteta’s side secured victory through goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke, recording their 26th win of the season to cap a successful title campaign, Reuters reports. Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a consolation goal for the hosts, but it was not enough to deny Arsenal the win or delay the celebrations. Arsenal had already been confirmed champions on Tuesday after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side four…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin responded to growing criticisms of the Ethereum Foundation’s role in the Ethereum ecosystem, pushing back against critics who want the organization to take a more active role in supporting token prices and marketing.Buterin said the Foundation will continue to focus on promoting censorship-resistance, open source software code, long-range research, cybersecurity, and decentralization of the Ethereum Protocol, as outlined in its mandate. He said:“EF is not a ‘center of Ethereum’, rather EF is ‘one node, with a defined purpose, alongside other nodes’. We have always said that the EF should be the latter, but many in the…
When you think “Netflix,” you probably think of the platform’s top shows like Beef and Bojack Horseman, but there aren’t just mainstream hits on the streamer. If you want something more under-the-radar, you’ll find what you’re looking for. This May, Watch With Us has picked three underrated series on the platform that nevertheless have great Rotten Tomatoes scores. Our first pick is The Get Down, the music drama from Baz Luhrmann that was cut criminally short. Read on for all three of our picks. ‘The Get Down’ (2016) Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent Set in New York City in the late ’70s, The Get…
PREMIUM TIMES editor Jayne Augoye has been selected for the fifth cohort of MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP). MTN, in a statement by its spokesperson, Lakinbofa Goodluck, on Saturday, said that 25 journalists and digital content creators were selected for the media innovation fellowship. Mrs Augoye oversees PREMIUM TIMES Arts, Entertainment and Culture desk. The programme is implemented in collaboration with the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University to train journalists, broadcasters, and digital creators in media innovation, digital transformation, strategic communication, storytelling, and leadership. 2026 cohort This year’s cohort was selected from applicants across print, broadcast, digital…
About 20 years ago, I lived in a European city where everything seemed to work against me. No matter how hard I tried, nothing moved. The heavens felt like brass, and every effort produced frustration instead of progress. After three years of unfruitfulness, I threw myself into intense prayer, seeking clarity from the Lord. In that place of prayer, God gave me three life‑changing instructions. First, He said, “You are not aligned with My purpose for your life.” Although I was pursuing an engineering career, the Lord reminded me that He had called me into the teaching ministry, to instruct,…
A new French study has linked several common food preservatives used in store-bought foods to an increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases, raising fresh concerns about the health effects of additives commonly found in processed and ultra-processed foods. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, found that people who consumed higher amounts of certain preservatives were more likely to develop hypertension, heart attacks and stroke over time. Researchers analysed data from more than 112,000 participants enrolled in the NutriNet-Santé cohort, an ongoing French nutrition and health study that has tracked dietary habits since 2009. Burden of…
The 2025/26 Premier League season ended with drama, tears and celebrations on Sunday. At Selhurst Park, Arsenal finished their title-winning campaign in style, Tottenham Hotspur narrowly avoided relegation, but West Ham United suffered the heartbreak of dropping out of the top flight. Freshly crowned champions, Arsenal closed the season with a 2-1 victory away at Crystal Palace. Mikel Arteta’s side, who secured the title in midweek, lifted the Premier League trophy after the match to cap their first league triumph since 2004. At the other end of the table, Tottenham survived relegation by the narrowest of margins after defeating Everton…
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, has named Pep Guardiola as the best manager in the world. Arteta also named Manchester City as the best team in the history of the Premier League. He spoke at his post-match interview after Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 on the final day (Sunday) of the Premier League campaign. “We had to raise our level because you have opposition who are constantly asking that question of you,” Arteta said after the match. “In my opinion, we had the best team [Manchester City] in the history of this competition, pushing us. In Pep, by far, he is…
