Politics

Ogboru wins Delta ADC governorship primary

Chief Great Ogboru emerges as the Delta ADC governorship candidate for the 2027 elections, defeating Emmanuel Unuafe in a peaceful primary election. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogboru-wins-delta-adc-governorship-primary/

Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds

Peter Murrell admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation into the party's finances.

Kyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack

Kyiv's Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack.

Chinese, Nigerian illegal mining syndicate lose mining site, trucks, lithium stones to FG

EFCC said the syndicate mined and transported the mineral resources from various locations across Nigeria to a site in Ode-Remo Local Government Area of Ogun State, where the minerals were sorted, processed and prepared for export through Apapa Wharf and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.

P.M.News•5/25/2026

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Taxing the senator, not the driver, By Tobechukwu Ezeuko

Nigeria is a country where, for every naira the government earns, more than forty-five kobo disappears into debt servicing before a single public service is delivered. The reform that addresses this is not the enemy of ordinary Nigerians. The system that created this situation, and the beneficiaries of that system who are loudest in opposing its […] The post Taxing the senator, not the driver, By Tobechukwu Ezeuko appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Eid-ul-Adha: Nigerian govt declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays

The government urged all Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for Allah’s divine guidance in Nigeria, adding that the country remained in pursuit of peace, security and prosperity. The post Eid-ul-Adha: Nigerian govt declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation

Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.

Al Jazeera•5/25/2026

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Amirul-Hajj urges Kaduna pilgrims to pray for Tinubu, Uba Sani’s re-election during pilgrimage

Mr Mustapha, a former Head of Service in Kaduna State, said that both Tinubu and Sani deserved a second term in office to consolidate on their achievements The post Amirul-Hajj urges Kaduna pilgrims to pray for Tinubu, Uba Sani’s re-election during pilgrimage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ex-Katsina governor’s aide linked to alleged kidnapping syndicate

The suspect was earlier suspended over alleged diversion of empowerment materials before seeking elective office. The post Ex-Katsina governor’s aide linked to alleged kidnapping syndicate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Spectators injured in 'serious incident' at TT

Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.

Princeton wins first men's lacrosse title since '0...

Chad Palumbo scored all four of his goals in the first half, Colin Burns also had a hat trick, and Princeton beat Notre Dame 16-9 on Monday for its first NCAA men's lacrosse championship since 2001.

ESPN•5/25/2026