Author: PM NEWS Editor
Russia begins trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner
Griner, 31, was formally told at this first hearing that she was charged with intentionally importing narcotics into Russia.
Adewale Ayuba drops new single in praise of women
Considering the increasing rate of divorce in the society, women should be seen as precious beings and helpmate; if well…
First vessel from Hong Kong berths at Lekki deep seaport
The arrival of the vessel from Hong Kong, according to Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA),…
Appeal court sends Senator Nwaoboshi to jail
The court found Nwaoboshi and his two companies guilty of the N322 million money laundering charge filed against him by…
Biles, Rapinoe, Denzel Washington to receive U.S. highest civilian honour
Biden's honours list, includes both living and deceased from the worlds of Hollywood, sports, politics, technology, the military, academia, and…
Mo Salah extends contract with Liverpool, becomes highest paid player
His new terms, in excess of £350,000 a week, makes him the highest-paid player in the club's history. The deal…
Wike reacts to reports of meeting with Tinubu in France
An APC stalwart in Lagos, Joe Igbokwe had claimed a meeting took place, only for him to delete the post,…
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeals U.S. extradition
Assange, 50, is wanted by U.S. authorities on 18 counts, including a spying charge, relating to WikiLeaks' release of vast…
Court orders RSU pay ex-VC Fakae 7-year salary arrears
Fakae had moved from the University of Nigeria Nsukka to the Rivers State University where he became Vice Chancellor for…
Over 40 bakeries shut down in Abuja
Mr Ishaq Abdulraheem, the Chairman, Abuja Master Bakers, FCT said bakeries in Abuja could no longer cope with the high…
Interpol arrests South African Steynberg for biggest bitcoin fraud
The regulator said on Thursday that the fraud scheme, which saw the firm solicit bitcoin online from thousands of people…
South Africa faces worst power crisis, Ramaphosa briefed
Ramaphosa's government has been trying to reform Eskom to make it more efficient, but progress has been slow.
Kizza Besigye vows to continue protests after release on bail
The 66 year-old critic of President Yoweri Museveni was detained on June 14 in Kampala as he led protests against…
Buhari thanks Portugal for assisting Africa
The Nigerian leader welcomed the Business Forum organised during the visit and the signing of many Memoranda of Understanding between…
UFC champ Adesanya offers $3m to drug accusers for proof
Adesanya was accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs when fans noticed a supposedly telltale sign in the difference between his left…
NNPC remits zero to treasury as subsidies gobble $3billion
The NNPC document, according to a Reuters report showed that the corporation has not remitted any revenue from its oil…
Nigeria signs deal to receive deported criminals from UK
The Home Secretary’s agreement will see offenders receive new travel documents within five working days. It came as 13 Nigerians…
Seun Kuti cancels Morocco concert over migrant deaths at Melilla
It is impossible for me in good faith and in good conscience to get on stage and party and have…
War-torn Ukraine exports electricity to Europe
According to Shmyhal, Ukraine has the potential to earn more than 70 billion hryvnyas (about 2.4 billion U.S. dollars) per…
Kidnapped woman made to cook, eat human flesh
Julienne Lusenge, president of women's rights group Female Solidarity for Integrated Peace and Development (SOFEPADI), related the woman's story to…
Army confirms terrorists’ ambush of personnel in Shiroro, mum on casualties
Independent reports claimed that between six and 30 soldiers were killed in the ambush.Seven mobile policemen were also said to…
Updated: Igbokwe deletes viral report of Wike, Tinubu meeting in France
There has been no official confirmation of the meeting from both the Tinubu and Wike's camps.
Lagos leads as fresh COVID-19 cases surge in Nigeria
The Centre said that the latest cases have increased the country’s infections to 257,290, while the fatalities still stood at…
Ketanji Jackson, first Black woman, becomes justice of U.S. Supreme Court
Jackson is the 116th justice, sixth woman and third Black person to serve on the Supreme Court since its 1789…
Ukrainian forces retake Snake Island from Russia
Snake Island was retaken by Ukraine after weeks in which momentum in the four-month-old conflict appeared to be shifting in…
Chibok schoolgirl Ruth Bitrus, kidnapped in 2014, escapes into freedom [Video]
The girl, now a woman, along with her son was received by the troops of 21 Army Armoured Brigade Bama…
Lukaku leaves Chelsea for Inter on loan, takes salary cut
To facilitate the move, Lukaku has also reduced his salary, which Inter will cover in full.
Marcos Jr. sworn in as Philippine president, 36 years after dad was ousted
But in his inaugural speech, Marcos Jr. defended the legacy of his late father, who he said accomplished many things…
British inflation to last longer: Bank of England gives bleak forecast
In a bleak assessment, Andrew Bailey said the economy was at a ‘turning point’ following its post-Covid recovery as it…
Ukraine war outlook grim for Russia, says U.S. spy chief Haines
Russian forces, however, have been so degraded by more than four months of combat that it is unlikely they can…