In Africa’s rapidly expanding gaming and entertainment industry, success has traditionally been measured by market share, customer acquisition and revenue growth. But Gossy Ukanwoke, managing director of KingMakers and CEO of BetKing, is championing a different leadership philosophy, one that places social impact along…
Kannywood actress, Rashida Adamu Abdullahi Maisa’a has suggested that Nigeria enjoys a high level of security, dismissing concerns over insecurity as exaggerated. The actress made the remark while speaking on the Dokin Ƙarfe TV Podcast, where she expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure re-election …
GistReel Popular Nigerian content creator Peller has shared his reaction to the ongoing legal battle involving controversial TikTok personality DJ Chicken, saying he witnessed the moment the livestreamer was taken to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after his court appearance. Peller recalls seeing DJ Chicken after rem…
GistReel A lady has gone viral after claiming she unexpectedly caught her father-in-law with a much younger woman at a hotel resort on Valentine’s Day, an encounter she said was later followed by months of regular cash gifts from him. According to the woman, she had gone to the hotel to deliver a cake to clients while …
From unfinished homes to shop compartments, this report explores how unequal living conditions influence early childhood development and deepen inequalities among children in a community in Abuja. The post How poverty affects childhood development in Nigerian capital appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Words by Sam Blitz | Image by Ben ScottHe turned 17 this summer - but he's already been part of a transfer saga between the two best clubs in England.Jeremy Monga looked set to go to Arsenal. He was keen to join after holding talks with the Gunners.But such is the rapid nature of the transfer market that Manchester Cit…
…Hands over rehabilitation project to TILT/Schneider Electric JV The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has officially handed over the rehabilitation of its Gbarain Power Plant in Bayelsa State to a joint venture comprising TILT Energy Limited and Schneider Electric for the replacement of the plant’s burnt Power…
An ADC chieftain and retired broadcaster, Mohammed Barde, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, are afraid of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai because of his political influence. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Friday, Barde cl…
Sam Larry makes first public appearance after surviving car accident (video) Popular show promoter, Sam Larry, has been discharged from the hospital after surviving a car accident that claimed the life of his bouncer on July 5. Shortly after the accident occurred, reports were rife on social media that the show promote…
By Adeola Badru Following a month-long intelligence-led offensive that dismantled the operational backbone of the terrorist syndicate behind the Oyo school abduction through the disruption of its leadership, logistics network, informants and forest hideouts, the kidnappers finally succumbed to sustained pressure from N…
England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite sharpshooters. The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semi-finals. Kane has once again been En…
By Emmanuel Aziken & Emily Ogah For more than a decade, Jim Beabubari Marshall stood quietly inside the lifts of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, headquarters, moving staff, visitors and top officials from one floor to another. To many who passed through those doors daily, he was simply the lift operator. …
Belgium head coach, Rudi Garcia, has blamed their 2-1 defeat to Spain on “two mistakes”. Despite Charles Keletaere cancelling out Fabian Ruiz’s opener, Garcia’s men were eliminated, thanks to Mikel Merino’s goal. Spain will now go on to face France in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Garcia has now bemoaned errors…
Abducted Oyo students and teachers were released unconditionally - Army The Nigerian Army says the 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo state on May 15 were released unconditionally by the terrorists on Friday, July 10. In a statement released, the Army said the rescue operation was led by the General Officer Command…
The idea of not playing anymore was devastating"Brazil legend Ronaldo reveals he suffere 'severe depression' and 'gained a lot of weight' after retiring Brazilian football icon, Ronaldo has candidly shared the deep emotional struggles he faced after stepping away from professional football, revealing that he fell into…
"I bought houses for my family members so that they can never be homeless" - Jay-Jay Okocha Football legend, JayJay Okocha, says one of the decisions he took while achieving huge success in his football career was to financially empower his family members and buy them houses. In a chat with LongForm podcast, Okocha sa…
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Apologise to airport staff, pay N25,000 or face FAAN action - Keyamo tells Peter Obi Days after NDC Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accused the Federal government of persecuting him and also using airport officials to harass him, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has come out with a …
GistReel Manchester United’s proposed signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been thrown into doubt, with uncertainty growing over whether the transfer will be completed. United agreed a £35 million deal for the Brazil international on June 2 and initially planned for him to undergo a medical at the beginning of Ju…
GistReel Parts of the world will witness a unique solar eclipse event on August 12, 2026, when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. In some locations, the moon will totally hide the sun in less than two minutes, resulting in a total solar eclipse. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Admin…
GistReel Italian Serie A side Venezia have reached an agreement with Sevilla to sign Nigeria international Akor Adams in a deal worth €16 million, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The transfer represents another major step in the striker’s career after he revived his fortunes in Spain following a difficult…
Lend me your ears. Please! Anyone who believes, even for a millisecond, that what the rapers of our commonwealth plan for January 2027 are general elections has already lost tragically. Such a loser will be served this mocking injunction of “Go to court!” But on the Benches all across the nation’s courthouses, the betr…
By Livina Oluchi Maduabuchi Nigeria stands at a demographic crossroads. With over 70 million young people aged 15–35 — nearly 35% of our population — we possess a potential demographic dividend that could propel us into the ranks of the world’s leading economies. Yet, this promise is perilously close to becoming a demo…
By Demola Akinyemi, ILORIN The Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Monday offered royal blessings for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), hinging his backing on the good standing of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who is the leader of the party in the state. Read Also: 2027: Tinubu settles for…
Fear has a way of exposing truths that comfort usually conceals. A child who wakes in the middle of the night after a nightmare does not think about bloodlines, surnames or family trees. In that suspended moment between terror and relief, there is only one question that matters: who is coming? The answer to that questi…