David Archer 
The past week was eventful in Nigeria’s South-east, where both shocking and sad events made headlines. It was the last week of April 2024. Here are the highlights of the top stories that made headlines in the region within the past week: Ex-Imo governor, Emeka Ihedioha, dumps PDP We set off the week, on 21 … Read more
It is a sad night for South Africa! On Monday evening, authorities discovered the body of former SA boxing world champion Dingaan “Rose of Soweto” Thobela at his flat in Joburg. Attempts to reach Thobela on Monday were unsuccessful A report by Sowetan revealed that authorities found the 57-year-old Thobela dead in his flat in … Read more
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Wednesday, 24 April 2024 granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) an interim order to freeze one thousand one hundred and for six (1,146) bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies being investigated for alleged offences bordering unauthorised dealing in forex exchange, money laundering … Read more
AfriForum’s Ernst Roets isn’t just a politician, but he’s also a writer and musician. Roets is AfriForum’s controversial deputy CEO, however, he’s also part of a heavy metal band The band’s name is Sometimes the Wolf Wins (‘Soms Wen Die Wolf’). When he isn’t involved with the civil rights organisation, he appears in live shows … Read more
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has attributed the power outage currently being experienced in parts of Abuja to technical faults on some of its feeders The company’s management, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, listed the feeders affected as L36, H23, H33 and 8. “This is to inform residents in parts of Abuja … Read more
SASSA offices in Mkhondo Municipality (previously known as Piet Retief), Mpumalanga, have been closed for two weeks as workers fear for their lives after a sangoma was captured on CCTV performing a ritual in various work stations. SASSA spokesperson in Mpumalanga Senzeni Ngubeni confirmed the incident. SASSA OFFICES IN MPUMALANGA CLOSED FOR TWO WEEKS In … Read more
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has asked his Kogi State counterpart, Yahaya Bello, to come out of hiding and answer his case with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission(EFCC). Mr Ortom stated this on Sunday at the Redeemed Church in Makurdi during the thanksgiving service organised by his aides to mark his 63rd birthday … Read more
The trial of the five men charged with the murder of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa will resume at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday, 29 April. WATCH: SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL Last week, State prosecutor advocate Ronnie Sibanda told the court that a Capitec Bank employee verified Sibiya’s bank statements through … Read more
Premium Times Books, the book publishing arm of the Premium Times group, is excited to announce the release of its latest title, Writing for Media and Monetising It, by Azu Ishiekwene, a veteran of the Nigerian media and public commentary, which is due to hit bookshops soon. This 280-page book, comprising 15 chapters and informative … Read more
In a bid to tackle the mounting challenge of waste management, the City of Tshwane has joined forces with Petco Recycling Company to introduce waste recycling stations at Fountains Valley Resort. This groundbreaking initiative aims to steer recyclable waste away from the City’s overflowing landfill sites while fostering a culture of waste reduction for a … Read more
