US NBA Star, Curry, Inks History-Making US$200 Million Deal With Warriors

According to the basketball-reference.com website, Curry had been the 82nd best-paid player in the league, earning just over US$12.1 million last season. Photo: NBAE Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images/AFP

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has clinched a new five-year deal worth US$201 million, the richest contract in NBA history, ESPN reported on Friday.

PREMIUM TIMES INTERVIEW: How We Created ‘Believepedia’ To Fight Extremism — Nigerian Professor

The American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa State, has won the first Africa Regional Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Challenging Extremism Competition.

In this Interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob, a professor of Multimedia/Digital Journalism at the American University of Nigeria, Yola, speaks about his students’ social media campaign to combat extremism, the role of religion in bringing peace to the Northeast, and the dearth of research in Nigerian higher institutions.

UPDATE: Doctor Who Shot 7 At NYC Hospital Had Made Threats To Kill

In this image taken from video provided by WNBC 4 New York, emergency personnel converge on Bronx Lebanon Hospital in New York, after a gunman opened fire there on Friday, June 30, 2017. (NBC 4 New York via AP)

Those still inside the building peek out the windows look out after a shooting killing one and wounding six others at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Centre Friday, June 30, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)

It took two years, but Dr Henry Bello made good on his threats.

WHO: Cholera Death Toll In Yemen Rises To 1500

The World Health Organization says a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in Yemen has claimed 1500 lives since April and is suspected of sickening 246,000 people.

Cholera death toll in Yemen rises to 1500: WHO

FOR THE RECORD: Executive Order On The Voluntary Assets Declaration FULL TEXT

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo signing the Executive Order of VAIDS flanked by (L-R) Gov Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Gov Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State, Gov Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, Minister of Finance and Gov Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State

The federal government on Thursday launched its Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) to broaden the country’s tax base and offer incentives for tax evaders.

New WHO Director From Ethiopia Begins Work

New World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of Ethiopia is a specialist in malaria.

The new director general of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom, took over managing the UN health agency on Saturday, the WHO said.

New York Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Shooter Identified As Nigerian

Dr Henry Michael Bello

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks with media outside of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Centre on June 30, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York city. A former hospital employee shot and killed one and injured at least six other people before gunning himself down with an assault rifle, reports said the gunman, Henry Bello, was a Bronx-Lebanon doctor employed in family medicine. Yana Paskova/Getty Images/AFP. 

Dr Henry Michael Bello, the gunman who shot six people at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Centre in New York on Friday, has been identified as a Nigerian.

Angelo Ogbonna Commits To West Ham With Five-Year Deal

Angelo Ogbonna in action for West Ham

Italy international Angelo Ogbonna has signed a new five-year deal at West Ham, the Premier League side announced on Friday.

UN Leaves Côte d'Ivoire After 13 Years

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After more than 13 years, the UN officially ends its mission in Côte d'Ivoire today as the country is at peace.

Uncertainty In Military Over Naming Of New Service Chiefs

Chief of Air Staff; Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar; Chief of Naval Staff; Vice Marshal Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; Chief of Army Staff; Lt. General Tukur Yusufu Buratai and Chief of Defence Staff; General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin

•Tenure of Olonisakin, others ends July 13 •Lawyers say Osinbajo can make fresh appointments •DHQ announces nationwide route match

There is uncertainty in the military over who will appoint new service chiefs ahead of the July 13 when their tenure ends.

China Bans 'Time-Bomb' Toothpick Crossbows

Authorities have raided toy shops across China to enforce a ban on a handheld crossbow popular with children that can fire nails and needles

Chinese authorities have raided toy shops across the country to enforce a ban on a handheld crossbow popular with children that can fire nails and needles, state media said.

Nigeria Not Poor, No More Financial Assistance, EU Says

The European Union headquarters in the Belgian capital, Brussels [Photo: Press TV]

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Michel Arrion, says EU will not increase its financial assistance to Nigeria.

Nigeria Begins Yam Exports To Europe, US

Agriculture Minister Audu Ogbeh performs the flag off of yam export to Europe/US at Lillypond Container Terminal in Lagos

Nigeria on Thursday began to export yams to Europe and the United States, as part of moves to diversify its oil-dependent economy and earn much-needed foreign exchange.

‘Child Marriage Will Cost Developing Nations Trillions By 2030’

According to the report titled “Economic Impacts of Child Marriage”, in the past 30 years, the prevalence of child marriage (marriage or union before the age of 18) has decreased in many countries, but it still remains far too high.

A report by the World Bank and the International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW) has said that child marriage would cost developing countries trillions of dollars by 2030.

National Assembly Lacks Power To Insert New Projects Into Budget — SANs

Nigeria's National Assembly

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), on Tuesday, faulted the claim that a Federal High Court in Abuja had, last year, affirmed the power of the National Assembly to increase budgetary estimates submitted to it by the President.

Oscar Leads Big Names Behaving Badly In China’s CSL

Oscar in action for Shanghai SIPG FC in the CSL

Oscar is suspended for eight games after a brawl. Carlos Tevez riles fans with a trip to Disneyland while his club are playing. Ezequiel Lavezzi and Hulk deny being anti-Chinese.

“Massive brawl Oscar caused” – Shanghai SIPG's most expensive signing Oscar was given an eight-match ban and a 40,000-yuan (US$5,854) fine by the Chinese Football Association --- Shanghai Daily

China Facing Largest Diabetes Epidemic In The World: Study

Two percent, or 1.7 million of Chinese children aged 12 to 18, suffer from diabetes, which is four times greater than the USA. Image source: The Nanfang

China is facing the largest diabetes epidemic in the world with around 11% of its population suffering from the metabolic illness, while nearly 36% are prediabetic, according to a US study published Tuesday.

With a population of 1.09 billion adults, 388.1 million of whom are projected to be prediabetic, China faces the largest diabetes epdemic in the world

Facebook To Livestream Champions League Football Games

Facebook will broadcast Champions League matches on the internet, in a deal with Fox Sports, the television network announced

Facebook will broadcast Champions League matches for American internet users under a deal with Fox Sports, which will host the livestreams on its pages, the channel said Tuesday.

Trump Administration Moves To Withdraw Clean-Water Rule

US Clean Power Plan guarantees protection in these six areas

The Trump administration moved Tuesday to roll back an Obama administration policy that protected more than half the nation's streams from pollution but drew attacks from farmers, fossil fuel companies and property-rights groups as federal overreach.

Wealth, Poverty Propping Up Pakistan's Illegal Kidney Trade

Bibi Bushra sold one of her kidneys 12 years ago for US$1,000 and is still suffering from the surgery in Pakistan, which is known as an international hub for the illegal organ trade.

When Pakistani authorities burst into a makeshift hospital in Lahore this year, doctors were caught mid-way through two illegal kidney transplants, the local donors and Omani clients still unconscious on the tables.

Organ donation is legal in Pakistan so long as it is voluntary, given without duress or the exchange of money but strict cultural and religious taboos mean there is a shortage of those willing to donate.

Recession Is Tough, But Full Of Opportunities, Say CEOs

The ongoing recession forecast to end in third quarter has been adjudged a morale booster for innovation, which has led many corporate organizations to profitability despite the general economic hardship.

Osinbajo Hosts Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo

Osinbajo hosts Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo Image credit: Naij.com

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday evening welcomed the visiting President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, to Akinola Aguda House, his official residence.

World Food Prize Goes To AfDB President As Nigeria's Adesina Clinches Award

This undated photo provided by The World Food Prize Foundation shows Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank. Akinwumi the son of a Nigerian farm laborer who rose out of poverty to earn graduate degrees in agricultural economics and spent his career improving the availability of seed, fertilizer and financing for African farmers is the winner of this year's World Food Prize. Adesina, was named this year's recipient Monday, June 26, 2017 in a ceremony at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington. (The World Food Prize Foundation via AP)

The son of a Nigerian farm laborer who rose out of poverty to earn graduate degrees in agricultural economics and spent his career improving the availability of seed, fertilizer and financing for African farmers is the winner of this year's World Food Prize announced Monday.

This Will Be My Final Season — Bolt

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt (L) and district chief executive Ivo Vondrak pose for photographers during a press conference on June 26, 2017 in Ostrava, ahead of Golden Spike athletics meeting event. / AFP Photo / Milan Kammermayer

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt insists this “emotional” season will indeed be his last, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career which galvanized track and field at a time of doping and corruption scandals.

Jose Mourinho’s Father, Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix, Dies Aged 79

Jose Mourinho's father has died (Mike Egerton/EMPICS)

Jose Mourinho’s father, former Portugal goalkeeper Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix, has died at the age of 79.

Increase In Females Abusing Drugs In Yobe, Worrisome — NDLEA Commander

NDLEA officials

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Yobe has described as ‘worrisome’ increase in number of females abusing drugs in the state.

10% Of Fish Caught In Oceans Get Dumped — Study

The report welcomed the decline in discards from a peak of about 19 million tonnes in 1989, roughly 15% of a total catch of 130 million tonnes.

Fishing fleets dump about 10% of the fish they catch back into the ocean in an "enormous waste" of low-value fish despite some progress in limiting discards in recent years, scientists said on Monday.

Chad Leader Says Glencore Oil Contract Was Irresponsible

Chad's President Idriss Deby addresses calls his country's cash-for-oil deals with Glencore since 2013 a "fool's bargain"

Chad President Idriss Deby said Sunday his country had been "irresponsible" in striking oil for cash deals with Swiss commodities giant Glencore, given the subsequent slump in crude prices.

Sultan Of Sokoto Wants Probe Of Weapons Used By Herdsmen

Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar III

The Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, has advised the Federal Government to probe the sources of weapons used by herdsmen accused of attacking Nigerian communities.

Germany Reaches Confed Cup Semis Amid More Replay Confusion

Germany's Timo Werner, front, scores his side's second goal during the Confederations Cup, Group B soccer match between Germany and Cameroon, at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Sunday June 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

World champion Germany reached the Confederations Cup semifinals on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over a Cameroon side reduced to ten men after further confusion with experimental video replays.

FG Announces Nigeria Meningitis Free After 1,166 Deaths

●Nigeria has been declared free from the ‘Type C’ deadly epidemic of Cerospinal Meningitis (CSM) ●1,166 people have died since the outbreak in December, 2016 ●No Local Government Area has reached outbreak alert threshold in the last 4 weeks.

After a “constant decline for eight weeks" the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has declared Nigeria free from the ‘Type C’ deadly epidemic of Cerospinal Meningitis.

Roger Federer Sees Off Alexander Zverev To Land Ninth Gerry Weber Open Title

Roger Federer holds the trophy after winning the Gerry Weber Open title

Roger Federer brushed aside the challenge of rising star Alexander Zverev to clinch his ninth Gerry Weber Open title in Halle.

Mubadala, Etisalat Foreign Directors May Face Criminal Charges Over Unpaid Loans

●NCC, CBN scramble to save situation, as Vodacom SA, Orange, among others, eye network

It emerged at the weekend that the banking consortium owed by Mubadala Group and Etisalat Group may be planning to press criminal charges of reckless and fraudulent trading in Nigeria, United Kingdom and some other places where Mubadala and Etisalat operate, owing to their failure to meet their obligation and pay their debt.