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The Chief Imam of Ilaro, Ogun State, Tajudeen Adewunmi, has revealed why veteran actor and screenwriter Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan entrusted him with ₦25 million before his death. Mr Adewunmi said the money was meant for the rebuilding of Ogogo’s grandfather’s house and not for a mosque project, contrary to claims that circulated following the actor’s death and burial in August. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ogogo died on 23 August after battling stage-four cancer. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, posted on Facebook on Tuesday, the cleric said the actor entrusted the money to him while considering travelling to India…

The Nigerian Navy said it has arrested two suspects, including a suspected fake naval officer and a suspected armed robber, during separate security operations conducted at a checkpoint in Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commanding Officer of the Onitsha Naval Outpost, Commander Kabir Yusuf, identified the suspects as 37-year-old Brooms Anthony, said to be from Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, and 36-year-old Christian Ogbole from Onoh Village in Eziagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Yusuf said both suspects were arrested over the weekend and subsequently…

Spencer Pratt is celebrating the prospect of Jimmy Kimmel Live! coming to an end after 24 years on air. “Newsom and Kimmel gone next year?? Be still, my laughing heart! Things are looking UP fam,” the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral candidate, 43, wrote via X on Tuesday, September 8 — the same day reports of the late night show ending surfaced. (Gavin Newsom, 58, is the current governor of California.) Despite Pratt’s elation, an ABC Entertainment spokesperson told Us on Tuesday that the reports were not factual. “This information is inaccurate — any reports about the future of the show…

The Lagos State Government has opened the inbound carriageway of the AFA Bridge on Agric-Isawo Road, Ikorodu, to traffic, easing movement for motorists who have had to contend with flooding and the poor condition of the old crossing. According to a report by Punch Newspaper on Wednesday, the opening came during an inspection of road and bridge projects in Ikorodu and Kosofe by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola; the Permanent Secretary, Office of Infrastructure, Olutokunbo Oyenuga; and other government officials. Mr Daramola stated that the newly opened carriageway would enable motorists to use the elevated…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on the media to end what he described as partisan narratives in reporting political confrontations, following the reported blockade of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, in Benue State. Keyamo, in a statement sent to our correspondent on Wednesday, condemned the incident, saying politicians should be allowed to move freely and campaign without intimidation or violence. Obi was reportedly prevented by a group of youths from proceeding to Yelwata in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where he had planned to visit families…

U.K. reality star Katie Price is debuting her eyebrow-raising new look after undergoing a series of elective cosmetic surgeries. Price, 48, stole the show while walking the National Television Awards red carpet in London on Tuesday, September 8, revealing her ultra bronzed face, dark eye makeup, dark lip liner and slick pulled back hair. She shared insight into her nearly unrecognizable look, including the procedures she had to enhance her features, via Instagram just hours prior. “Because one of my boobs was slightly bigger than the other, they put a new implant in and while they were there I asked…

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda on Tuesday presented a proposed ₦828.64 billion budget for 2027, allocating nearly 77 per cent to capital projects. The presentation came against the backdrop of disclosure that the state had spent 26.57 per cent of its 2026 capital provision as of 28 August. The proposal, tagged “Building Your Future IV”, sets aside ₦637.91 billion (76.98 per cent) for capital expenditure and ₦190.73 billion (23.02 per cent) for recurrent spending. It is ₦69.23 billion, or 7.71 per cent, lower than the ₦897.87 billion approved for 2026. Katsina’s 2026 budget had allocated ₦726.30 billion (about 81 per…

In 2024, Abu Ibrahim raised one million naira and invested it in rice farming in the Orun-Igbemo community of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The community is famous for producing ‘Ofada’ rice, also called ‘Igbemo’ rice. It is an upland rice grown on dry, non-puddled soils. Farmers often rely on rainfall for its growth. It is a common farming practice in the South-West Nigerian state, and especially amongst the people of Orun and Igbemo. Abu Ibrahim speaking with PREMIUM TIMES at his farm. (PHOTO CREDIT: Popoola Ademola) “I planted two hectares. We expected rain in April, but it didn’t come until the…

Nigeria’s Falconets will be under pressure to respond when they face China in their second Group F fixture at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, following their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Spain in the opening game. Moses Aduku’s side arrived in Poland with high expectations, backed by Nigeria’s impressive history at the U-20 Women’s World Cup. However, the Falconets struggled to find their rhythm against the 2022 champions and were punished by a Spanish side that showed greater composure and efficiency in the decisive moments. The defeat has left Nigeria with little room for another below-par performance against China,…

The Lagos State Government has commenced consultations with residents across the state’s five divisions as part of preparations for the 2027 budget. The consultation began with the Ikeja Division forum held at the Multipurpose Hall, Radio Lagos, Agidingbi, Ikeja, where residents and community leaders presented their priorities and assessed the implementation of requests made during previous engagements. In a post obtained from the state’s Facebook account on Wednesday, speaking at the forum, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Ope George, said the annual consultations were aimed at giving residents an opportunity to influence government priorities and communicate their…