How much has changed since that tragic night of June 13, 2025? Have the survivors of the massacre found healing and security, or are they still trapped by fear, poverty and painful memories? JOHN CHARLES visited Yelewata on Saturday and…

Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian Adewale Adeoye, popularly known as Baba Elesho, has stirred conversations after revealing that his wife is the head of his family. The 67-year-old actor disclosed during an interview with AfricanAList, reflecting on balancing his responsibilities…

Nigerian-born visual artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby has painted the official portraits of former United States President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, for the Obama Presidential Centre. The Obama Foundation built the Barack Obama Presidential Centre at 6001 S. Stony Island…

Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has opened up about how she navigated the most talked-about scene in Netflix’s “Blood Sisters” Season 2 — an intimacy scene between her character Uduak Ademola and Akin, played by Daniel Etim-Effiong. The intimacy scene sparked…

The South African government has spoken out about the damaging effects of ongoing xenophobic attacks on its creative industry and other sectors. The country’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, disclosed at a media briefing of the Inter-Ministerial…

In Fowowawo, Ajerogun and Magbon-Etido communities, the gunfire had stopped, but fear remained. Hours after a failed kidnap attempt at a dredging site reportedly left six people dead, a visit to the communities revealed not only the scars of violence…

In Saworoide, Kólá Oyèwọ̀ mesmerised us all by embodying the Lápité character in near-perfect verisimilitude. With the commanding presence of royalty, he transformed villainy into an alluring art: he was wicked, brutal, firm, corrupt, self-centred, manipulative, and cunning, yet we…

Two weeks after the Lagos State High Court temporarily halted the coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Adichie, she has broken her silence. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Justice A. O. Opesanwo granted the order…

“Building on Solid Ground” earns its title. It is practical, honest and timely, and it is written with the kind of clarity that respects your time. If you work in Africa’s civil society space, this book belongs on your shelf,…

Veteran Yoruba actor Kola Oyewole has died at the age of 80. His colleague, Kunle Afod, announced the news in a statement posted on his Instagram page on Friday. The actor’s son, Adetoyese Oyewo, also broke the news in a…

An investigative documentary examining the life, political struggle and death of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola will make its world premiere at the 2026 edition of Sheffield DocFest in the United Kingdom on 12 June. Titled MKO, the film is…

Former Deputy Director-General of the State Security Service and ex-Chairman of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps, Brig.-Gen. Kunle Togun (retd.), speaks with WALE AKINSELURE on rising insecurity in the South-West, the effectiveness of regional security efforts, and his controversial views…

Miss University of Jos (UNIJOS) Queen, Promise Dikko, has recounted how bandits killed her fiancé, Ifeanyi, a lieutenant in the Nigerian Army, months before their planned wedding. Ms Dikko, declined to give her fiancé’s full name, citing security reasons, during…

Nigerian singer Davido drew attention to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State on Wednesday after appearing in a jacket bearing the inscription “Bring Them Home” during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los…

Popular actor Alex Ekubo’s final journey home began in Lagos on Wednesday, as scores of entertainers attended his service of songs. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the family announced burial arrangements for the actor, who died at 40 after battling…