Organisers of Queen of Africa have officially launched a pan-African reality television show designed to amplify women’s leadership, cultural identity, and advocacy across the continent, with contestants drawn from all 54 African countries. The project, described as the first of…

University of Nigeria Nsukka’s proposed 100 per cent fee hike has ignited fury among students and parents, fearing mass dropouts in Nigeria’s economic crunch. After protests and talks, it’s down to 60%—but many say even that’s too much for a…

Nigerian actress and singer Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has addressed long-standing claims of a feud between herself and fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that unconfirmed reports had, for years, suggested the actresses were locked in a prolonged rivalry before they…

Kikelomo Atanda-Owo, the wife of veteran journalist Reuben Abati, has spoken about her previous failed marriages. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Abati, a former adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, unveiled Kikelomo, the CEO and Chief Consultant of Z-Edge Holdings, as…

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and his family are hosting what appears to be one of the most elaborate wedding schedules recently staged in Abuja, with a series of ceremonies spread across several days for 10 of…

Nollywood in Hollywood has revealed the three films selected for the 2026 edition of its annual Nigerian film showcase, scheduled for 6 and 7 March in Los Angeles. The titles, Stitches, When Nigeria Happens, and To Adaego With Love were…

Beneath the outward calm of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, a complex struggle over who succeeds Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in 2027 is gathering momentum, as zoning arguments collide with emerging ambitions from Kwara North and a resurgent Kwara…

Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North, has reacted to a viral video showing a man resembling him massaging a woman’s feet aboard a private jet. The video, which circulated widely on Tuesday and was obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, showed…

Many book reviews focus on the title, pagination, number of chapters, publisher, author, themes, structure and technical faults but it is equally important to draw out lessons in books to attract readers, inspire and empower them especially if the subject…

Barely two weeks after announcing their reconciliation, Nigerian actress and singer Tonto Dikeh, alongside her son, King Andre, met with her ex-husband, businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Dikeh described the reconciliation with her son’s father…

Former Lagos State First Lady, Abimbola Fashola, has spoken about marriage, faith, rumours and partnership, offering rare insights into her decades-long union with her husband, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), former governor of Lagos State and ex-minister of works and housing.…

When Governor Peter Mbah promised that water would flow into Enugu homes within 180 days, expectations soared. Nearly three years and over N70bn in water budgets later, many residents say the promise has evaporated, replaced by broken pipes, soaring tanker…

Nigerian actress and singer Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has weighed in on the ongoing debate over the marketing strategies filmmakers and actors use to promote their movies in cinemas and on streaming platforms. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the discussion gained traction after…

The founder of the David Christian Centre and renowned relationship coach, Kingsley Okonkwo, has broken his silence over the criticism he faced after revealing a tattoo. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Mr Okonkwo unveiled the tattoo in a video posted on…

Nigerian businessman and socialite Obinna “Obi Cubana” Iyiegbu has reacted following his appointment as South-East Director of the City Boy Movement (CBM). CBM was established in 2022 as a youth-driven support group for President Bola Tinubu during his 2023 election…