Senator Ned Nwoko has countered activist Omoyele Sowore’s claim that he married Regina Daniels at 17, insisting the allegation is false and presenting her voter card as evidence. However, the lawmaker’s latest defence contradicts a statement he released on Monday,…

Actress and filmmaker Chioma Ifemeludike, the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the just-concluded Anambra State election, has announced the date and venue for a ‘celebratory’ lunch with the 292 citizens who voted for her. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Independent…

The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa are back to honour the creators, artistes, and trendsetters who’ve defined our feeds in 2025. The TikTok Awards are an annual celebration of the most impactful and inspiring creators across Sub-Saharan Africa. This year’s…

Nollywood actors Taye Arimoro and Peggy Ovire have traded accusations following a heated confrontation on a movie set that reportedly escalated into a physical altercation. Taye, who livestreamed part of the incident on Instagram, claimed that the confrontation began after he…

When your father is Wizkid, the bar is set sky-high. So when 14-year-old Boluwatife Balogun, Wizkid’s first son, announced his debut EP Champion’s Arrival, the question for some wasn’t just what does he sound like? But can he stand on…

Malusi and Siyabonga Ndimande have finally appeared in court over the 2023 murders of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. The death of famous South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes has created a lasting void in…

Civil society group Stand Up Nigeria has criticised NAFDAC’s planned ban on sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks, calling it undemocratic and warning it could cost the economy trillions and millions of jobs. PREMIUM TIMES reported that NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye,…

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’s prison mugshots have caused an uproar on social media. The mugshots reveal a stark transformation from the stylish mogul fans once knew. The 56-year-old now sports grey hair, a scraggly beard, and a maroon prison…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has achieved her first-ever international music certification. Her hit single, ‘Duduke,’ was certified Gold in New Zealand after selling 15,000 units. After commenting “Grateful” on the post that announced her…

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has revoked the Right of Occupancy granted to the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) by the former administration of Godwin Obaseki. According to Punch, the Governor declared that the property will revert to…

It has been over a month since Adekunle “Adekunle Gold (AG Baby)” Kosoko released his sixth studio album “Fuji”, a project he proudly describes as “my greatest work yet.” Since its release, the album has dominated conversations across Nigeria, not…

Fashions Finest has officially unveiled Fashion Rave 2025, the African fashion party that will elevate Lagos’ creative scene to new heights. International Afrobeats DJ Crowd Kontroller will headline the event. Fashion Rave 2025, scheduled for 22 November at Muri Okunola…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three key initiatives from the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, including the ‘Detty December’ Task Force. The approved Initiatives are the establishment of Tourism and Cultural Economic Zones, creating…

Senegalese-American singer and songwriter Akon has shared his views on why Lagos State has not emerged as the world’s financial capital. In an AI-curated video on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the 52-year-old attributed the state’s shortcomings to the Nigerian…

Leading record label and entertainment powerhouse Dapper Music and Entertainment has launched its new production company, Banger Only Productions (BOP). BOP is a creative hub dedicated to nurturing, developing, and managing the next generation of music producers shaping Afrobeats and…