Lakowe Lakes has joined Lagos’ expanding list of social leisure destinations with the opening of Golf X, a new entertainment hub that blends sport and social play. The venue, which opened during the city’s Detty December season on Sunday, adds…

Nigerian film director Tope Adebayo has opened up about the personal losses and challenges he experienced while directing “Jagun Jagun” Part One, a film produced by his brother, Femi Adebayo. “Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)”, which premiered on Netflix on 10…

While the loss of fame may be a profoundly challenging and isolating experience, not many are fortunate enough to be gifted with the opportunity of a second act. So when opportunity meets viral culture, what follows is widespread attention and…

Nigerian singer David “Davido” Adeleke has joined the Accord Party. The 33-year-old announced the move on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday. The “Unavailable” hitmaker aligned himself politically with his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. PREMIUM TIMES reported…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has countered criticisms from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over actress Ini Edo’s film, ‘Dirty Christmas’, insisting the movie is not an insult to the ‘Body of Christ’. CAN, in a statement signed…

Controversial singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington has challenged the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to arrest him, insisting the agency should act if it truly has a case against him. PREMIUM TIMES…

Actresses Toyin Abraham and Wumi Toriola have ended their seven-year feud. The feud between the former close friends began in 2017 after Toriola alleged that Abraham slapped her in a hotel room while they were filming “Alakada Reloaded”, a film…

Kotei chewed on the flameless cigarette between two fingers on his left hand, regretting it was the last he took from the pack. He wished the manufacturers could load more into the paper box. He wouldn’t mind the cost, as…

Two weeks after attending the TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa in Johannesburg, one impression has lingered: content creation on the continent is no longer a fringe activity or a passing trend.  It has become a significant cultural and economic force, bringing together…

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has announced the end of her marriage to Fisayo ‘MC Fish’ Michael. The couple got married in 2020. The actress confirmed the news in a post on her Instagram page on Monday night, bringing an end…

Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, and his woman, Jada Pollock, better known as Jada P, graced the Dance Eko 2025 festival with their appearances. The Lagos night, already buzzing with Detty December activities, was lit by the…

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has celebrated her release from police custody, after a two-day detention for allegedly posting private photos of Lagos pastor, Chris Okafor, who is the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, on social media. Before…

Chocolate City Music Management has accused Nigerian rapper Tochukwu “Odumodublvck” Ojogwu of assaulting one of its staff members, Feyi Ajayi. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, the record label said the alleged incident occurred on Monday in the backstage…

Nigeria’s growing reliance on medical tourism is being driven, in part, by strained relationships between doctors and patients, as well as gaps in infrastructure, according to UK-based physician Tokunbo Fasuyi. He said many Nigerians increasingly seek healthcare abroad not only…

Actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has appealed to the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and the general public to refrain from taking punitive action against her film, “A Very Dirty Christmas.” PREMIUM…