As global leaders prepare for the World Urban Forum 13 in Azerbaijan over the worsening global housing crisis, Nigeria arrives at the centre of the conversation burdened by a 28 million housing deficit, rising rent costs, climate-induced flooding and rapidly…

Undoubtedly, if there is one Nigerian actor whose striking looks, comic timing, confident screen presence, and youthful appeal have captivated millions of fans and filmmakers alike, it is Alexx Ekubo. Popularly called “Chief Ikuku” by friends and fans, Mr Ekubo…

Days after veteran broadcaster and show host Frank Edoho reacted to reports that singer Chike had an affair with his former wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, the latter has blown hot on social media, detailing her account of their marriage. On Tuesday,…

The Commonwealth Foundation has announced the regional winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, recognising five writers whose entries emerged from thousands of submissions across the Commonwealth. The winners are Lisa-Anne Julien of South Africa (Africa region), Sharon Aruparayil…

Misplacing a device or having one stolen is a stressful occurrence. Along with the inconvenience of no longer having a smartphone or tablet comes the risk of unauthorised access to banking accounts and the potential for identity theft. With this…

Lagos is set to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards (LEAGA) in September 2026, promising to be a landmark fusion of sports, entertainment, culture, and networking. LEAGA, endorsed by the Lagos State Government through…

As NECO marks 25 years of existence, GIFT HABIB writes on the evolution of the national examination body, its role in expanding access to assessment, the challenges of examination credibility, and its vision for the future of educational testing By…

As Oma Akatugba marks his birthday, the sports journalist has recounted the incident that made him a single father with four kids. He was previously married to a German woman for about 13 years. However, the journalist, who has spent…

Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has died after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer, his family announced in an official statement shared via his Instagram page on Wednesday. The family disclosed that the actor died at Evercare Hospital following complications arising from…

Barely 24 hours after the news of his passing broke, tributes have flooded the Nigerian internet space for the late actor, Alexx Ekubo. PREMIUM TIMES reported that his manager, filmmaker Samuel Olatunji, first broke news of the late actor’s demise.…

TVC Entertainment, a Lagos-based television channel owned by TVC Communications, has launched “Quick Kash”, a new money game show. The programme, anchored by Edgar Eriakha, airs every Monday and Friday from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm and offers a top…

After an eight-year hiatus, Nigerian actress and filmmaker Genevieve Nnaji is set to return to the screen. In August 2023, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Nnaji returned to production work as an executive producer on the feature film “I Do Not…

Abass Mimiko, the Zenith Labour Party candidate in the last governorship election in Ondo State and younger brother of former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, speaks with PETER DADA on Ondo politics, state of the nation, democracy, and the future…

The Nigerian movie industry has once again been thrown into mourning following the death of famous actor Alexx Ekubo. He was 40. News of the late actor’s demise was first broken by his manager, filmmaker Samuel Olatunji. He was reportedly…

Veteran Yoruba actor Ebun “Olaiya Igwe” Oloyede has commented on the performance of President Bola Tinubu since he assumed office. The actor, who went naked to campaign for Mr Tinubu during the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, spoke in…