Chidimma Adetshina has arrived in Lagos ahead of the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria competition. The 23-year-old law student touched down on Wednesday afternoon following her acceptance of the pageant’s invitation after her controversial withdrawal from Miss South Africa 2024 due…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the identity of a male crossdresser found dead on 8 August along the Katampe-Mabushi expressway, Abuja. The deceased, popularly known as “Area Mama of Abuja,” was a well-known crossdresser and TikTok…

Famous Nigerian skit maker, media personality and entertainer Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, aka Kiekie, has launched a game and talent hunt show titled ‘Kiekie Unscripted Experience’. At a Wednesday media briefing at the Mikano Motors showroom in Lagos, the Oyo-born skit maker…

Lateef Adedimeji’s gripping new epic film Lisabi: The Uprising will premiere on Netflix on 27 September, and its sequel, Lisabi: A Legend is Born, will arrive in January 2025. Spotlighting the life and legacy of the fabled Yoruba hero, Lisabi,…

As President Bola Tinubu flew aboard the newly-acquired $100m aircraft to France on Monday, he left a trail of debate over necessity, accountability and due process in government spending, writes STEPHEN ANGBULU At about 03:30 pm local time on Monday,…

South Africa Department of Home Affairs has revealed more about the investigation launched into Chidimma Adetshina’s citizenship authenticity. Ms Adetshina competed in the just-concluded Miss South Africa pageant on 10 August at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria. Ms Adetshina withdrew…

On Tuesday, Nigerians woke up to a video of veteran singer Friday Igwe, aka Baba Fryo, accusing skit maker turned musician Nasboi of using lyrics from his iconic 1994 hit “Denge Pose” without permission in his latest song, “Short Skirt.”…

The figures released by the Independent National Electoral Commission for new registrants in the Edo State governorship election, predominantly composed of youths, indicate where the political parties contesting the election should channel their efforts to secure votes, writes ADEYINKA ADEDIPE…

Although the book is subtitled “Influencing Change in Nigeria,” the lessons it offers are universal. The examples come not only from Nigeria but also from other African countries and beyond, proving that the quest to influence change transcends borders. Many…

The unexpected cast of award-winning British-Nigerian actor Wale Ojo, veteran actor Hanks Anuku, and the Ghanaian social media sensation Shatta Bandle in Wale Ojo’s second directorial project, ‘This Is Not A Nollywood Movie’, is sure to pique your interest. Nigerian…

Streaming giant Netflix has released the trailer of the highly anticipated Nollywood film ‘Tòkunbọ̀’, offering a first look at what promises to be an intense cinematic experience. Prolific actor Ramsey Nouah directed his third film, ‘Tòkunbọ̀,’ which is an original…

The senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Matthew Ashimolowo, has recounted how he lost about N200 million in Nigerian bank shares. The 72-year-old clergyman, during an interview on the Key to Keys (KK) podcast posted on YouTube Monday,…

Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy—one half of the now-defunct P-Square, has revealed why the group might no longer reunite. PREMIUM TIMES reported that P-Square, which consists of three brothers, Paul, Peter, and Jude, has been in the news for over a…

The organisers of the Big Brother NAIJA reality show have made some adjustments to the rules of the ongoing season 9, introducing new dynamics to the game. The need for these changes became pertinent after the ongoing season’s adoption of…

Before 16 August, the Anozies, a family living in Lagos, remained unknown until famous Nigerian philanthropic content creator Asherkine thrust them into the spotlight. Asherkine is renowned for his philanthropic content, in which he helps struggling Nigerians on the streets.…