The Yoruba Nollywood industry is mourning the death of Taiwo “Elegbeje Ado” Adeshina. His colleague, Kunle Afod, announced the news in a statement he posted on his Instagram page on Tuesday. While Afod didn’t confirm the cause of the actor’s…

Remember the Ghanaian self-acclaimed prophet, Evans “Ebo Noah” Eshun? He’s back in the news after six months, this time claiming the torrential rains that wreaked havoc in parts of Accra and other areas on Monday are vindication of his earlier…

A Lagos-based public relations and communications consultancy, Blanche Aigle Communications, has secured international recognition after its Gino World Jollof Festival campaign was shortlisted for the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. It was also named a finalist at the…

Lawyer, entrepreneur, and ex-Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Aku, has launched the second season of her podcast, Beyond, focusing on personal growth, healing, and navigating life’s transitional phases. The new season was unveiled over the weekend at an event in Lagos themed…

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced that his sixth studio album, Oriadé, will be released on 31 July marking a major milestone as he celebrates 15 years in the music industry. The five-time Grammy nominee announced…

South African authorities have begun the deportation process of former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, after officers arrested her in Cape Town in June for allegedly residing in the country illegally. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the development plunged the…

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has raised concerns about a fake “Honorary Certificate” circulating on social media, allegedly issued to Nigerian comedian and content creator, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe. In a statement released on Monday, ,…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has revealed what God told him about the abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that gunmen kidnapped about 32 people from Community…

Popular Nigerian socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has warmed hearts online after sharing a throwback photograph from his days as a junior seminarian. The celebrity barman took to his Instagram page @cubana_chiefpriest to post…

Moses Allen, manager of veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku, has dismissed renewed concerns over his principal’s mental health after a viral video showing the actor on the streets of Abuja sparked widespread worry online. The video, which surfaced on Saturday,…

Ned Nwoko has publicly marked the birthdays of his two sons with Regina Daniels, Munir Neji Nwoko (Moon), who turned six and Khalifa Chimka Nwaorah Nwoko (Khalif), who turned  four, drawing renewed attention to an ongoing custody dispute in which…

Nollywood actor James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has come under fresh public scrutiny after the Aso Ebi prices for his son’s naming ceremony sparked widespread online criticism. Aso Ebi is a popular Nigerian tradition, especially among the Yoruba…

Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems and Asake ended the 2026 BET Awards without a win despite earning major nominations at this year’s ceremony, held on Sunday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Hosted by comedian Druski, the…

The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli, has called on Nigerian families to rethink their extravagant wedding spending. The emir appealed on Sunday during the 20th anniversary of the Crystal Muslim Organisation (CMO) in Abuja, singling out the growing culture of…

The Igbo Movie Producers Association of Nigeria (IMPAN) on Sunday re-elected JohnPaul Nwanganga as President to lead the association for another two-year term. Other executives elected included Ngozi Okeke as Vice President, Paul Ibeh as Secretary, Joyce Ikem as Assistant…