As darkness approaches in Ogwashi-Uku, a town known for its rich culture and commercial activities in Delta State, many residents begin a daily routine that has become all too familiar. Shop owners close earlier than they used to. Commercial drivers…

Award-winning British-Sierra Leonean journalist and former CNN International anchor Isha Sesay has spoken about her decision to become a single mother through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), revealing that years of career dedication, personal heartbreak and her mother’s prolonged illness shaped…

Stellamaris, the widow of the late Nollywood actor John “Mr Ibu” Okafor, has responded to allegations made against her by her husband’s son, Somtochukwu. PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that Somtochukwu accused Ms Stellamaris of selling his late father’s property and…

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has reflected on the intense scepticism he faced early in his career, specifically regarding his acquisition of Crystal Bank in 1997. Speaking in an interview with the US-based media platform, The…

Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has paid an emotional tribute to the late Alex Ekubo, describing him as “a man of honour” whose death has left a deep void in the Nigerian film industry. The late actor often starred alongside…

Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, erupted in excitement as MTN Nigeria brought its Live It 100 on Campus activation to the institution. The activation forms part of MTN Pulse’s youth engagement platform, which connects with students through experiences that blend…

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Abia, Kelechi Anosike, spoke recently with journalists on zoning concerns, his political pedigree, and his welfare agenda for economic transformation, social protection, and inclusive development in the state. Excerpts from WALE AKINSELURE You…

Somtochukwu Okafor, the third son of the late actor John “Mr Ibu” Okafor, has pushed back against his father’s widow, Stellamaris, after she publicly appealed for financial help to cover the rent for their home and his children’s school fees.…

Nigerian film production and distribution company Trino Motion Pictures has marked its 10th anniversary by appointing former Paramount Pictures EMEA executive Richard Aseme to its Advisory Board. The Lagos-based company said the milestone and Mr Aseme’s appointment highlight its plans…

A video of Nollywood actor Ifeanyi Ezeokeke, popularly known as “Ugo Shave Me,” has surfaced online, appealing for aid amidst alignment. Mr Ezeokeke, who was famous as a child actor during the late 90s and early 2000s, has suffered an…

Despite 15 years in darkness, Makun Omi in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area continues to trade, gather and celebrate as if time has stood still. In a community where electricity has long disappeared from daily life and roads remain a…

Veteran Nollywood actor Jude Chukwuka celebrated his 61st birthday by releasing his new album, ‘Things I Love’, inspired by Arsenal’s 2025–26 Premier League title triumph after a 22-year wait. The event took place on Tuesday evening at The Box lounge…

Nollywood actor and parliamentarian Desmond Elliot has said that, unlike many politicians, he has neither stolen public funds nor enriched himself through public office despite spending over a decade in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Mr Elliot, who represents…

Veteran entertainer and social activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has described marriage as a continuous process of “management,” saying disagreements remain a regular feature of his relationship with his wife, Diane Oputa, after nearly five decades together.…

Days after the actor Alex Ekubo was buried in his hometown, Arochukwu, Abia State, a tribute by his wife, Anwuli Amakom, published in the burial programme, has surfaced online. The actor died on 11 May at 40. Following his demise,…