Compared to other film giants like Hollywood and Bollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, which is a major global player in filmmaking in terms of quantity, is but a drop in the bucket. A movie adaptation takes an existing story, be it…

Google has released new Search data showing that Nigerians began 2026 with a strong interest in entrepreneurship, self-improvement, and personal development. Data covering the first two weeks of January indicates a 40 per cent increase in searches related to self-improvement…

What will you do when you realise that you have just six months to live? That became the dilemma of a single father, whose only treasure on earth was his daughter. “Behind Her Smile,” a 2026 Nollywood drama directed by…

Nigerian singer Oyindamola Johnson, popularly known as Dammy Krane, has unveiled a new musical project titled ‘REAL Vol. 1’, sharing the same title as the joint EP by Afrobeats stars Asake and Wizkid. The nine-minute track was released on Thursday,…

A Lagos State High Court has issued an interim order restraining social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, actress Doris Ogala, and Kelvin Emmanuel from discussing Pastor Chris Okafor, his church, or his ministry in public or online.…

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has explained why polygamy is not an option for him. Mr Atuwatse married Ivie Atuwatse in 2014, and their union is blessed with three children. His queen is a lawyer and social entrepreneur,…

With Nigeria missing out on the Best International Feature Film category of the 98th Academy Awards, famously known as the Oscars, Tunisia has emerged as Africa’s sole standard-bearer as ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ secures a nomination, placing the continent…

Afrobeats singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, and Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, have released ‘REAL Vol . 1’ as their long-anticipated collaborative project. The 10-minute EP has four tracks and was released on Thursday night. It is…

Oba Oloyede Akinghare II, the Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State, and widely regarded as the youngest Yoruba traditional ruler, has warned the public against disrespecting his throne. The monarch, who ascended the throne at 16 following the death…

Eleven years after his death, Muna Obiekwe remains one of the most endearing Nollywood actors ever to live. He was a gifted actor whose career soared rapidly but ended far too soon. On 18 January 2015, the Nigerian movie industry…

In this interview with WALE AKINSELURE, former Nigeria Minister of External Affairs, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi speaks on  the United States invasion of Venezuela, Nigeria’s vulnerability to superpower pressure, the Country of Particular Concern designation, the limits of the United Nations,…

Yeni Kuti, the daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between her brother Seun Kuti and Wizkid PREMIUM TIMES reported that the public spat between Wizkid and Seun started after members of Wizkid FC…

The feud between singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, and Seun Kuti has continued to dominate social media in Nigeria, drawing reactions from celebrities and netizens. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the public spat started after members of Wizkid FC…

Popular American streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, has praised Nigerian food during his Africa tour, describing Nigerian jollof rice as the best in the world. The 21-year-old YouTuber remarked on Wednesday, during his ‘Speed Does Africa’…

On 16 December 2025, filmmaker and actress Regina Daniels shared a WhatsApp exchange between herself and Ruth, a domestic nurse caring for her two sons, Munir and Khalifa, at the home of her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, the senator representing…