Lere Paimo’s death rumour The Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), in a statement posted on its Instagram page, dismissed the rumour claiming veteran Yoruba actor Lere Paimo died. Viral reports on Saturday alleged that the 86-year-old thespian had…

Actor, writer, and filmmaker Adeoye Lojede has launched ‘The Afrotods’, a new children’s book and multimedia project designed to give African and diaspora kids fresh, modern content rooted in identity, values, and culture. Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES, the author explained…

Nollywood guilds have taken disciplinary action against Taye Arimoro and Peggy Ovire following their heated confrontation on the set of “Pieces of Love” on 12 November. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the dispute escalated into a physical altercation, after which both…

Medical professionals have reported a sharp rise in the number of Nigerian men seeking anti-ageing procedures, surpassing women. This shift was revealed at a press conference held by Skinetics, a Lagos-based aesthetic clinic, ahead of the launch of its Abuja…

The father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, has declared that Omowunmi Aloba was never legally married to his son, insisting that a DNA test must be carried out on the singer’s son, Liam…

One year after actress Bisola Badmus accused Fuji music icon Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde of neglecting his paternal responsibilities to their son, Abdulmalik, they’ve reunited. In September 2024, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Bisola alleged that Kwam 1 failed to play…

Days after Daniel Etim-Effiong dominated conversations with his performance in “The Herd”, the actor is trending again this time for a viral kissing scene with Bolaji Ogunmola in the new film “Summer Rain.” What began as praise for the pair’s…

As Nigeria’s laws are still playing catch-up in a world that has gone digital, lawmakers and digital rights experts are calling for urgent updates to the country’s “analog” laws to protect citizens, safeguard minors, and balance national security with human…

More than two years after their divorce made headlines, it appears that there is no love lost between actors Patrick and Ireti Doyle. News of the end of their union first broke in January 2023 when Ireti, in an interview…

More than two years after their divorce made headlines, it appears that there is no love lost between actors Patrick and Ireti Doyle. News of the end of their union first broke in January 2023 when Ireti, in an interview…

Beauty and Fashion connoisseur, Sophia Momodu, mother of David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido’s first daughter, Imade Adeleke, has claimed that the singer does not provide child support, leaving her to shoulder all of their daughter’s expenses on her own.…

The widow of the late music star Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Omowunmi Aloba, has filed a legal notice at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja to forestall any unauthorised attempt to assume control of the late singer’s…

Ayonla Althentic, the media manager to popular Nigerian Fuji musician Abass “Obesere” Akande, has provided fresh updates on the attack carried out by thugs on his principal in Okitipupa, in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. PREMIUM TIMES…

Thursday’s proceedings in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja, turned dramatic as the IPOB leader defiantly challenged the court, prompting Justice James Omotosho to order his removal. Kanu’s repeated objections and outbursts met firm judicial authority,…

The current trend of extending presidential tenures in African countries is diverging from the democratic wave of the 1990s, a development that democracy advocates warn could undermine governance if left unchecked, writes GIFT HABIB Africa is entering a new political…