Popular actor Alex Ekubo’s final journey home began in Lagos on Wednesday, as scores of entertainers attended his service of songs. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the family announced burial arrangements for the actor, who died at 40 after battling…

As football’s biggest tournament begins in North America, Nigerians at home and abroad recount the heartbreak, lost opportunities and frustration of watching the Super Eagles miss a second consecutive World Cup, writes PETER AKINBO The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks…

The short play Bella Napoli by Steve Gold (USA) is the winner of the second annual Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature.  The 2025 prize accepted scripts for ten-to-fifteen-minute stage plays. In total, 266 entries were received from 23 countries. The winner was…

The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has remanded media personality and self-styled relationship coach Blessing “Blessing CEO” Okoro in Kirikiri Correctional Centre over an alleged N13 million cancer donation fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the…

Veteran Yoruba actor Abdul Salam “Tioruju Mondusi” Taofeek has revealed how he discovered that two of the five children he raised were not his. Speaking in a viral clip from his interview on the African A-List podcast, the actor said…

Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the National Assembly will this week pass the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, describing the reform as long overdue amid worsening security challenges. In this interview with ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS, the…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced the second edition of its Mega Music Festival, describing the event as a national gathering of worship, prayer and prophetic declarations aimed at ushering in “a new season” for Nigeria. Several…

Oluchi Ugbowan, whom the Edo State Police Command arrested for faking her own kidnapping, has broken her silence. PREMIUM TIMES reported that police arrested the 45-year-old days after her family announced that kidnappers abducted her and demanded a ransom of…

Peggy Ovire, the estranged wife of actor Freddie Leonard, has publicly accused him of delaying their ongoing divorce proceedings and made allegations about circumstances she claims contributed to the breakdown of their marriage. The actress made the claims in a…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced the second edition of its Mega Music Festival, describing the event as a national gathering of worship, prayer and prophetic declarations aimed at ushering in “a new season” for Nigeria. Several…

Nigerian rapper and entertainer Folarin Falana, known professionally as Falz, has released the official music video for his single Omoge, weeks after the song first arrived on streaming platforms. Released on 20 March, Omoge takes its title and rhythm from…

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Oluchi Ugbowan for faking her own kidnapping. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Mrs Ugbowan’s daughter, identified as Majesty Bundle, announced on her Instagram page that her mother was kidnapped. She disclosed…

Weeks after the controversy involving broadcaster Frank Edoho, his former wife Sandra Onyenucheya and singer Chike dominated social media conversations, a viral clip from one of the singer’s recent performances has generated fresh debate online. Chike was among the guest…

Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Bayelsa State’s representative, has emerged as the winner of the Miss World Nigeria 2026 pageant. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that she edged out 20 finalists to clinch the highly coveted crown at the pageant’s grand finale…

Chartered accountant and World Bank Group consultant, Luqmon Oladele, speaks with DARE OLAWIN on Ogun State’s economic future, the 2027 governorship race, and why he believes the next governor must possess strong fiscal expertise, federal influence and a commitment to…