Filmhouse Group, an entertainment company that operates cinema and film exhibition outlets, has confirmed an attack at its IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State. The attack occurred on Friday and left two dead after a man, reportedly armed with a…

Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been formally charged in the United Kingdom with five sexual offences, including two counts of rape. Snaresbrook Crown Court in London confirmed that the five charges comprise one…

David’s Christian Centre (DCC) founder and lead pastor, Kingsley Okonkwo, has come under fire after launching “Mentor To Marry (MTM)”, a Christian matchmaking platform with a ₦700,000 package for high-profile singles seeking potential partners. Mr Okonkwo, a relationship and marriage…

Malian singer and songwriter Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa over reports of xenophobic violence against African migrants, his spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. The 77-year-old music legend announced the decision in a statement posted on…

African Action Congress (AAC) governorship aspirant in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has expressed support for incarcerated Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, describing him as a “messiah” and urging President Bola Tinubu to secure his release. Ms Ogala,…

Sunday Isuwa, Group News Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, is set to launch a book examining the transformation of Nigeria’s newspaper industry in the digital era. The book, Digital Shift in Nigeria’s Newspaper Industry, will be launched on 29 October at…

Veteran Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet, has been laid to rest in Abeokuta, Ogun State, weeks after her sudden death. The singer was buried on Wednesday at her residence following funeral activities…

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has moved to halt the planned media press call and premiere of Living in Colors, alleging that the film contains explicit sexual content and promotes same-sex relationships. The Board, in a statement…

What began as a romance between two Big Brother Naija housemates has escalated into a legal dispute involving alleged unpaid loans, marriage promises, claims of deceit and threats of defamation proceedings. The public fallout between ex-BBN housemates Bella Okagbue and…

Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has recalled his final meeting with his close friend and colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, revealing how the then-ailing actor reassured him from his hospital bed that he would recover. Ogogo died on…

  Emaduku’s “Colours of My Mind” is a product of experience and expression, which bestride different facets of the Nigerian society. The different sections of the book weave together relatable sociopolitical and cultural episodes in Nigeria. The author’s social and…

The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, have urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims about the entertainer’s legal proceedings in the United Kingdom. PREMIUM TIMES reported…

American country music legend Dolly Parton, whose six-decade career produced global hits, including Jolene, 9 to 5, and I Will Always Love You, has died at the age of 80. Parton’s family announced her death on Tuesday, describing the singer-songwriter…

Popular Nigerian dancer, hypeman and entertainer Poco Lee is reportedly being held on remand in the United Kingdom and is scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on 15 September. The forthcoming appearance will be a plea and…

Veteran Yoruba poet, master Ìjàlà chanter, actor, and cultural advocate, Alabi Ogundepo, has died at the age of 84. Ogundepo, a native of Saki in Oyo State, died on Monday, according to a statement from his family, signed by his…