The federal government has announced that it will launch FreeTV, a national digital television platform, on Wednesday. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the Presidency Nigeria X page on Tuesday night. The FG said the platform will give…

Nigeria is betting on the blue economy as a new engine of growth, but environmental experts warn that deteriorating coastal ecosystems, weak ocean governance, and climate impacts could undermine those ambitions. Ahead of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa,…

The drama surrounding Judy Austin and Yul Edochie’s marriage has once again dominated online conversations after Austin’s ex-husband, Emmanuel Obasi, resurfaced with fresh allegations. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Obasi alleged that Austin left him and took his two…

Reactions have continued to trail the news of actor and filmmaker Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James welcoming a baby boy with his wife, and fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, CEO of Luminee Couture. The announcement surprised many social media users, particularly because…

The organisers of The Headies have announced that the 18th edition of Nigeria’s foremost music awards ceremony will be held in Toronto, Canada, while simultaneously staging a live watch party and selected award presentations in Lagos. The announcement was made…

Yoruba actor Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James and fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, CEO of Luminee Couture, have welcomed a baby boy. The announcement, made on Monday, comes nearly seven months after Baba Ijesha regained his freedom following the completion of a…

Yoruba actor Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James and his wife, fashion stylist Abiodun Tokunbo, have welcomed a newborn baby boy. Baba Ijesha announced the new arrival on his Facebook page on Monday. He revealed their son’s name as King Kagar. He…

How much has changed since that tragic night of June 13, 2025? Have the survivors of the massacre found healing and security, or are they still trapped by fear, poverty and painful memories? JOHN CHARLES visited Yelewata on Saturday and…

Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian Adewale Adeoye, popularly known as Baba Elesho, has stirred conversations after revealing that his wife is the head of his family. The 67-year-old actor disclosed during an interview with AfricanAList, reflecting on balancing his responsibilities…

Nigerian-born visual artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby has painted the official portraits of former United States President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, for the Obama Presidential Centre. The Obama Foundation built the Barack Obama Presidential Centre at 6001 S. Stony Island…

Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has opened up about how she navigated the most talked-about scene in Netflix’s “Blood Sisters” Season 2 — an intimacy scene between her character Uduak Ademola and Akin, played by Daniel Etim-Effiong. The intimacy scene sparked…

The South African government has spoken out about the damaging effects of ongoing xenophobic attacks on its creative industry and other sectors. The country’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, disclosed at a media briefing of the Inter-Ministerial…

In Fowowawo, Ajerogun and Magbon-Etido communities, the gunfire had stopped, but fear remained. Hours after a failed kidnap attempt at a dredging site reportedly left six people dead, a visit to the communities revealed not only the scars of violence…

In Saworoide, Kólá Oyèwọ̀ mesmerised us all by embodying the Lápité character in near-perfect verisimilitude. With the commanding presence of royalty, he transformed villainy into an alluring art: he was wicked, brutal, firm, corrupt, self-centred, manipulative, and cunning, yet we…

Two weeks after the Lagos State High Court temporarily halted the coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Adichie, she has broken her silence. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Justice A. O. Opesanwo granted the order…