Actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi has renewed his call for justice over the death of singer Ilerioluwa “Mohbad” Aloba, nearly two months after he claimed to have come into possession of video footage allegedly showing how the “KPK” crooner was…

Multipolitan, a Singapore-based borderless living platform, has examined how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, the metaverse, and even orbital infrastructure, are beginning to redefine traditional ideas of citizenship, sovereignty, and governance. This was made known during the unveiling…

Gospel juju singer Akinola Ayoola, popularly known as Alayo Melody Singer, has revealed why plans of his colleagues and some clergymen to fly the late Bunmi “Omije Ojumi” Akinnaanu-Adeoye to India for medical treatments flopped. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the…

Nigerian singer Seun Kuti has revealed that he recently received $120,000 simply for being the son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. He made this statement while renewing his criticism of Wizkid FC, the fan base of award-winning artist Ayodeji…

Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor Bovi “Bovi” Ugboma has reacted after Nigeria’s Super Eagles crashed out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a semi-final defeat to host nation Morocco. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Super Eagles lost 4–2 on…

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it approved and classified a total of 1,185 films between January and December 2025. This is contained in a statement by Ogbonna Onwumere, Director, Corporate Affairs, NFVCB. The News Agency of…

Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu-Adeoye, known for her popular song “Omije Ojumi”, has died. She was 46. The news was confirmed in a family statement posted on Instagram by fellow gospel juju singer Akinola “Alayo Melody Singer” Ayoola on Wednesday.…

A Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, has remanded controversial singer Habeeb “Portable” Okikiola over alleged assault on police officers and other individuals. He was alleged to have committed the offence at his bar in the Iyana Ilogbo…

Popular Afrobeats star David Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, has confirmed that his long-anticipated collaborative project with American singer Chris Brown will be released in 2026. The singer disclosed this during an interview with Billboard Arabia after being unveiled as the cover…

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has made history in Nollywood as her 2025 film ‘Behind the Scene’ surpassed N2 billion at the box office, becoming the first Nollywood film project to achieve the milestone. The Nollywood project, ‘Behind the Scenes’, was…

Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North, has once again denied the allegation of domestic violence levelled against him by his estranged wife, filmmaker and actress Regina Daniels, with the publication of their last WhatsApp conversation. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the marital…

In an era dominated by technology, artificial intelligence and rapid change, scholars spotlight how history, philosophy, literature and cultural studies remain vital tools for understanding global uncertainty, resolving conflict and building ethical institutions, DARE AKOGUN, writes In a world increasingly…

Fuji music legend Akorede Babatunde “Saheed Osupa” Okunola has responded to a death prophecy attributed to self-styled Islamic cleric Olopa Meta. In a viral video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, Olopa Meta claimed that God had revealed to him that Osupa…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has set social media abuzz after publicly praising his son, Gbolahan, during his wedding to Damilola Adio. Gbolahan and Damilola held their traditional introduction ceremony in L&K Estate, Ado Kekere Town, Eti-Osa, Lagos State,…

Nigerian music stars Divine ‘Rema’ Ikubor, Crown ‘Shallipopi’ Uzama and Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu have emerged as the biggest winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). PREMIUM TIMES reported that the award ceremony, which brought…