With the All Progressives Congress becoming the major party in the Edo State House of Assembly, it’s only a matter of time before the change of leadership takes place, writes ADEYINKA ADEDIPE The emergence of Senator Monday Okpehbolo as the…

Ace Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has released a new protest song, calling on President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, to urge his father to address Nigeria’s lingering and perennial economic and security crises. The “Tell Your Papa” track was released…

Nigerian music superstar Davido has revealed that he has turned over a new leaf—leaving infidelity behind. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the singer has, over the past few years, been embroiled in numerous scandals involving several women. Among the most publicised…

Former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Femi Fani-Kayode, has ignited widespread debate on social media following the circulation of viral images and a video showing him laying hands on congregants. The images and video, which were posted on the former…

Telling the story of The Return of the Alaafin, which reached its grand climax on Saturday, 5 April 2025, gave me the honour of witnessing and documenting one of the most important historical and cultural events of this decade. This…

Dr Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed is the Rector, Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. In this interview with Gabriel Oshokha, he speaks on significant strides by the institution, HND and BSc dichotomy, Artificial Intelligence, challenges, among sundry matters What are your…

Nigeria’s most popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, is back in the news. Over the weekend, the Baale of Kirikiri,Babalola Shabi, accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Services of aiding Bobrisky to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison,…

Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, known as 2Baba, has opened up about how he copes with mistakes, criticism, and personal setbacks. 2Baba has always been known for his music and complicated personal life, including having seven children with three women.…

LAOLU AFOLABI chronicles the life and legacy of a former governor of Old Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, his achievements, struggles and final journey on April 6, 2025, days before his 90th birthday On Sunday, Nigerians woke up to…

I was raped by my colleague six years ago – Actress Lolo 1 alleges Nollywood actress and media personality Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Lolo 1, revealed that she was raped by a male colleague in the broadcast industry six…

The fitness culture, which has rapidly gained popularity in Nigeria, is now raising concerns. While fitness centres have traditionally been spaces for enthusiasts to improve their physical health and well-being, there is a growing worry that they are turning into…

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo was among the many prominent personalities who graced the 2025 Lisabi Festival. The Egba people hold the Lisabi festival to celebrate Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, a fearless liberator who led the Egba people in their rebellion against…

At the just-concluded Festival of Fire Service of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at the Redemption Camp, its general overseer, Enoch Adeboye, revealed where the institution’s Governing Council would hold its meetings. “I am not doubting God; I…

In January, Governor Charles Soludo signed the Anambra State Homeland Security Bill 2025 into law, establishing the Agunechemba as a vigilante group in the state. The law banned the making of charms for the commission of crime and the performing…

Listeners of the popular Voice Of America (VOA) Hausa radio service in Northern Nigeria and other neighbouring countries have turned to other stations for their news updates after the radio station stopped transmitting. The station was affected by a recent…