Nigerian gospel singer Titilope “Baptista (BaptistaOnMiC)” Baptist-Sanusi has revealed the reasons behind her decision to feature Daniel Olukoya, the founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), on her latest album, “I Won.” Baptista featured the…

Jubril Arogundade, former Executive Director of CIG Motors, has responded to the company’s announcement of his termination. The company announced in a statement posted on its Instagram page on Saturday, which was obtained by PREMIUM TIMES. Afrobeats star David “Davido”…

Nigeria Filmmaker and producer Kunle Afolayan has announced the release date for the second season of his epic series  ‘Anikulapo’. The sequel is the second season of the ‘Anikulapo’ series, which expands on the storyline of the ‘Anikulapo’ movie, released on Netflix…

The Lagos State Police Command has intervened in the escalating controversy surrounding Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, following allegations involving his ex-wife, Bessem, actress Doris Ogala, and other former church members. In…

Far from speeches and billboards, development in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State is unfolding in practical ways through bridges that reconnect traders to markets, lights that extend productive hours, and community facilities that quietly restore dignity and opportunity.…

A legal practitioner, Rockson Igelige, and members of the Obaseki family have raised serious concerns over the credibility of the Edo State Police Command’s investigation into the alleged assault, abduction and detention of Nollywood filmmaker and media executive, Don Pedro…

The Acting General Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Elizabeth Gabriel, has reacted to the reported suspension of its chairman, Pretty Okafor. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the PMAN National Executive Council, in a statement signed by its…

The founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, Chris Okafor, has publicly praised his wife, Pearl, amid the ongoing controversy involving his ex-wife, Bessem, and actress Doris Ogala. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the cleric had been…

Former Nigerian queen Zaynab Otiti-Obanor has opened up on the reasons behind her decision to marry the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume. On 26 December, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Akume married Zaynab, the former…

Nigeria’s entertainment industry experienced significant growth in production, creativity, and global recognition in 2025. These range from the multiple awards and accolades garnered by Afrobeats artists on the global stage to the increased viewership and numbers accumulated by actors in…

Comic singer Kehinde Otolorin, popularly known as Kennyblaq, has sold out the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) for the second time with his Reckless Musicomedy Festival, which drew a teeming crowd. Additionally, as a result of his electrifying performance…

Veteran Nigerian filmmaker and media executive, Don Pedro Obaseki, has petitioned State Security Services (SSS) over what he described as his abduction and assault by a group of youths in Benin City. The petition comes amid public outrage over a…

Over the past four years, Funke Akindele has established herself as Nollywood’s most bankable filmmaker, delivering a remarkable run of box office successes from ‘Battle on Buka Street’ (2022) and ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ (2023) to ‘Everybody Loves Jenifer’ (2024).  With…

Produced by Uchenna Mbunabo and directed by Alexandra Kure’ave Hul and Uchenna Mbunabo, ‘Lessons of the Heart’ is a modest but emotionally engaging Nigerian film that explores love, ambition, and personal choice within a rural setting. Through the lives of…

The family of Nigerian content creator and brand influencer Anda “Lazywrita” Damisa has announced his death. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Lazywrita stunned social media users after a scheduled post announcing his own death appeared on his Instagram page on 29…