President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD). The President also constituted the Centre’s Governing Council for an initial four-year term,…

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed why he abandoned the idea of owning luxury homes abroad. The 69-year-old billionaire made this explanation during a recent podcast with Nicolai Tangen, chief executive officer of Norges Bank Investment Management. Speaking about…

“Building on Solid Ground: Primer on Resilience and Sustainability of CSOs in Africa” is an outstanding and highly significant contribution to discourse on the African civil society. Through a combination of practical wisdom, institutional experience, reflective analysis, and contextual understanding,…

Colombian singer Shakira has officially unveiled “Dai Dai,” the anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy. The song, released on Friday via Sony Music Latin, was announced by Shakira through her social media…

There is jubilation in the House of Oduduwa as Olori Mariam Ajibola Ogunwusi, one of the wives of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), the Ooni of Ife, has given birth to twins. The Ooni married Olori…

As global leaders prepare for the World Urban Forum 13 in Azerbaijan over the worsening global housing crisis, Nigeria arrives at the centre of the conversation burdened by a 28 million housing deficit, rising rent costs, climate-induced flooding and rapidly…

Undoubtedly, if there is one Nigerian actor whose striking looks, comic timing, confident screen presence, and youthful appeal have captivated millions of fans and filmmakers alike, it is Alexx Ekubo. Popularly called “Chief Ikuku” by friends and fans, Mr Ekubo…

Days after veteran broadcaster and show host Frank Edoho reacted to reports that singer Chike had an affair with his former wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, the latter has blown hot on social media, detailing her account of their marriage. On Tuesday,…

The Commonwealth Foundation has announced the regional winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, recognising five writers whose entries emerged from thousands of submissions across the Commonwealth. The winners are Lisa-Anne Julien of South Africa (Africa region), Sharon Aruparayil…

Misplacing a device or having one stolen is a stressful occurrence. Along with the inconvenience of no longer having a smartphone or tablet comes the risk of unauthorised access to banking accounts and the potential for identity theft. With this…

Lagos is set to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards (LEAGA) in September 2026, promising to be a landmark fusion of sports, entertainment, culture, and networking. LEAGA, endorsed by the Lagos State Government through…

As NECO marks 25 years of existence, GIFT HABIB writes on the evolution of the national examination body, its role in expanding access to assessment, the challenges of examination credibility, and its vision for the future of educational testing By…

As Oma Akatugba marks his birthday, the sports journalist has recounted the incident that made him a single father with four kids. He was previously married to a German woman for about 13 years. However, the journalist, who has spent…

Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has died after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer, his family announced in an official statement shared via his Instagram page on Wednesday. The family disclosed that the actor died at Evercare Hospital following complications arising from…

Barely 24 hours after the news of his passing broke, tributes have flooded the Nigerian internet space for the late actor, Alexx Ekubo. PREMIUM TIMES reported that his manager, filmmaker Samuel Olatunji, first broke news of the late actor’s demise.…