In recent years, Nigerian fashion has gained global recognition for its creativity, boldness and craftsmanship. That evolution was on full display at the 2026 AMVCA red carpet, where celebrities arrived in everything from stunning couture pieces to confusing fashion experiments.…

In recent years, Nollywood has embraced a new appetite for glossy crime thrillers, often driven by fast edits, loud personalities, chaos, designer costumes, and enough twists to distract audiences from narrative shortcomings. It is the same commercial lane that produced…

In the past, men’s fashion in Nigeria was limited to traditional wear like senator suits and agbada in sombre colours. Still, lately, Nigerian men have become quite adventurous with fashion, and this was on full display last night at the…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, celebrating some of the biggest talents and productions across African film and television. The annual award ceremony, organised…

Chibuzor Chinyere, the general overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), has said that the marriage of Elijah Chibuzor, his adopted autistic son, remains intact. Recent reports indicate that the Rivers State government annulled the marriage. In March, the cleric facilitated…

It was fashion galore as the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards celebrated their annual Cultural Night event in the run-up to the 12th Edition of the AMVCAs. The movie stars and other attendees arrived dressed in elaborate traditional outfits in…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he admires veteran entertainer Charles “Charly Boy” Oputa. The 89-year-old disclosed during an interview on the “Before Tomorrow Comes” podcast, which was posted on YouTube on Thursday. He explained that he first met…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Odiniya, the father of BBNaija winner Ilebaye “Ilebaye” Odiniya, over an alleged assault on his daughter. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the 25-year-old cried out for help during an Instagram Live session…

FIFA has unveiled the lineup of performers for the opening ceremonies of the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to take place from 11 June to 19 July. The football governing body announced the artistes for the ceremonies in Canada, Mexico and…

Singer Adekunle Gold has released the highly anticipated ‘Fuji Xtra’, a 20-track deluxe edition of his sixth studio album ‘Fuji’, including five new songs. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the “Orente” crooner dropped the deluxe on Friday…

Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been named an inductee into the 2026 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The organisers announced Davido as part of this year’s class ahead of…

Weeks after being appointed as Head Judge for the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has explained why some actors and films did not make this year’s nomination list. In March,…

Nigerian actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, actress Adebimpe Oyebade, have held a naming ceremony for their identical triplet sons. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the couple, who married on 19 December 2021, announced the arrival of the boys…

A recent inspection tour with the presidential media team revealed how savings from fuel subsidy removal are being redirected to major infrastructure projects in the North-West, writes SOLOMON ODENIYI Following President Bola Tinubu’s May 2023 declaration that “fuel subsidy is…

Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM) and Industry Nite have introduced the LSMi Creative Hub, a Lagos-based initiative aimed at strengthening the business, production and commercial sides of Africa’s creative industry. Situated in Oniru, Lagos, the project is designed as a shared…