Veteran actress Joke Silva has called for the eradication of all forms of sexual harassment against women in the film industry and negative stereotypes. Silva, the President of the Forum of Women in Film and TV, Nigeria, said this at…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has said the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History is now open to creatives. She said this during a Wednesday tour of the centre, the National Commission…

Nigerian gospel singer Dele Agbeyo, popularly known as Dele Gold, who died on 11 September, was buried on Thursday at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos State. The burial rites began on Tuesday with a service of songs, Christian wake-keep,…

Allegations of extramarital affairs, maltreatment of his ex-band, and political involvement have kept Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde, aka Kwam 1, in the news for the last eight months. In March, PREMIUM TIMES reported the famous singer as denying having…

Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission will hold the Local Government elections in all 16 LGs on Saturday after resolving legal challenges, writes TUNDE OYEKOLA A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, presided over…

The Booker Prize organisers announced the shortlist for the 2024 edition on Tuesday at Somerset House’s Portico Rooms in London. The shortlist includes five women and one man, making it the highest number of females ever shortlisted in its 55-year…

Fans of the embattled music duo PSquare who nursed hopes of their favourites making up would have to move on already. Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, one-half of the embattled music duo PSquare, has once again confirmed that there is no…

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has told his ex-wife Sonia Adesuwa to ‘rest’ amid her consistent social media interference in his private life, especially his rumoured love interests. The couple, who married in 2009 and parted ways in 2019, had a…

In today’s interconnected world, cyberattacks are more frequent and more dangerous than ever before. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting consequences. Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) dives into the…

On Tuesday, Spotify, an online streaming platform, celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10th anniversary. In a statement in Lagos, Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music Sub Saharan Africa, said the song recorded over 55 million streams since its release in 2014. Ms…

Former Lagos State first lady and mother of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola – Christine Otedola – was recently honoured by Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church. Last week, the 92-year-old received the Catholic Church’s highest honour, Papal Honours,…

Afrobeats is enjoying its moment in the global spotlight, and a handful of names continue to push the genre beyond its traditional borders. Darkoo, a 22-year-old Nigerian-born British artiste, mixes Afrobeats with the bold, gritty sounds of UK drill and…

The recent successes achieved in the fight against terrorists and bandits across the country has instilled a renewed sense of hope among communities that had long lived in fear, writes ’LAOLU AFOLABI Across the northwestern, northeastern, and north-central regions of…

Showmax has just released the trailer for the highly anticipated third and final season of its Nigerian Original telenovela, Wura. The series premieres on 23 September and will have two weekly episodes, building up the excitement for the grand finale.…

Award-winning Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr will perform live at the highly anticipated CANEX WKND 2024 concert in Algiers, Algeria, alongside an all-star lineup featuring South Africa’s Scorpion Kings and legendary Tuareg group Tinariwen. Since bursting onto the scene with…