Nigerian singer Oyindamola Johnson, popularly known as Dammy Krane, has unveiled a new musical project titled ‘REAL Vol. 1’, sharing the same title as the joint EP by Afrobeats stars Asake and Wizkid. The nine-minute track was released on Thursday,…

A Lagos State High Court has issued an interim order restraining social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, actress Doris Ogala, and Kelvin Emmanuel from discussing Pastor Chris Okafor, his church, or his ministry in public or online.…

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has explained why polygamy is not an option for him. Mr Atuwatse married Ivie Atuwatse in 2014, and their union is blessed with three children. His queen is a lawyer and social entrepreneur,…

With Nigeria missing out on the Best International Feature Film category of the 98th Academy Awards, famously known as the Oscars, Tunisia has emerged as Africa’s sole standard-bearer as ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ secures a nomination, placing the continent…

Afrobeats singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, and Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, have released ‘REAL Vol . 1’ as their long-anticipated collaborative project. The 10-minute EP has four tracks and was released on Thursday night. It is…

Oba Oloyede Akinghare II, the Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State, and widely regarded as the youngest Yoruba traditional ruler, has warned the public against disrespecting his throne. The monarch, who ascended the throne at 16 following the death…

Eleven years after his death, Muna Obiekwe remains one of the most endearing Nollywood actors ever to live. He was a gifted actor whose career soared rapidly but ended far too soon. On 18 January 2015, the Nigerian movie industry…

In this interview with WALE AKINSELURE, former Nigeria Minister of External Affairs, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi speaks on  the United States invasion of Venezuela, Nigeria’s vulnerability to superpower pressure, the Country of Particular Concern designation, the limits of the United Nations,…

Yeni Kuti, the daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between her brother Seun Kuti and Wizkid PREMIUM TIMES reported that the public spat between Wizkid and Seun started after members of Wizkid FC…

The feud between singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, and Seun Kuti has continued to dominate social media in Nigeria, drawing reactions from celebrities and netizens. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the public spat started after members of Wizkid FC…

Popular American streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, has praised Nigerian food during his Africa tour, describing Nigerian jollof rice as the best in the world. The 21-year-old YouTuber remarked on Wednesday, during his ‘Speed Does Africa’…

On 16 December 2025, filmmaker and actress Regina Daniels shared a WhatsApp exchange between herself and Ruth, a domestic nurse caring for her two sons, Munir and Khalifa, at the home of her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, the senator representing…

Ayotomide Labinjoh, the mother of a minor, Anuoluwapo Michelle, at the centre of a renewed paternity controversy involving Davido has publicly responded to comments made by the singer’s father, billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke. Ms Labinjoh made the remarks on Instagram…

After a nearly 15-year hiatus, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde reinaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Rather than signalling a calm restoration of tradition, the event reopened old wounds, reignited long-standing rivalries and laid bare deep fractures…

The father of Afrobeats star Davido, Adedeji Adeleke, has dismissed renewed paternity claims linking his son to a minor, Anuoluwapo Michelle Adeleke, alleging that controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo is behind what he described as a prolonged campaign of impersonation and…