Legendary Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has described statements made by clergyman, Matthew Ashimolowo, as false and derogatory. In a recent sermon, Ashimolowo, the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), drew comparisons between a financial decision made by…

31 years after her career-changing movie, ‘Mortal Inheritance’, was first screened, Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has reminisced about the movie and the path it paved for her. With over three decades as an actress, Omotola has starred in some…

A former Special Adviser on Political Matters to Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Babafemi Ojudu, has condemned recent claims by singer Ayodeji “Wizkid” Balogun that he is superior to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, calling for the music star to be ignored.…

Olanrewaju Aina, a family member of Opral “Iya Oge of Lagos” Benson, and the African Refugees Foundation (AREF) have dismissed reports that the 90-year-old socialite is missing. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that reports went viral on Tuesday claiming that the Americo-Liberian…

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has broken another Guinness World Records (GWR) title, just four months after she set the record for the “largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.” In September 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that GWR confirmed Baci’s jollof…

Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government, Edo State, witnessed chaos recently when a peaceful protest against escalating kidnappings descended into unrest. Though calm has returned, the protest highlighted the deep insecurity haunting the community and the urgent demand for effective government…

Award-winning Afrobeats singer Ayodeji “Wizkid” Balogun has reacted to his colleague, Seun Kuti, over the latter’s criticism of his fan base, popularly known as Wizkid FC. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the online dispute between Wizkid and Seun began after members…

Brooklyn Beckham, the son of football legend David Beckham and singer Victoria Beckham, has publicly condemned his parents’ actions over their efforts to “endlessly ruin” his marriage to Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn, a model and actor, married Nicola Peltz, an American…

Controversial singer Habeeb “Portable” Okikiola has regained freedom after spending a week in police detention over an alleged assault on police officers and other individuals. The singer was remanded by a Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, on…

Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has given a legal perspective to the pending case brought by filmmaker and politician, Don Pedro Obaseki, against those who allegedly assaulted him. On Sunday, Mr Obaseki, who was stripped and paraded last December by…

Speaking during an interview on the Flow With Korty podcast, which was posted on YouTube on Sunday, songstress Tiwa Savage revealed a rather interesting fact about her neighbourhood. The singer, who reportedly recently purchased a three-bedroom apartment in London, said…

The Ogun State Police Command has responded to the death of popular Afrofuji singer, Afeez “Destiny Boy” Adeshina, who died on Sunday. PREMIUM TIMES obtained widely circulated social media videos showing Destiny Boy’s remains being transported to a mortuary following…

The ongoing controversy between actress Doris Ogala and the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries, Chris Okafor, has extended to include popular stand-up comedian Jephthah “Akpororo” Bowoto, as the actress threatens to reveal alleged past sexual misconduct involving…

Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta North, has explained why Izuvegbu “Ann” Anthonet, a friend of his estranged wife, filmmaker and actress Regina Daniels, was arrested. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Regina alleged her friend was arrested in Lagos and questioned the…

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has given reasons for withdrawing the defamation charges she brought against Nigerian TikToker Eedie Bliss. In December 2025, Ms Bliss shared a video claiming that Mercy’s husband, Prince Okojie, purchased a house for his pregnant mistress.…