American songwriter Clarissa Arokodare, popularly known as Clarissa Zoe, has disclosed that she hired private investigators to verify the identity of her Nigerian lover. The musician, who was born on the island of Dominica and raised in New York City,…

Filmmaker and producer Kunle Afolayan has cast Portuguese movie star Pedro Teixeira and the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in his upcoming film, “Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens.” Afolayan disclosed this while unveiling the…

A legal practitioner, Rockson Igelige, has reacted to the launch of a new mobile application, “Ratel”, by entrepreneur Linus “B-Lord” Ifejika, a move many believed has revived lingering tensions between him and activist Martins Vincent “VeryDarkMan (VDM)” Otse, rather than…

In Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, the Aga Khan University Hospital is positioning itself to solve two of Africa’s nagging healthcare challenges: brain drain and medical tourism. Located in Parklands, the expansive hospital complex —comprising a tertiary-care facility, a medical university and…

In light of the recent incident where he was stripped and dragged to Oba of Benin’s palace over alleged disrespect, cerebral filmmaker, Don Pedro Obaseki, has announced his decision to seek redress through the courts. In December 2025, Mr Obaseki,…

Veteran actress and pastor Eucharia Anunobi has announced that she has initiated legal action against Apostle Psalm Okpe, founder of the US-based Fresh Oil Ministry International Church, over an audio recording in which the cleric allegedly claimed to have had…

Cast: Darasimi Nadi, Nonzo Bassey, Onyinye Odokoro, Bimbo Manuel, Carol King, Etta Jomaria, Alfie Ikwang, Korede Lawal, Anabel Thaddeus, David Riyo, Harriet Akinola, Regina Adekunle, Soni Irabor. Director: Sonia Irabor Run time: 83 minutes Streaming Platform: Prime Video It’s 2026,…

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is currently trending on social media over a planned wedding ceremony involving nine of his children. An invitation card bearing the names of the minister’s children and his photograph circulated widely online.…

Gideon Okeke announced mother’s death Actor Gideon Okeke announced the death of his mother, Chikadibia Fidelia, in a post shared on his Instagram page. He reflected on their close bond and described her passing as his greatest fear. Okeke revealed that…

In “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, Majemite Jaboro turns a Nigerian prison cell into a mirror reflecting the nation’s hidden history. More than just Fela Kuti’s story, this book’s a deep dive into Nigeria’s complex past, where music, power, and resistance…

The Lagos State Police Command has explained the reasons for suspending its investigation into multiple rape and other allegations against Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare…

Interestingly, time has a way of moving fast, yet some memories refuse to fade. In 2026, several Nigerian hit songs released in the year 2000 will mark their 26th anniversary, a reminder of how swiftly the years have passed and…

Sometimes, a good story does not require much drama. Unbound, a 29-minute faith-based Nigerian short film produced by Love Story Media, is one such work. Released on YouTube in December 2025, it wastes no time announcing its ambition: to turn…

Goldberg Lager Beer will host another edition of its Festival of Drums and Light on Saturday as Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare to face Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place match. The event will take place at the Lion…

Film producer and director James Abinibi has confirmed the death of James Akaie, a special effects and pyrotechnics artist, following a fatal explosion on a movie set in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Mr Akaie was known for his outstanding special effects…