Kotei chewed on the flameless cigarette between two fingers on his left hand, regretting it was the last he took from the pack. He wished the manufacturers could load more into the paper box. He wouldn’t mind the cost, as…

Two weeks after attending the TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa in Johannesburg, one impression has lingered: content creation on the continent is no longer a fringe activity or a passing trend.  It has become a significant cultural and economic force, bringing together…

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has announced the end of her marriage to Fisayo ‘MC Fish’ Michael. The couple got married in 2020. The actress confirmed the news in a post on her Instagram page on Monday night, bringing an end…

Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, and his woman, Jada Pollock, better known as Jada P, graced the Dance Eko 2025 festival with their appearances. The Lagos night, already buzzing with Detty December activities, was lit by the…

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has celebrated her release from police custody, after a two-day detention for allegedly posting private photos of Lagos pastor, Chris Okafor, who is the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, on social media. Before…

Chocolate City Music Management has accused Nigerian rapper Tochukwu “Odumodublvck” Ojogwu of assaulting one of its staff members, Feyi Ajayi. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, the record label said the alleged incident occurred on Monday in the backstage…

Nigeria’s growing reliance on medical tourism is being driven, in part, by strained relationships between doctors and patients, as well as gaps in infrastructure, according to UK-based physician Tokunbo Fasuyi. He said many Nigerians increasingly seek healthcare abroad not only…

Actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has appealed to the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and the general public to refrain from taking punitive action against her film, “A Very Dirty Christmas.” PREMIUM…

Singer Oluwafemi Oladipo, popularly known as Slimcase, has issued a public apology to the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) after unauthorised use of the agency’s uniform and truck for a video content. LAWMA is the agency responsible for waste…

American rapper Nicki Minaj has explained why she has repeatedly spoken publicly about the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, citing her personal ties to the country and concerns raised by reports of attacks on worshippers. Ms Minaj, 42, made…

The founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Lagos, Chris Okafor, has responded to the criticism that followed his wedding to his wife, Pearl. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Okafor married Pearl amid allegations by actress Doris Ogala,…

The General Manager of Plateau Tourism Corporation, Chuwang Pwajok, states that 20,000 tourists are expected to attend the Christmas family funfair in Jos. Mr Pwajok told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Jos that the 10-day funfair…

American rapper and record producer Trevor Smith, popularly known as Busta Rhymes, has expressed his desire to raise a family in Nigeria. Grammy-nominated rapper, who has been a Muslim since he was 12, has six children: three sons (born in…

Nigerian billionaire and BUA Group Chairman, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has offered a rare glimpse into his private lifestyle after he shared a video of himself cruising on a luxury speedboat in Lagos. In the short video shared on his official Instagram…

The founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Ayodele, has released his prophecies for 2026, outlining predictions on Nigeria’s politics, the 2027 general election, the economy, security, sports and global affairs. The cleric unveiled the forecasts on Saturday at…