The Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, has requested that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) prosecute social media influencers and bloggers, including Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan), Doris Ogala, and Kaa Truth Podcast, if allegations circulating…

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has announced the inclusion of Nigerian and West African words and expressions in its global lexicon. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, the OED confirmed the addition of twenty-four new words from…

Three days after the Lagos State Police Command summoned Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, over multiple rape and other allegations, the cleric turned himself in. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the police spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi,…

KÍLÉNTÀR, a global women-led fashion brand, brought together some of Africa’s most influential women from the worlds of fashion, media, business, and the creative industries for a spectacular end-of-year celebration in Ikoyi, Lagos. Among the high-profile attendees were Hilda Baci,…

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has accused his father of parental neglect, financial exploitation, and family manipulation, while also issuing spiritual threats against him. This is coming days after renewed issues resulting in physical fights between the singer…

Filmmaker and actress Regina Daniels has taken steps to put to rest the allegation that she indulged in substance abuse. PREMIUM TIMES reported that her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North, in October 2025, alleged that the…

Nigerian gospel singer Titilope “Baptista (BaptistaOnMiC)” Baptist-Sanusi has revealed the reasons behind her decision to feature Daniel Olukoya, the founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), on her latest album, “I Won.” Baptista featured the…

Jubril Arogundade, former Executive Director of CIG Motors, has responded to the company’s announcement of his termination. The company announced in a statement posted on its Instagram page on Saturday, which was obtained by PREMIUM TIMES. Afrobeats star David “Davido”…

Nigeria Filmmaker and producer Kunle Afolayan has announced the release date for the second season of his epic series  ‘Anikulapo’. The sequel is the second season of the ‘Anikulapo’ series, which expands on the storyline of the ‘Anikulapo’ movie, released on Netflix…

The Lagos State Police Command has intervened in the escalating controversy surrounding Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, following allegations involving his ex-wife, Bessem, actress Doris Ogala, and other former church members. In…

Far from speeches and billboards, development in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State is unfolding in practical ways through bridges that reconnect traders to markets, lights that extend productive hours, and community facilities that quietly restore dignity and opportunity.…

A legal practitioner, Rockson Igelige, and members of the Obaseki family have raised serious concerns over the credibility of the Edo State Police Command’s investigation into the alleged assault, abduction and detention of Nollywood filmmaker and media executive, Don Pedro…

The Acting General Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Elizabeth Gabriel, has reacted to the reported suspension of its chairman, Pretty Okafor. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the PMAN National Executive Council, in a statement signed by its…

The founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, Chris Okafor, has publicly praised his wife, Pearl, amid the ongoing controversy involving his ex-wife, Bessem, and actress Doris Ogala. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the cleric had been…

Former Nigerian queen Zaynab Otiti-Obanor has opened up on the reasons behind her decision to marry the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume. On 26 December, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Akume married Zaynab, the former…