January 09
Nigeria: 'Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me', Tiwa Savage Petitions Lagos CP
On 6 January 2024, Davido and Tiwa Savage unfollowed each other on Instagram, which caused a buzz on social media. Read more »
Nigeria: BBC Documentary - Despite Shocking Revelations, FFK, Dele Momodu, Others Defend Controversial Preacher T.B. Joshua
The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Other Dignitaries Expected at Adesina Book Launch
The book, published by Safari Books, is a memoir by Femi Adesina about his eight years in office as adviser to Mr Buhari. Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: Nollywood Film 'A Tribe Called Judah' Shatters Nigerian Records
The movie was released in cinemas on 15 December 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Zack Orji - Nigerian Hospital Speaks On Actor's Treatment
Mrs Musawa said the actor underwent brain surgery on 1 January 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Yoruba Actor Olofa Ina Dies
On Thursday, actor Olofa Ina's2 death was announced by his colleagues on Instagram. Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Remembering Mohbad On Posthumous 28th Birthday
Nigerians celebrate the talented young singer whose songs have made more waves in his death than in his lifetime. Read more »
Nigeria: Zack Orji Underwent Brain Surgery - Culture Minister
Mr Orji was hospitalised at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Abuja on New Year's Eve. Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Tackles May Over Her 2023 Reflection Comment
'If you had lost your life while undergoing breast enlargement surgery, which you didn't tell your husband about, what would people have said? Yul has killed that innocent woman,… Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Zack Orji Is in Stable Condition - AGN
The actor was hospitalised on New Year's eve. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: Hilda Baci, Ilebaye, Very Dark Man, Other Breakout Celebrities of 2023
2023 witnessed a rise of several talents who grew from relative obscurity to stardom. Read more »
Nigeria: Saint Obi, Murphy Afolabi, Fadeyi Oloro, 21 Other Celebrities Who Died in 2023
Here, PREMIUM TIMES recalls some celebrities who sadly passed on in 2023. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: 'Understanding Girlfriend', 'Bala Blue', 'Idan', Other Viral Slang of 2023
In this article, PREMIUM TIMES highlights the viral Nigerian catchphrases of the year. Read more »
Nigeria: Bolanle Ninalowo, Yomi Gold, Eight Other Shocking Celebrity Divorces of 2023
Here, we highlight 10 Nigerian celebrity breakups we didn't see coming in 2023. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Nigeria: Marriage Crisis - 'Don't Let Anybody Pull You Down' - Yul Edochie to Emeka Ike
"If people tell you their family wahala, you go run. Even the people wey dey interview your family take am dey cash out, their own house no good..." Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: Legendary Actor Dejumo Lewis Is Dead
Mr Lewis was famous for his Kabiyesi role in The Village Headmaster, Nigeria's longest-running television soap opera shown on NTA from 1968 to 1988. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Olamide Is Most Influential Street Pop Artist of His Generation - Spotify
"Through his record label YBNL, Olamide has also played a pivotal role in discovering and nurturing Nigeria's brightest street pop talents." Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Jewellery Theft - Gov Otu to Compensate Mayorkun
"I have a 5 million naira reward for anyone who finds and returns it." Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Alleged Theft - Iyanya Announces Return of One of Mayorkun's Stolen Jewellery
Singer Iyanya via his X handle said an individual returned one of the missing jewellery. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Africa: Rema's R&R Album Becomes Afrobeats Most Streamed Project of 2023
According to Top Chart Africa, the R&R album has been streamed 3.84 billion times since it was released on 28 April. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Mohbad - Actress Iyabo Ojo Slams Naira Marley With N1 Billion Countersuit
Iyabo Ojo said Naira Marley deliberately misled the public by claiming she owed him an apology for defamation and libel. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Musician, Band Abducted
The kidnappers are demanding a sum of N10 million ransom for each victim. Read more »
Nigeria: Singer Harrysong Cries Out, Begs Kcee to Refund His Royalties
'At least, he can take his per cent and give me what is rightfully mine.' Read more »
Nigeria: Assault On Women Alien to Akwa Ibom Culture - Gov Eno
The governor condemned the assault on a woman in Uyo by her lawyer husband, Ekere Ebong. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Nigeria: Burna Boy Opens Up On Story Behind 'Thanks' Track
Burna Boy disclosed that he is spending this December rolling with only his grandmother to keep the peace. Read more »