October 05, 2023
Nigeria: Megaletrics Suspends Operations in Beat 97.9fm, Naija 102.7fm in Ibadan
The leading broadcasting company in Nigeria announced the closure of two of its radio stations on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Premium Times' Journalist, 27 Others Win Fellowship
EJN said 600 applications were received from climate journalists around the world for the CCMP 2023. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Nigeria: 70-Year-Old Host Curses Party Guests for Not Buying 'Aso-Ebi'
"Anyone that did not buy my clothes, I am speaking from a place of anger. If you eat the food, it will choke you. If you don't go out, I'll help you out myself. Don't provoke me." Read more »
Nigeria: Singer Primeboy Wanted Over Mohbad's Death, N1 Million Bounty Placed
Primeboy earlier debunked allegations that suggested he killed his friend. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya Have Most R&B Listenership in Africa - Report
"R&B has undergone a notable resurgence across the continent, with an average year-on-year growth of 13 per cent." Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Two Others
The judge also ordered that the suspects be granted access to medicals and lawyers of their choice. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Panel Holds Hearing On Mohbad's Royalties, Music Rights
Mohbad, an ex-signee of Naira Marley's record label, a label owned by Azeez Fashola, died at 27 under unclear circumstances on 12 September. Read more »
Nigeria: Akada Children's Book Festival Hosts Fifth Edition, Celebrates African Authors, Illustrators
The festival showcased children's books written by African authors or books from around the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Netflix to Release Ijogbon, Lupin - Part 3, Rick and Morty: Season 7, Other Titles This October
Ijogbon, a title from the stables of one of Nigeria's leading filmmakers, Kunle Afolayan, is coming on the trails of the highly successful Aníkúlápó on… Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad - Naira Marley Turns Self in - Police
The development comes less than four days after Naira Marley's associate, Sam Larry, was taken into custody. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Nigeria: BBNaija All-Stars Cost N5.5 Billion to Produce - MultiChoice
Over 1.53 billion votes across all regions". Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Going Through Traumatic Experience', Davido's Alleged U.S. Lover Begs Chioma
"The only thing I will say is I regret that I let my pain and feelings of betrayal allow me to turn myself against another woman". Read more »
Nigeria: I Paid N250,000 for Wizkid, Ice Prince, Wande Coal to Perform in 2010 - Filmmaker
She also said that some years ago, the movie industry was not worth a penny but the story has changed and that movies made by Nigerians are sought after worldwide. Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Beautiful Church Choir Dance to Celebrate Nigeria's Independence
The choir at the All Christian Gospel Centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Sunday, wowed the congregants with a special performance to celebrate Nigeria's independence anniversary… Read more »
Nigeria: Apple Music Names Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Asake Biggest Nigerian Artists of All Time
Apple highlights the feats of the five most prominent Nigerian artistes of all time. Read more »
Nigeria: Top Entertainment Stories Last Week
A round-up of top entertainment stories in Nigeria you may have missed last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Ilebaye Wins BBNaija All-Stars
Illebaye beats Mercy to clinch the ultimate prize of the season, walking home with N120m. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, Slammed for Recording Mohbad's Casket
Nigerian actors Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh are at the forefront of the #JusticeforMohbad movement and are planning his funeral activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Prime Video's Mini-Series 'She Must Be Obeyed' Premieres in Lagos
Nollywood actors Patience Ozokwo, Mike Ezuronye, Dakore Akande-Egbuson, Toyin Abraham, Omowunmi Dada, Femi Adebayo, and Timini Egbuson were in attendance. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Marley's Associate Detained Over Mohbad's Death
The Lagos police spokesperson announced the detention of Naira Marley's associate over Mohbad's death. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Africa: Tobi Bakre Is 'Slum King' in Africa Magic's New Original Crime Series
The story follows a young boy who witnesses his family's murder after he forgets to lock their door overnight. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - I'm Willing to Return to Nigeria If - Naira Marley
"There is a reason why the public is trying to blame me for their reasoning (Mohbad's death), but everybody can see it is a lie". Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Governor Appoints 138 Social Media Influencers As Aides
The appointments of the 138 special reporters were in addition to about 200 people earlier appointed as senior special advisers, senior special assistants and assistants. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Mohbad - Lagos State Judiciary to Begin Coroner's Inquest On Late Singer
The Chief Coroner of the state, Mojisola Dada, announced the inquest in a letter. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Not a Drug Lord, I Have No Hand in Mohbad's Death' - Naira Marley
"I am certain that the culprit behind the death has a vendetta against me and is fueling public opinions to have me lynched for reasons known to them." Read more »