October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Real Reason Davido Got N70 Million, Then Failed to Show Up in Warri
Despite collecting N70 million, Davido fails to appear at an event in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Issues One-Week Quit Notice to Traders in Lagos Island Market
Sanwo-Olu has issued a one-week evacuation notice to traders who have illegally constructed their shops on drainages in some parts of Lagos Island. Read more »
Nigeria: Sam Larry Never Assaulted Mohbad - Naira Marley's Lawyer
Mohbad had filed a petition dated 27th June 2023 to the police over an alleged threat to life by music promoter Sam Larry and others Read more »
October 05, 2023
Nigeria: Mohbad's Wife Trying to Frame Me for His Death - Primeboy Alleges
"I want justice for Mohbad." Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Singer Primeboy Turns Self in
Primeboy, a budding singer and Mohbad's childhood friend, was declared wanted on Wednesday. Read more »
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 »