January 17, 2023
Nigeria: Auditions for Nigerian Idol Season 8 Begin
Progress Chukwuyem won Nigerian Idol season seven in 2022. Read more »
Africa: Big Brother Titans - South Africa's Mmeli Is First Head of House
As HOH, Mmeli earns the most coveted immunity from the week's eviction and access to the Head of the House bedroom. Read more »
Nigeria: Book Famine - How Policies in Nigeria Limit Visually Impaired Persons' Access to Books
Difficulty in accessing books is said to be one of the main challenges facing people with visual impairment in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Africa: Big Brother Titans - Meet 20 Nigerian, South African Housemates
The show features Nigerian and South African housemates, and the winner will get a $100,000 cash prize. Read more »
January 15, 2023
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Femi Ogunrombi Dies
The deceased was famous for his role in Wale Adenuga's Comedy series Papa Ajasco. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Nigeria: Tribute - Peace Anyiam-Osigwe: Lawyer, Humanitarian Whose Talent Transcended Nollywood
Until her death, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe was one of the leading lights of the Nigerian movie industry, earning her the alias 'Queen of Nollywood. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: Ibadan As Nigeria's Art, Culture and Intellectual Hub
The 19th-century Yoruba wars between 1825 and 1893, as well as the military jihad from Sokoto instigated a southward move of many Yoruba communities in search of more secure… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: 'Ashewo Dey My Eye' - Don Jazzy Declares
Don Jazzy, who married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based model, at 20, and divorced at 22, also spoke about open relationships and infidelity. Read more »
Nigeria: Africa Movie Academy Awards Founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Has Died
A statement from her family confirmed the unfortunate incident on Tuesday morning. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Nigeria: Veteran Actor, Baba Feyikogbon, Dies At 80
The veteran actor shot into the limelight in the 1980s and 1990s with his popular weekly sitcom, the Feyikogbon series. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Nigeria: Engagement - Fancy Acholonu Trolled for Apologising to Alex Ekubo
Fancy ended her engagement to Alex about three months before their wedding in a terse Instagram post. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Afropop Singer BYTunes Drops Self-Titled EP
BYTunes, an independent artiste, said he believes in God's time; he would become affiliated with a reputable record label. Read more »
Nigeria: Stephanie Otobo Vs Apostle Suleman, Olaiya Igwe's Naked Video, Other Scandals That Rocked 2022
Below is a conclusion of a list of notable Nigerian entertainment scandals that got entertainment lovers talking in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Miss Nigeria Dies At 75
The deceased represented Western State at the beauty pageant and won the competition to become Miss Nigeria in 1968. Read more »
Nigeria: 'King of Thieves', Four Hollywood Movies Raked N2.5 Billion in 2022 - Filmone
'King of Thieves', the only Nollywood movie that made a list, was released on the 8th of April and told the story of how a bandit threatened the peace of a flourishing kingdom. Read more »
Nigeria: Asake, Kizz Daniel, Pheelz, Other Nigerian Musicians That Dominated 2022
PREMIUM TIMES brings you the top Nigerian artistes who brought the heat in 2022. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: UAE Visa Ban Affecting Nigerian Show Promoters, Artists - Lanre Typical
In October, the United Arab Emirates said it would no longer issue visas to Nigeria and 20 other African countries, although it did not give reasons for the ban. Read more »
Nigeria: D'Banj's Arrest, Mercy Aigbe's Third Marriage, Other Celebrity Scandals of 2022
From leaked nudes to infidelity allegations and everything in between, these are some notable Nigerian celebrity scandals that rocked 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Killed, 29 Injured At Calabar Carnival
The incident brought the day five activities of the carnival to a sudden end. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Music Industry Not Fair to Up-and-Coming Musicians - Singer, Priesst
Priesst, best known for his second official single titled 'Puff-Puff Pass' featuring Falz, shares what it takes to break into the Nigerian music industry. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tems Shortlisted for 95th Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) unveiled its shortlists for the 2023 Oscars in 10 categories. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: 'King of Thieves', 'Anikulapo', Other Outstanding of 2022
Although Nollywood might have started the year with the forgettable and unnecessary sequel, Chief Daddy 2, other films eventually saved the day. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinsel Now Officially Nigeria's Longest-Running TV Series
The cast of Tinsel, which initially launched in 2008, is in the celebratory mode because they have made it to 3,500 episodes. Read more »
Nigeria: 14 Shocking Nigerian Celebrity Divorces of 2022
On the surface, it seemed Nigerian celebrities were getting the best of their marriages, and suddenly, a surprise sprung on fans. Read more »
Nigeria: Gotv Improves Signal Quality in Nasarawa, Abuja, Rivers State
With this go-live of improved services, residents of these cities now enjoy improved broadcast of local and international programming, including the pop-up holiday channel on… Read more »