October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Veteran Singer Pretty Okafor Re-Elected PMAN's President
He was first elected PMAN's president in October 2016. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad's Father Appears Before Coroner, Speaks On Son's Relationship With Naira Marley, Wife
Joseph Aloba, the father of deceased singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad), appeared before a Lagos State coroner on Wednesday over an inquiry into his son's death. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Nigeria: Why I Joined APC - Tonto Dikeh
"I am headstrong for you Nigerians, and in due time, you will surely feel the positive impacts of my decision as it will be evident through us all." Read more »
October 22, 2023
Nigeria: Rita Dominic to Manage Miss Nigeria Pageant
The Miss Nigeria pageant will now be operated under a new business entity. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Nigeria: New Yam Festival - Anambra to Showcase Best of Masquerade, Local Delicacies
The chief host would recognise the person with the biggest yam harvested with the King of Yam 'Eze Ji' award. Read more »
Nigeria: Mr Ibu - Kanayo O Kanayo Tackles Reno Omokri, Uche Maduagwu Over 'Insensitive' Remarks
PREMIUM TIMES, on Wednesday, reported how the 62-year-old "Police Recruit" star opened up about his battle with "a strange and dangerous illness", explaining that his doctors have… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: 'I Don't Want My Legs to Be Cut Off, Please Help Me' Mr Ibu Cries Out
"Just see me, if they cut off my leg, where do I go from here? Please pray for me, talk to God almighty, and I don't want my legs to be cut off..." Read more »
Nigeria: Ilebaye, CeeCee, Pere, Other Housemates Reflect On Life in BBNaija House
The housemates say fame no doubt comes with expectations from fans and family members asking what is next now that BBNaija Season 8 is over. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Nigeria: 2024 Oscars - Nigeria Picks 'Mami Wata' As International Feature Film Contender
'Mami Wata' advances in the Oscars race having received the highest votes from the 14-man committee. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Nigeria: Davido, Chioma Welcome Twins in the U.S.
This remarkable moment arrives a year after the couple's firstborn, Ifeanyi, tragically drowned in a swimming pool in the singer's Banana Island residence. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Mohbad - 'Please Forgive Me for Hurriedly Burying Him' - Father Begs Nigerians
Mohbad, 27, died on 12 of September and was buried the following day in Ikorodu, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Soyinka to Speak At Naija Times Third Anniversary Lecture, Book Presentation
Mr Soyinka will give a goodwill message to back the keynote by one of his former students and former presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Censorship Board Confiscates Over 1,000 Copies of Queen Primer, Other 'Immoral' Books
"Praise be to God, everyone in Kano knew that we all woke up to a menace about a book, which is being used to teach our children in primary schools titled 'Queen Primer'. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Mohbad - Ikorodu Fight, Auxiliary Nurse, Anaphylactic Shock, Primeboy, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, Other Updates
With each passing moment, Mohbad's death continues to make headlines as the police delve into investigations and arrest of suspects. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nurse Is Prime Suspect in Mohbad's Death - Police
On Friday, the Lagos State Police Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, at a press briefing, shared some recent findings in the investigation of Mohbad's death. Read more »
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 »