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Senegalese-American singer, songwriter and music executive Akon has credited Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Banky W with discovering Wizkid and playing a pivotal role in launching the Grammy-winning artist’s career. Speaking in a recent interview with The Shade Room, the Konvict Muzik founder recounted how his partnership with Banky W and Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) led to…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its decisive week, with the second semifinal scheduled for July 15 in Atlanta before the final on July 19. For supporters following from television screens, news sites and mobile apps, the contest is no longer experienced through the scoreline alone. Every goal now arrives with a stream…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 monthly on his personal lifestyle, excluding expenses on his wife, family, luxury cars and jewelries. Davido disclosed this during a livestream with DavrelTV, where he spoke about the financial demands of maintaining his status as one of…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Omidiran, has said Nigeria’s sports industry has the potential to contribute more than 50 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if properly harnessed through deliberate investment and strategic policies. Mrs Omidiran made the remarks while receiving the National Executive Committee of the…
By Wednesday, July 15, Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, was expected to complete the fifth government-approved special repatriation flight from South Africa, bringing home another batch of 315 Nigerians affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in the country. The latest evacuation exercise raised the total number of Nigerians airlifted from South Africa by the…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting tourism, attracting investment and strengthening Nigeria’s international image through deeper collaboration and diaspora engagement. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stated this during a meeting with the Director-General of NTDA, Olayiwola Awakan, in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa…
The Lagos State Government has directed occupants of setbacks, roadsides, and other informal public spaces across the state to present documents supporting their occupation as it begins a statewide documentation exercise to regulate their use. The government announced the exercise in a public notice shared on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, saying it is…
Nigerian rapper Folarin “Falz” Falana has criticised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s recent appeal urging Afrobeats artistes to establish charitable foundations for the less privileged. The rapper argued that such societal interventions should not be shifted to private individuals, asserting that public service carries inherent responsibilities. PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that Mrs Tinubu, while launching a…
Senegalese-American singer and music executive Akon has revealed that he chose to sign Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid in 2008 instead of Canadian rapper Drake, citing the latter’s financial demands at the time. Akon made the revelation during a recent interview with The Shade Room, where he reflected on his early involvement in the careers of…
Almost three years after singer Ilerioluwa “Mohbad” Aloba died, the dispute over a DNA test to determine the paternity of his son, Liam, remains unresolved. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the demand to determine Liam’s paternity began shortly after the singer’s death in September 2023. The demands led the Magistrate’s Court in Ikorodu to approve three…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
In Ijebu-Ode, the Keregbetu family has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the prolonged suspension of the process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The appeal followed the decision of the Ogun State Government to halt the selection process, citing numerous petitions from security agencies and other concerned parties. The Awujale throne became vacant in…
The head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, has appealed to Dapo Abiodun to lift the suspension on the Awujale selection process and allow kingmakers to complete their work. Owoyemi, a former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, said the royal family next in line to produce the Awujale,…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
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President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. Earlier reports indicated that Egbetokun submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing urgent family reasons. He was appointed in June 2023 and was serving a four-year term expected to end in June…
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly removed Kayode Egbetokun from his position as Inspector-General of Police. Presidential aides, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the development on Tuesday. According to the sources, the President asked Egbetokun to step aside during a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday. One aide confirmed the decision, saying Egbetokun…
Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Professor Ibrahim Gambari said Nigeria’s democratic problems cannot be solved by big speeches or powerful individuals. He said the biggest problem in Nigeria’s democracy is the political party system. According to him, most political parties in the country do not have clear beliefs, identity, or internal…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pensioners have praised the Federal Government for showing strong leadership by signing an important agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). They said resolving a problem that started in 2009 proves that the government can solve long-standing disputes through honest talks, dialogue, and keeping to agreements. Encouraged…
