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The meeting of Korean culture with Nigeria’s creativity, passion and energy showed how cultural exchange could strengthen friendship between nations. THE 2026 Poongryu Festival in Lagos brought Nigeria and the Republic of Korea closer through music, dance and traditional performances. Held at Terra Kulture on Victoria Island on August 15 and organised by the Korean…
From Nigerian politics and football to global health, entertainment, royal news and major international events, this week has delivered plenty of headline-making stories. Think you’ve been following the news closely? Take our Quiz of the Week and test your knowledge of the stories that made headlines. The post QUIZ OF THE WEEK: Do You…
Odule: “Who will Yinka and I banter with now?” The death of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has continued to draw tributes from across the Nigerian entertainment industry. Colleagues, fans, friends and younger practitioners have continued to mourn the Yoruba acting legend and celebrate his legacy. From heartfelt tributes to emotional…
By: Osasikemwen Ighile For many Nigerian families, the summer holiday is a season of fun, relaxation, and spending quality time together. But with the kids at home, more outings, higher electricity consumption, and extra entertainment costs, it’s also a period when expenses can quietly pile up. The good news? You don’t have to choose between…
By: Yakubu Yusuf There are companies that merely survive the passage of time, and there are companies that use time as an instrument of transformation. At 23, Globacom belongs to the latter tradition: an indigenous enterprise whose history has been written not simply in years, but in interventions that altered the vocabulary of Nigerian telecommunications.…
A 31-year-old man, Stephan Dewar, has been jailed for two years after stealing £50,000 from his vulnerable father by pretending to be him and using the money to fund his lifestyle, including spending on Greggs and OnlyFans. Dewar was sentenced to 24 months after admitting carrying out the fraud against his 67-year-old father, Andrew Dewar,…
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has moved to halt the planned media press call and premiere of Living in Colors, alleging that the film contains explicit sexual content and promotes same-sex relationships. The Board, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said it became aware of promotional materials, including a poster and a…
Country music legend Dolly Parton, who became one of the most recognisable voices in American music, has died at 80. A family statement issued by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, said the Tennessee-born singer, songwriter and philanthropist died peacefully at her Nashville home. “I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly…
The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, have urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims about the entertainer’s legal proceedings in the United Kingdom. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Poco Lee is reportedly being held on remand in the United Kingdom and is…
Dolly Parton’s legacy is inseparable from her songwriting. Among the thousands of songs she wrote, several became cultural landmarks. The legendary country singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at 80 in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary career that spanned more than six decades and transformed her from…
