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The Director, Anambra Unity Festival (ANUFEST), Mr Ifeanyi Eziukwu, has announced that the upcoming event is designed to foster unity, promote cultural heritage, boost tourism and stimulate economic growth across the state. Eziukwu spoke in an interview with journalists in Awka, on Monday, adding that the week-long festival would hold from Sept. 21 to Sept.…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has confirmed that veteran Nollywood actor, Benedict Johnson, is currently hospitalised and will undergo surgery for an undisclosed health condition. The National President of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed the development on Saturday while speaking to journalists. His comments came after a viral video showing Benedict Johnson undergoing an…
Award-winning actress, scriptwriter, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Nuella Njubigbo has built an impressive career spanning more than 90 Nollywood productions. In this interview with Segun Adebayo, she reflects on her creative journey, business ventures, personal values, and what continues to inspire her. Your latest YouTube release has generated a lot of positive feedback. What sparked the…
President of Jersey 2 Africa 4 Football Foundation and former Jersey FA President, Ricky Weir, recently visited Nigeria to promote his award-winning memoir, Illegitimately Blessed, support grassroots football initiatives and strengthen the country’s growing Walking Football movement. In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, he speaks about tracing his Nigerian roots, obtaining Nigerian citizenship, his…
Nigerian-rooted forward Folarin Balogun delivered another influential performance as the United States became one of the first teams to book a place in the knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Australia. Balogun, who switched allegiance from England to the United States despite his Nigerian heritage, led the…
TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have launched the Digital Commerce Labs, an initiative designed to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) build a strong digital presence, reach more customers, and grow in today’s digital economy. The initiative, which kicked off in Lagos on Thursday, is supported by the National Information Technology…
The Premier League has released the fixture list for the 2026/27 season, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign. According to the fixtures released on Friday, defending champions Arsenal will begin their title defence at home against newly promoted Coventry City. The Gunners will kick off the new season on Friday, 21 August, at the…
Nigeria’s journey to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, begins this weekend as the country’s finest athletes converge on the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex in Lagos for the highly anticipated Commonwealth Games Trials. The three-day competition, scheduled for 20–22 June, will serve as the mandatory selection event for athletes seeking places on…
The 40-year-old movie star, popularly known as ‘Chief Ikuku’, was buried at his family residence located at 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue, Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village, bringing a solemn close to his week-long funeral rites. The final burial followed a funeral service held earlier that morning at Mary Slessor School in Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu. PREMIUM TIMES reported that…
Afrobeats star Davido’s decision to spotlight the abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during a FIFA World Cup event has sparked debate. Popular APC praise singer Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, accusing him of portraying Nigeria negatively before an international audience. The controversy followed Davido’s appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown…
