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Global music star Burna Boy has been named on Forbes Africa’s special 15th-anniversary list honouring the continent’s most influential personalities. The Grammy-winning artiste was listed alongside business magnate Aliko Dangote, World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and media executive Mo Abudu as one of 15 African Icons. READ ALSO: Burna Boy to Headline First-Ever NFL Game…
The police have arrested a 29-year-old man who allegedly contracted kidnappers to abduct and kill a large-scale farmer in Zawudna village, Munya Local Government Area, and took over the deceased’s farmland. The police said Godwin Yahaya was arrested following allegations by rescued kidnapping victims that he conspired with kidnappers to abduct the farmer, Jonah Isah,…
Migrant workers in the United Kingdom wore chains and sang Nigerian singer Asa’s ‘Jailer’ during a protest against proposed changes to immigration rules that could make workers wait up to 15 years before qualifying for permanent settlement. The demonstration was held on Monday, 28 September, outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, as migrant workers…
For Nigerian entertainers, relocating abroad has meant more than changing countries. While Ayra Starr continued her international music career and Banky W pursued further education and ministry, others moved into the military, medicine, nursing and business. In this third instalment, PREMIUM TIMES profiles Ayra Starr, Banky W, Okunnu and other entertainers who relocated abroad, why…
Nigerian dancer and hypeman Iweh “Poco Lee” Odinaka has returned to social media after his release from detention in the United Kingdom (UK). PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that the UK authorities arrested Poco Lee in August and charged him with five sexual offences, including two counts of rape. The dancer secured bail in September and…
Nigerian photographer Bolaji Alonge’s photographs of the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos have been featured in a new limited-edition vinyl release of Fela Kuti’s Zombie. The edition is a collaboration between American fashion brand Denim Tears and the Fela Kuti Estate, with designer Tremaine Emory reimagining the album’s packaging. According to Partisan Records, Emory used…
As preparations intensify for the 2026 edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, slated for 30 November – 3 December 2026, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and its partner, DMG Events, have strengthened their long-standing collaboration with the Bayelsa State Government, to ensure seamless hosting of the flagship industry gathering. This…
Corps members have been charged to use their unique service year responsibly by using their knowledge, creativity and innovative ideas towards building a more prosperous, peaceful and united Nigeria. Governor Dapo Abiodun, made this known at the formal opening and swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 NYSC Batch C, Stream 1 Orientation Course, at the Gateway…
The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) has appointed 44 coaches to handle various disciplines across its national teams. The appointments cover senior and junior teams in artistic gymnastics, aerobics gymnastics, trampoline, double mini trampoline (DMT), tumbling, parkour, acrobatics and rhythmic gymnastics. The list was contained in a statement signed by Rose Verisimo, the federation’s technical…
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has drawn public attention after saying his two wristwatches are worth at least $160,000, or about ₦212 million. Mr Wahab disclosed an exchange on X with Babatunde Gbadamosi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deputy governorship candidate in Lagos, about the state government’s handling of…
