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The wife of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, Anwuli Ekubo-Okwareke, has paid an emotional tribute to her husband, describing him as her “sunshine” and “answered prayer” while reflecting on their love, faith and life together before his death. The tribute was published in Ekubo’s funeral pamphlet and later shared by Colors NG on Instagram during…
The management of veteran Fuji musician, Kollington Ayinla, also known as Kebe-n-Kwara, has dismissed reports circulating online claiming that the music icon has died, describing the information as false, malicious, and misleading. In a statement on Saturday issued and signed by Shamsudeen Ilori on behalf of the family and the HSKA Foundation, the singer’s organisation…
After a period away from the spotlight, promising gospel minister, Oluyemi Oyindamola Aduloju, popularly known as Omobaologoara, has made a remarkable return to the gospel music scene with the release of his new single entitled, “Oduro Gboin.” The minister, whose music ministry has continued to inspire worshippers and gospel music lovers, returns with renewed passion…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has thrown his weight behind a Bill seeking the establishment of the Strategic Intelligence Management Institute (SIMI), describing the proposed institution as a critical mechanism for strengthening intelligence-driven governance, policy formulation, implementation, and strategic management in Nigeria. According to Mr Ribadu, the bill, currently before the House of…
The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested nine suspects for alleged armed robbery, culpable homicide and the sale of stolen motorcycles in Suleja and parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday in Minna. Mr Abiodun said the arrests followed…
Since actor and comedian Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James announced the birth of his son, King Kagar, with fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, CEO of Luminee Couture, the news has drawn widespread criticism. Netizens could not hold back, particularly because the announcement came seven months after Baba Ijesha was released from prison, having served a jail term…
Popular Hausa musician, Dauda Adamu Kahutu, widely known as Rarara, has criticised Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over his recent advocacy for abducted schoolchildren, accusing the singer of projecting Nigeria’s security challenges to the international community. Rarara’s remarks followed Davido’s appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown event, where he wore…
The Niger Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the bandits attacked the village at about 9:00a.m. He said some houses were set ablaze during the attack,…
A group, City Boy Movement, has said it is in possession of video footage of protesters who occupied its headquarters in Abuja on Friday to demand the resignation of President Bola Tinubu over the country’s worsening insecurity. The group, which is campaigning for President Tinubu’s second term, said the footage would be handed over to…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have ransacked Pissa, one of the terrorised villages in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing an unspecified number of locals, and kidnapping others including women and children. Local sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the attack started early morning on Saturday, with many houses razed by the terrorists. According to…
