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My eyes are misty as I write this. I have spent the better part of the morning listening repeatedly to one of the tracks of that gifted Yoruba gospel musician, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known on stage as Toluwanisings. The 34-year-old was nature’s human carving of an Àwòko for the listening pleasure of humanity. Toluwanisings was…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement He invited us to talk about peace. He was murdered before the day arrived. I am still in shock. Last year, after reading some of my writings about him, Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim Masussuka reached out to me. He later personally invited me to the National Peace Dialogue scheduled for today, 31 October.…
The National Project Coordinator of the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project, Dr Hadiza Maina, says Nigeria is deploying films, radio dramas and community engagement to challenge restrictive social norms. She calls for economic empowerment and behavioural change to go hand in hand to advance women’s development. Maina stated this at a side event of…
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has caused buzz on social media after sharing a throwback to her TikTok collaboration on “Oversabi Aunty”, days after her colleague, Funke Akindele, unveiled her partnership with Facebook for her upcoming film, “The Four: No One Fights Alone.” Akindele announced the partnership on her Instagram page on Thursday, describing it as…
The family of late singer Ilerioluwa “Mohbad” Aloba has asked the authorities to postpone the tissue-based DNA test scheduled for 31 October at Mainland General Hospital/IDH, Yaba, Lagos, as part of efforts to establish the paternity of the singer’s son, Liam. The authorities scheduled the examination for 10 a.m. to help resolve the protracted dispute…
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday adjourned the bail hearing of actress Doris Ogala until 6 November in the case involving her and Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry. PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that Justice Akintayo Aluko ordered the remand of Ms Ogala, the African Action Congress…
The National Director of Planning of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), Hajia Aishat Oyiza Omade, has dismissed speculations of a political rift among the associates of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, and alleged crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Omade said the replacement of Senator Abubakar Sadiku Ohere…
In this interview with Rotimi Ige, Atinuke Babatunde, Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria, shares insights into her role in shaping Africa Magic’s programming, launching channels, positioning major entertainment productions and nurturing emerging filmmakers through the MultiChoice Talent Factory. She also explains her passion for mentoring young people, her contribution to the…
Renowned British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for his iconic roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at the age of 86. Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, according to a statement shared on his official social media accounts on Thursday. The statement said he was surrounded by loved…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced major structural upgrades for the upcoming 40th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) 2026. Speaking on The Conversation, Princess Layo Bakare-Okeowo, Vice President of the LCCI and Chairperson of the Trade Promotion Board, emphasized that the landmark anniversary marks a significant milestone in…
