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The United States has said that the haul of seized materials from terrorists during its recent raid in Nigeria was the largest amount of enemy electronic equipment recovered since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US. This was disclosed by the United States Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for…
Nollywood actor James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has come under fresh public scrutiny after the Aso Ebi prices for his son’s naming ceremony sparked widespread online criticism. Aso Ebi is a popular Nigerian tradition, especially among the Yoruba people, where family members, friends, or guests wear the same fabric and colour to an…
The Igbo Movie Producers Association of Nigeria (IMPAN) on Sunday re-elected JohnPaul Nwanganga as President to lead the association for another two-year term. Other executives elected included Ngozi Okeke as Vice President, Paul Ibeh as Secretary, Joyce Ikem as Assistant Secretary, and Ifemamma Rita as Financial Secretary. They also include Izuchukwu Orjioke as Provost, and…
If you think their on-screen relationship ends the moment a director shouts “cut”, then perhaps you haven’t been paying enough attention to the undeniable chemistry between Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson. For years, the two Nollywood stars have captivated audiences with their performances, serving up memorable moments that leave fans wanting more. But lately, conversations…
Thai-Nigerian singer and performer, Anastensia Okoye, popularly known as Anastensia, is gaining attention on Thailand’s singing show, Tower of Love, where she continues to showcase her voice, confidence and stage presence. The young artiste, who is of Thai and Nigerian heritage, has become one of the interesting faces on the show, bringing a different kind…
South Africa has processed more than 15,000 Malawian nationals to exit the country ahead of next week’s anti-immigration marches that many fear could turn violent, the justice minister said Friday, with thousands more awaiting clearance in makeshift encampments. Citizen-led groups have issued an unofficial June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the…
The Lagos State Government has called on all Nigerians, not just stakeholders, to protect and promote the country’s cultural heritage, arts and tourism assets. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, made the call at a news conference organised by the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators in Lagos ahead of its…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has invited three professionals of Nigerian descent to join its membership, further strengthening Nigerian representation in global cinema. British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr., actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, and costume designer PC Williams are among the 529 artists and executives selected for the Academy’s 2026 class. Membership…
There are actors. And then, there are legends whose faces become permanently woven into the cultural memory of a people. Dr. Kola Oyẹwọ belonged to the latter category. This was one actor you have no choice but to stand still for while watching him. The charisma, the zeal, the interpretation of his role. For decades,…
Somtochukwu Okafor, the third son of the late actor John “Mr Ibu” Okafor, has pushed back against his father’s widow, Stellamaris, after she publicly appealed for financial help to cover the rent for their home and his children’s school fees. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Ms Stellamaris and her children appealed during an interview with content…
