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Trial of Arise journalist, security guard's murder case stalled as prison officials fail to produce suspects

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The murder trial of Arise News newscaster Somtochukwu "Sommie" Maduagwu and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has been stalled. ... Read More


Defamation: Frederick Leonard files petition against Stanley Ontop, seeks retraction, apology

Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard has petitioned the Delta State Police Command against his colleague, Stanley "Stanley Ontop" Ajemba, over alleged defamation and libellous statemen... Read More


Cinemas favour films that fill seats, not filmmakers - Mo Abudu replies to bias claims

Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- Nigerian media mogul and philanthropist Mosunmola "Mo Abudu" Abudu has responded to allegations that cinema owners show bias by giving preferential screening slots to certain films.... Read More


(VIDEO): MKO documentary trailer chronicles June 12 crisis, Abiola's final years

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- A teaser for MKO, an international feature documentary examining Nigeria's annulled 12 June 1993 presidential election and the death of the presumed winner, MKO Abiola, has begun ga... Read More


'Portable took advantage of me, promised me marriage' - Actress, Ashabi Simple alleges

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- Actress Akinyanju "Ashabi Simple" Omobolarinde has opened up about her relationship with controversial singer Habeeb "Portable" Okikiola. Ashabi Simple, the singer's fourth baby ma... Read More


'I haven't been the best daddy,' 2Baba admits

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- PREMIUM TIMES reported that the "African Queen" hitmaker has seven children with three women: Pero Adeniyi, Sumbo Ajaba-Adeoye and his estranged wife, Annie Macaulay. Ms Adeniyi, w... Read More


'Video wasn't AI, but okay, believe your Senator' - South African model tells Nigerians

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- South African lifestyle influencer and adult content creator Leshaan Dagama and Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North, are still trending. On Wednesday, a viral vide... Read More


'I'm sorry, you're not a witch' - Angela Okorie apologises to Mercy Johnson

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has publicly apologised to her colleague Mercy Johnson six days after being granted bail in a case involving cyberstalking, threats, and harassment. ... Read More


Genevieve Nnaji isn't my enemy; our fans fueled our alleged feud for decades - Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- Nigerian actress and singer Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has addressed long-standing claims of a feud between herself and fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that unconf... Read More


How I ended up with a philanderer, gay man, before marrying Reuben Abati - Kikelomo Atanda-Owo

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- Kikelomo Atanda-Owo, the wife of veteran journalist Reuben Abati, has spoken about her previous failed marriages. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Abati, a former adviser to Presiden... Read More