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Months after quitting Nollywood for music, Ray Emordi returns to acting

Nigeria, July 4 -- Nollywood actor Ray Emordi has returned to acting months after announcing his decision to step away from acting to pursue a full-time music career. PREMIUM TIMES reported in Februa... Read More


Ooni denies conferring chieftaincy title on Baba Ijesha

Nigeria, July 4 -- The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has broken his silence over the claim that he conferred a chieftaincy title on actor Olanrewaju "Baba Ijesha" James. PREMIUM TIMES earlier report... Read More


Man stages own kidnap for N25m ransom - Police

Nigeria, July 4 -- A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Delta State for allegedly staging his own kidnap and demanding a N25 million ransom from his family. Also, the police have rescued a two-week... Read More


Amazing moment a toddler refuses to enter school without her friend

Nigeria, July 4 -- A Facebook post by a Nigerian mother describing an endearing moment between her toddler son and a female classmate has sparked widespread reactions, with many social media users cel... Read More


EFCC arraigns two brothers over multiple sales of same land

Nigeria, July 4 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two brothers at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt over allegations that they fraudulently sold the same parce... Read More


How my husband met Stella, why she sold his properties - Mr Ibu's first wife

Nigeria, July 4 -- The dispute over the estate of late Nollywood actor John "Mr Ibu" Okafor took a fresh turn on Thursday after his first wife, Ifeyinwa Nwani, made new allegations against his widow, ... Read More


World Cup: Houston, Philadelphia set for spectacular US Independence Day celebrations

Nigeria, July 4 -- FIFA has announced it will blend football with patriotism on Saturday as the United States marks its Independence Day and 250th anniversary, with elaborate pre-match celebrations pl... Read More


'We've entered Egypt's history,' Hassan celebrates Pharaohs' landmark World Cup win

Nigeria, July 4 -- From the jubilant streets of Cairo to the packed stands in Dallas, Egypt's historic FIFA World Cup campaign has reached another unforgettable milestone. The Pharaohs booked their p... Read More


World Cup: Egypt join Morocco in Round of 16 after penalty shootout victory over Australia

Nigeria, July 4 -- Egypt became the second African nation, after Morocco, to book a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw ... Read More


PZ Cussons' annual profit quickens by 298% as asset disposal boosts earnings

Nigeria, July 4 -- PZ Cussons Nigeria attributed its robust profit growth for the year ended 31 May 2026 to proceeds from asset disposal rather than to its regular sources of income that had shaped it... Read More