Benin, one of Nigeria’s oldest cities, is a treasure trove of cultural heritage and history. It is home to some of the country’s most valuable ancient artworks, relics, and artefacts, making it a unique cultural hub. However, a significant portion of these treasures, including the royal palace, were plundered during the invasion of the Kingdom … Read more
PREMIUM TIMES’ journalist Majeed Bakare has been selected for the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship, an initiative spearheaded by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in partnership with Co-Develop.Mr Bakare, who covers the Nigeria’ National Assembly, was selected alongside 44 journalists from 45 news media organisation in four countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, … Read more
The police in Canada have arrested the Canada-based Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people living in the North American country. The Toronto Police Service, Canada, said Ms Sonnberger, 46, was arrested on Sunday and that she has been charged with uttering threats. “She is scheduled to appear at the … Read more
The crown prince of Benin, Ezelekhae Ewuare, has reportedly gotten singer Cynthia Morgan arrested by the Nigerian police for cyberstalking and harassment. A video of the singer’s arrest surfaced online on Monday. Mr Ewuare is the son and heir apparent of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II. Cynthia was a … Read more
The sophomore album is often considered the litmus test for an artiste’s longevity and creative evolution. It’s the album that follows the breakout debut, one that either solidifies a musician’s place in the industry or raises questions about their staying power. Despite gaining mainstream fame with a six-track EP that boasted four hit singles, Shallipopi … Read more
COTONOU, Benin — Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone launched large-scale malaria vaccine programs on Thursday under an Africa-focused initiative that hopes to save tens of thousands of children’s lives per year across Africa. The three West African countries are the latest to participate after successful rollouts of routine malaria immunization for children in Burkina Faso, … Read more
Pelumi Nubi, who drove from London and 16 other countries, finally arrived in Lagos on Sunday afternoon. On 29 January, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Nubi embarked on a solo journey in her car, Lumi, nearly two years after professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju rode from London to Nigeria. Ms Nubi began her journey on 31 … Read more
Approximately 70 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members were deployed to Jamaica on Friday to train military personnel from several Caribbean countries who are bound for Haiti as part of a multinational security force led by Kenya and backed by the United Nations. The Canadian personnel will provide training on core peacekeeping skills and combat first aid to troops … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, says he is “deeply concerned about the deteriorating electricity supply across the country” and has thus summoned the chief executives of three electricity companies to a “crucial meeting.” Mr Adelabu, in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, said he has summoned “the Chief Executives of Abuja Electricity … Read more
