The Oluwo of Iwo land, Adewale Akanbi (Telu 1), has notified Nigerians of his preference for being addressed as ‘His Imperial Majesty.’ Imperial Majesty is a title used to denote a person of high rank or authority, particularly an emperor or empress. It signifies their supreme power and authority over an empire. The Oluwo of … Read more
Nigerian singer and former Mo’Hits star Dr Sid has confirmed his relocation to the United States. The singer now joins fellow artiste Banky W, who also relocated to the United States in September. This move seems to reflect a growing trend among Nigerian entertainers moving abroad for new opportunities. In the recent episode of Garrett Van Tiem’s … Read more
Iran’s UN Mission says the Islamic Republic has “concluded” its retaliatory attack on Israel after it launched dozens of drones and missiles on Sunday. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Iran launched the drones and missiles from Iranian territory towards Israel in what Tehran said was in retaliation for the Israeli attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria on … Read more
Fuji music maestro Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, aka Kwam 1, has finally addressed the allegations levelled against him by his ex-drummer Kunle Ayanlowo of 32 years, who accused him of mistreating and enslaving him. In an infamous interview published on Agbaletu TV on YouTube, Mr Ayanlowo, who played the talking drum for Kwam 1 between 1990-2022, accused … Read more
From Nnamdi Kanu’s startling comment on insecurity to the killing of two police operatives in Imo State, top stories from Nigeria’s South-east within the past week focused more on insecurity in the region. I haven’t received salary as governor, my wife has no official car – Nigerian governor The week began with a shocking remark … Read more
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Friday described the increase in the price of sachet water in the country as unacceptable and unfair. The FCCPC acting Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Adamu Abdullahi, disclosed this while speaking at an event to commemorate the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day in Abuja on Friday. The … Read more
For the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, who breathed his last in the evening of Thursday, 14 March, at the famous University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo state, the journey to stardom started in childhood with a clear cut vision to acquire education as one of the prerequisites for a purposeful life. Right … Read more
Following the death of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Lekan Balogun, on Thursday, Olalekan Olakulehin, the Balogun of Ibadanland and leader of the ‘military line’ in the Olubadan system is now next in line to ascend the throne. According to the Olubadan chieftaincy declaration, succession and elevation to the throne are achieved through promotion, … Read more
The police in Ebonyi State, south-east Nigeria, say they will investigate some operatives seen in a viral video clip assaulting two yet-to-be-identified men in the state. The police spokesperson in the state, Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The viral video clip In the 30-second clip, seen by PREMIUM TIMES, some armed police operatives, numbering … Read more
A recent report from The Lancet reveals a startling statistic that more than a billion people worldwide are now classified as obese, posing significant health risks. According to The Lancet’s official website on Sunday, the study highlighted a concerning trend, with obesity rates among adults more than doubling since 1990 and quadrupling among children and … Read more
