Former United States President Barack Obama has once again curated a diverse and global music playlist for his favourite tunes in 2023. This year’s selection, released via his X handle, featured prominent Nigerian music stars such as Davido, Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, and Olamide. It is the second time Nigerian singers will make Mr Obama’s … Read more
2023 witnessed a rise of several talents who grew from relative obscurity to stardom. These individuals captivated the nation with their unique contributions, whether in music, entertainment, or social media. This piece by PREMIUM TIMES showcases some of the breakout stars in Nigeria during the year 2023. Shalipopi Twenty-three-year-old Nigerian rapper, Crown Uzama, best known … Read more
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the death of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Mr Akeredolu, aged 67, died in a German hospital in the early hours of Wednesday after a long battle with postrate cancer. In a condolence message signed by its chairperson and Governor of Kawara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, … Read more
A new year means a new slang, and in 2023 alone, Nigerian pop stars, comedians, and politicians, including the President, were behind some of the viral ones. While some slang that dominated this year’s collection was entirely new, others which trended in 2022 appear to have a longer lifespan and found their way into 2023. … Read more
The police in Edo State have confirmed the killing of a journalist in the state. The journalist, Hillary Odia, was shot dead on Christmas Eve by suspected cultists at a drinking joint near a police station in Benin City, the state capital. He was a staff member of Independent Television and Radio, Benin City. The … Read more
This festive season, so many great films are showing at the cinemas or even on popular streaming platforms and as such, you might be spoilt for choice. Here’s why PREMIUM TIMES has done the research for you by narrowing the list down to 11 must-watch movies currently captivating audiences in cinemas nationwide this festive season. … Read more
Famous Nigerian activist and social critic, Aisha Yesufu, has revealed how she took the move to woo her husband, Mr Aliu. The co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls movement stated that it took eight months for her husband to reciprocate her love after she expressed her feelings. Ms Yesufu stated this on her X … Read more
A former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied granting an interview in London recently where she allegedly indicted the current Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal. A newspaper had reported that the ex-minister, who served during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, spoke with journalists in London during which she begged to be allowed to … Read more
Afrobeats artiste Ajofé, also known as Otoba7, has been described as a boundary-pusher who dares to create sounds that defy convention and expectations. Inspired by the likes of 2Shortz and BigLo in the early 2000s, he forged a distinct and appealing approach to delivering his alternative sound. After releasing a few projects to mark his … Read more
Zainab Ado Bayero, the daughter of a former Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, who ruled from 1963 to 2014, has opened up about her unconventional journey into filmmaking. Her father was the longest-serving emir in Kano’s history. Her recent biopic, ‘My Father, the Emir: A Portrait of Ado Bayero,’ chronicles the life and times of … Read more
