Actors and filmmakers have continued to speak out against the alleged unfair treatment meted out to them by cinemas in the country. Actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe, has recently been sharing several posts from her fans and even colleagues,...

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Tanzanian singer and dancer, Diamond Platnumz, has signed a deal with United Kingdom-based entertainment and sports promotional companies— Showtime Promotions and Baron Inc. The announcement which was made earlier this week, stated that the deal will begin with the...

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A judge has decided when Donald Trump will be sentenced for his conviction related to paying hush money to a read more Judge insists Trump must be sentenced in criminal case but signals no jail

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A cross-check of Trump’s website, social media accounts and leading U.S. media outlets shows he has not issued such statements. The footage is an AI-generated deepfake.

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London is facing dangerously cold weather and possible snow this weekend, with health officials announcing a serious “amber” level alert read more Amber warnings for snow with ‘hazardous’ travel conditions in London

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, said on Friday that 1,000 former staff of the apex bank left voluntarily with payment of full benefits. He stated this during an investigative hearing put together...

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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, has paid a visit to Dele Farotimi at his Lagos residence. read more Peter Obi visits Dele Farotimi after prison release

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A senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Suleiman Kawu-Sumaila, has distributed 30 vans and 30 motorcycles to butchers and media influencers in his senatorial zone. A statement by Mr Kawu-Sumaila’s spokesman, Abbas Abbas, said the event is the 17th...

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has emphasised that the 1,000 employees who left in December 2024 chose to leave voluntarily, read more Departure of 1000 employees was not forced – CBN

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Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana has explained how and why former President Umaru Yar’Adua reversed the sale of the read more Why Yar’Adua cancelled Dangote’s purchase of Port Harcourt refinery – Falana

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GOMA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — Rwanda-backed M23 rebels moved closer Friday to a key town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing a nearby area, sources told AFP. The March 23 Movement (M23), a militia supported by neighboring...

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He said the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk is established regardless of the type of alcohol. The post Alcohol consumers have increased risk of cancer – US Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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South Sudanese-Australian supermodel, Adut Akech Bior, turned 25 on Christmas Day. For the silver jubilee, the new mum thrilled fans with the same radiant elegance that has captivated the fashion world since the onset of her modelling career. Known...

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday assured enhanced Federal Government support for Nasarawa State government’s agricultural programmes. Mr Shettima gave the assurance when he inaugurated the distribution of tractors, Jangwa Paddy to the 13 Local Government Chairmen and relief materials...

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted hazy weather condition from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Saturday. It anticipated a horizontal visibility range of 2km...

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Tribune Online Gov Adeleke allocates N4bn to Ilesa varsity The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilesa, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, on Friday revealed that the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has allocated over N4 billion (four billion naira) to the...

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Hoodlums have been attacking and killing operatives across Nigeria in recent times. The post IGP vows to deal with anyone who attacks police operatives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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By Yakubu Uba, NAN — For many years Borno has been among the regressive states in Western education, a situation  worsened by over a decade of the Boko Haram insurgency. While it lasted, education, particularly at the basic level,...

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Tribune Online 2026: APC group pushes for zoning of guber ticket to Osun West The Progressive Frontliners (TPF), a group within the OSUN state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on Friday, charged the party’s leadership with giving...

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The opposition said it's time to shine a light on the disturbing priorities of those in power and to hold them accountable for their greed amidst growing economic struggles faced by the residents. The post Opposition kicks as Bauchi...

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The Nigerian equities market sustained the bullish run in the New Year as investors gained N274 billion at the close of trading on Friday. This followed a surge in the share prices of stocks like NCR, LEARN AFRICA, and...

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Fighting back tears, the actress poured out her heart, urging fans to keep her in their prayers. The post TRENDING: Eniola Badmus weeps, expresses desire to have children (VIDEO) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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BMA is ready to ensure the smooth return of travelers into South Africa through Beitbridge.

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Washington — A top Ethiopian official visited Somalia’s capital Thursday in the first high-level meetings since relations plummeted a year ago because of Ethiopia’s plan to access the sea through the breakaway Somaliland region. Ethiopia’s minister of defense, Aisha Mohamed,...

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Tribune Online BREAKING: Two Edo LG chairmen, 13 councillors defect to APC   In a significant political shift, two local government chairmen and 13 councillors in Edo State defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, marking a...

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Yaounde — Cameroon’s military says it has seized several hundred weapons and combat uniforms that were being smuggled to a hideout of the Nigeria-based terrorist group Boko Haram. Officials say troops have been deployed in a bid to capture more...

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The drama continues to unfold in Episode 4 of “A Heart on The Line.” Yomi steps up, and this time, he’s playing knight in shining armour. Yomi steps in to help Dr. Ella with her pitch, and let’s just...

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Tribune Online PHOTOS: Peter Obi Visits Dele Farotimi After Release from Prison In a heartwarming gesture, former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited Dele Farotimi following his release from prison. Peter Obi took to his official X account formally (Twitter)...

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Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions present “Katangari Goes To Town,” a captivating cinematic experience premiering on Prime Video on January 4, 2025. Directed by Reuben Reng and boasting an ensemble cast of Nollywood veterans and rising stars, the film...

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Human rights activists have hailed Zimbabwe's decision to formally abolish the death penalty.

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Telecommunication operators in Nigeria have demanded a 100% tariff increase to ensure the industry’s sustainability. This development was announced by the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Karl Toriola while speaking during an interview on Arise TV on...

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The headline figure derived from the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index survey shows there were tentative signs of improvement in the Nigerian private sector during the final month of 2024. Overall business conditions improved as new orders increased for...

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Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has opened up about her desire for motherhood, urging her fans and well-wishers to keep her in their prayers. Badmus shared the emotional moment on Thursday with attendees of her Corporate Social Responsibility outreach, titled...

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ABUJA – A group known as the Intersociety for Change and Transparency (ICT) has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an investigation into the official activities of the acting Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi. In a...

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Group Urges Tinubu To Probe Acting Accountant General By Paschal Njoku ABUJA – A group known as the Intersociety for Change and Transparency (ICT) has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an investigation into the official activities of...

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LAGOS – A Civil Society Group, Centre for Leadership Excellence and Transparency (CELT) has lauded the outstanding and superlative performance of CAPTAIN CHRIS ONA NAJOMO, the Acting Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)....

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., says the 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt Refinery and Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul, designed to meet world-class standards. The company said the rehabilitation done at the...

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The Oyo Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps on Friday said 222 people lost their lives in various Road Traffic Crashes in the state in 2024. The corps disclosed this in Ibadan in its end-of-the-year statistics signed...

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January 03, (THEWILL) – The family of Nnamdi Kanu has expressed disappointment over the failure of President Bola Tinubu to keep to his promise of releasing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) from prison custody....

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The Project Coordination Office of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Projec, (HYPREP, has expressed determination to complete a significant number of its projects in 2025. Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, Project Coordinator of HYPREP, made this pledge in a statement made available...

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The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, Olatunji Disu, has revealed that 140 policemen died while on active duty in 2024. He said the policemen died as a result of high blood pressure, violent protests, and other ailments. Mr...

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The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has denigrated the reforms embarked upon by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. DAILY NIGERIAN reports that since assuming office in 2023, Mr Tinubu...

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January 03, (THEWILL) – On Friday, eight people sustained different degrees of injuries when a high-capacity commercial bus popularly known as “Molue” crashed and tumbled at Ahmadiyya in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. Director of Public Affairs and...

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Reno Omokri, a former Nigerian presidential spokesperson and bestselling author, on January 1, 2025, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian to abseil down and climb back up the iconic Victoria Falls. Performing the daring feat without...

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Controversial social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has alleged that embattled rapper Naira Marley confessed to owing his late former signee, Mohbad, an undisclosed sum of money prior to the singer’s untimely death. This revelation comes on the heels of what...

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Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has announced plans to focus exclusively on music and filmmaking in 2025. Speaking in an interview with Pulse, the multi-talented entertainer revealed that comedy was never his initial career choice, describing his...

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January 03, (THEWILL) –The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a convicted socialite and arrowhead of an International Human Trafficking network, Uadiale Christiana Jacob. Operating across the Middle Eastern countries with an operational...

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Owerri, Nigeria – The name of the Catholic Priest who shot dead a teenager for using Knockout (firecracker) during mass in Imo State has been revealed as Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya. Enyinnaya, whose face has also been revealed, is...

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