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Ghanaian journalist hugs a tree for over 24 hours and sets a Guinness World Record

Abdul Awal, a Ghanaian journalist, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest time spent hugging a tree. Her unique “tree hugging marathon,” which took place outside the Kumasi Cultural Centre, lasted 24 hours and 21 minutes. This beats...

British Council supports the release of Mel Rouge and Ekemini's film “Toll-Free”

Ekemini and Toll-Free, two films funded by the British Council Film Lab Africa, a pioneering accelerator programme for emerging filmmakers and television producers in Nigeria, have premiered. The films, produced by Winifred Allen and Mel Rouge, showcase the diverse talent...

Ooni, fourth wife Olori Ashley, welcomes her son

The Ooni of Ife Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his fourth wife, Olori Ashley, welcomed their first child, a son. Folashade married the Ooni on October 15, 2022. This happy news comes almost six months after the monarch welcomed twins with Olori...

Enugu Government honours 'Gwo Gwo Gwo' singer Mike Ejeagha and names a street after him

Forty years after introducing the world to his musical genre, highlife folklore, legendary highlife singer Mike Ejeagha, whose 1983 hit recently went viral thanks to sketch artist Brain Jotter, is reaping the fruits of his labor handsomely. The Enugu State...

Who is Jux, the Tanzanian lover of Iyabo Ojo's daughter?

Who is Jux, the dark-skinned boy who was recently spotted alongside actress Iyabo Ojo's 23-year-old daughter Priscilla? Are they dating, married or could it just be another publicity stunt? These are questions many Nigerians are eager to know as photos...

Biggie introduces a new twist and uncouples the duos

On Sunday night, Big Brother presented another unexpected twist for the housemates, causing more tension and excitement. Biggie is known for dropping bombs and raising tension in the house. However, the housemates never saw the new twist coming as Biggie...

How to create a sustainable children's fashion brand in Nigeria – Fumilola Abdullahi

Fumilola Abdullahi, founder of Cindara, a children's fashion brand based in Abuja, shared his insights on how to create a sustainable children's fashion brand in Nigeria. Ms Abdullahi, a fashion entrepreneur and wife of former Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi, has...

Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2024

In an exciting conclusion to the hotly contested Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant, Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned the new queen. The grand finale, held on Saturday night at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, featured 25 contestants from various...

Onyeka Onwenu buried in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Nigeria's celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as 'The Elegant Stallion', has been laid to rest. The 72-year-old music star was laid to rest on Friday in a private and solemn ceremony at the Ebony Vaults and Gardens in Ikoyi,...

Executive Council suspends Sunny Neji, Zaaki Azzay, Ruggedman and others

The crisis affecting the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has taken on a new dimension. PREMIUM TIMES has reported that the National Working Committee (NWC) of PMAN has suspended PMAN President Pretty Okafor over alleged multiple violations of...

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Senator Natasha commends Tinubu and NNPC for inauguration of LNG plants in Ajaokuta

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed her sincere gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC)...