Monday, January 13, 2025

Entertainment

New Amazon series showcases African legends captured by filmmaker Monica Swaida

Over the years, Nigerians have asked entertainment industry pioneers who paved the way for today’s flourishing sector to be celebrated. Leading this charge is Nigerian-American showbiz entrepreneur Monica Swaida, who initiated ‘Tales of Our Legend’. ‘Tales of Our Legend’ is a...

Nigerian TikTok Creators Ola of Lagos and Iremide Score Big Wins at Creator Awards

Nigeria Content Creators dominated the TikTok Top Creator Awards held at Vodacom World in Johannesburg with four wins out of eight categories. The awards celebrated talent and paid homage to and commended the creativity and diverse content produced by creators...

Discover unique Valentine’s Day gifts using AI tools

It’s Valentine’s Day, and even though most people have spent weeks planning the perfect gift, we have some hacks for last-minute lovers to make the best of today! From using Google’s search to authenticate your last-minute buy or simply creating...

The Terrifying Night, By Niyi Osundare

                 NIGHT OF HORROR*     (When a cache of mine-size dynamite lives in a neighbourhood bedroom)          I             The year was young     Our woes were oldThe day plodded to a dusty twilight     Unfazed by the harmattan hassle Then came the wails of...

Five Places to Avoid Visiting Today If You Are Single

Valentine’s Day fills the air with love today, yet not everyone feels its embrace, especially you flying solo. For singles like you, Valentine’s Day is a stark reminder of your solo status, but fear not. In this article, PREMIUM TIMES...

Thoughtful Gifts for Him: Forget Boxers and Get Him Something Special

There is this popular joke that the go-to gift the average Nigerian female gets for her man is a pair of boxers! Even though most ladies disagree with this belief, the male folk still think otherwise. But, you know what?...

The reason behind my decision to remove my social media posts following the AFCON final match

While some Nigerians seemed to have accepted the Super Eagle’s disappointing loss against host nation Ivory Coast at the AFCON final match in good faith, others have taken out the disappointment on some key players by bullying and blaming...

Hisbah arrests popular TikToker Murja Kunya and her boyfriend in Kano

The Hisbah Command in Kano State has arrested popular and controversial TikToker Murja Kunya for allegedly posting inappropriate and un-Islamic content on TikTok. Kunya is known for her controversial content, frequently stirring debate in most Northern Nigerian states. Two weeks ago,...

The Incredible Female Pilot: A Travel Memoir by Tunde Ipinmisho

My flight from Lagos to Abuja yesterday was unusual in some ways. Because I stayed in Ajah during the visit, I had to rise at 5 am and eventually left for the airport at Ikeja at 8 am. My...

Report: Nollywood’s Leading Film Genre is Drama, Not Comedy

Drama was named Nollywood’s leading genre in 2023 for dominating 45.5 per cent of the top 44 Nollywood films released at the box office. According to a report by film insights publication In Nollywood’s The Industry Journal, the best-performing films...

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The group empowers artisans and farmers with over N200 million in Osun

More than 21 farmers and artisans cooperative societies in Osun State have received over N120 million...