When history bends in irony, it often does so with drama, spectacle, and memory etched in sharp relief. The coronation of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland is not just a royal ascension; it is the resurrection of unfinished stories, the unmasking of old betrayals, and the ultimate theatre of Nigerian…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has stated that the creative industry is no longer a side attraction, but a global economic powerhouse. This, he said, informed the commitment of his administration to build an enabling environment where talent is nurtured. Governor stated this while declaring open the Creative Youths Experience, with the theme “Framing…
Nigerian music star, Tiwa Savage, exchanged warm cultural greetings with former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The brief encounter drew attention from attendees, as the Afrobeats queen respectfully acknowledged the former Vice President in a traditional Nigerian manner, reflecting the blend of…
In a recent video on YouTube, Prominent Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has declared that Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, will not emerge as president in 2027. The spiritual leader made this declaration while addressing his followers, stressing that no matter the level of support Obi commands, he is not…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President hailed 2Baba as a “resilient and patriotic artiste” who has used his music to promote…
Lagos State is preparing to host another historic celebration of culture and music as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu leads the 2025 edition of Ariya Eko Music Festival. The event is scheduled to hold at the Shell Hall of the Muson Center on Sunday, October 5, 2025, and will spotlight some of Nigeria’s most respected cultural pathfinders….
My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the…
Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will be present at his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Olubadan of Ibadanland, scheduled for 26 September, 2025.Oba Ladoja, a former federal lawmaker and former governor of Oyo State, said this when a delegation from Ode-Omu, Osun State, paid him a royal visit at…
Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake has disclosed how he and a fellow activist sought divine help when they became involved in a plot to use military force to restore Chief MKO Abiola to power after the annulled 1993 election. Speaking during a TVC media coverage from 9:58, Dele Alake revealed the dramatic events…
Fresh revelations have emerged on why President Bola Tinubu sacked Fegho Umunubo, his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy, who worked under Vice President, Kashim Shettima. Presidency insiders told Premium Times that Umunubo was dismissed after being linked to a string of alleged scams in the creative industry, which he reportedly executed under the…
