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Dr. Fagade said the festival’s highlight will be a 3.6-kilometre-long dining table, designed to seat between 2,000 and 3,000 guests. The record attempt will take place on the morning of December 6, followed by a communal feast later in the evening.
He claimed that the attack was led by one Mr. Adedokun Yusuf, the deputy to the Officer-in-Charge of the unit, who allegedly cut his back several times with a machete.
The Development Communications (DevComs) Network, Surulere, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, hosted journalism students from the National Broadcast Academy (NBA) for an intensive career development session led by veteran … Read More
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a scathing condemnation of Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) over the “unlawful, degrading and humiliating” treatment of Ms. Comfort … Read More
A newly surfaced video has shed light on the moments leading up to the arrest and remand of Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, at Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. The … Read More
The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents living in flood-prone communities to urgently relocate to safer, elevated areas as the city continues to battle heavy and … Read More
A 26-year-old Nigerian man, Ayowale Aledjana, was tragically stabbed to death at a residence in south-east London over the weekend. According to the Metropolitan Police, officers were called to Monson … Read More
A group of retired Nigerian Army personnel staged a protest in front of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Monday, demanding the immediate payment of their outstanding entitlements. … Read More
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has been showered with national accolades and substantial rewards following their commanding performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship, where they clinched their fifth … Read More
The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) has dismissed Peter Obi’s recent promise to serve only a single four-year term if elected president as nothing more than “empty rhetoric”, stating that … Read More
Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, has officially adopted its new status as a Federal University of Education. It now joins FUNAAB, FUTI, and the Federal University of Medical … Read More
Veteran Nigerian musician Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has opened up about a terrifying spiritual experience that changed the course of his life and beliefs. Appearing on The Nancy … Read More
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has initiated a major legal action against former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, over what he described as … Read More
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, is reportedly engaged in ongoing talks with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other key political figures. Dr. … Read More
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a massive ₦712.26 billion contract for the complete redevelopment of Terminal One at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This approval … Read More
Nigerian music legend, Innocent “2Face” Idibia, and Honourable Natasha Osawaru have officially tied the knot in a colourful traditional wedding ceremony. More details shortly…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into fresh turmoil following the declaration by its Deputy National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala, that he is now the party’s Interim National … Read More
In response to the #PoliceProtest that shook Nigeria on July 21, 2025, the Nigerian government has announced the mass promotion of over 29,000 junior police officers across the country. The … Read More
Nurses at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have joined the nationwide strike action declared by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The strike, which commenced … Read More
A powerful tsunami has strucked Russia’s Far East on Wednesday after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Pacific Ocean near the Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering widespread evacuations and tsunami warnings across … Read More
Popoola Sulaimon, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PurpleWorld Media, has been awarded a prestigious journalism scholarship at the National Broadcast Academy (NBA), Lagos, under the Career Development with Augustina Armstrong-Ogbonna … Read More
Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing significant challenges, particularly in rural areas. Many medical facilities lack basic equipment, expensive medical bill, incompetent staff, and lack of essential medications, making it difficult … Read More
There was mild drama in Ekiti State as former Governor Ayodele Fayose appeared at an All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsement rally wearing a cap boldly branded with the logo of … Read More
The outgoing Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Barrister David Kolade Alabi, has announced the renaming of several major streets and landmarks within the LCDA. One of the … Read More
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has disowned a widely circulated memo on social media that outlines a stringent dress code allegedly targeted at students of the institution. … Read More
The world of sports entertainment is in mourning as Terry Gene Bollea, better known by millions around the globe as Hulk Hogan, has passed away at the age of 71. … Read More
A viral video shared by a Nigerian man based in Italy has ignited widespread debate across social media platforms, after he made bold comparisons between the leadership styles of President … Read More
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval for an additional $347 million in foreign loans under the 2025–2026 borrowing plan. The request was presented on Wednesday during … Read More
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo made a special appearance at Onikan Stadium in Lagos for the ongoing Tosin Adarabioyo Youth Cup, a grassroots football competition aimed at nurturing young talents. The … Read More
Aniekan Bassey, Eking Sampson, Francis Fadahunsi and Olubiyi Fadeyi, four senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). President … Read More
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s external borrowing plan amounting to $21.19 billion, alongside additional loans and grants in other currencies, to support the full execution of … Read More
The National Broadcasting Academy (NBA), located at 1, Adekunle Fajuyi Way, Ikeja, Lagos, has officially announced the commencement of the 2025 Batch B Basic Courses with an opening ceremony scheduled … Read More
PremiumTimes has made available a new report concerning Muhammed Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, who was alleged to have rejected his recent appointment as Chairman of the … Read More
Muhammed Babangida, son of former Nigerian military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has formally declined his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In … Read More
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially renamed Tai Solarin College of Education as the Oba Sikiru Adetona College of Science and Technology, in honour of the late Awujale … Read More
The Chairman of Rijau Local Government Area in Niger State, Hon. Danladi K. Uganda, has joined Nigerian Army troops on a frontline operation, dressed in full military camouflage. According to … Read More
In its Sunday statement, the Nigeria Police Force claimed it had no intention of stopping the protest, describing it as “the mother of all peaceful protests” and pledging to provide … Read More
The Obidients Movement, a pro-Peter Obi support group, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to forgo his 2027 presidential ambition and back former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, … Read More
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has opened up about his desire to start a family, a dream he says he’s intentionally postponing for the sake of being a fully present … Read More
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known across Saudi Arabia as the “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at the age of 36 after spending two decades in a … Read More
Veteran Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has shed light on why she distanced herself from the Nigerian film industry for over a decade after getting married. In an interview on Oyinmomo … Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military President, as chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President … Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, in honour of his late predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement … Read More
Once again, the Nigerian federal government is speaking in big grammar and grand declarations, this time through the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola. He has pledged … Read More
The Anambra State Government has dismissed as inaccurate the recent claim by former Governor Peter Obi that SABMiller (Intafact Beverages Ltd.), a multinational beverage company, was the state’s highest taxpayer … Read More
A prominent supporter of Peter Obi in the United Kingdom, Mr. Benjamin Kuti, widely known as the Oluomo of Derby, has come under fire over allegations of financial misconduct and … Read More
Robin Kaye, the music supervisor celebrated for her decades-long contribution to American Idol, has been tragically killed alongside her husband, Marc Deluca, in what authorities have now confirmed is a … Read More
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has set social media abuzz after he announced a ₦250,000 cash reward to high-performing graduates across Nigeria, specifically those who finished with a minimum CGPA … Read More
Nigerian social critic and former student leader, Adeola Soetan, has declared that “no university including UI is too big to be named after Buhari, if Tinubu decides.” Soetan, who made … Read More
Lagos State remains Nigeria’s economic epicenter, a megacity with over 10 million registered voters, vibrant demographics, and a deeply engaged urban population. But in reality, recent developments have laid bare … Read More
Photos: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu accompanied by Yusuf Buhari and his son, Seyi Tinubu, at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina, to receive the body of the late former … Read More
Also cited in the statement was the case of Nice Linus, a 400-level Law student and elected member of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), who was reportedly removed from her … Read More
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has fired back at former Governor Rauf Aregbesola over his recent comments concerning the 2026 governorship election, describing them as misguided and out of … Read More
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, was laid to rest on Monday at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, following his passing at … Read More
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His aide, Garba Shehu, announced the passing of the former president on Sunday, saying the former leader died in London, UK. He wrote, … Read More
Agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were caught red-handed bribing electoral officials in the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) during Saturday’s local government elections in Lagos State. In … Read More
Movement came to a standstill early Saturday morning at the Berger axis of Lagos as police and other security personnel barricaded major entry points into the city ahead of the … Read More
Barely days after his resignation as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has landed a fresh government appointment, this time as Chairman of the Board … Read More
The Lagos State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement across the state ahead of the Local Government Elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. The restriction … Read More
Five members of Obiakor family have rearranged for allegedly stealing the sum of N242.391 million before a Lagos Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission … Read More
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90, just two days after celebrating his birthday. The monarch reportedly died in … Read More
Arsenal Football Club have officially completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for a reported fee of €65 million, according to renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. … Read More
Nigeria’s football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 AFCON champion, Peter Rufai. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the passing of the … Read More
The Labour Party (LP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, demanding that he resign from the party following his involvement in a newly formed … Read More
At least 15 people have been killed in a deadly attack on Kwalajiya village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, allegedly carried out by suspected members of the … Read More
The founder and pioneer chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has declared that former Senate President, David Mark, will lead a newly formed political coalition to victory … Read More
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has firmly rejected calls to join a new political coalition aimed at defeating President Bola … Read More
There was commotion at an FCMB branch in Lagos after a suspected thief was discovered hiding in the bank’s ceiling, reportedly attempting to interfere with internal systems overnight. According to … Read More
Veteran Nigerian singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or 2Baba, has stirred fresh controversy with his remarks on male sexuality and monogamy. In a recent interview with media … Read More
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has pledged to honor any coalition agreement that limits him to a single term in office, stating that he would vacate the presidency … Read More
The Alliance of Nigerian Students Against Neo-Liberal Attacks (ANSA) has issued a searing condemnation of what it described as an ongoing campaign of repression and persecution against student activists at … Read More
Veteran Yoruba actor Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has accused Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, of reneging on financial promises made to entertainers who campaigned for … Read More
Students of Lagos State University (LASU) turned heads and lit up social media with their stunning displays of culture and fashion at their “Ojude LASU” celebration. From intricately designed traditional … Read More
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), will lead a nationwide prayer initiative seeking divine intervention for national recovery. The announcement was made on … Read More
Human rights activist and investigative journalist, Omoyele Sowore, has made a revelation against the Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, accusing her with back up evidences of … Read More
Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, one of Nigeria’s most prominent businessmen and philanthropists, has died at the age of 94. His passing was confirmed on Saturday by his personal aide, Mustapha … Read More
The Lagos State Government has officially denied any involvement in the reported demolition of a property allegedly owned by the brother of Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential … Read More
The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, the suspected killer of a National Youth Service Corps member, Salome Adaidu, to death by hanging. Justice Simon Aboki, … Read More
The Federal Government has rescheduled the recruitment exercise for paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior from June 26 to July 14, 2025, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration … Read More
Thousands of Kenyans flooded the streets of Nairobi and other major cities on Wednesday, June 25, demanding the resignation of President William Ruto as they marked the first anniversary of … Read More
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of 17 soldiers following a brutal terrorist attack on a military base near the Bangi community in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger … Read More
Adaramoye Micheal Lenin, one of the eleven #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters arraigned in court today, 25th of June 2025, has given a detailed account of proceedings at the resumed hearing of the … Read More
Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, a former governor of Kwara State, has died at the age of 84. A close family associate confirmed that Adebayo passed on in the early hours of … Read More
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has strongly condemned the decision of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to extend the … Read More
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the service year of Ms. Rita Ushie, a youth corps member popularly known as Raye on Instagram, by two months. Ms. Ushie … Read More
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead following a brutal attack by suspected bandits on communities in Kebbi State’s Zuru Emirate. The chairmen of Zuru and Danko-Wasagu Local Government … Read More
A heated inheritance battle has broken out in the family of the late former Oyo State Governor, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, as his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Alao-Aderinto, has approached … Read More
The Ondo State Government has approved the implementation of death penalty for individuals convicted of kidnapping. The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, disclosed this on Saturday … Read More
Investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, has strongly condemned the decision to line up school children in the rain to welcome President Bola Tinubu during his visit to Benue State on Wednesday, … Read More
The Benue State Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a public holiday in anticipation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to the state. According to a statement issued … Read More
Renowned filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry is facing a sexual assault lawsuit filed by an actor associated with his popular BET drama series, The Oval, according to newly filed … Read More
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a 44-year-old man, Oto Edet, to life imprisonment for the defilement of his neighbour’s nine-year-old daughter. Delivering the judgment, Justice … Read More
Veteran Nollywood actor Ganiyu Nofiu, widely known as Alapini, has voiced his deep disappointment over what he called the neglect of Yoruba entertainers who actively campaigned for President Bola Ahmed … Read More
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday granted bail to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in the sum of ₦2 billion. Justice Yusuf … Read More
India is reeling from yet another aviation tragedy after a helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed in the early hours of the morning in Uttarakhand, leaving all seven people on board … Read More
Popular TikTok influencer Jarvis broke down in tears during a live session, revealing fresh cracks in her highly publicized relationship with fellow content creator and fiancé, Peller. The emotional moment … Read More
Veteran actor and former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has opened up on what he described as a deep betrayal by Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate … Read More
