Nigeria: NDLEA Declares Ex-Beauty Queen Wanted for Drug Dealing

[ad_1] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, wanted after she fled her Lekki, Lagos residence. NDLEA operatives raided her apartment at Oral Estate, Lekki, on Wednesday, 24th January, following credible intelligence that she was involved in illicit substances. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said, "The suspect was Miss Commonwealth Nigeria Culture 2015/2016 and founder of the Queen Christmas Foundation. Recovered from her home during […]

January 29, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Tacha, in Court Over Alleged Disorderly Behaviour

[ad_1] The trial started on 18 November 2021. Former BBNaija housemate Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, is facing charges of disorderly behaviour and turning the Murtala Muhammed International Airport into a public nuisance. Tacha appeared before the trial court, a magistrate's court in Ogba, a suburb of Lagos, on Friday, in a trial that only came to the attention of the press on Friday after over two years of quiet criminal proceedings instituted against the TV reality show star […]

January 29, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Investigation – How Nigerian Influencers, Others Violate Social Media Policy Running Brand Campaign

[ad_1] PREMIUM TIMES found more than a dozen X accounts -most of them parody accounts of influential social media users- drumming support for Erisco Foods on 19 January. In January, a network of X (Twitter) accounts carried out what appears to be a coordinated influence operation for Erisco Foods Limited and violated the social media platform's policies in the process. Erisco Foods Limited is the Nigerian food product manufacturer that faced backlash following the arrest of a customer, Chioma Okoli, […]

January 29, 2024

News

Nigeria/Cameroon: Nigeria Defeat Cameroon, Qualify for Afcon Quarter-Final

[ad_1] Lookman scored a brace to ensure the Super Eagles got the better of the Indomitable Lions. Two goals from Ademola Lookman, one in each half, helped the Super Eagles soar 2-0 over Cameroon's Indomitable Lions in Saturday's round of 16 clash. Coach Jose Peseiro reinstated Alex Iwobi, Zaidu Sanusi, and Lookman as he continued to deploy the 3-4-3 formation. The Eagles were the better from the start and laid siege to the Cameroon defence and effectively kept the Lions […]

January 29, 2024

News

Nigeria: Super Eagles At Afcon – Why Is Osimhen Not Scoring As Wingers Continue to Frustrate

[ad_1] The Eagles have created 12 big scoring chances but have scored only twice, a situation they have to correct when they face Cameroon on Saturday. The Super Eagles have advanced to the round of 16, securing the second position in Group A with seven points. Despite their progress, a closer look at their goal-scoring performance reveals a rather subdued output, especially considering the prolific striker Victor Osimhen in their ranks. Osimhen, who recently earned the Africa Player of the […]

January 26, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Asake, Burna Boy, Rema Bag Nominations for 2024 Brit Awards

[ad_1] Nigerian singers Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema have been nominated for the 2024 Brit Awards. The nomination list for the annual music awards show was released on Wednesday 25, January 2024 Burna Boy and Asake made the 'Best International Artiste' category, while 'Calm Down', the hit song by Rema, was nominated in the 'Best International Song' category. Rachel Agatha Keen, the British singer better known as RAYE, set a Brit Awards record by receiving the most nominations in a […]

January 26, 2024

Africa

Africa: Gates Foundation Wants Global Philanthropists to Give More

[ad_1] The foundation's CEO suggests that with a little more than $7 billion, philanthropists could get vaccines to 300 million people. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for increased philanthropic giving to advance solutions proven to save and improve millions of lives. According to the CEO of the foundation, Mark Suzman, in an official statement Thursday, philanthropists need to give more to meet the unprecedented challenges nations across the globe face in combating poverty, eradicating disease, and fighting […]

January 26, 2024

News

Nigeria/Cameroon: ‘Give Us Onana,’ Nigerians Beg Cameroon to Field Man United Goalkeeper On Saturday

[ad_1] Nigerians on social media have appealed to the Cameroon coaching crew to field Andre Onana in goal when the Super Eagles clash with the Indomitable Lions on Saturday. This comes after Cameroon was confirmed to be Nigeria's opponent in the AFCON Round of 16 following the five-time Champions 3-2 win over The Gambia. Man United goalkeeper Onana was benched during the game, with his omission from the line-up speculated to not be unconnected with his questionable performance against Senegal […]

January 24, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Veteran Fuji Musician Kollington Ayinla Speaks On Near-Death Experience

[ad_1] "It is only God that can save a person, but they tried for me because I could have died, but due to their efforts, I was saved." Fuji maestro Kollington Ayinla has shared his recovery journey at Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja. In a video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the 74-year-old expressed gratitude to the hospital management and individuals who played a role in his improved health. The Fuji star was admitted into LASUTH after […]

January 24, 2024

Nigeria