Nigeria: ‘My Boss Paid $200,000 Ransom for My Release’ – Singer Gnewzy Reveals
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that the singer who was kidnapped on 29 April at Eklat road in Ughelli, Delta State, was released on 3 May, six days after being held captive by gunmen.
Nigeria: Omotola Jalade’s Husband Didn’t Buy Me Car – Destiny Etiko
[Premium Times] “Omotola’s husband doesn’t have my number, and I don’t have him–so, what’s the problem?”
Nigeria: How Peter Accused Me of Fraud, Thwarted P-Square’s Reconciliation – Jude Okoye Alleges
[Premium Times] “We have family members. We have Igwes; we have older adults. But the question is, how come none of them ever make or don’t make any imputes? They have. Igwe of our village have. Governors, Ministers, our aunties, uncles, all of them ha…
Uganda: Bebe Cool Defends Speaker Among Against Corruption Allegations
[Nile Post] Singer Moses Ssali highlights Speaker Anita Among’s contributions to Bukedea amid corruption accusations, questioning the validity of the claims.
Kenya: Kenyan Film Explores the Struggles of Motherhood and Mental Health in Africa
[RFI] Poignant Kenyan short film Act of Love, screened in Nairobi this week, is on a mission to raise awareness about maternal mental health in Africa – with a special focus on postpartum depression. Inspired by a true story, the film has spent the pas…
Nigeria: Miss Universe Nigeria – Chidimma Not Given Preferential Treatment, Underwent Rigorous Screening – Guy Murray-Bruce
[Premium Times] “Chidimma’s father is from Enugu; she will represent Taraba State. This is how the organisation assigns states to contestants. It has always been our approach to maintaining fairness and tribalism.”
Nigeria: Nigerian Smashes Guinness Record for Most Restaurants Visited in 24 Hours
[Premium Times] The previous record holder was an American YouTuber, Eric Decker, better known as Airrack, who set the record in 2023 after visiting 100 restaurants.
Nigeria: Ibadan International Film Festival – ‘Jagun Jagun’, Two Iranian Films Top Nominee List
[Premium Times] These nominations, ranging from Nigerian features to Iranian and American films, reflect the festival’s commitment to showcasing diverse voices and narratives from across the globe.
Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina to Compete for Miss Universe Nigeria After Miss South Africa Controversy
[Leadership] Week after she withdrew from the Miss South Africa contest amid a row over her nationality, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has agreed to run for the Miss Universe Nigeria title.
Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks to Enlist New Yam Festival in Unesco Cultural Heritage
[Leadership] Nigeria is seeking to enlist the Igbo’s ‘Iri Ji Ohu’ (New Yam Festival) as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.