The Nigerian football community has been thrown into mourning again following the sudden demise of a former youth international, Gift Atulewa. The football star d!ed in the early hours of today November 12 from High blood pressure complications.   Confirming his demise to Premiumtimes. the spokesperson for the Delta State Football Association,Azuka Chiemeka, said the 38-year-old prolific forward d!ed at …

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has responded to allegations made by investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo, who claimed that customs officers are colluding with a smuggler to bring large consignment of rice into Nigeria from Benin Republic.   In a chat with newsmen on Monday, the national public relations officer of the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada dismissed Soyombo’s claims as cheap blackmail. …

Reuters Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has helped push the price of Bitcoin to a series of record highs. Backers of the digital currency are celebrating, and wondering how much more valuable it could become – with some suggesting it could reach $100,000 per coin. Its price is rocketing because the president-elect has vowed to make the …

Pandemonium broke out in Jos, Plateau state after an explosion rocked the densely populated Terminus market area in the capital city this morning November 11. Unconfirmed reports say that several people were injured in the blast with an unspecified number of casualties. The extent of the damage remains unclear but witnesses described scenes of destruction and chaos.   Emergency services, …

The Czech power company CEZ recently signed a deal with Britain’s Rolls-Royce SMR to develop and build small modular nuclear reactors. The company attributed the fall in profits to lower earnings in trading and mining. ADVERTISEMENT The Czech power company CEZ on Tuesday reported net profit of 23.4bn Czech crowns (€926.5m) in the first three quarters of the year, 6.4bn …

He will also front the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup 2025/2026. “The BBC and Gary Lineker have agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup,” the BBC said, while confirming his Match of the Day tenure was ending. Lineker said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank …

The single is one of the songs on her sophomore EP ‘If Orange Was A Place’ released in 2021. The song soared to commercial success after Tems gained international mainstream attention following her defining appearance on Wizkid’s global smash hit ‘Essence’. ‘Found’ has garnered over 119 million Spotify streams making it one of her most streamed songs in her impressive …

It all began on November 11, 2024, when an X user reacted to actress Jemima Osunde‘s post on X regarding the new YouTube film Fame and Fury, saying, “I’m sincerely tired of seeing the same faces in this damn industry.” The actress did not take her comment lightly and retorted, saying, “We’re tired of seeing your face too in your …

The Naira is forecasted to depreciate to N1,993 per US dollar by 2028.  A report by BMI Research, a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, forecasts significant constraints on the import of critical medical supplies into Nigeria due to the weakening of the Naira and structural challenges within the healthcare system.  The report projects that by 2028, the Naira will exchange at NGN1993/USD, a rate it …

As the African film industry and Nollywood continue to delight the global audience, film awards across the continent play a vital role in celebrating and nurturing rising talents. These events highlight the best of African storytelling, craftsmanship, and creativity, from prestigious awards like the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) to platforms such as the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF). For …