F emi Vega has released a new single, "Skeleton," featuring Zlatan. The Nigerian singer dropped the track as his latest step forward, marking a clear shift in both sound and image. "Skeleton" is a lively song that mixes current Afrobeat rhythms with a deeper, soulful feel. Vega’s calm vocals play off Zlatan’s energetic style. The track speaks on growth and staying true to himself while handling industry pressure. It’s built for the dancefloor, but the lyrics carry weight. The single comes ahead of Vega’s upcoming EP, 'VEGA', set for release on 18 June. "Skeleton" gives fans an early look at the project’s direction. The release arrived with a bold promo photo. Shot in warm tones, it shows Vega in a simple, refined portrait. The image contrasts with the track’s raw energy, highlighting two sides of his style: grounded yet sharp. Vega previously performed as PlayboyCasted before announcing his new name in early February 2024. He described the switch t...

  K anya King CBE, the chief executive and founder of the MOBO Awards, has died aged 57 following colon cancer. The MOBO Organisation said she passed away calmly on 3 June 2026, surrounded by family and close friends. King set up the MOBO Awards in 1996. To fund it, she remortgaged her home. At the time she was a single mother living on a Kilburn council estate and working as a TV researcher. She launched the event without support from the music industry, after being told that Black music was “too niche” to succeed. In its statement, the organisation said: “What Kanya created was never simply an awards ceremony. It was an act of cultural justice. MOBO did not just celebrate Black music; it legitimised it, amplified it and transformed the cultural landscape of the UK. Born in north London to a Ghanaian father and an Irish mother, King built a stage that helped launch the careers of Stormzy, Little Simz, RAYE, Craig David, Ms. Dynamite, Amy Winehouse and Central Cee. Today, the awar...

A ccording to a recent report by The Guardian Newspaper , the Federal Capital Territory Police have begun a clampdown on cars with dark windows and hidden license plates in Abuja.   Commissioner Ahmed Muhammed said the order from Inspector General Tunde Disu followed findings that criminals often use such vehicles to hide their identity. More than 30 cars have been seized so far, and drivers who violate the rule will face prosecution.   At a press briefing on Friday at the command headquarters, Muhammed asked for public cooperation and highlighted key successes in recent operations.   On May 25, 2026, officers raided a hideout in Runji Village, Zuba, and arrested three men who appeared in viral videos wearing military uniforms and holding AK-47 rifles. The suspects are Umar Babangida, 25, Adamu Yeti, 22, and Yahaya Idris, 24, all from Rijana in Kaduna State. They told police the weapons came from a gang leader known only as “Esco,” who remains at large. Ite...

F IFA has taken back free World Cup tickets sent to 60 fans after a website fault, the BBC reported .   The fans will now have to pay the full cost if they still want the tickets, FIFA said. The tickets were first issued at zero charge because of a glitch during the payment stage.   “FIFA can confirm that around 60 supporters received notice on Wednesday, June 3 about tickets that were allocated at no cost due to a problem with payment,” the body said. It added that it “is sorry for any issues caused”.   Ticket Talk Network, a social media account that flags ticketing errors, shared a notice showing the fans have one week to pay. If they do not, the tickets will be removed from their accounts. The tickets were for early round games in Toronto.   The World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11 in Canada, the United States and Mexico.   The error adds to FIFA’s ticketing troubles. Although FIFA earlier said the event would be a sell-out, seat...

T he Independent National Electoral Commission has explained how FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, obtained actor Emeka Ike’s private voter registration details.   According to PREMIUM TIMES newspaper report , INEC spokesperson Mohammed Haruna said on Thursday that a joint investigation by the commission and the police found that the screenshots were sent to Mr Olayinka by the electoral officer for Abuja Municipal Area Council.   Security operatives initially questioned four people, including three INEC staff and an INEC official’s daughter. Phones belonging to one official and her daughter were also seized during the probe.   Mr Haruna said an INEC official first accessed Mr Ike’s information from the voter register. She then used her daughter’s phone to take a screenshot of the data and shared it with the AMAC electoral officer.   The AMAC electoral officer later forwarded the screenshot to Mr Olayinka. Police have detained...

P olice have arrested an INEC staff member and questioned the FCT Minister’s media aide after actor Emeka Ike’s private voter information was leaked on social media.   According to Punch Newspaper report, The Force Intelligence Department is handling the case following a petition that alleged conspiracy, cyber intimidation, and the release of classified government documents.   Sources said the INEC officer for Abuja Municipal Area Council has been in custody since Tuesday. Lere Olayinka, who handles social media for the FCT Minister, was interrogated and later released on bail.   The incident began on May 29, 2026, when protesters, reportedly led by Emeka Ike, blocked the INEC AMAC office over alleged irregularities in a party primary. After the protest, the INEC officer accessed Ike’s record and directed a junior staff member to screenshot his confidential details from the Voter Enrolment Device.   The officer then contacted Olayinka on Facebook ...

Commission says no hacking or external breach occurred; actor Emeka Ike’s record was accessed with valid staff credentials and released without approval   T he Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that voter details of Nollywood actor and National Democratic Coalition House of Representatives aspirant Emeka Ike were accessed and leaked using official staff login details. In a statement on Tuesday, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said early findings show no hacking or outside breach of the Continuous Voter Registration database. Instead, the information was pulled through valid credentials assigned to personnel working on the ongoing CVR exercise and then shared without permission. The controversy began after Ike’s registration details appeared online shortly after he declared his bid for a seat in the FCT. The records were posted by Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, sparking c...

T he Lagos State Police Command has debunked viral claims of armed bandits invading Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, and Oke-Afo, after the false report triggered a mob attack that killed a 24-year-old motorcycle rider. Police spokesperson CSP Abimbola Adebisi said on Monday that the social media posts, along with graphic videos and images, were false and aimed at stirring panic. She confirmed there has been no invasion or attack on any community or school in Lagos, adding that officers continue to patrol strategic locations across the state to keep residents safe. The misinformation turned deadly when youths in one community, convinced bandits had entered the area, attacked Kulaha Ayuba. Police said the young okada rider was labelled a Fulani bandit, beaten to death, and his motorcycle stolen before his body was dumped in a swamp. Fifteen suspects have since been arrested, and the command promised that everyone involved will face the full weight of the law. Adebisi also flagged another clip makin...

T he Enugu State Government has denied viral reports claiming residents were attacked in Awgu Local Government Area, describing them as false and aimed at stirring panic. In a statement released Tuesday, Commissioner for Information and Communication Dr. Malachy Agbo said no attack took place in Awgu or any other part of Enugu. He accused those behind the rumour of deliberately spreading misinformation. “There is no truth to the report. It is baseless and exists only in the minds of those circulating it,” Dr. Agbo said. He confirmed that residents in Awgu and across the state are going about their daily activities peacefully, with no security breach recorded. The commissioner appealed to the public to disregard the claim and stop sharing unverified information that could create fear. He stressed that the administration of Governor Peter Mbah has placed security at the centre of its agenda, with ongoing investment to protect lives and property. Dr. Agbo linked the rumour to politics, n...

A viation Minister Festus Keyamo has ordered a full investigation into Yola Airport’s security after Patience Abbo, wife of former Adamawa North Senator Ishaku Abbo, was filmed accessing restricted airside areas twice. The move follows a Premium Times report with video evidence of the breaches. The newspaper said the minister demanded explanations from airport security officials after its initial story. Officials told the minister Mrs Abbo claimed she was travelling with her husband and was waved past the terminal gates. They said they only realized she wasn’t a passenger when she walked back alone after seeing him off at the aircraft steps. But a second video obtained by Premium Times showed Mrs Abbo on the tarmac again. She wore a brown abaya and wheeled a suitcase to the foot of an aircraft staircase. The new footage undercuts claims that the first incident was a one-off misunderstanding. Part 17 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations classifies airport aprons as Security Restr...

Regberegbe age grade groups in coordinated Aso Oke at the 2026 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, held three days after Eid al-Adha. Photo: Elejo Shot It. ‎ ‎ By Egungwu Chukwuka Benjamin ‎E very year, on the third day after Eid al-Adha, Ijebu Ode changes. The historic town known for its calm pace becomes loud with talking drums, bright Aso Oke, and the thunder of horses. This is Ojude Oba, literally translated as “the King’s Forecourt,” a festival that grew from a single family's act of gratitude into one of Africa's most dazzling cultural spectacles. ‎Historical records trace the roots of Ojude Oba to the late 19th century, during the reign of Awujale Ademuyewo Afidipote. When Islam began to flourish in Ijebuland, the monarch showed great wisdom by granting Muslim converts the freedom to practice their faith openly without persecution. ‎Among these early converts was Chief Balogun Kuku, a legendary warrior and prominent leader. Because of his new faith, Kuku could no longer tak...

N igeria’s Super Eagles defended their Unity Cup title with a commanding 3-0 win over Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz on Saturday night at The Valley stadium in London. Alhassan Yusuf led the charge with two goals as Nigeria avoided the drama of last year’s final, when they beat Jamaica on penalties at the Gtech Community Stadium. Nigeria made a fast start. Just three minutes in, Yusuf found space in the box and fired the Super Eagles into an early lead, catching the Jamaican defence off guard. Jamaica pushed hard for an equaliser before halftime and created several good chances, but Nigeria’s defence held firm to keep the 1-0 advantage at the break. The Super Eagles took control again after the restart. In the 59th minute, Femi Azeez delivered a perfect cross from the wing and Terem Moffi rose highest to head home Nigeria’s second goal. Jamaica threw players forward in stoppage time chasing a way back into the game. Nigeria punished them on the break. A quick team move ended with Yusuf calmly s...

T hirty-two years after lighting up the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha still owns a record no player has touched, FIFA has confirmed. The world football body paid fresh tribute to the former Super Eagles captain this week, pointing to his 15 successful dribbles against Italy in the Round of 16 at USA ’94. It remains the highest in a single World Cup match. Okocha’s journey to that moment started at home with Enugu Rangers before he moved to Europe in 1990 to join Germany’s Borussia Neunkirchen. Four years later, he was tormenting one of the best defences in the world. Italy’s backline that day featured legends Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Demetrio Albertini. Yet Okocha glided past them time and again with his quick feet, close control and bold attacking style. Since then, generations of top dribblers have come and gone, but none have matched his mark in 90 minutes. Brazil’s Jairzinho and England’s Paul Gascoigne sit joint second with 13 dribble...

S enegal qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations final on Thursday after beating hosts Morocco 7-6 on penalties. The match ended 1-1 at Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Senegal goalkeeper Assane Sarr was the key player. He made important saves in the shootout to stop Morocco from winning at home. Senegal will now play Tanzania in the final. Tanzania beat Egypt on penalties earlier on Thursday. Morocco scored a late goal to force penalties. In the 99th minute, Ismail El Aoud’s penalty was saved by Sarr, but El Aoud scored from the rebound to make it 1-1. Senegal took the lead in the 23rd minute. Commissaire Faye’s shot was blocked by the Moroccan goalkeeper, and Mouhamed Wagne scored from the rebound. Morocco had a goal by Adam Al-Laki cancelled by VAR before halftime. In the second half, Morocco attacked more. Amine Moustach and Brahim Rabaj had chances, but Senegal defended well until Cheikh Dieng’s handball gave Morocco a late penalty. During the shoo...

T he National Association of Nigerian Students says it will hold a solidarity and advocacy rally in Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. According to report by News Digest , NANS President Akinteye Babatunde made this known on Friday in a notice sent to student groups across the country. He said it is painful and wrong that the victims are still being held captive. He added that students in Nigeria cannot keep quiet while young learners and their teachers remain in the hands of kidnappers. Akinteye explained that the planned rally is meant to push security agencies and government officials to act fast and free the abducted students and teachers. He said members will first visit the schools affected by the attack. These are Community High School and Grammar School in Ahoro-Esiele, L.A. Primary School in Ahoro-Esiele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School. After the school visits, the student body will also meet the Commissione...