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![After 16 Years of Waiting, Nigerian Man Dies 3 Months After Welcoming Twins With Wife]()
After 16 Years of Waiting, Nigerian Man Dies 3 Months After Welcoming Twins With Wife
A Nigerian man, Chinedu Njirinzu, has died three months after his wife gave birth to a set of twins after 16 years of marriage. The deceased's brother-in-law, Igwe Ihedioha, took to Facebook on Friday May 6, to mourn him." Words have failed me. I am heart broken by the sudden death of my... -
!["I and My Husband Are Dog Parents, Not Ashamed Of Being Barren" - Nse Ikpe-Etim]()
"I and My Husband Are Dog Parents, Not Ashamed Of Being Barren" - Nse Ikpe-Etim
47 years old Nigerian actress, Nse Ikpe-Etim who is widely regarded as one of the most versatile movie script interpreter in the country has once again opened up with her child bearing situation, and expressed her satisfaction with her situation. Nse has been bold about the situation and has not al... -
![Canelo Alvarez Suffers First Defeat Since 2013 To Dmitry Bivol]()
Canelo Alvarez Suffers First Defeat Since 2013 To Dmitry Bivol
Russian boxer, Dmitry Bivol has defeated the undisputed super middleweight champion, Saul Canelo Alvarez. The Russian boxer had dominated the occasion from start to finish as Canelo found it hard to cover the distance or land meaningful punches on Bivol.Bivol was considered as underdog going into t... -
![Popular Nollywood Actress, Yvonne Jegede Launches Her New Surgical Bum]()
Popular Nollywood Actress, Yvonne Jegede Launches Her New Surgical Bum
Following in the footsteps of her fellow look-a-like actress, Ini Edo , Yvonne Jegede has undergone a surgery to enhance her curves. The excited Nollywood actress took to her instagram page to flaunt the new accomplishment.Although some people frown against the acquisition of bum through means o... -
!["Why God Made Me To Serve As Vice President For The Past 7 Years" - Osinbajo Speaks]()
"Why God Made Me To Serve As Vice President For The Past 7 Years" - Osinbajo Speaks
Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of NIgeria Friday in Anambra, said having served as Vice President in the past seven years with President Muhammadu Buhari, he was convinced that God made it possible so he would better serve Nigerians as the next President.He also noted that the security efforts b... -
![19-year-old Student Arrested For Murdering His 22-Year-Old Former-Lover Inside Classroom]()
19-year-old Student Arrested For Murdering His 22-Year-Old Former-Lover Inside Classroom
A 19-year-old student has been arrested for stabbing his 22-year-old former lover and high school student, to death. Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigation said 19-year-old Tony Kiptoo of Keben secondary school, stabbed his ex-lover Irene Chelagat on the left side of her chest, killing ... -
![Aregbesola Creates Drama During APC South West Meeting As He Refuses To Shake Omisore's Hand]()
Aregbesola Creates Drama During APC South West Meeting As He Refuses To Shake Omisore's Hand
It was mild drama that took place recently at the South-West All Progressives Congress’ presidential aspirants and leaders meeting on Friday, according to Saturday PUNCH.Impeccable sources at the meeting told Saturday PUNCH that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, pointedly refused t... -
![Mum Was Hit With Charm, Dismembered When She Lost Consciousness – Son Of Osun Widow Killed]()
Mum Was Hit With Charm, Dismembered When She Lost Consciousness – Son Of Osun Widow Killed
In this exclusive interview, Sulaimon Yekeen, the son of a 52-year-old widow, Asiata Yekeen, who was recently dismembered by suspected ritualists in Ile-Ogbo, Osun State, tells BOLA BAMIGBOLA why the family is demanding the death sentence for the suspects What is your relationship with the deceased... -
![Breaking: Tinubu Campaign DG,Abdulmumin Jibrin Dumps APC]()
Breaking: Tinubu Campaign DG,Abdulmumin Jibrin Dumps APC
The Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has dumped the All Progressives Congress.he announced this via his Twitter handle on Saturday.The former federal lawmaker said he would announce his new party soon.Director-General of the Bola Tinubu Support Group Council “I hav... -
![Nigerian Police Officer, Corporal Matthew Isaac Nabbed For Singing Cult Song In Viral Video]()
Nigerian Police Officer, Corporal Matthew Isaac Nabbed For Singing Cult Song In Viral Video
A Nigerian policeman, Corporal Matthew Isaac, has been arrested after a video of him celebrating cultism went viral.The police officer was spotted in a video that recently made the rounds online singing, dancing, and brandishing a rifle in praise of a particular cult.The police spokesman, CDP Olumu... -
![Two IPOB Fighters, Policeman Killed During Gun Battle In Imo State]()
Two IPOB Fighters, Policeman Killed During Gun Battle In Imo State
In what will come across as a really startling development, a policeman has been killed alongside two suspected militants of the Indigenous People of Biafra during a gun battle in Agwa, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.The incident happened on Friday when operatives of Imo State Police Comm... -
!["Nigeria Is Finished" -Sowore Tackles CBN Gov. Emefiele For Picking N100million APC Nomination]()
"Nigeria Is Finished" -Sowore Tackles CBN Gov. Emefiele For Picking N100million APC Nomination
Omoyele Sowore, the Nigerian human rights' activist, has taken a swipe at the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, after the latter purchased the N100million presidential form of the All Progressives Congress, APC.Emefiele had reportedly picked the nomination form on Frida... -
![Polygamous Actor, Yul Edochie Unites With His Brother For The First Time In Years]()
Polygamous Actor, Yul Edochie Unites With His Brother For The First Time In Years
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has taken to social media to reveal that he has finally reunited with his brothers amid the controversy tailing his second marriage.In a video shared on his Instagram page, the actor could be seen with his four siblings posing in excitement for a photoshoot as they held... -
![Alaafin Stool! 20 Oyo Princes Are Jostling For Vacant Throne]()
Alaafin Stool! 20 Oyo Princes Are Jostling For Vacant Throne
According to a report by The PUNCH, the race to fill the vacant stool of the Alaafin of Oyo has begun with at least 20 princes from the Owoade Ruling Family signifying their interest to succeed Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.Owoade Ruling Family is one of the two ruling families under the Agunloye Ruling House... -
![Fourth Oba In A Row! Another Traditional Ruler, Onijeru Dies In Oyo State]()
Fourth Oba In A Row! Another Traditional Ruler, Onijeru Dies In Oyo State
According to a report by Daily Post, a traditional ruler in Oyo State, the Onijeru of Ijeru land in the Ogbomoso South Local government area of the state, Oba Elijah Popoola, has passed on.It was reported that Oba Popoola joined his ancestors on Friday at the age of 85 after a brief illness.It was ... -
![Popular Nollywood Actress & Singer, Bukunmi Oluwasina Celebrates 32nd Birthday Today]()
Popular Nollywood Actress & Singer, Bukunmi Oluwasina Celebrates 32nd Birthday Today
Popular Nollywood actress and singer, Bukunmi Oluwasina is celebrating her 32nd birthday today, May 7th, 2022.The screen diva took to her Instagram page to share gorgeous photos of herself rocking a floral pink dress with a high frontal slit.The mum of one who is so grateful to God for life wrote, ... -
![85Yrs Old Woman, Abigail Gifted New House By A Pastor After Living In Squalor For Many Years In Benue]()
85Yrs Old Woman, Abigail Gifted New House By A Pastor After Living In Squalor For Many Years In Benue
For many years, 85-year-old Abigail Ebere has been living in squalor. She has been the subject of discussions on the street with many showing sympathy over her condition. Some others, however, mocked her due to her patched one-room thatch house that keeps leaking and exposing her to the vagaries of... -
![Chelsea’s New Owner, Todd Boehly Gets First Disappointment, Captain Azpilicueta Reacts]()
Chelsea’s New Owner, Todd Boehly Gets First Disappointment, Captain Azpilicueta Reacts
Chelsea captain, Cesar Azpilicueta, has regretted that they could not give new owner, Todd Boehly his first win after the Blues drew 2-2 with Wolves on Saturday.The new owner, Boehly, watched on in horror as he saw Thomas Tuchel’s side blow a two-goal lead as the race for Champions League qualifi... -
!["Why I Introduced Sharia Law In Zamfara State" - Former Governor - Ahmed Yerima Explains]()
"Why I Introduced Sharia Law In Zamfara State" - Former Governor - Ahmed Yerima Explains
Former Governor of Zamfara state, Ahmed Yerima has explained why he introduced Sharia law in the state. Addressing journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday May 6, the former Governor said he introduced Sharia law in the state in line with the constitution on the freedom... -
![Nollywood Actor, Kunle Remi Opens Up On Kissing & S3x Roles In Movies]()
Nollywood Actor, Kunle Remi Opens Up On Kissing & S3x Roles In Movies
Kunle Remi is not humble when it comes to his craft especially those roles that allow him kiss some very beautiful women.The Nollywood hunk who was a guest on the “African Time Podcast,” opined that he was living the life many men dream of.Speaking on handling intimate scenes in movies, Kunle... -
![PHOTOS: APC Leader, Bola Tinubu Storm Adamawa For His Presidential Aspiration]()
PHOTOS: APC Leader, Bola Tinubu Storm Adamawa For His Presidential Aspiration
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Saturday stormed Yola, Adamawa State for his presidential aspiration.Tinubu is aspiring to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 but he has to win the APC presidential primary first.On Saturday, Tinubu storme... -
![Korra Obidi's Husband, Justin Dean Denies Stealing $5k From Wife Says He Withdrew It Mistakenly]()
Korra Obidi's Husband, Justin Dean Denies Stealing $5k From Wife Says He Withdrew It Mistakenly
Justin Dean, the American husband of Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi, has denied claims that he stole the sum of $5,000 from his estranged wife.It was recalled that the dancer had cried out on Facebook Live that her ex-husband stole a sum of $5000 that she had mistakenly sent into their joint account.... -
![BREAKING: Another Two-Storey Building Collapse In Lagos]()
BREAKING: Another Two-Storey Building Collapse In Lagos
A two-storey building in the Ago Palace Way area of Lagos State, collapsed on Saturday.The building is on Chris Igadi street off Ago Palace way opposite Kilimanjaro/ AP filling station.The incident happened days after eight persons died when a three-story building at Ibadan street in Ebute Metta co... -
![JUST IN: Don’t Shut Down Airline Operations - FG Begs AON To Give It Time To Explore]()
JUST IN: Don’t Shut Down Airline Operations - FG Begs AON To Give It Time To Explore
Following threat by Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON to down tools on Monday owing to high cost of aviation fuel, the federal government has urged the union to give it time to explore means of resolving the challenge.Minister of Aviation made the plea in a statement signed by his Special Assistant... -
![2023: Ex-Reps Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, Buys APC Presidential Form]()
2023: Ex-Reps Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, Buys APC Presidential Form
Dimeji Bankole, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has purchased the presidential expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress to contest for the 2023 presidency.A close ally of the former Speaker, Malam Abdullahi Bayero, told The PUNCH on Friday in Ka... -
![Nigerian Paralympian, Ifeanyi Madubuike, Banned For Three Years After Failing Doping Tests]()
Nigerian Paralympian, Ifeanyi Madubuike, Banned For Three Years After Failing Doping Tests
Nigerian Paralympian, Ifeanyichukwu Christian Madubuike, has been banned for three years by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for failing two drug tests.His ban was conveyed in a statement released by the IPC on Friday, May 6. Following the ban, the 25-year-old will be ineligible for the... -
![Mikel Arteta Signs New Deal As Arsenal Manager Until 2025]()
Mikel Arteta Signs New Deal As Arsenal Manager Until 2025
Mikel Arteta has signed a new deal to be manager of Arsenal for the next three years. The three-year contract will keep him in the club till 2025. The former Arsenal midfielder has his team on the verge of Champions League qualification for the first time in five years. With four games left, the no... -
![Online Users Drag Singer, Rema For Revealing The Artists Who Inspired Him In This Video]()
Online Users Drag Singer, Rema For Revealing The Artists Who Inspired Him In This Video
According to Rema, Fela, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Don Jazzy are the artists who inspired his music. His revelation sparked reactions from some Nigerians who accused of him lying and chasing clout.‘Rema wasn’t born when Fela started singing, how did his sound inspire him?’ Many commented after w... -
![Family Of Kidnapped KADPOLY HOD, Ramatu Abarshi Blame Social Media Over Incident]()
Family Of Kidnapped KADPOLY HOD, Ramatu Abarshi Blame Social Media Over Incident
Family members of kidnapped former Head of Department ( HOD) with the Kaduna Polytechnic ( KADPOLY), Engineer Ramatu Abarshi, have alleged that stories that emanated from the social media on the kidnap incidence is almost jeopardizing the lives of Ramatu and her daughter. It was alleged that ... -
![Watch Moment Footballer, Paul Pogba Shows Off Dancing Skills After Recovering From Calf Injury]()
Watch Moment Footballer, Paul Pogba Shows Off Dancing Skills After Recovering From Calf Injury
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has taken to social media to show off his recovery from injury. The 29-year-old France international took to his official Instagram account to give fans of Manchester United a progress report on his injury recovery stage.In the video, Pogba is seen dancing to... -
!["There’s God o" – Dabiri-Erewa Reacts As APC Leaders Snub Women In Lagos Meeting]()
"There’s God o" – Dabiri-Erewa Reacts As APC Leaders Snub Women In Lagos Meeting
Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and a member of the ruling party, has expressed concerns over the absence of women as the South-West leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, met in Lagos on Friday.Some leaders and APC presidential aspirant... -
![Gospel Singer, Tope Alabi & Husband Pen Lovely Message As Their 1st Daughter Turns 24]()
Gospel Singer, Tope Alabi & Husband Pen Lovely Message As Their 1st Daughter Turns 24
Popular Gospel musician, Tope Alabi and her husband, Olusoji, have taken to social media to celebrate their first daughter, Ayomikun on her 24th birthday today.The ace gospel artiste took to her Instagram page to share pictures of her daughter while showering praises and prayer on her.She wrote, �... -
![Watch Shocking Moment A Python Appears To 'Collect' A Sacrifice At A River In Anambra State]()
Watch Shocking Moment A Python Appears To 'Collect' A Sacrifice At A River In Anambra State
A video which captured moment a python 'took' a sacrifice at a river in Anambra state has been shared online. Some traditionalists were spotted praying at the river bank as the python took the sacrifice brought to it.Watch the video [size=20pt] HERE [/size] ... -
![United Kingdom To Introduce New Visa That Allows University Graduates To Relocate To The Country]()
United Kingdom To Introduce New Visa That Allows University Graduates To Relocate To The Country
The United Kingdom has announced that it will begin issuing a new visa that allows holders of first degrees, masters, and doctorates to travel to the country and work in fields such as science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship by May 30.The visa – high potential individual (HPI) visa,... -
![Man Declared Dead By Doctor 'Wakes Up' At His Funeral Before Dying Hours Later In Akwa-Ibom (Video)]()
Man Declared Dead By Doctor 'Wakes Up' At His Funeral Before Dying Hours Later In Akwa-Ibom (Video)
A Nigerian man who was declared dead after he slumped was noticed to be alive at his funeral. Sadly he died hours later.Usen-Obong Ime Jacob, 27, slumped in his parents' home on Sunday evening, May 1, and was taken to a private hospital in Abak, Akwa Ibom state.The doctor declared him de... -
![Shocking Photos Of A ''Huge'' Pen!s-shaped Cake An Ibadan-based Baker Made For A Client]()
Shocking Photos Of A ''Huge'' Pen!s-shaped Cake An Ibadan-based Baker Made For A Client
An Ibadan-based baker has shared photos of the ''huge'' penis-shaped cake she made for a client who requested it.According to the baker, the client asked for a cake to gift a man after ''a good penis-ing'' See their exchange and photos of the cake below... ... -
![2023! Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Others Fail To Agree On Consensus As They Meet In Lagos (Photos)]()
2023! Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Others Fail To Agree On Consensus As They Meet In Lagos (Photos)
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South-West, on Friday night May 6, met with some of the presidential aspirants drawn from the region who have gone ahead to pick up the presidential nomination forms of the APC.The meeting which was held at the Lagos House, Marina, saw in attendance V... -
![Super Eagles' Defender, William Troost-Ekong Shares Throwback Photos To Prove He's A 'Naija Boy']()
Super Eagles' Defender, William Troost-Ekong Shares Throwback Photos To Prove He's A 'Naija Boy'
Super Eagles of Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong has taken to social media to prove that he is a 'Naija boy'.On Friday, May 6, 2022 Ekong took to his official Instagram account to post photos of his childhood.In the photos, Ekong who was born in Haarlem, Netherlands into a mixed Dutc... -
![Davido's Babymama, Chioma Shows Support For Ubi Franklin As He Reveals Political Ambition]()
Davido's Babymama, Chioma Shows Support For Ubi Franklin As He Reveals Political Ambition
Talent manager, Ubi Franklin already as singer, Davido’s third babymama, Chioma Rowland at his back as he pursues his political ambition.The talent manager who has spread his wings to the world of politics, his vying for a position in the house of assembly.Ubi Franklin, who is under the All Progr... -
![55-year-Old Driver, Folarin Rauf, Defiles His 5-year-Old Boss' Daughter Inside Car In Lagos]()
55-year-Old Driver, Folarin Rauf, Defiles His 5-year-Old Boss' Daughter Inside Car In Lagos
An insurance practitioner, identified only as Oyenuga, on Thursday, told an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court how his driver, Folarin Rauf, 55, allegedly defiled his five-year-old granddaughter at his residence in Lagos State.The practitioner, while being led in evidence by the pros...
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