Afeez Hanafi Members of The New Black Movement of Africa, a faction of Aiye Confraternity, have caused panic in Jakande Estate, Lagos State, after chasing an intending member to his parents’ house in the community. It was learnt that the group beat up the residents and robbed them of their valuables as they could not […]

Temilolu Okeowo  Dear Madam Temilolu, I love your articles because they are filled with the bitter truth and a lot of wisdom. Keep pouring out what God lays in your heart for this generation of youths! There are souls being saved from reading them. More of God’s grace! We love you ma. Christian Ameh Dear […]

A helicopter with seven people on board crashed into a hillside in central Nepal on Saturday with the condition of the passengers unknown, officials said. The single-pilot Kathmandu-bound Altitude Air helicopter was carrying six passengers, including a Japanese trekker, when it lost contact with air traffic control after taking off from the central district of […]

Ademola Olonilua and Timileyin Akinkahunsi aolonilua@punchng.com Instagram: demie.o Twitter: @aoloniluapunch        08116759809 (SMS only) The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards has come and gone but those who went home with plagues are still basking in the excitement of having the awards on their shelves. Beaming with smile, popular actor, Ali Nuhu, said, “I won best indigenous […]

An Egyptian court on Saturday handed a five-year jail sentence to prominent photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, widely known as Shawkan, who earlier this year received UNESCO’s World Freedom Prize. Shawkan was arrested in August 2013 as he covered deadly clashes in Cairo between security forces and supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. READ ALSO: Eight […]

Novak Djokovic hailed Juan Martin del Potro as a “gentle giant” but he’ll have no hesitation in attempting to cut his close friend down to size in Sunday’s US Open final. Djokovic, the 2011 and 2015 champion, will be looking to complete the Wimbledon-US Open double for a third time when he tackles the 2009 […]

Roberto Firmino and Neymar scored the goals as Brazil cruised to a 2-0 friendly victory over an inexperienced United States on Friday. Brazil, playing their first international since a disappointing World Cup quarter-final exit, were in complete control throughout a low-key encounter at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. READ ALSO: It is a […]

Afeez Hanafi A matron at a private hospital on Shibiri Road, Ajangbadi, Lagos State, Mrs. Victoria Ukwu, has been arrested in connection with a mutilated body of a one-year-old twin, Favour Orogbu. Two nurses at the hospital, Navico Clinic and Maternity, who were on duty on the day of the incident, were also apprehended. The […]

Toluwalope Kareem The popular idiom – ‘one man’s meat, is another man’s poison’ – would perhaps be the best way to describe the preference in body sizes by many Nigerian ladies. Described by many as fashionable, Nigerian women are known to pay ample attention to their bodies and general looks. While in the Eastern part […]

On Sunday, September 1, 2018, over 80 parishioners were observing the morning Mass at St. Paul Catholic Church, Adagbrasa-Ugolo, Delta State, when the church building collapsed. Some of them share the horrific moment with THEOPHILUS ONOJEGHEN The anguish and sorrow that greeted Adagbrasa-Ugolo, an agrarian community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, last […]

Fola Ojo To the fool, truth is what only they believe is true. To the wise, truth is that which is proved and known to be the truth. That which is truth may sometimes be largely subjective and self-defined, but there is a universally acceptable truth that will stand any fiery test of veracity and […]

 Feyisayo Popoola The nation’s equities market extended its decline on Thursday as it shed N111bn following the price depreciation recorded by 31 stocks at the close of trading. The All-Share Index and market capitalisation of equities listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange fell by 0.88 per cent to close at 34,110.22 basis points and N12.452tn […]

Friday Olokor, Jos Seven persons have been confirmed dead as gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen struck in some villages in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. While five of the victims were killed at Razat mining site in Gana-Ropp village, two others died during an attack in Nding Suisut community on Thursday […]

…Duke, Anozie also pick forms John Alechenu, Abuja Supporters of a Taraba State Governorship aspirant, Alhaji Aliyu Umar have paid the N22.5m and obtained the expression of interest and nomination forms on his behalf. Umar, who is currently a Federal Government Liaison Officer to the United Nations Commission in New York, was not present when […]

Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party has said that the dream of winning the 2019 presidential election by President Muhammadu Buhari is thinning out every day. It said all social, economic and political indicators show that the game is up for the  President ahead of the 2019 general election, in spite of the alleged […]

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja For defecting to the African Democratic Congress, 118 serving lawmakers at the federal and state levels have been given automatic tickets. The National Chairman of ADC, Chief Ralphs Nwosu, announced the party’s decision at its 61st National Executive Committee meeting, in Abuja on Thursday. In a statement signed by the National Publicity […]

A star-studded Yoruba movie, Bipolar, has been released in cinemas across Nigeria. Produced by Oyin Laz and directed by Muyiwa Ademola, the movie features Jide Kosoko, Yemi Solade, Bimbo Oshin, Tayo Sobola, Lanre Hassan, Kayode Olaiya, Bolanle Ninalowo, Bukky Fagbuyi,  Wale Akorede, Afeez Eniola, Bimbo Oshin and Adedimeji Lateef.  Speaking during the movie premiere held […]

Eric Dumo Rising actress and movie producer, Etinosa Idemudia, has said that if given the right type of support it needs, Nollywood – Nigeria’s film industry – can significantly reduce unemployment in the country. The young lady, who recently premiered her new work titled, The Washerman, at the Filmhouse in Lekki, Lagos, said that the […]

Chux Ohai Big Brother Naija star, Bisola Aiyeola, has said that she owes her success in the entertainment industry to her own efforts and personal struggles, not the reality television show, as many Nigerians were wont to believe. Bisola said this minutes after receiving a surprise award during last Saturday’s African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards […]

Dayo Ojerinde Thousands of music fans took to social media on Thursday to plead with popular Nigerian singer, Harrysong, not to take his own life or continue to wish himself an early death. The fans were reacting to an emotional message posted by the singer on his Instagram page on Wednesday. Addressing the post to […]

US actor, Burt Reynolds, best known for his roles in “Deliverance” and “Boogie Nights,” died on Thursday, his publicist announced. The 82-year-old actor, a huge box office draw in the 1970s, died at a hospital in Florida, his manager Erik Kritzer told the Hollywood Reporter. Reynolds, whose career spanned six decades, received an Oscar nomination […]

Kenya has arrested a Chinese businessman after a video of him making a string of racist remarks was widely shared on social media, the government said Thursday. The Chinese national, identified as Liu Jiaqi, has been arrested and is being processed for deportation, said Kenya’s immigration department. “His work permit has been canceled and (he) […]

France and the three Benelux countries on Thursday launched a plan to offer EU funds to African countries in return for help stemming the flow of migrants to Europe. With the issue of immigration fuelling populist movements across Europe, the EU is under pressure to come up with ways to stop the arrival of illegal […]

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday said no fewer than 100 aspirants had picked up nomination forms to contest the state House of Assembly primary election in the last two days. . The Assistant Publicity Secretary, Mr Abiodun Salami, gave the figure in an interview with the News Agency of […]

Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic has barred its members from campaigning for any of its presidential aspirants. The party presently has about 13 aspirants justling for its sole presidential ticket. The aspirants are a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar;  a former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso;  Governor […]

United States President Donald Trump will attend a ceremony at the 911 memorial in the state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday to mark the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, according to reports. The First Lady, Melania Trump, will join the president at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville. READ ALSO: Commotion in court as […]

    A lawyer, Ibrahim Waley, on Thursday caused a stir during a sitting at a Yola High Court when he joined his colleagues (lawyers) at the front row while clad in traditional dress as against the formal gown and wig. A News Agency of Nigeria correspondent at the court reports that Waley, who arrived the […]

Superstar attacker Neymar leads a powerful Brazil side into a pair of North American friendlies starting Friday against a young United States lineup eager to test itself against world powers. The 26-year-old maestro for Paris Saint-Germain is among 13 players on the Brazilian roster from this year’s World Cup side. Others include fellow forwards Philippe […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it will print 16,500,192 Permanent Voters’ Cards and make them available for collection by citizens ahead of the 2019 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at the regular meeting of the commission with the Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja. Yakubu said that for a […]

Eko Electricity Distribution Company on Thursday decried the spate of harassment and violent attacks on its staff while on official duties in some communities. Mr Adeoye Fadeyibi, Managing Director of EKEDC, during a town hall meeting in Mushin area of Lagos, appealed to electricity consumers to desist from such act or face the full wrath […]

John Alechenu and Leke Baiyewu The All Progressives Congress has again lashed out at the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, saying his presidential aspiration is a huge joke. The acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena, said this in a statement in Abuja, on Wednesday. READ ALSO: PIB faces uncertain future as elections […]

International supermodel, Naomi Campbell, picked Nigerian singer, Wizkid, as her date to the GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2018, which held on Wednesday in London. According to Daily Mail, the couple arrived fashionably late. The supermodel, 48, nearly spilled out of her evening gown as she made a bold fashion statement in a funky patterned corset dress, […]

As today marks 200th day since Leah Sharibu was abducted by Boko Haram from her school in Dapchi, Yobe State, a UK member of Parliament, Thomas Brake has called for her release. Brake made the call as he participated in the 200-hour #Freeleah campaign held outside the Nigerian High Commission in London. Brake wrote on his […]

The Chinese Government has expressed readiness to invest N2.16 trillion ($60 billion) in Africa in the next three years. The Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Mr Chao Xiaoliang disclosed this in a post-summit article entitled, “FOCAC Beijing Summit: A New Milestone in China-Africa Relations.” READ ALSO: Teenagers sell stolen laptop for N2,000 […]

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday remanded two commercial drivers, who allegedly killed a Bureau De Change operator, Victor Thorpe, after robbing him of 80,000 dollars. The accused, Monday Okoh, 50, and Johnbull Friday, 35, whose residential addresses were not provided, are facing three counts of conspiracy, robbery and manslaughter. READ ALSO: Russian taxi […]