President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill reintroducing Nigeria’s old national anthem. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the development during a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday. Akpabio confirmed, “The president signed the bill into law this morning.”
Economists and data experts at the Analysts Data Services and Resources firm, ADSR based in Ibadan have produced a stage-setting report that compares the first-year performances of all of Nigeria’s presidents since 1999 with a ranking that places Bola Tinubu fourth with 53.6% after Olusegun Obasanjo with 72.8%, late Umaru Yar’Adua 64.0%, Goodluck Jonathan 60.8%…
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage’s movie, Water and Garri, has been by far one of the most negatively criticized and most polarizing movies of the year. Despite its commercial success, people have a lot of thoughts about the movie, including the way it ends. In a new interview with BET, Tiwa Savage spoke about the ending,…
Nigerians have dug out old videos of Saida Boj. The lady who put a N20,000,000 price tag on her wee wee. The controversial influencer Saida Boj, who explained why she is glad when a woman divorces her spouse because she believes men are cheap and available. She claimed that she appreciates and is pleased when…
Chinedu Ikedieze, also known as Aki, and the radiant Kate Henshaw, two of Nigeria’s top movie stars, captivated fans with their rare and heartwarming affectionate gestures at the prestigious AMVCA event. The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards exceeded expectations, delivering an exhilarating three-day celebration filled with renowned actors, actresses, and A-list…
Controversial influencer Saida Boj explains why she is glad when a woman divorces her spouse because she believes men are cheap and available. The media personality claimed that she appreciates and is pleased when a woman divorces her spouse since she may be unhappy in her marriage. She also stated that if she wanted to…
Social media content creator Bae U has faced significant backlash following his recent interview with gospel musician Yinka Ayefele. In the latest episode of his “Curiosity Made Me Ask” podcast, Bae U made demeaning jokes about Ayefele’s physical challenge, prompting widespread disapproval from Nigerians. The video, shared online, has sparked outrage among viewers who believe…
Manchester United are prepared to sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka for £10 million amid interest from Inter Milan, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. The right-back struggled for minutes during the first half of last season due to injuries, but he was a regular starter in the final months. Wan-Bissaka delivered a fantastic performance in the FA Cup final against…
In Abuja, indications emerged yesterday that the Federal Government and organised labour are heading for a showdown over a new minimum wage as the 6th meeting of the Tripartite Committee on the new National Minimum Wage, NNMW, ended in another stalemate. The organised labour’s negotiating team for the second time in two weeks, however, walked…
Controversial dancer, Korra Obidi faces severe backlashes following her choice of out and dance moves at a recent carnival. The mother of two, who is faced with a back-and-forth clash with her husband over their children’s custody made headlines once again following her appearance at the Caribbean Islands carnival. In the video shared on her…
Controversial online personality, DJ Chicken was spotted prostrating to beg Zlatan Ibile at the ZTTW Store opening, months after accusing the singer of trying to use his glory. You may recall that DJ Chicken had previously voiced his concerns to fans, claiming that Zlatan Ibile was trying to exploit his success. He accused Zlatan of…
A heartwarming video capturing football legend Lionel Messi stopping to greet fans in traffic has gone viral on social media. The footage which surfaced online captures the Argentine superstar in a rare moment of down-to-earth humility as he parks his car and takes time to engage with his fans. In the video, Messi is seen…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that two individuals were fatally injured and some others arrested during an attack by motorcycle riders on its Ipaja Division on Monday. PUNCH Online earlier reported that panic ensued in a section of Lagos State when more than 100 hoodlums stormed the Ipaja Police Station. The command’s spokesperson,…
Famous Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke updates his collection of luxury cars as he splashes millions of naira on a brand-new Cadillac Escalade SUV. This came days after the singer bragged about his wealth and how much he has accumulated and is still earning from his music career. In a recent post via his Instagram story…
The naira appreciated to 1,339.33/$ at the close of trading on the official window on Monday, gaining 9.68 per cent over Friday’s 1,482.81/$. According to FMDQ data, which houses the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, the daily turnover dropped to $180.80m from $556.25m on Friday, indicating a 67.50 per cent decline. At the official market,…
Notable Afrobeats singer, Adekunle Gold reacts as a man wishes to see his wife, Simi break his heart. In a recent post on his X page, the singer made a revelation about his past love life before meeting his wife, Simi. He noted that his song, ‘Damn Delilah’ was a story about his former girlfriend…
Adesokan Emmanuel, the Nigerian skit maker fondly called Shank, has been confronted by a UK-based man in London for filming him. The comedian shared a 40-minute video highlighting how an average immigrant survives in London. “A lot of immigrants relocate to the United Kingdom year after year for a better life. Look around, there are…
Johnny Wactor, the American actor, was shot dead by thieves who were trying to steal a part from his car in the early hours of Saturday in Los Angeles, California. Scarlett Wactor, his mother, confirmed his passing to TMZ. She revealed that the incident occurred around 3am shortly after the actor left a bar with…
Toyin Abraham, the Nollywood actress, has revealed that she is not happy for this year’s Children’s Day. Children’s Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in Nigeria on May 27 in honour of children. In a lengthy post via her Instagram page on Monday, the 43-year-old expressed displeasure over the “high rate of undisciplined behaviours…
Singer Adekunle Gold has expressed regret over writing a song about his ex-girlfriend, who broke his heart. The song, “Damn Delilah,” featured on his debut album “About 30,” captures his feelings of heartbreak. In celebration of the album’s sixth anniversary, the singer shared the album cover on his X handle on Sunday, May 27, with…
