Nigerian singer John Ighodaro, aka Johnny Drille, has described how he met Rima Tahini, his wife. Johnny Drille tied the knot with Tahini, Mavin Record Director of A&R and a senior associate of Kupanda Capital, on January 5, 2022. The singer revealed that Tahini was not just his first girlfriend but also the first woman…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Imo State counterpart, Governor Hope Uzodinma and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate on his victory at Saturday’s governorship election in the state, saying his re-election is well deserved. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday…
Nigeria’s international music star Davido has announced a scheduled ‘Timeless’ tour of the Federal Capital, Abuja. According to the singer, the concert will open his performances in Nigeria for the festive season. Davido’s ‘Timeless Abuja’ is set to be held on December 14. Apitainment, a leading name in premium entertainment and lifestyle experiences in Abuja, is proud…
Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the French government have pumped over N200 million into the Nigerian creative industry. This was made known at the opening night of the 2023 edition of the African International Film Festival. In his speech at the event, Sanwo-Olu said, “For us as a government, tourism and entertainment are part of our…
Tyla, the Afropop sensation from South Africa, received her inaugural Grammy Award nomination. The Recording Academy unveiled the complete list of nominees for the 65th Grammy Awards, set to take place on February 4, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. In a significant achievement, Tyla secured her first nomination in the esteemed ‘Best…
Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd. says the shortage of foreign exchange (FX), the federal government’s imports, and value-added tax (VAT) is responsible for the rising cost of cooking gas in Nigeria. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NLNG, Dr Philip Mshelbila, said this on the sidelines of the ongoing African Investment Forum (AIF)…
Kafayat Adeleke, the mother of Eniola, the physically challenged hawker, says her son has been disguising herself as a woman to make money since 2018. The hawker started to gain attention after Brain Jotter, the skit maker, shared a video of their encounter. The content creator also gifted Eniola the sum of N400,000 to start up his makeup business after…
Nigerian-American singer and rapper Jidenna has admitted robbing “some women of their baby-making years”. Speaking in the first episode of What’s Underneath: Masculinity podcast, Jidenna confessed to manipulating several women in the past. The ‘Classic Man’ crooner said despite his unfair treatment to those women, they “built” him. He said, “I robbed some women of…
Following the announcement of the nominees for the 66th edition of the Grammy Awards, the trio of Nigerian singers, Burna Boy, Olamide and Ayra Starr have set new records. Burna Boy, who bagged four nominations at the 66th Grammys, officially becomes the Nigerian artist with the most nominations in the history of the award (10)….
The world-famous Nigerian singer Davido has become a Grammy Award nominee. He bagged three nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards and is so excited about it. The singer was nominated in three categories: Best Global Music Performance, Best African Performance, and Best Global Album. His song, “Feel” was nominated for Best Global Music Performance His song, “Unavailable” was…
Nigerians have lamented over the high price of goods and services. Traders and consumers cried out during a recent interview with Punch. They expressed worry, saying the prices of food commodities keep skyrocketing. Some of the consumers who spoke with PUNCH Metro also bemoaned the scarcity of some foodstuffs in the market. Our correspondent, who…
Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has set tongues wagging as he flaunts his colleague, Damilola Adegbite, in a recent post. The actor, who flaunted Damilola Adegbite on his Instagram page, has ignited dating rumours. He asked his followers to assist him in tagging her in a stunning photo he shared of her with a rose. Since then, the post has caused…
Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has issued a warning to Nigerian youths to work hard to make money because the new trend of killing others for money rituals is a big scam. He also stated that there is no connection between human sacrifices and wealth. The thespian, who is known for his infamous roles as…
Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter, Yemi Alade, has lamented about the pressure she gets from her family to get married. During her most recent interview with Cool FM, Yemi Alade, while subtly denying her reported marriage to her manager, discussed how she feels about the pressure to marry and have children, particularly from family members….
Popular Nigerian actor Odunlade Adekola has taken to Instagram to announce his first international award for his first cinema movie, ‘Orisa’. The actor celebrated reaching a significant milestone by posting the good news on his page. Odunlade expressed his gratitude in particular to the film’s crew and cast for their outstanding performances, as well as…
Omowumi Aloba, wife of late Afrobeat musician Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad has narrated how she began receiving death threats. She spoke when she appeared before Lagos Coroner Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi on Tuesday, November 7. According to her, people threatened her life following the death of her husband. The widow during the inquest, claimed that she…
The sensational chef expressed her excitement to have held such a record, even though it was for a short time. Nigerian cooking sensation, Hilda Baci has congratulated Irish Chef Alan Fisher, who just broke her record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Earlier today, it was announced by Guinness world record on their…
Nigerian activist Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has given an update on the health of veteran actor John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu. VeryDarkMan, in a new video he released via his Instagram page on Monday, November 6, revealed Mr. Ibu’s leg had been amputated. He stated that the actor was surrounded by people who…
Israel Afeare, the Logistics Manager of singer, Davido, who is popularly known as Israel DMW, has taken down his wedding anniversary post. He took down the anniversary on social media after being ridiculed by his wife, Sheila. Israel had taken to his Instagram story on Saturday to celebrate their marriage amidst rumours of separation. Capturing their wedding…
It’s heartbreaking to hear about the passing of a Nigerian mother of four, especially under the distressing circumstances of alleged domestic violence. A Facebook user, Amarachi Iwuala, who shared the sad story, alleged that the husband of the deceased subjected her to domestic abuse over the years. She said the husband once allegedly beat the…
