The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
Nollywood actor, Nosa Rex has defended her colleague, Funke Akindele after the latter was called out by her ex-staff over alleged physical, emotional and financial abuse. In a lengthy video shared to his Instagram page, the actor who stars as Terwase in the series, Jenifa’s Diary, stated that people ought to show grateful when it […]
Nigerian football star Ahmed Musa is not only making waves on the pitch, the Al Nassr winger is also doing awesome outside of the field. The former Leicester City forward is the only Super Eagles star to have recorded four goals in the FIFA World Cup championships. His successes, however, transcend the field of play […]
The Osun State Government on Tuesday went a step further in its attempts at enforcing the use of face mask by residents, when scores of violators were arrested in Osogbo and shown videos of isolation centres. The arrests were made by the COVID-19 Joint Task Force on the order of the state government. The JTF […]
Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen edges closer to sealing a dream move to Serie A giants Napoli this summer after been spotted in Italy. The 21-year-old striker who recently won the 2020 edition of the Prix Marc-Vivien Foe award has been on the radar of the Partenopei. Osimhen attracted the attention of top European clubs […]
Popular singer, Adekunle Gold has called out the Nigerian Customs over the continuous increase in customs duty despite Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Adekunle accused Customs of crippling businesses in Nigeria by the act. According to him, the government is making things difficult for those doing legitimate business in Nigeria with the increased levy. On […]
Super Eagles prospect, Sebastian Osigwe penned an emotional farewell to Swiss club Kriens as he leaves the club this summer following six successful years. The former Flying Eagles goalkeeper made 143 appearances for the club with 43 clean sheets and helped them to two promotions. He wrote: “Dear SC Kriens family. With a laugh, which […]
Nigerian Afropop singer, Tiwatope Savage popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has appeared in the July issue of Vogue Paris magazine to talk about the three female artistes she cannot get enough of at the moment. The 40-year-old is featured on the publication’s YouTube channel’s Power Girl where she recommends Nigerian singer, Wavy The Creator, Ghanaian […]
The Federal Government has approved what it called “safe reopening” of schools nationwide in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown ordered to curtail further spread of COVID-19. However, only graduating students will resume. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the ongoing daily briefing of […]
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Saturday, re-opened for business with passengers duly screened, in line with safety protocols following the Coronavirus (COVID-19), pandemic. The airport also witnessed strict compliance to other safety measures, aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that provisions were made for […]
Nigeria’s singer Burna Boy has added the 2020 BET award for best international act to his trophies. He was announced the winner Sunday night in the category that has as contenders singers such as Stormzy, Dave, both UK based, Ninho and S.Pri Noir(France), Sho Madjozi(South Africa) and Innoss’B(DRC). It was his second time of picking […]
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, became the third African country to record over 10,000 cases of COVID-19. The milestone was reached on May 31 when 307 new cases took its tally to 10,162. As Africa’s biggest economy, the federal government has continued to enforce regulations across the board even though most state governments have moved […]
The authorities of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin have discovered about 2,000 fake National Certificate of Education purportedly issued in the name of the institution. Some of the certificates were tendered as genuine in government agencies and establishments for employment, The PUNCH was told. The Provost of the College, Prof. Yusuf AbdulRaheem, who […]
Popular queen of dancehall, Cynthia Morgan has taken a swipe at her former label boss, Jude Okoye’s younger brother, Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy. The female artiste, yesterday, called out her former record label boss, Jude Okoye, saying he’ll suffer for his evil ways. She has now taken the issue a step further by laying curses […]
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress is facing the risk of disintegration amid an internal crisis and rival claims to its leadership, President Muhammadu Buhari said. “At the moment, our great party is faced with internal wrangling,” Buhari said in remarks at a party meeting Thursday in Abuja, the capital, emailed by the presidency. “It is […]
English side Wigan Athletic have confirmed that Nigerian defender Leon Balogun has completed a permanent short-time transfer move to their side from EPL club Brighton. Balogun found it hard to break into Brighton’s first team which made the club send him out on loan to the Championship where he can find his rhythm. Wigan explained […]
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has reacted to comments alleging that he is a ritualist. Kanayo said that contrary to the allegation, he only interprets roles in movies. He made the remark while responding to questions in an Instagram live chat with his fans. Some Nigerians consider Kanayo O. Kanayo to be a ritualist […]
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has apologized to his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari following the illegal building demolition on the premises of the Nigerian High Commission in Accra, according to a statement. The two West African leaders spoke by telephone, according to Nigerian presidential spokesman Garba Shehu. Akufo-Addo assured Buhari that a full investigation would be […]
The Federal Ministry of Education has presented to the National Assembly a detailed proposal on its plan to reopen schools across the country. The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, stated this on Tuesday when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education. He was in the upper chamber to […]