Новости за 24.01.2016

About 30 people have been reported killed in Adamawa state, following renewed clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers within the state. According to Premium Times, a Divisional Police Officer (DPO), in charge of Vunokilang police station in Girei local government area of Adamawa state was among the 30 people killed in an attack by suspected […]

The TECNO group recently launched its ”Light up Ikeja” project at Ikeja computer village, Lagos. The mobile giant donated 88 high-end solar-powered streetlights installed by Arthur Energy Technology Ltd. Chidi Okonkwo, the managing director of the company speaks on the motive behind the gesture and the future of mobile market in Nigeria. Kindly expatiate more on […]

Nollywood actor Toyin Oshinaike and his wife, Tope, have revealed some interesting details about their relationship, starting from how they met to the challenges they have encountered as a couple and the secret of their successful union.  Speaking exclusively to The Punch, the actor said he first met his wife while on set and he […]

Scores of inmates have reportedly escaped, as one of Brazil’s roughest prisons was destroyed with explosives. Over 100 inmates escaped from the prison in Brazil’s Recife city and two prisoners died in a shootout with police, the media reported. READ ALSO: Is President Buhari Aware Of Danger Signals At Nigeria’s Prisons? The inmates escaped from […]

It has now been confirmed that Dancehall veteran Blackface is at loggerheads with Afro Pop star Wizkid over allegations that the youngster has been “copying his songs” for a long time.  Earlier, we reported that there might be an issue between both artistes after the release of Killah, a song in which the former Plantashun […]

Yomi Awoniyi , the deputy-governor of Kogi state said on Sunday, January 24, 2 that the outgoing administration was leaving the state better than it met it in 2012. He made this known during a thanksgiving service held in his honour at the First Baptist Church, Mopa, described the tenure of outgoing Governor  Idris Wada […]

Paul Arkwright, the UK ambassador to Nigeria and other delegates recently paid a 2-day visit to Kano where they visited Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano. The monarch was in Kaduna state a few days ago with the state governor as well as the governors of Borno, Bauchi, Yobe, Kano and the Sultan of […]

A bloody raid by cattle rustlers on three communities in Jire local government area of Adamawa state, has left many dead. The Fulani herdsmen reportedly attacked in the early hours of Sunday, January 24, leaving many killed and several others injured. READ ALSO: Popular Yoruba Oba Warns Against Expelling Fulani Herdsmen From S’West The Punch […]

Several Nollywood stars have gathered for a cinema tour of the movie Beyond Blood which hit the cinemas on Friday, January 15, 2016. A-list actors such as Joke Silva, Kehinde Bankole, Rita Dominic and Joseph Benjamin were among the stars on tour for the new movie and the reception has been relatively big. Beyond Blood […]

Peter Okoye, one half of the P-Square twin brothers, has officially veered into professional football management.  His agency, P-Classic Football Management, has already been registered with all necessary football bodies home and abroad. Bayo Adetu, P-Square’s publicist, confirmed the development, adding that Peter, who has been sponsoring Omole FC for more than five years, has […]

Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Governor of Ogun state, has kicked off plans to return to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) after defecting to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The current leader of SDP, confirmed his plans stressing that he’s yet to return to APC as talks are ongoing to ensure his reconciliation with the party, The […]

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, has stated that  the U.S. endorsement of President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption fight was a welcome development which will act as an incentive to continue with the battle that must be won for the country to achieve sustainable growth. The minister made this statement while playing host to […]

David Gill, former Manchester United chief executive and a present director at the club has warned Louis Van Gaal that the club is underachieving having spent s £250m-plus investment in the squad since his arrival.  United lost 1-0 to Southampton on Saturday at Old Trafford and questions are being raised regarding the Dutchman’s position. Gill refused to […]

Love and Hip Hop New York star, Tara Wallace, recently shared nude photos of her pregnant self. The beautiful woman is expecting her third child with ex-boyfriend Peter Gunz. They already have two sons together, but Peter is married to someone else. Tara and Peter dated off/on for 13 years. See the photos below:   […]

A 15-year old boy named Miracle Oluebube Nweke, has been caught while allegedly having sex with a sheep in Nnewi. The teenager, a native of Eziagu in Enugu state, on Monday, January 18, confessed that he had been engaging in sodomy for a while but was never caught. READ ALSO: Meet Monarch Who Slept With […]

Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodioke is currently in an elated mood as she celebrates her wedding anniversary with her husband and friend of 16 years, and she has shared some pictures online to this effect. The Yoruba movie star marks her seventh year wedding anniversary with her husband today January, 24, and she has described him […]

The news of the outbreak of Lassa fever at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba has unsettled patients at following the death of two patients within four days. The Punch reports that while many of the patients and nurses have fled the hospital for fear of the unknown, investigations revealed that it took the efforts of […]

Top Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson is on her way to being the second lady of Edo state.  This is because her husband, Prince Odi Okojie, is one of the aspirants vying for the position of deputy-governor of the state which will come up later in the year. He is said to be running with the […]

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, may risk arrest as the House of Representatives Ad-hoc committee, investigating sharp practices in the collection and management of non-oil revenue remittances by ministries, departments and agents is irked over failure of honouring invitation. The House committee threatened to issue a warrant of arrest […]

Peter of P-Square is proving once again that there is a business side to him beyond the music and entertainment.  The A-list musician has launched a football management agency to show his support for local footballers. READ ALSO: Don Jazzy About To Quit? Recall that Peter Okoye also runs a dance reality TV show “Dance Nigeria […]

The alleged killing of a 34-year-old man Nigerian man by a police officer has sparked a massive protest in Nigerian community living in Gauteng Province, South Africa. According to Mathew Okafor, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union in Gauteng Provinc, was allegedly suffocated with a cellophane bag by the police after his arrest at 9am. The incident […]

Ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekemupolo, is reportedly in more trouble, as fresh charges of fraud have been leveled against him. The ex-warlord popularly called Tompolo, has allegedly been charged alongside 12 others. They are to face a 22-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). READ ALSO: Pipeline Bombing: Read What […]

Reno Omokri, former special assistant on new media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has showed off his pretty wife. Omokri, who is an ordained pastor, took to Twitter to share photos of himself and his wife at a barbecue with friends. The founder of the Mind of Christ Christian Center in California, also told his political critcs to go and […]

The poor state of roads have always been one of the major concerns of the inhabitants of Rivers state, one of the centres of oil industry in Nigeria. It had been hampering business activity in the area witnessing heavy presence of oil companies, as well as making the daily life of the people much more […]

Nollywood ‎director and producer Chibuike Ibe was married to his heartthrob, Tamara Alfred in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The couple previously shared their engagement pictures with us here. Chibuike, who is based in Abuja, is from Imo and Tamara from Bayelsa. The couple’s traditional wedding was a mix of cultures. The beautiful wedding pictures taken by Sophotography expresses […]