Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has revealed that she once experimented with smoking during her university years — a habit that almost became an addiction before she decided to quit entirely. In a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo, the “Johnny”crooner said curiosity initially led her to try smoking, but it soon became something she began to…
Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode, popularly known for her role as Toyo Babyin Jenifa’s Diary, has opened up about her personal journey of maintaining celibacy while navigating her acting career. In a candid post shared on her Instagram page, Juliana admitted that remaining celibate is not as easy as many people assume, revealing that she often…
The United States Embassy in Lagos has indicated that visas provided to foreign nationals are a privilege rather than a right. The US Consulate in Lagos sent this statement on Thursday in response to The PUNCH’s inquiries over the revocation of Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka’s visa. In an email answer to our correspondent on…
Foluke Adeboye, wife of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared a chilling testimony about how poisoned food intended for their family claimed the life of their dog instead. Speaking in a recent video address to members of the church, the 77-year-old cleric revealed that the…
The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned ministers and presidential aides against turning themselves into praise singers rather than giving the President honest advice that can save the nation’s economy. Sanusi gave the charge in Abuja at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership…
The resurgence of military coup rumors is not a coincidence; it is a clinical symptom of a democracy in profound failure. The disturbing truth is that, for any attempt to disrupt the constitutional order to gain traction, plotters must first conduct a reconnaissance of the public mood. And right now, the mood of Nigeria is…
Beyond playing on words to entertain readers, this wounded relationship between the US of Donald Trump and Nigeria of Bola Tinubu is an issue of a particular concern to both nations and to other nations that share economic tie with both nations. A threat of invasion is not a melodious track sung to dance away…
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed the reasons why she invited Senator Godswill Akpabio to a project commissioning in Kogi State. According to her statements which were shared by VANGUARD, she pointed out that she was celebrating her second year as a lawmaker.The news regarding the invitation extended to…
The House of Representatives yesterday inaugurated an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the deduction of taxes and sundry charges from the earnings of civil and public servants, as well as multiple bank charges imposed on customers’ accounts across the country. Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Kelechi Nwogu, said the committee was established…
There are moments when a voice rises above the noise — steady, proud, and unshaken. This time, that voice belonged to Tiwa Savage. At a glittering hall filled with Africa’s finest minds and dreamers, the queen of Afrobeats took the stage at the Unstoppable Africans event. Dressed in confidence and fire, she didn’t just speak…
