Nollywood Actress Nuella Njubigbo Mourns Father’s Passing

Nollywood actress Nuella Njubigbo has announced the passing of her beloved father. On Saturday, she shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, featuring an image of candlelights with the inscription: “Rest in peace, Dad.” The news has prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and fellow celebrities, who have flooded the comment section with messages of […]

University of Calabar Confers Honorary Doctorate on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

The University of Calabar has awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Law to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during its convocation ceremony and 50th-anniversary celebration. The honor was presented by the university’s Chancellor, Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, at the institution’s conference center. The event was attended by prominent figures, including […]

Governor Namadi Condemns ₦10.8 Billion Jigawa Erosion Project, Orders Immediate Rework

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi on Friday expressed disappointment over the poor quality of work on a ₦10.8 billion Gully Erosion Control Project, declaring it unacceptable. During an inspection at Kargo in Dutse Local Government Area, the governor criticized the project’s consultant and site engineer for using substandard materials, questioning the durability of a project […]

Asake’s Stepfather Musibau Alani Denies Snatching His Mother From Ex-Husband

Veteran Fuji musician Musibau Alani, stepfather to Afrobeats star Asake, has denied allegations that he took Asake’s mother, Fali, from her former husband, Odunsi, also known as Malo. The controversy arose after Malo accused Asake of abandoning him during an illness, sparking rumors that Fali had influenced the alleged estrangement after leaving Malo for another […]

Oluwo Accuses Ooni of Plotting His Downfall Despite Helping Him Ascend Throne

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of plotting his downfall despite his role in helping him ascend the throne in 2015. In a video seen by Saturday Punch, Oluwo claimed he played a significant role in Oba Ogunwusi’s emergence as Ooni but alleged that the […]

Tragic Incident: 16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Shot While Retrieving Football

A heartbreaking incident in Owerri, Imo State, has left a community in mourning after a 16-year-old student, identified as Paul, lost his life while trying to retrieve a football. Paul, a student at Urban Secondary School in the Area N, World Bank Housing Estate, had jumped over a fence on Monday to recover the ball […]

Mavin Celebrates Rema’s 6-Year Journey in the Music Industry

Nigerian music star Rema is celebrating six years in the music industry, and his record label, Mavin Records, marked the milestone with a special tribute video highlighting his journey. Sharing the video on social media, Mavin wrote: “Six years ago, the journey to fulfill the prophecy began. Rema said ‘another banger’ and nothing was the […]

Osun Governor Extends 24-Hour Curfew to Erin-Osun Amid Escalating Crisis

Amid escalating tensions between the warring communities of Ilobu and Ifon, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has extended the existing curfew to Erin-Osun town. Additionally, the governor has increased the curfew duration from 12 hours to a full 24 hours daily to safeguard lives and property across the state. He has also directed all security […]

Trump Administration to Revoke Legal Status for Over 500,000 Migrants

The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced plans to revoke the temporary legal status of more than half a million migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. According to a federal notice, affected migrants have been warned to leave the US before their permits and deportation protections expire on April 24. The 530,000 […]

Protests Erupt in Rivers as Women Demand Fubara’s Reinstatement

Protests have broken out in Rivers State as women take to the streets, demanding the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, just four days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. A viral post on X, formerly Twitter, shows a large crowd of women marching with placards in […]