Category: News
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Media Personality, Pelumi Nubi, Explains Why She Drove From London to Lagos
Nigerian media personality Pelumi Nubi, who undertook the bold journey from London to Lagos by car, has shared her reasons for embarking on such a daring adventure. During a recent interview with Punch Saturday Beat, she mentioned that she aimed to inspire other women to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences.…
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Mr. Ibu’s Family Announces Funeral Arrangements
The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, widely known as Mr. Ibu, has revealed his burial date. A statement from the family, detailing the funeral arrangements, mentioned that the late actor will be laid to rest in his hometown of Amuri, located in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. “The…
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Saudi Family Reportedly in Negotiations to Purchase Italian Football Club, Inter Milan
Negotiations are in progress for the acquisition of Inter Milan by a wealthy family from Saudi Arabia, separate from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, according to reports from Repubblica newspaper. The club’s current owners, Suning Holding, had previously expressed their focus on finding minority shareholders rather than selling the club entirely. However, it seems a…
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Former Zambia and TP Mazembe Star, Rainford Kalaba Dies aged 37
Zambia and Africa mourn the loss of Rainford Kalaba, a revered footballer who passed away at 37. Kalaba, celebrated for his prowess on the field, notably with the Zambian national team and TP Mazembe in Congo, left a lasting legacy with his remarkable dribbling skills and goal-scoring ability. His contributions led TP Mazembe to multiple…
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Adanma Luke Gets Emotional as She Opens Up About Junior Pope’s Passing
Movie producer Adanma Luke has spoken out about the boat accident that happened during her new movie shoot in Delta State, which tragically claimed the lives of popular Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo and four others. On April 10, 2024, news emerged that Junior Pope and four other actors lost their lives in a tragic…
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Jumoke Aderounmu’s Brother Dismisses Illness Rumors, Shares Actual Details of Her Passing
Late Nollywood actress Jumoke Aderounmu is reported to have passed away peacefully in her sleep, contrary to earlier reports of her being sick. In an interview with Punch, her younger brother Adeola revealed this, mentioning that Jumoke had plans to relocate to the United Kingdom before her passing. He elaborated that she desired to relocate…
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Ex-Midfielder Petit Warns Chelsea Against Signing Osimhen
French former professional footballer Emmanuel Laurent Petit has cautioned Chelsea against pursuing a deal for Nigeria and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The former Chelsea defensive midfielder advises the club to concentrate on developing their current talent pool instead. Osimhen, who has attracted attention as one of Europe’s top strikers, has been linked with a move…
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Portable Accused of Jealousy for Criticizing Shallipoli’s Music After Surpassing His Own
Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, faces criticism following comments about songs on Shallipopi’s new album, as it caused his track “Tony Montana” to drop from the 1st to the 10th position. This development occurred after Shallipopi released his second studio album titled “Shakespopi,” which comprises nine music tracks. Portable,…
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Asake Unfazed by Grammy Loss, Hints at New Album Release
Asake has experienced a rapid ascent, propelling him from relative obscurity to becoming one of Africa’s most prominent music stars since breaking into the mainstream in 2022. In a recent feature with GQ Magazine, Asake discussed his recent nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards, where he was ultimately defeated by…
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Cheddar Threatens to Purchase Ghana if Citizens Reject Him
Presidential aspirant and leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, widely referred to as Cheddar, has ignited controversy with his recent comments on wealth and power in Ghana. In a statement, Cheddar asserted that if he were to facilitate the creation of a million millionaires and levy just 10% from each individual, his…
