The Ikeja S3xual Offences and Domestic Violence Court presided over by Justice Ramon Oshodi, on Monday, sentenced 23-year-old John Osifo to life imprisonment for def!ling his eight-year-old student. Punch Metro learnt that the defendant was initially arraigned on January ...

  A Lagos-based man identified as Sunday has been taken into custody by the state Police Command for allegedly beating his wife, Habibat Bakare, to de.ath in the Ipaja area of the state. Punch Metro gathered in a telephone conversation ...

  Child comedians, Emmanuella Samuel and Success Madubuike have transitioned from under Mark Angel’s management, their longtime boss. Mark Angel revealed this change in a live session, emphasizing that he has entrusted their career management to a professional agency. He ...

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to bakeries across the country, advising against the use of saccharin and bromate in bread production. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, shared the ...

  Ibrahim Chatta, the renowned Nigerian actor and film director, recently addressed the long-standing belief that he is underrated in the movie industry. During an appearance on the ‘Talk To B’ podcast, Chatta confidently stated that he is one of ...

  Real Warri Pikin has taken to social media to share adorable family photos, expressing gratitude for the blessings in her life. The lovely photos feature her, husband, and children posing together, beaming with joy. In the accompanying caption, Anita ...

  Music mogul Don Jazzy has surprised social media influencer Ola of Lagos with a whopping N20 million gift. The generous gesture was in appreciation of Ola’s review video of Don Jazzy’s newly acquired 2024 Rolls Royce, valued at almost ...

  Lil Smart, a former artist under Naira Marley’s record label, has taken to Instagram to make serious allegations against Naira Marley and Zinoleesky. mart claiming that Naira Marley and Zino were involved in his d3ath and alleging them of ...

  A trigger-happy policeman has reportedly gunned down a 17-year-old boy, Emeka Odogwu, in Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. The gory incident was said to have occurred on Saturday night when policemen stormed the area ...

  An accomplished 90-year-old Nigerian pharmacist, Alhaji Adegoke Ogunyemi, has stated that he won’t leave his children an inheritance after providing them with a good education. The co-founder of Jolliters Chemists from Ogun State disclosed this in an interview with Punch. ...

  Veteran actress Bukky Wright has visited her younger colleague, Dayo Amusa and her newborn son Olufire. Taking to her Instagram page to share video of her visit, Dayo expressed gratitude to her for the visit and gifts. She wrote; ”It was a ...

  Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has showered praises on her husband, Olakunle Churchill, as he launches a new project. The mum of two praised her husband’s innovative mindset for stepping into the food business. She wrote; “From philosophy to philanthropy, and now to ...

  Nollywood actress Funke Akindele stepped out in style for her movie premiere last night. More photos below…

  The authorities in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states have warned private school proprietors against arbitrary fee hikes and non-compliance with educational regulations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that most private schools in the affected states have continued ...

  A video showing a Nigerian lady’s emotional reaction after being a followed back from Davido on Instagram has sparked a mix of reactions from online users. While some found the clip amusing, others were surprised by the lady’s emotional ...

  Wizkid has shared insights into his journey to stardom and the impact of his success on upcoming artists. In a resurfaced interview, Wizkid recalled how numerous artists would wait outside his home, waiting to collaborate with him. As one ...

  Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC), has addressed recent allegations regarding his supposed arrest by the Nigerian Police. It was previously reported that Pastor Idowu was detained in connection with real estate fraud ...

  Michail Antonio is expected to spend a considerable amount of time out of the game after undergoing surgery on Sunday. West Ham have confirmed that the Jamaica international has undergone surgery following a horrific car accident on Saturday. The forward was airlifted to ...

  The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has confirmed that there is no evidence of the newly detected COVID-19 variant XEC in Nigeria. This clarification comes as the variant, first reported in Australia, has spread to 29 countries, ...

  BBNaija star, Tacha Akide has stirred controversy after sharing a video of herself removing a tattoo of Davido from her chest. The dramatic move comes months after a highly publicized online feud between Tacha and the Afrobeats sensation. The ...

  Moniepoint has been named the “Overall Best Fintech in Digital Banking Solution Delivery” in the OFI Category at the NEXUS 2024 awards, organised by Qore. The recognition, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday, underscores the company’s contributions to transforming ...

  Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited has announced the early closure of some branches and a temporary disruption of its digital services due to a planned system maintenance exercise. The company disclosed in an E-mail sent to its customers on ...

  FCMB Group Plc reported a profit after tax of N82.4bn for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, reflecting a 68 per cent growth compared to N49.2bn in the same period last year. This was disclosed in the bank’s ...

  The Federal Government has set aside N700bn from the federation account for the implementation of the distribution of free electricity meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative, according to the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and ...

  Magistrates in Cross River State have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, citing the government’s failure to address their long-standing demands on welfare, promotions, and working conditions. The decision was announced in Bulletin Number 2, issued ...