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Nick Cannon Details Insecurities in Relationship With Mariah Carey

The Wild ‘n Out host recently looked back on his eight-year marriage with the “We Belong Together” singer and reflected on the “internalized insecurities” he faced. Namely questioning who he was outside of the relationship. “I got married in my 20s to the biggest star in the world,” Nick said on the Oct. 24 episode of the Ray […]

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I’m A Living Proof Of Success After School – Davido

Grammy-nominated singer Davido recently spoke at the 2024 LAS annual summit, where he shared the journey of success after finishing school.  He said, the topic “Life after school” resonated deeply with him, attributing his success in the music industry to the choices he made after graduating from Babcock University. Davido explained that he took a break from […]

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Why I Shaved My Hair For Movie Role — Actress Yvonne Jegede

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede, in a bold move, has shaved off her natural hair for her role in an upcoming movie titled “AJA.” Known for her long natural hair, Jegede stated that she had been nurturing the hair for 10 years before this decision. Jegede took to her Instagram account on Sunday to share the transformation, explaining […]

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Why Lagos Girls Prefer Lagos Married Men To Single Guys – Tolani Baj

Ex Big Brother Naija Housemate and disc jockey, Tolani Baj opened a can of worms on the notion of marriage and married men, when she appeared on an episode of a podcast show known as “Just Amazingly”. The reality TV star opined that when women and men are married, it’s the women that are off […]

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Tacha Reacts After Falling At Lagos Fashion Week

Reality star Tacha Akide, has reacted to trolls after falling at Lagos Fashion Week. She took a tumble on the runway while modeling for popular hairline, Lush Hairs, on Saturday. Tacha owned the moment despite becoming the subject of online mockery. She shared a clip of the fall on her Instagram and Twitter pages and humorously […]

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Bobrisky To Face Fresh Criminal Charges As Panel Indicts Four Prison Officers

Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, may face fresh criminal charges over claims that he served his jail term in a private apartment and bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to drop money laundering charges against him. Sunday Punch exclusively gathered that a panel set up to investigate the claims recommended that he should […]

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Apostle Johnson Suleman Responds To Halima Abubakar’s Apology

Popular Nigerian pastor, Apostle Johnson Suleman has reacted to actress Halima Abubakar’s public apology, stating that forgiveness doesn’t equate to forgetting. On X,  Apostle Suleman asked people to stop calling him, saying: “Forgiveness is not memory loss! Status quo maintained! AJS” Halima apologised for falsely accusing Apostle Suleman of various wrongdoing, acknowledging the harm to his ministry […]

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I’m Richer Than 90 Percent Of My Role Models – Burna Boy

Award-winning singer Burna Boy has bragged about his riches, stating how some of his role models are not half as rich as he is.  Sharing on his Instagram story, he stated that perseverance and determination can lead to achieving the unthinkable, stressing on the importance of not undermining anyone’s potential, as everyone has the capacity to succeed. Burna […]

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Losing 2015 Election, Tough Moment In My Life – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, relieved the experience of losing the 2015 presidential election which he described as a tough moment in his political life. Jonathan also expressed the fatherly role played the chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, played before he officially handed over to former President Muhammadu Buhari. He disclosed this in […]

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Idris Elba To Relocate To Africa To Boost Film Industry

British actor Idris Elba has announced plans to move to Africa within the next five to ten years to support the continent’s film industry.  With roots in Ghana and Sierra Leone, Elba said he is passionate about empowering African storytellers. “I would certainly consider settling down here; not even consider, it’s going to happen, I think I’ll […]

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Actress Halima Abubakar Apologises To Apostle Suleman For Defamation

Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has formally apologised to the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, for publishing derogatory comments against him. This apology follows a Federal Capital Territory High Court ruling in April 2024, which ordered the actress to pay the cleric N10 million in damages for defamation. […]

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Kanayo .O. Kanayo Condemns Excessive Checkpoints In South East

Veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has voiced discontent over the numerous police and military checkpoints on South East roads. In an Instagram video, Kanayo contrasted his smooth journey on the Lagos-Ibadan express road with the frequent checkpoints and harassment on South East roads. Kanayo questioned the motive behind this excessive militarisation and policing, asking if it […]

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Timaya Laments Global Economic Hardship

Singer Timaya has expressed concerns about the worldwide economic hardship, stressing its severe impact on Nigeria. In an interview with Channels Television, Timaya shared his empathy for those struggling, citing his own experiences with increased expenses and helping others. Timaya highlighted the disparity between earning in dollars versus naira, making it challenging for Nigerians to keep […]

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Nigerian Man Marries Woman FIVE Months After They Met On Facebook

A Nigerian man, Okechukwu Onuzulike and his wife, Oluchi, got married on Sunday five months after they met on Facebook. Taking to his Facebook, he wrote; “I meet my sweet wife on 11th May 2024 and I married her on 20th October 2024. Facebook has given me everything and everything.”

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Don Jazzy Reacts To Oluwadolarz’s S3x-For-Music Promotion Claim

Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy has responded to Oluwadolarz’s claim of being asked for s3x in exchange for music promotion. According to Oluwadolarz, an executive demanded s3x from him before he could help promote his songs, endorse his music or help him top the charts. Oluwadolarz wrote on Instagram: “You will promote my songs. Endorse my music. […]

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I Feel ‘Old’ Despite Being 22 – Ayra Starr

Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has shared her struggles with the demanding lifestyle of an artist.  She said despite her youthful age, she feels drained and “old” compared to others. In a quick chat with Rode in Nairobi, Kenya, Ayra opened up on her hectic schedule, longing for rest and simplicity. Speaking of her craft, she […]

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Toke Makinwa Addresses Rumoured Marriage With Best Friend

A popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, has dismissed rumours of a fresh marriage during her 40th birthday Thanksgiving party in Lagos. Social media reports emerged on Sunday night that the media personality secretly married an entertainment guru, Farouk Umar, at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island. The rumours got rife after a video of the […]

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Immigration Arrests ‘Fleeing’ Bobrisky At Seme Border

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye also known as Bobrisky at the Seme Border. The Service in a statement on Monday night said the social media sensation was arrested while trying to flee Nigeria. A spokesman for the Service, DCI KT Udo, described Bobrisky as a person […]

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