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Chioma Akpotha and Mercy Johnson at war?

There have been whispers of a cold war between Mercy Johnson and Chioma Akpotha but it appears the two might have just confirmed it in their separate interviews with Punch when they were quizzed about the supposed acrimony. While Chioma Akpotha denied any sort of beef with her “junior colleague” or any other person in... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Donald Trump wins again | FG needs $50bn for transport | Steph Curry’s Warriors lose | More

Here, the YNaija tracklist of today’s news items across the media. The IG is searching for kidnappers- Punch Finally, your country will appoint ambassadors- Premium Times Amaechi needs over $50 billion- Tribune HIV/AIDS cases are going down, down in Kaduna- Vanguard 2 missing students found murdered in Ebonyi- Guardian Hilary Clinton has a new weapon against... Read More

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October 30, 2015

Obasanjo has ‘very few friends’… and they are

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says he doesn’t have a lot of close associates and people he can call ‘friends’. While acknowledging the importance of friendship, Obasanjo proceeded to list the number of friends he has in Nigeria. The former President stated in a recent interview with Punch, that no human being is an ‘island unto himself’. Obasanjo... Read More

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October 11, 2015

‘Obasanjo should repent’ | 10 quotes by Tunde Bakare on OBJ

Pastor Tunde Bakare, General Overseer of the Lattar Rain Assembly, in a new interview, spoke extensively about former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Bakare described Obasanjo as one of the most fortunate Nigerians who has been lucky to be at the right place at the right time, in the course of his life. He also blamed Obasanjo... Read More

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September 13, 2015

Punch reminds us that Joseph Mbu is still in the Police Force

Just in case you’d forgotten, the folks at Punch Newspapers, have issued a reminder that the self acclaimed ‘Lion of the Police Force’, AIG Joseph Mbu, is still very much around. Many were starting to wonder what may have befallen Lion Mbu. Even though he has gone quiet and drifted into oblivion since the beginning... Read More

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Banks begin to sell properties of delinquent debtors

Some Money Deposit Banks, case in point Sterling Bank, has put on the market, the houses, hotels, filling stations, schools, and other properties used as collateral by delinquent debtors. During the week, the banks had published the lists of chronic debtors who failed to meet up with the July 31 deadline given by the Central Bank of Nigeria... Read More

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Abike Dabiri sues Punch, Diamond Bank for calling her a debtor

Former member of the House of Representatives, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has filed a libel suit in Lagos High Court, against Diamond Bank and Punch Newspapers. The bank had recently released its list, which named Dabiri as being affiliated with Thriller Endeavours, a company which owes a debt of N122 million. Consequently, Dabiri is suing Diamond Bank for naming... Read More

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“Fayose has chosen violence as an art of governance” – APC

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State says Governor Ayodele Fayose has now perfected the art of using violence to govern the state. The Punch Newspaper had reported on Wednesday, that thugs of the Peoples Democratic Party, attacked APC supporters and witnesses during a tribunal hearing on the March 28 Ekiti Central Senatorial election between... Read More

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The weird way FFK proposed to her and 9 other things from Yemisi Wada’s interview

Yemisi Wada is the estranged former wife of the former Aviation minister/social banter, Femi Fani-Kayode. The couple split when he was still a minister but together they had “three beautiful and dramatically intelligent girls” who are all successful in their own rights. Yemisi Wada remarried soon after her spilt with FFK to Mr. Wada and... Read More

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Editor of Sun newspaper explains why it ran Fayose’s advert on Buhari

by Ranti Joseph Following the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Adamu Mu’azu attributing the party’s dismal performance at the polls partly to the hate campaigns by its members, the Sun’s Editor-in-Chief, Femi one of the newspapers who carried the hate campaign during the election period has justified his media house’s action. Adesina, who spoke... Read More

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Err…dear Cynthia Morgan, no one cares about the size of your breasts

by Chinwe Okafor It appears Cynthia Morgan loves to keep reminding the world about the size of her breasts. How this is supposed to help get the change we so much seek in the world, we would never know. The singer has once again, put her boobs on display with the aim of convincing you that they are real.... Read More

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“I cannot talk because PUNCH hates PDP” – Guess what governorship candidate said this today

by Azubuike Azikiwe The nature of the relationship between Nigerian politicians and the media is a love-hate one. Sometimes, they work together in accord, other times, they are at loggerheads. The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, belives he’s hated by Punch Newspapers. After his accreditation on Saturday, Emmanuel refused... Read More

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February 9, 2015

GEJ’s campaign billboard burnt down in Abuja over election postponement

by James Sambo A campaign billboard of President Goodluck Jonathan has been burnt to ashes by an unidentified man. The billboard, which had the caption: ‘On February 14, vote Goodluck, vote PDP… The Goodluck Thumb’, was set on fire early on Saturday, February 7, in Kubwa, Abuja. The incident reportedly took place after it was... Read More

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December 10, 2014

Commercial bus driver faints during altercation with LASTMA officials

by Jewel Stephen On Tuesday, December 9, a commercial bus driver fainted after getting into an altercation with officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in the Idi-Iroko area of Lagos. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened around 9.30 am, and the LASTMA officials supposedly seized and confiscated the phones of passersby who... Read More

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November 25, 2014

“Our President is not in charge” – PDP Senators move to impeach Jonathan

by James Sambo Senators belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party have reportedly begun to make moves to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan. The high spate of impunity recorded in recent time and the increasing level of corruption within Jonathan’s administration are believed to be some of the reasons, which has compelled the PDP senators to start compiling... Read More

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October 25, 2014

I really want to fall in love again – Talking Drummer, Ara

by Damilola Jagun Nigeria’s leading female ‘Talking Drummer, Ara, really wants to get married, and she doesn’t mind if her future husband is way younger than her. In a recent sitdown with Punch, Ara, whose marriage hit the rocks in 2013 after being wedded for 2 years, says she desperately wants to fall in love... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Is 2face building third ‘Rumors’ nightclub on the Island?

by Kolapo Olapoju Unconfirmed reports say that pop icon, 2face Idibia is working on the third franchise of his nightclub, ‘Rumors’. The new project, which is being built on the Island is believed to be worth over N400m naira and could be opened sometime between the end of this year and early next year. In 2012, he acquired... Read More

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October 4, 2014

“I do it for attention and followers” – @iam_kcee explains why he flaunts wealth and calls himself a ‘fashion icon’

by Kolapo Olapoju Well, this was never in doubt… Limpopo singer, Kcee has admitted to starting the ‘fashion icon’ conversation because of his desire to make people talk about him and to gain new Twitter followers. He also claimed to have gained about 2000 new followers, whenever he calls himself a ‘fashion icon’ or any... Read More

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October 4, 2014

@Adeyanjudej9: Nigeria’s media is fighting Nigeria’s Army and this is an example

by Deji Adeyanju Many of you will be wondering why this question. It is a question that must be asked due to the prevailing circumstances in our nation. The loyalty and activities of some individuals, organizations, social groups and also media houses deserves to be questioned in the ongoing war against terrorism. They have been... Read More

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August 20, 2014

People are bitter! Omoni Oboli defends her outfit to movie screening (READ)

by David Cyril After being criticised for her outfit to the screening of her movie ‘ Being Mrs. Elliot’, at the Presidential villa, Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli has responded saying that she didn’t expose any vital parts of her body, and people are bitter for chastising her garb. While speaking to Punch, Oboli said she designed... Read More

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August 13, 2014

Ritualists hack out ‘eyes and private parts’ of 4 motorcyclists in Nasarawa [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Four corpses allegedly belonging to commercial motorcyclists were found in an uncompleted building near the El-Kabir Housing Estate in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The ritualists dumped the bodies of the motorcyclists in the uncompleted building for more than seven days. Residents perceived a strange odour and raised the alarm, which prompted the... Read More

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Good news for Aregbesola: Oyinlola dumps PDP for APC

by Kolapo Olapoju Former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and an erstwhile Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, indicated his intention to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 4 August. According to Punch, who reached out to the politician via telephone, he confirmed that he would... Read More

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What I really said about curing Ebola – Pastor Ituah Ighodalo sets the records straight

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Senior Pastor of Trinity House in Lagos, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo has come forward to clear misconceptions that arose, after a national newspaper reported that the man of God claimed to have powers to cure Ebola patients. The story also claimed that he advised victims of the deadly virus, not to seek... Read More

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Fela used to abort 6 pregnancies a day – Fela’s wife talks, and talks (and talks)

by Kolapo Olapoju Laide Anikulapo-Kuti, nee Babayale, one of the numerous wives of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, says that the late legend used to abort six different pregnancies for his concubines every single day. In the interview with Trumpet Media Group, Laide said she moved into Fela’s shrine when she was a minor... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Lessons from Murtala Nyako’s fall

by Olusegun Adeniyi It is indeed noteworthy that Nyako, with all his military experience, was fighting on many fronts at the same time. For some inexplicable reasons, he took on President Jonathan by playing the politics of expediency over Boko Haram, saying things he ought to know he could regret The brief meeting between father... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo: One nation under fear

by Chude Jideonwo Here, politicians drop their decency at home and lunge at one another even before the tears have dried from our eyes, throwing accusations that have nothing to do with empathy or decency – only the urgent grab for more power. Here, no one loses his job for doing it badly, even... Read More

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February 12, 2014

Perry Brimah: When Dangote comes for your land

by Peregrino Brimah Call us haters of the wealthy? We do not hate the rich… well, not any more than they hate us, the poor. And one day soon will be their day of reckoning, and a leash will be put around their vulture necks. Celebrated as the world’s wealthiest black man, Dangote’s known wealth... Read More

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February 5, 2014

Opinion: The truth behind the anti-Okonjo-Iweala ‘waivers policy’ campaign

by Favour B. Afolabi The improved waivers policy is a work in progress which is already making a tremendous difference, as MAN and others have testified. If there are gaps in implementation, they are certainly not representative and certainly cannot be evidence of wholesale corruption. The Punch editorial published on Tuesday January 28, 2014 titled... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Kanye West in trouble after ‘beating up teenager who called Kim K a slut’ (PICTURED)

by Tutu Akinlabi Kanye West has risen up to the occasion once again to defend his lady love, Kim Kardashian. The rapper might be in big trouble trouble after he reportedly chased down and punched an 18-year-old boy who insulted Kim K. The boy is said to have uttered racist remarks against the couple, calling... Read More

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January 3, 2014

Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo: Do the math – Is N300 million for Ministry of Information PR really a big deal?

by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo However, a little investigation will go a long way in determining the veracity of the estimated sum. We can only ask that the Government be held accountable for every dime spent. That, not sensationalism, is what we expect from the media. Image is an important part of life. We all know this.... Read More

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