Identical Nigerian twins, Hussaini and Hassan Malami, have been employed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited as members of the NNPC Tigers Class of 2026, overcoming an initial setback after one of them was reluctant to apply due to a misunderstanding about the company’s recruitment process. The account was contained in a profile … Read more
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his estranged wife, Annie Idibia, have reignited reconciliation speculation after the pair followed each other again on Instagram. The former couple, who had previously unfollowed each other on the social media platform, are now following each other again. The development has generated speculation among … Read more
A former Thai lawmaker allegedly shot and killed a local government official in broad daylight on Monday following a financial dispute, before being arrested and later confessing to journalists at a police station. The attack took place outside a government building in Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, just days after a school shooting in the … Read more
Dantani Aruba, a beneficiary of the Kano State Government’s mass wedding initiative, has expressed delight after marrying another wife through the programme. Aruba, who spoke during the mass wedding ceremony on Saturday, said the initiative had allowed him to expand his family without bearing the financial burden usually associated with marriage. In a now-trending … Read more
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has announced the star-studded cast of her latest film, The Four, ahead of its global cinema release on December 11, 2026. The film, titled The Four: No One Fights Alone, brings together some of Nollywood’s biggest names, alongside music and entertainment personalities. The cast includes Akindele herself, Waje, … Read more
Arson is suspected to be behind a fire outbreak that destroyed a room in a three-bedroom apartment in Iluteju Community, Irewolede area of Ilorin, Kwara State, on Saturday. The fire, which occurred around 1:07pm at C76, Iluteju Community, was quickly contained by personnel of the Kwara State Fire Service, preventing it from spreading to … Read more
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime representative of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, according to MARCA, which cited Argentine news outlet Infobae. An independent check by PUNCH Online on Infobae and multiple other media sources disclosed that Jorge died at about 10 pm on Friday at a sanatorium … Read more
At least seven people have been killed in a shooting spree allegedly carried out by a 14-year-old boy in Thailand, according to a Reuters report on Friday. Among the victims were his grandparents and five other staff, including teachers of the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, on the northwestern outskirts of the capital city, Bangkok. The … Read more
Popular Nigerian skit maker and actor Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has spoken out after months away from the public eye, expressing gratitude to his fans for their continued support and loyalty throughout his absence. Shaggi, who has largely stayed away from social engagements, public appearances and shows in recent months, said … Read more
Prof. Christopher Imumolen, the presidential candidate and National Chairman of a faction of the Accord Party, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu is on course to win the 2027 presidential election, citing his administration’s reforms, leadership style and increasing support across the country. Imumolen stated this at a news conference in Lagos on … Read more