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Father of 12 Nick Cannon is opening up about the “double standard” he has for his 15-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe when it comes to dating. “My son [Moroccan] has been dating, and I’ve allowed it, I encouraged it,” the America’s Got Talent and The Masked Singer host, 45, said while appearing on the Saturday, May 2, episode of “The TMZ Podcast.” When the podcast host told the comedian they hope “you’ve been allowing it and encouraging that” for his daughter Monroe, too, Cannon abruptly responded, “No, absolutely not.” “First of all, it’s absolutely a double standard,” he continued. “And…
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has summoned South Africa’s High Commissioner to Nigeria over xenophobic attacks in South Africa. In a statement shared on X, the spokesperson of Nigeria’s foriegn affairs ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the meeting will hold on Monday, 4th of May. Mr Ebienfa said the objective of the meeting is to “formally convey the Nigerian Government’s profound concern” of the “mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and their businesses” in recent protests by some South Africans. PREMIUM TIMES reported the violent protests in parts of South Africa targeting African migrants, including Nigerians. In his stafement, Mr Ebienfa said…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has pleaded with the people of the South East to sustain peace and guide their youth away from armed struggle against the Nigerian government. He made the appeal at the funeral of Sir Albert Ikechukwu Nnamani, former Administrative Secretary of the defunct Oil Mineral Producing Area Development Commission, held in Ikem, Enugu State. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, Akpabio said development thrives only in an atmosphere of peace and called on Ndigbo to mentor the younger generation appropriately. “For Ndigbo, I want to plead with you to continue to…
Former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has insisted that he is yet to leave the African Democratic Congress, ADC, amid the legal battle within the party. In a statement released late on Saturday night, Kwankwaso, however, admitted that decamping is a possibility. The former governor of Kano State also revealed that he has held consultative meetings with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and Peoples Redemption Party, PRP. According to Kwankwaso, he is yet to declare his intention to run or endorse any aspirant. The statement read: “We have noted recent media reports and discussions suggesting a possible realignment within the…
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has backed Arsenal to win the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City. After watching the Gunners comfortably beat Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates on Saturday, Rooney insisted that Mikel Arteta’s side won’t drop another point. He, however, believes City will stumble somewhere along the way. Speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, Rooney explained, “I think Arsenal will win the league. “I felt this after Man City beat Arsenal. I felt it was maybe in Arsenal’s heads, having to go to Man City and losing in the cup final to them. “But I think…
The number of Nigerian refugees who voluntarily returned home under a tripartite repatriation agreement more than doubled in the first quarter of 2026, rising by 1,805 persons from 1,705 in February to 3,510 by April. This is as Internally Displaced Persons across the country surged by 166,795 in the same period. The data is drawn from three successive Forcibly Displaced Populations dashboards published by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for February, March and April 2026, obtained by Sunday PUNCH. The data was published on May 1, 2026. The dashboards are produced jointly by UNHCR, the International Organisation for…
Months ago, I stumbled on a 15-second clip of a kindergartner leading what appeared to be a race at her school. Behind the phone camera was her father, cheering her on. “Go, Piper! Go, baby, go! Go! Go!” Bolstered by her father’s gingering, Piper raced past the finish line ahead of her peers and won the race. But Piper likely didn’t know she had won and kept running. Her dad, now worried, began to scream, “Stop! Piper, stop! Baby, you won! You already won!” At the point the video ends, Piper was still running. Someone in the comments wrote hilariously,…
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc said first-quarter revenue more than doubled as increased trading activity and stronger investment income boosted earnings at Nigeria’s bourse operator. Revenue climbed 103 per cent to N7.22bn in the three months ended March 31, from N3.56bn a year earlier, according to the company’s unaudited financial statements. NGX Group makes money from operating Nigeria’s stock exchange and related capital market businesses. Every time investors buy or sell shares, bonds or other securities on the exchange, NGX earns fees from brokers and market participants. According to the report available on its website, profit after tax rose 94 per…
Enyimba FC striker Edidiong Enobong has warned reigning champions Remo Stars that they face a difficult outing when both sides meet in a Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 36 fixture on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The forward will come up against his former club at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, where the People’s Elephant are aiming to secure maximum points against the faltering champions as the season enters its decisive phase. Enobong, who spent the 2022/23 campaign with Remo Stars, admitted he retains fond memories of his time with the Ikenne-based side but insisted his focus is firmly on…
In a country grappling with a fragile healthcare system, rising cases of sexually transmitted infections, and inconsistent access to sexual health education, the decision to have unprotected sex carries more than just emotional weight; it can be a matter of life and long-term health complications. Medical experts across the country warn that the risks of ‘condomless sex’ are grossly underestimated, especially among young adults, many of whom either lack access to accurate information or fall prey to persistent myths. Meanwhile, here are five critical things to know before you decide to have sex without a condom: You’re gambling with more…
