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God became a man that man might be made holy. The more I know God, the more I recognise how little I know Him. The more I know Him, the less I know Him.< Have you met Mr. Adewale?Yes.Do you know his wife?No.I tell you, you need to meet his wife.Why?She is very, very, very….. holy. That is an improbable conversation. Holiness is an attribute we do not expect in a woman or a man. We can say she is very beautiful, but not that she is very holy. We can say he is very handsome, but not that he…
In the past, men’s fashion in Nigeria was limited to traditional wear like senator suits and agbada in sombre colours. Still, lately, Nigerian men have become quite adventurous with fashion, and this was on full display last night at the 12th Edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held at Eko Hotels & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. From Adedimeji Lateef in his navy blue cropped jacket to John Ekanem in his pale pink suit to Tobi Bakre in a lace agbada, there were several examples of menswear done right. READ ALSO: AMVCA 2026: Queen Atang’s bread dress, Bovi’s jab,…
Altercations between youths and the people of the three senatorial districts of Cross River State have heightened following the alleged diversion of empowerment items provided by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The items include tricycles, mini buses and cash grants of N125 million. It was alleged that only youths from the southern senatorial district, where chairman of the NDDC committee, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, hails from, benefited from the empowerment program. The NDDC and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, SMEDAN, jointly distributed N125 million cash grants to 500 beneficiaries, 200 tricycles and 150 mini buses during the weekend at the UJ…
A former Accountant-General of Nasarawa State, Dr Zakka Yakubu, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election, pledging to run an inclusive administration anchored on a people’s budget if elected. Yakubu made the declaration on Sunday during a rally in Akwanga Local Government Area, where he formally announced his intention to contest the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC. According to Yakubu, his administration would ensure that communities determine their most pressing needs before projects are captured in the budget. “People’s budget means that councillors will go to their wards and ask the people what they want and…
Rangers will welcome the duo of Chimobi Igwilo and Emmanuel Essien for the crucial matchday 37 encounter against Bendel Insurance. The players missed the Flying Antelopes away victory to Bayelsa United last week due to injury. The duo’s return is a motivation for Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side who are pushing to win a ninth title. Meanwhile, Kenechukwu Agu and Waheed Adebayo are the only absentees for the game. A win for Rangers in the tie against Bendel Insurance could help them secure the league title depending on the outcome of Rivers United’s match against Wikki Tourists. Rivers United trailed Rangers by…
The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday dismissed speculations surrounding his recent trip to Morocco, insisting that the visit was strictly for a family wedding ceremony and not connected to politics or coalition talks ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja. The clarification followed growing public interest in the former presidential candidate’s foreign engagements amid ongoing political realignments within the opposition camp. According to Shaibu, Atiku travelled to Marrakech, Morocco, where he chaired the wedding ceremony of Cherina and Muna Okey…
Gunmen have attacked the head office of a local security outfit, codenamed OSPAC, on Erema Street in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, injuring one personnel. It was gathered that the incident, which occurred at about 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, caused panic as residents and passersby scampered for safety. Though the motive for the attack could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report, sources said the assailants arrived in two vehicles, one of which was described as an ash-coloured Lexus SUV. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the Public Relations Officer of OSPAC in Rivers State,…
A female aspirant contesting under the platform of the All Progressives Congress for the Borno State House of Assembly seat representing Magumeri Local Government Area, Yakaka Alkali, has called for more support for women’s participation in politics. She noted that such encouragement would prevent men from occupying the position of Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs in the state. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH in Maiduguri on Sunday, Alkali said her decision to participate in the election stemmed from the need to protect the interests of her constituents, ensure gender balance in the House, and amplify the needs of…
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has appointed David Fizdale as the new head coach of the men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, with the American tactician setting his sights on guiding the side to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Sunday PUNCH reports. The federation said on Saturday that the appointment forms part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the technical structure of Nigerian basketball and build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest international level. Fizdale, a former NBA head coach with the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks, recently worked as an assistant coach with the Phoenix…
President Donald Trump’s 18-year-old granddaughter Kai Trump shared her school spirit in a lavish way. Kai — whose parents are Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump — celebrated her impending enrollment at the University of Miami by filling her bedroom full of merch from the school for a series of Instagram photos on Tuesday, May 5. (Kai confirmed she gave a verbal commitment to join Miami’s golf team in August 2024.) The influencer took advantage of the popular TikTok “bed party” trend, where incoming freshmen decorate their rooms with their school colors to show their commitment to the…
