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The Senior pastor of the Potter’s House, a non-denominational American megachurch, Thomas Dexter Jakes better known as Bishop T.D. Jakes, has denied the shocking allegation suggesting that he attended a gay party with…

After the fourth round, Nigerian street-pop artist Habeeb Badmus, aka Portable, was announced as the winner of the celebrity boxing fight against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha on Wednesday. The fight, which was sanctioned…

The traditional ruler of Nkalagu Obukpa community in Nsukka local government area of Enugu state, Igwe James Agbogo, who was kidnapped on December 21, has regained freedom. The traditional ruler, who was abducted in his…

Comedian Alibaba has emphasised that the question “what do you bring to the table” shouldn’t solely revolve around money. He advised women not to take offence when asked by their significant others about their…

A 29-year-old fun-seeker identified simply as Francis has drowned while swimming at the Pop Beach Club in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened on Thursday at…

Wunmi, the wife of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has lamented how constant cyberbullying and threats to her life and that of her eight-month-old son, Liam, threw her…

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, was in attendance at the wedding ceremony of Mustapha Sani Abacha, the son of former Head of State General Sani Abacha, and Safa Tijjani Saleh Geidam.  The wedding…

A housewife, identified as Hafsat Surajo has narrated how she killed their domestic staff, Nafiu Hafiz who prevented her from attempting to commit suicide. Hafsat who made the confession when she was paraded before…

Hundreds of low-income contributors to an investment scheme in Kano will experience bleak Christmas and New Year celebrations in the ancient commercial city of Kano as the lady coordinator used all their hard-earned…

Popular American actor, Vin Diesel, has been dragged to court by a former assistant over claims of sexual battery which allegedly occurred in 2010. In filings obtained by Variety, the plaintiff Asta Jonasson stated that…

Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has expressed his frustration over individuals who are asking him for financial assistance during this festive period. The veteran comedian took to his Instagram story to…

Nigerian singer, Iyanya, has announced that the second piece of jewelry belonging to another artiste, Mayorkun, which was reportedly stolen, has been recovered. In a post on his X account on Thursday, Iyanya announced…

A businessman, Nasiru Yunusa, has told an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, FCT, that he will grant his wife, Aisha Hamisu, divorce if she pays… A businessman, Nasiru Yunusa, has told an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, FCT, that he…

A 71-year-old man has been declared innocent in the US state of Oklahoma after spending nearly 50 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Glynn Simmons, who is Black, served more time behind bars before being…

Osas Nusakare, one of the 14 stowaways arrested onboard a foreign vessel at the Lagos Roadstead, has confessed that he wanted to celebrate the New Year in a European country. 45-year-old Nusakare said this was his…

Three passengers have reportedly died after an amateur driver ran over a tricycle in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred at the Maranatha axis of the Oru-Ijebu Igbo highway, on…

Seun Kuti, the singer, says his success is not tied to being the son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the late Afrobeat legend. In an interview with Iyabo Ojo, the actress, Seun dismissed the idea that his family’s success in…

A woman identified as Jessica Vincent, has sold a $3.99 vase she bought from a charity shop at the rate of $100,000. According to The New York Times, Jessica Vincent made the purchase at a Goodwill thrift store situated…

Renowned Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that life has been meaningless to him since he lost his mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun. Daily Trust had reported how the singer lost his…

A yet-to-be identified husband allegedly murdered his wife in the Olota area of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos over her failure to cook his meal last Thursday. PUNCH Metro learnt that trouble started when…

Canadian singer, Celine Dion, no longer has control over her muscles, according to her older sister, Claudette. A year after the cancellation of her world tour in December, the…

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo in a countersuit has slammed popular singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley with a suit demanding N1bn. It should be recalled that the counsel of the Marlian Record label boss recently…

Veteran Nollywood actress, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, who has been in the movie business for over four decades has shared her school of thought about kissing scenes with her younger colleagues. According to the octogenarian,…

…As worshippers go virtual As some leaders of churches in recent past beat their chests for having one of the biggest worship centres or cathedrals in town that seat several thousands of worshippers at a time,…