Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

How Comedian Erekere Set Me Up, Beat Me For Mimicking Him An instagram sensation, Theprophetpikin has cried out after he was allegedly set up by popular nigerian comedian, The Pastor Pikin widely known as Erekere for mimicking him. In a video which he shared on twitter, the prophet pikin explained that Erekere texted him on instagram for a meet up in Ibadan but little did he know it was a plan to cause harm to his life. He noted that he has been following Erekere since 2021 because of the love he has for him and was happy when he…

Why I set up 2014 National Conference – Jonathan • Democracy has not failed Africa – Ezekwisili • There is need for proportional representation in govt – Fayemi • No Nigerian should encourage military to power – Chidoka Former President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed why he set up the 2014 National Conference, saying it was how to make Nigeria work. Jonathan made the disclosure in Abuja during the unveiling of 21 books written by distinguished radical scholar, renowned public intellectual and political strategist, Professor Udenta .O. Udenta. The event which was organised to commemorate Udenta’s 60th birthday, witnessed a national dialogue…

Omega Power Ministries Transforming Society, Gives Overseas Scholarships to over 4,000 Indigent Children The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has taken up the challenge of contributing immensely to the building of a responsible society by single-handedly sponsoring over 4000 indigent children on scholarships abroad, rehabilitating hardened criminals and engaging them in responsible activities, Blessing Ibunge reports. One of the fast-growing Pentecostal churches with headquarters in Rivers State, Omega Power Ministries (OPM), in the past years, has contributed meaningfully to building a responsible society through its various innovative and rehabilitating activities across the country. The Christian denomination…

Nkechi Blessing blows hot following content creator’s troll over her advert Actress Nkechi Blessing has swirled with rage as she drags a content creator who called her out for using a filter while advertising a skincare brand that doesn’t have a NAFDAC number. The content creator identified as VeryDarkMan had gone online to react after an IG user had called out the actress over a product that she had advertised. Under Nkechi’s post where she advertised a particular skincare brand, an IG user had notified her that VeryDarkMan, who had been key in raising awareness over a similar brand who…

Why I’m not grateful for Headies win – Ayra Starr Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, a Nigerian singer popularly known as Ayra Starr has expressed discontent with the organisers of Headies Awards for their “nonchalant” attitude towards female musicians. Beating industry heavyweights like Tiwa Savage, Simi and Tems, Starr emerged winner of the Best Female Artiste category at the 16th edition of Headies, which was held on Sunday. Unfortunately, the organisers failed to present awards in 13 categories, including Starr’s, after event host, Osas Ighodaro abruptly announced the end of the event. These categories included Best Female Artiste, Best Recording of The…

Last 10 Winners Of The UEFA Men’s Player Of The Year Award Erling Haaland, who won the UEFA Player of the Year award on Thursday, has joined the list of elite footballers who have reached this feat in previous years. The Manchester City striker was voted ahead of Kevin de Bruyne and Lionel Messi. Haaland helped his Manchester City side achieve a treble victory, scoring 52 goals in 53 games. The PUNCH highlights the last 10 winners of the prestigious UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award. They are; Karim Benzema (2021/22) Jorginho (2020/21) Robert Lewandowski (2019/20) Virgil van Dijk…

Lagosians Anticipate Long-Awaited Blue Rail As Operation Begins Today All is now set for the Lagos Blue Line to begin commercial operations with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and some select persons expected to take the first ride on Monday. The first phase of the rail line extends from Marina to Mile 2 with five stations located in Marina, National Theatre, Iganmu, Alaba, and Orile. The first ride is expected to commence from Marina to Mile 2 Train Station. According to the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, for the first month, the train would…

2023 Headies: Ayra Starr beats Tiwa Savage, Simi, Tems to emerge Best Female Artiste Singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe popularly known as Ayra Starr, emerged winner of the Best Female Artiste category at the 16th edition of the Headies award on Sunday. Ayra Starr was nominated alongside singers Simi, Tiwa Savage, and Tems, who won the 2022 edition of this category. Insightlinks.net

President Bola Tinubu Tinubu’s Hundred Days In Office: A Peep At The Centre Today marks the first 100 days of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who took the oath of office on May 29th this year. To many, the President came at a time when almost all economic indicators were declining. For instance, the National Bureau of Statistics as at May this year, reported an inflation rate of 22.4 percent. The Debt Management office DMO put the nation’s foreign and domestic loans at 77 trillion and Debt to GDP ratio at 37.1 percent. Unemployment rate was put at…

Imansuangbon Flays Conduct Of Edo Local Government Election A front line governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in Edo State, Barr. Kenneth Imansuangbon, has described as sham last Saturday’s local government election conducted in the state by Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party were announced winners of the election amidst outcry of no voting materials in many polling units across the state. Imansuangbon said LP candidates campaigned across the wards in the state after assurances of free and fair election by EDSIEC. In a statement issued in Benin City, Imansuangbon called for a cancellation…