Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #punchnewspapers
Most recents (11)
Gunmen Kill Lagos Council Boss' Aide
Francis Olagoke Oguntulu, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area chairman, Kehinde Oloyede, has been shot dead by some armed men at a party.
Francis Olagoke Oguntulu, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area chairman, Kehinde Oloyede, has been shot dead by some armed men at a party.
In a statement from the media office of the LG boss on Sunday, it was revealed that Oguntulu was shot at and axed on Adeyemi street, Oshod, on Friday. Oguntulu died on Sunday morning from his injuries.
Mourning the deceased, the council chairman, Oloyede, said, "We have lost a loyal, jovial and everly friendly man to the cold hands of death. The death came to us as a rude shock.
BBNaija: I Want To Marry You, Sheggz Tells Bella
Sheggz, a Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, has assured his housemate sweetheart, Bella, of his love and told her he wants to marry her on Saturday.
Sheggz, a Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, has assured his housemate sweetheart, Bella, of his love and told her he wants to marry her on Saturday.
After their disagreement, he had a one-on-one talk with Bella, reassuring her of his love for her and how much she means to him.
"You’re everything I ever wanted. Even when you’re on your period. Even if someone vexes(sic) you. Even when you’re fighting with Chomzy.. even when you do something I don’t like. I’ll always be there and you know why?Because you’re my everything.
Debtor Stations: NBC Extends Enforcement To Wednesday
The Nigeria Broadcasting Commission has extended its enforcement of the revocation order on debtor broadcast stations to Wednesday.
The Nigeria Broadcasting Commission has extended its enforcement of the revocation order on debtor broadcast stations to Wednesday.
NBC had on Friday stated that licenses of the debtor stations had been revoked and they had within 24 hours to shut down operations but that has now been extended.
In a fresh press statement issued on Saturday, NBC said, “This is to inform all the affected broadcast stations whose licenses were revoked and given 24 hours to pay all outstanding license fees
PHOTOS: Femi Fani-Kayode, Gbajabiamila Meet Tinubu
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and the House of Reps Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila met with the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and the House of Reps Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila met with the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
On his verified Facebook page on Friday, Fani-Kayode stated that the meeting held a few days ago to assure APC victory in the 2023 election.
He shared pictures from the meeting saying, ‘’It was an honor and privilege to spend quality time with our presidential candidate and great leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
Actress Tonto Dikeh Quits Nollywood, Roots For Funke Akindele, Banky W Political Career
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has revealed that she has ended her acting career.
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has revealed that she has ended her acting career.
In an interview with BBC Pidgin on Thursday, the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers State, said that acting had not been in her life for several years and that she had merely acted two movies in two years.
She said, "I appreciate the fact that my fame started from the movie industry, but acting has not been in my life for a while now. So, even after election, I will not be going back.”
Speaking on her industry colleagues, Funke Akindele and Banky W’s political career,
Speaking on her industry colleagues, Funke Akindele and Banky W’s political career,
Reactions As Writer Buchi Deactivates Social Media Accounts
A popular writer on Nigeria's social media sphere, Solomon Buchi, has deactivated his social media pages after being bashed online for begging.
A popular writer on Nigeria's social media sphere, Solomon Buchi, has deactivated his social media pages after being bashed online for begging.
Screenshots of chats from years ago in which he solicited money were shared online after he advised men not to date 'broke' girls.
Reactions to the incident have been trending, with some Nigerians on Twitter bashing him even further for his feminist
Reactions to the incident have been trending, with some Nigerians on Twitter bashing him even further for his feminist
writings and revealing everything about his life on social media.
Not feeling sorry for Buchi because of his constant support for women, a tweep, #DiKachii said ‘’So Mr Solomon Buchi deactivated his account? I do not feel sorry for him he should have heeded the old warning like
Not feeling sorry for Buchi because of his constant support for women, a tweep, #DiKachii said ‘’So Mr Solomon Buchi deactivated his account? I do not feel sorry for him he should have heeded the old warning like
PHOTOS: Atiku Worries About Weight During Adamawa Trip
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his delight at the warm reception, he had received during his trip to his home state of Adamawa.
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his delight at the warm reception, he had received during his trip to his home state of Adamawa.
Sharing photos from a dinner in his hometown, Jada, on Thursday, the former vice president asked for prayers against extra weight.
He tweeted, “I am truly being pampered on this trip to Adamawa with yet another dinner in my hometown, Jada, last night. Pray I don't end up adding extra weight on my return. -AA”
PHOTOS: Buhari Inaugurates Anti-Malaria Council, Appoints Dangote As Chairman
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on Tuesday inaugurated Nigeria End Malaria Council in Abuja,
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on Tuesday inaugurated Nigeria End Malaria Council in Abuja,
noting that eradicating malaria would save Nigeria about N687 billion in 2022 and N2 trillion by 2030.
Buhari appointed the Chairman, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, as Chairman of the 16-member Council, stating that the strategy to tackle malaria had both public health as well as socio-economic benefits for Nigeria.
Reactions Trail Obi’s Late-night Meeting With Wike, Mimiko, Others
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, held another meeting with the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and other members of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday night.
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, held another meeting with the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and other members of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday night.
Former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, who shared a photo from the late night meeting on Twitter tagged some of those at the meeting to include Governors Samuel Ortom, Okezie Ikpeazu, former governors of Cross River and Gombe States,
Donald Duke, Ibrahim Dankwambo, former Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke and others.
Reactions have been trailing the laughing photo of the politicians, with many speculating about their plans and the reason for the meeting.
Reactions have been trailing the laughing photo of the politicians, with many speculating about their plans and the reason for the meeting.
El-Rufai Continues Twitter Attack On ‘Obidients’
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has continued his attack on the supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has continued his attack on the supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
El-Rufai had started off the day mocking a call for a two-million man march for Obi in Kaduna State and declaring they wouldn't get up to 200 people.
Regardless of the outrage that his tweet had ignited, El-Rufai has continued to chastise Obi's supporters.
Regardless of the outrage that his tweet had ignited, El-Rufai has continued to chastise Obi's supporters.
His latest tweet featuring screenshot of a message from Twitter read, "The desperation of so-called ‘Obidients’ knows no bounds…they insult everyone they disagree with, but cannot accept that some find them disagreeable & have opinions too!
2023: Remember #EndSARS, Mr Macaroni Counsels Youths
Nigerian thespian, Debo Adedayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni, on Monday, urged Nigerian youths to vote wisely in the upcoming general election.
Nigerian thespian, Debo Adedayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni, on Monday, urged Nigerian youths to vote wisely in the upcoming general election.
He added that the youths should remember the pain from the #EndSARS protest of October 2020 in determining who they vote for.
Mr Macaroni, who had been trending on social media over alleged death threats from the supporters of presidential candidate, tweeted,
