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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟕𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐚’𝐬 𝟖𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 "I'm here celebrating your 60th birthday. I'll join you for your 70th birthday in 10 years, but for your 80th birthday, which is 20 years from now, ẹ yonda mi (you'll excuse me); you'll celebrate that one the way it pleases you," 89-year-old Obasanjo said. Video: Juju TV
Punch Newspapers196,492 просмотров • 3 дней назад

𝐎𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥: 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝐀𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 — 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐨 Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that top political and business leaders, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, reached out to him to delete his viral social media updates during the Osun State governorship election. Video: News Central TV
Punch Newspapers241,447 просмотров • 14 дней назад

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐔𝐍 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐲𝐨 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the United Nations and other international human rights and accountability bodies to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro Esinle School in Oriire Local Government Area, saying the incident warrants scrutiny beyond Nigeria's domestic institutions. Credit: X | Oyo Affairs
Punch Newspapers744,316 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

How 17-Year-Old Nigerian TikTok Star Taught Herself Chinese, Became Internet Sensation At just 17, Ganiyat Ishola has achieved something many people only dream of. While still in secondary school, she taught herself Chinese by watching movies, turning curiosity into an impressive language skill. Now proficient in the language, Ganiyat hopes to one day become a Chinese interpreter. In this inspiring story, she shares how consistency, determination and a love for learning helped her reach this milestone. #HumanInterest #GaniyatIshola #ChineseLanguage #Education #Nigeria #TeenInspiration WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE:
Punch Newspapers649,394 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

#OsunDecides: Jubilation as Sorting, Counting Ends at Ede North Polling Unit Jubilation broke out at Ward 8, Unit 003, in front of the Town Hall, Timi Palace, Ede North, after sorting and counting of ballots. Results: Accord – 206 | APC – 36 | Void – 4 Video credit: Sulaimon Adeniyi
Punch Newspapers173,115 просмотров • 17 дней назад

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝟏𝟎-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐬𝐮𝐧-𝐎𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐛𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐡 The 10-year-old Arugba of the Osun-Osogbo Festival, Princess Alimot Moredeke Ajoke Osunbunmi, has carried the sacred calabash for the first time during the annual procession to the Osun Sacred Grove in Osogbo, Osun State. Alimot’s procession on Friday marks a significant moment in her tenure as the Arugba, after she was unable to carry the sacred calabash during the 2025 edition because of her young age. The young princess was selected through traditional Ifa divination in March 2025 to serve as the new Arugba, succeeding Osuntomi Ewatomi, who held the revered position for about 12 years before her marriage brought her tenure to an end. Credit: X | Yorubaness --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos
Punch Newspapers228,225 просмотров • 25 дней назад

Police Bullet Left Me Paralysed, Shattered My Dreams — Ibadan Poly Graduate On August 16, 2021, Nurudeen Azeez says his life changed forever after he was allegedly hit by a police bullet while returning home. The Ibadan Polytechnic graduate said he had just arrived from Lagos and was heading to his apartment on a motorcycle when he suddenly heard a gunshot and realised he had been shot. According to Nurudeen, the officer who allegedly shot him asked him to stand up, but he was unable to move. He said the officers left the scene, and it was passersby, along with a colleague who recognised him, that came to his rescue. He says the incident left him paralysed and shattered the dreams he had worked so hard to build. #HumanInterest #Justice #Police #Nigeria #IbadanPoly Watch full video here:
Punch Newspapers223,212 просмотров • 26 дней назад

Police bullet has made my right hand dead, made my life difficult - Lagos man Mr. Tomori says his life changed on September 30, 2011, when a police bullet fired at a checkpoint passed through the boot of his car and struck his hand. The injury left him unable to properly use the hand, and after travelling to India for an initial surgery, he could not afford the additional procedures required to restore it. After four years of legal battle, Tomori says the court ruled that the police should take responsibility for the cost of his hand reconstruction. But years later, he says he is still waiting for the police to act, despite writing to successive Inspectors-General of Police. He is now appealing for the authorities to honour the court’s decision and help him regain the use of his hand. #PoliceShooting #PoliceBrutality #Justice #NigeriaPolice #HumanRights WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
Punch Newspapers76,910 просмотров • 10 дней назад

So This Happened (EP 421) reviews: Atiku questions Tinubu government over subsidy savings Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to the controversial $16 billion power-sector expenditure. He also questioned the Tinubu administration over the money saved since the removal of petrol subsidy, asking the government to account for how the additional revenue is being spent. The Presidency has, however, turned the conversation back to Atiku, questioning his position on restoring fuel subsidy and asking for details of his proposed targeted subsidy plan. As both sides continue the political back-and-forth, Nigerians are left asking the bigger question: where exactly are the benefits promised after subsidy removal? #sothishappened #AtikuAbubakar #Tinubu #FuelSubsidy #NigeriaPolitics
Punch Newspapers37,212 просмотров • 5 дней назад

#OsunDecides: APC Agent Refuses to Sign Result Sheet After Counting at Ede South Polling Unit The APC agent reportedly declined to sign the result sheet after the completion of sorting and counting at Seventh Day Primary School 2, Ward 4, Unit 10, Alajue 1, Ede South. Video credit: Sulaimon Adeniyi
Punch Newspapers104,780 просмотров • 17 дней назад

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐨𝐠𝐢 𝐛𝐮𝐬, 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐦 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐦 — 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦: A rescued victim of the Kogi State highway abduction, Victor Anyichie, has recounted how suspected kidnappers ambushed his bus, took passengers deep into the bush and demanded ransoms running into millions of naira before security forces rescued them. Anyichie shared the account in a video posted by News Central on Monday, following the rescue of the abducted passengers by a joint security team comprising the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, vigilantes and local hunters. The victims were abducted on Sunday, August 9, 2026, when suspected kidnappers attacked commuters along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Credit X | News Central
Punch Newspapers124,035 просмотров • 21 дней назад

My Boyfriend Left Me Because I Had Vitiligo – Graphics Designer Blessing Opeyemi Oduola says one of the most painful experiences she faced after developing vitiligo was losing a relationship because of the condition. She is now sharing her story to challenge misconceptions and encourage greater understanding of vitiligo. The graphic designer also opens up about her journey toward self-acceptance, the search for a cure, and learning to live confidently in her own skin. #HumanInterest #VitiligoAwareness #SkinHealth #Nigeria Watch full video here:
Punch Newspapers222,002 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

Our Family Got ₦800,000 for ‘Ayinla’ Movie — Late Ayinla Omowura’s Son Shamsudeen Ayinla, son of the late Apala music legend Ayinla Omowura, says his family received ₦800,000 for the movie about his father. He believes the family deserves more from the movie, which he says made more money, and is calling for a fairer share. Shamsudeen also recalled his father’s kindness and the impact he had on those around him. Watch full video here: #humaninterest #family #Ayinla #movie
Punch Newspapers77,174 просмотров • 15 дней назад

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕: 𝐈 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐭, 𝐖𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐏𝐂 — 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐨 Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has declared that he currently has no preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, firmly ruling out any alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress. Credit: News Central TV
Punch Newspapers68,772 просмотров • 14 дней назад

12 Years Of APC’s Administration Has Caused Osun State Nothing But Pain — Adeleke I came in and started paying up salaries they left unpaid. Citizens had been receiving half salaries from past administrations. On the roads, I use certified engineers, I used Nigerian engineers, and we invited an international engineer. I don’t do substandard things, it is a sin. All the beautiful roads we have done have been certified. Credit: X | ARISEtv --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos
Punch Newspapers95,887 просмотров • 21 дней назад