Jackson Paris Jackson is engaged to marry music producer Justin ‘Blue’ Long. The 26-year-old, who is the daughter of Michael Jackson, has taken her relationship with the music engineer and mixer to the next level after around two years of dating. The singer and actress revealed the news as she celebrated Justin’s birthday with a series of snaps on Instagram on Friday. “Happy birthday my sweet blue. doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind and i couldn’t dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with. thank you for letting me be…
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Omowunmi A former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (2005), Omowunmi Akinnifesi, has opened up about her personal journey of self-discovery, faith and the challenges of staying true to her values in a world that often misunderstands them. Speaking about her decision to remain a virgin and the shame she once felt about it, Akinnifesi stated that those experiences inspired her to start her initiative— Sacred Vessels— aimed at helping women rediscover their worth and uphold morals in society. In a video shared on her YouTube channel with the title The Walk In Purity, the former beauty queen said, “I am…
South east map President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejigged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr Emeka Nworgu. The President replaced all the three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors. The President also removed one of the board members, Donatus Eyinnah Nwankpa. However, Hon. Mark C. Okoye retains his position as the Commission’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer on the 16-member board, one more member than the initial board. The new executive director for finance is Stanley Ohajuruka, who replaced Anthony Ugbo in the…
Farotimi The determination of the police to stop activists from protesting the continued detention of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, is creating deep anger. Despite Ekiti State Police Command’s claim that the decision to prohibit the planned protest was reached to ensure the safety of lives and property in the state, activists have refused to back down and declared Tuesday, December 10 as their preferred day. In fact, the activists have threatened to extend the demonstration to Lagos, Abuja and the United Kingdom to draw attention to what they termed the illegal arrest, detention and trial of Farotimi. Ever since…
The couple A newly wedded couple who were returning from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry alongside 16 other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries following a multi-vehicle collision on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State on Saturday. This was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, on Saturday. Taofiq stated that the accident occurred when an LT bus developed brake failure while at speed and collided with a mini truck. The impact of the collision was said to have led to the occupants of both vehicles sustaining varying degrees of injuries including fractured…
Naira notes Days after the Central Bank of Nigeria ordered Deposit Money Banks to guard against artificial cash scarcity in the country, findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that the trend still persists in some parts of the country. In a circular dated November 29, jointly signed by Acting Directors Solaja Olayemi (Currency Operations) and Isa-Olatinwo Aisha (Branch Operations), the CBN outlined measures aimed at improving cash availability. According to the circular, the CBN directed banks to ensure efficient cash disbursement through both Automated Teller Machines and over-the-counter channels, warning of penalties for non-compliance. The apex bank also urged customers experiencing challenges to…
Davido and Chioma Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, aka Davido, has shared why he chose to tie the knot with Chioma, his long-time girlfriend. In an appearance on The Morning Hustle podcast on Tuesday, Davido provided a glimpse into his personal life and relationship with Chioma. When asked about his decision to marry Chioma, Davido explained their deep connection, stating that they had been together for over a decade. Watch video here “She’s been my girlfriend for like 12 to 13 years. She was the only one I could have chosen,” he said. Davido went on to emphasise that if it weren’t for…
Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, transformational speaker, lawyer, social entrepreneur, and founder of Elevate Africa, will host a highly anticipated Networking Dinner & Discussion at the iconic John Randle Centre, Onikan, Lagos. A Modern African Queen known for her visionary leadership and commitment to innovation and sustainable development, Olori Atuwatse III has created this platform to foster collaboration, leadership, and actionable strategies for Africa’s future. The event, themed “Women Allying Women: Strengthening Bonds for a Brighter Future,” will pay a special tribute to Her Excellency Jewel Taylor, former Vice President of Liberia who will be in…
Basketmouth Stand-up comedian Basketmouth has accused Nollywood producers of misusing funds provided by streaming platforms. He claimed that producers take a significant portion of the budget for personal gain, rather than using it for film production. According to Basketmouth, producers would receive $1.5 million or more from streaming platforms but only use about 10% of that amount to make the movie. He also alleged that producers pressure actors to return part of their earnings, even when streaming platforms pay them directly. In an interview with Arise TV, Basketmouth said: ‘’There was a lot of money in the movie industry when…
South East map By CHIKA CHIMEZIE EMEKA ATUMA HEADS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation a modified list of members of the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) as he nominated Hon. Emeka Atuma as chairman of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). In a list of nominees sent to the Senate late in September 2024, President Tinubu nominated Ambassador Haruna Ginsau as chairman of the NWDC board while also naming Senator Tijani Yahaya Kaura and Hon. Abdulkadir S. Usman as members.…