Speakership: Wase, Betera, other aggrieved aspirants set to adopt candidate
The G-7 group of aspirants for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who are aggrieved with the 10th National Assembly leadership zoning plan of the All Progressives Congress, has scheduled a meeting with members-elect today (Saturday). The meeting is to hold in Abuja at 7pm, while the 10th Assembly is billed for inauguration on […]
Masqueraders, artistes dazzle at Lagos cultural event
There was an explosion of colours and creativity on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Agege Stadium venue of Lagos State’s post-inauguraton culture display event. Tagged, ‘Cultural Display and Appreciation Carretta 2023’, the event featured masqueraders, dancers, and other arts and cultural groups from the five divisions of Lagos State− Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island […]
KieKie, Ninalowo to host, mentor contestants on ‘Hello Mr Right’
A popular social media content creator, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, aka KieKie, is set to host the second season of popular payTV, Startimes’ original series titled, ‘Hello Mr Right. She will be joined by Shine Begho and Oyindamola as co-hosts, while actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, would serve as a relationship mentor. The programme, which will start airing today, […]
Looking good has favoured me – Ashmusy
A skit maker, Amarachi Amosi, aka Ashmusy, has said that her good looks have favoured her in the entertainment industry. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “Good looks favouring someone is a general thing. It is not just about the entertainment industry. Good looks have favoured me. Some people want to associate with […]
Upset in Kano as Kwankwaso’s men return to Govt House
Eight years after he left office as the governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso has sustained his Kwankwasiyya Movement. The New Nigeria People’s Party that he leads defeated the governing All Progressives Congress in the state to produce the new governor, DIRISU YAKUBU writes on the return of the movement to the seat of power […]
Mischief makers repackage video on Idiroko border opening- Rice processors
The Rice Processors Association of Nigeria has said that some saboteurs are trying to cause confusion in the country with an old video showing the reopening of the Idiroko border in Ogun State by Customs officers. RIPAN stated that the video that went viral on social media platforms earlier in the week was an attempt […]
Integrity Group alive, will speak on PDP soon – NEC member
A member of the National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Diran Odeyemi, has said the Integrity Group in the PDP, comprising the G-5 governors and some disgruntled party chieftains, is alive. He said it was untrue that the party leaders had gone their separate ways. The group, led by former Rivers State governor, […]
Utilise subsidy fund savings judiciously, NBA counsels president
The Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos State Chapter, has advised President Bola Tinubu to ensure transparency in the way savings from the subsidy removal is spent. It said the funds must be utilised to provide succor for people given the hardship the removal had inflicted on the masses. In an interview with Saturday PUNCH, the branch […]
What men don’t consider!
I met the husband first. He was recommended (as a good tailor) by the market women that sold some fabrics to me. Both husband and wife were into dressmaking! In the course of “getting to know ourselves more”, he introduced me to his wife and even showed me her shop. The strongest image of them […]
Don’t appoint corrupt politicians, CSOs charge Tinubu
The Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre and Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria have called on the President, Bola Tinubu, not to appoint recycled and corrupt politicians into his cabinet. They said inasmuch as he might be under pressure to appoint former governors who supported him during the electioneering, he should look beyond party […]