The National Agency for Food, Drug, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerian youths against use of illicit drugs because of its adverse effects in the society. The Kwara Coordinator of the agency, Mrs Roseline Ajayi, gave the warning in Ilorin while fielding questions from newsmen on Sunday. She expressed concern over the current rate at which youths now take over dose drugs, which she describe as a big challenge facing the agency due to the harmful effect on such consumer’s health. According to her, the agency is scaling up enlightenment campaign in schools, markets and other public places, and…
Author: David Folami
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the Federal Government is doing everything possible to secure the release of the Chibok girls and put an end to the horrible saga of their abduction. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Mr Segun Adeyemi, the Special Adviser to the Minister. The minister, who was reacting to the latest video of some of the girls, said that the government was in touch with those purportedly behind the video. ”We are on top of the situation. But we are being extremely careful because the situation…
Kevin Hart has tied the knot! Comedian Hart and Eniko Parrish tied the knot in a romantic wedding ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, yesterday, Saturday, August 13. The lovebirds, who first met in 2009, exchanged their sweet I do’s in front of 200 of their closest friends and family members. Hart’s 8-year-old son, Hendrix, served as the best man. The Ride Along star posted a photo on Instagram with his new wife and his two children from a previous marriage, captioning the pic, ‘#Harts what’s understood doesn’t need to be said!!!! #LiveLoveLove.’ The bride wore a lace mermaid gown while…
Nigerian singer, Shaydee has said he may not renew his five-year deal with the Banky W led E.M.E records when his deal expires in mid 2017. Like Wizkid and Skales who all failed to renew their contract with the labels when it expired, Shaydee may also tow the line to be his own boss. With his album ready to drop soon, Shaydee exclusively tells Thenetng, ‘my album should be out this month (hopefully we don’t have any delays). The songs on it range from genres like R&B to reggae to afrobeats to house etc and also features the likes of…
Star actress Juliet Ibrahim has officially announced the launch of her Reality Television show called The Perfect Assistant. The project according to her has been in works for a few years and its ready to kick off in the last quarter of 2016. The show is centered on the actress’ quest to discover young acting talent. Scouting for contestants on the show will kick off in September in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana.
Terrence Howard is officially the proud father to a baby boy! The Empire actor welcomed a son named Hero with longtime partner Mira Pak. Howard took to Twitter to confirm the exciting news, writing, ‘Hero being held by Qirin’, alongside an absolutely precious photo of the star’s youngest children in their earliest moments together. Pak first announced her pregnancy in May, surprising fans when she arrived to Empire’s FYC ATAS celebration showcasing her baby bump. The 47-year-old lovingly patted Mira’s growing belly as they posed for photos on the red carpet. Guess they settled their difference.
OC Ukeje has revealed a shocking detail about his acting career when he mentioned that he once got aroused while shooting a romantic movie scene. Ukeje made the confession in an interview with Punch News, which was published on Saturday, August 13, 2016. According to the actor, the incident happened while he was kissing an actress who he admitted he was dating at the time. He gave no assurances that it couldn’t have occurred with a different cast, but insists that he had learnt to control himself over time, reminding himself that it was just acting. “It has happened to…
Talented filmmaker cum actor, Kunle Afolayan has disclosed his reasons for partnering with Sahara Group on a joint project entitled Grooming Film Extrapreneurs with Kunle Afolayan. In a recent chat, Afolayan revealed that his desire to impact the next generation of filmmakers was one of the strong reasons for jumping on the project. Why did you go into this partnership with Sahara group and what expectations do you have? Sahara Group recently pledged to impact the lives of 12million beneficiaries using an extrapreneurship framework which seeks to create a platform that finds, creates and connects young people with business interests…
Veteran actor, Sola Fosudo, has criticized the low quality of Nollywood movies, stating that has been the main reason why he does not patronise them. Fosudo, who has taken a break off acting observed that most films produced in Nigeria, are usually a replica of a foreign movie modified to have a new look. He lamented in interview with Punch News about the high level of non-professionalism exhibited by directors, who are mainly amateurs without the technical or academic knowledge about film production. This, according to him has contributed to the poor quality of the Nigerian movie industry. “I don’t…
Yoruba comic actor, Sanyeri, has reportedly injured himself while performing a stunt during a recent shooting of his new movie “Asiwaju” featuring Mr. Ibu. The actor confirmed this in an interview with Punch News, revealing that the incident occurred when he was playing a character who had spiritual problems. He told Punch that the scene required him to be on the roof of a house. It was at the point where the character was trying to avoid police arrest that he broke his leg. Sanyeri further disclosed that he is recuperating at his residence, but currently has a leg cast…
According to Nollywood diva, Queen Nwokoye, not every actress took a short cut to stardom, stating that she is proudly one of them. Nwokoye was reacting to the topic concerning actresses who sleep with movie directors in an interview published by Punch News’ Sunday Scoop on August 14, 2016. She stated that she has been fortunate not to be in that type of situation, and that unlike most people, she did not have to relocate to Lagos before she became a star. “Lagos is too rowdy. It’s too busy for me. In Lagos, everybody is hustling. I am not a…
Nollywood actor, OC Ukeje, has disclosed that he does not depend on the income he makes from his impressive acting career. He maintained that it will be to his detriment if he does. Ukeje revealed this in an interview with Punch News, while commenting on the suggestion that he charges too much and does not feature in regular home video. The actor however puts this down to interest and his desire to express his free will by featuring in any movie that he desires. “I don’t think I am biased by not featuring in home videos. I think everything is…
Two African music giants, Northside Music Inc. singer, Cynthia Morgan, and her Ghanaian colleague, Stonebwoy, have partnered to produce an amazing song tilted ‘Bubble bup’. Both, being dancehall stars, had no qualms in generating a buzzing chemistry sure to keep their fans enchanted. Check it out.
Yoruba actor, Sanyeri, is serving motivation to his fans after revealing that he was once a shoe maker before he got the opportunity to become a star. The actor, who stated this in an interview with Punch News, said he found it difficult to make a living after finishing secondary school, due to this, he resorted to learning how to become a cobbler. His participation in acting in Oyo State did not give him the sort of reward he anticipated. Even after relocating to Lagos, his situation remained the same. “The suffering I endured was really extreme. After I finished…
Difference Entertainment artiste, Sean Tizzle, while reacting to the plaguing babymama situation common among popular has observed that condoms do not offer total prevention of pregnancy. He commented that women are now embarking a deceitful trend where they perforate condoms in order to get knocked-up. Due to this, the singer advised men to be careful and refrain from collecting it when it is offered to them by their partners. Tizzle stated this in an interview published by Vanguard News on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Reacting to the babymama discussion, he said, “It has never happened to me before, but at…
Antonio Conte has revealed that he struggles to sleep after watching his teams lose and says he wants Chelsea to follow the example of Leicester’s team spirit to become challengers for the Premier League title. Chelsea begin their campaign at home to West Ham on Monday, with Conte hoping to revive the club’s fortunes after the most disappointing season of the Roman Abramovich era and return them to title contention. The 47-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge this summer with a reputation as a fierce competitor and serial winner, having claimed three consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus before leading a…
Neymar scored from a long free kick and Brazil reached the men’s soccer semifinals at the Olympics with a testy 2-0 win over Colombia on Saturday. With the host nation under extreme pressure to deliver a first Olympic men’s gold in its most popular sport, Brazil’s biggest star came through with a free kick that found a way through the Colombia wall in the 12th minute. “Neymar is experienced and he did well controlling the game,” said Luan, who scored Brazil’s late second goal. “But the whole team deserves credit for being able to keep it together and get the…
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has told the Daily Mirror he believes the club’s world record £89.3 signing of Paul Pogba could “be looked upon as cheap” in years to come. Pogba arrived from Juventus earlier this summer, returning to the club he left in 2012, and Neville believes it will be another two or three years before the France midfielder reaches his peak. Managers including Arsene Wenger of Arsenal and Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp have voiced concerns over the size of the fee. But Neville said: “Manchester United have always broken transfer records for players who are of a…
Wayne Rooney said that he has “nothing to prove” after scoring in Manchester United’s 3-1 win away at Bournemouth on Sunday. Rooney’s place in the side has been a subject of debate and he made amends for missing a close-range chance by heading United’s second goal. “I’ve got nothing to prove to anyone,” Rooney told Sky Sports: “I’ve played this game a long time. I believe in my ability. If I play the way I played today, I’ll score goals.” Rooney is in positive mood after a summer in which United have spent big in the transfer market, with Paul…
Zlatan Ibrahomovic scored on his Premier League debut as Jose Mourinho’s tenure got off to a fine start with a 3-1 win away at Bournemouth. Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney also got on the scoresheet as Mourinho’s team had far too much power. The first half was a disappointing affair with very few clear openings. United’s first real chance came just before the half hour when Mata shifted the ball to Rooney, but the striker’s effort was low and straight at Artur Boruc in the Bournemouth goal. Harry Arter then fired over from 35 yards in a show of frustration…