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Punch to mark 50th anniversary in grand style

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Punch to mark 50th anniversary in grand style

PUNCH Nigeria Limited, publisher of the nation’s leading newspaper titles, The PUNCH, Saturday PUNCH, Sunday PUNCH and PUNCH Online, has lined up a number of interesting programmes to mark it’s 50th anniversary.

According to a report by The PUNCH, the media outfit attained 50 years on March 18, 2023. But its board of directors moved the 50th-anniversary celebration to this year because the anniversary month fell within an election month and year.

It quoted a statement issued on Thursday by the company’s General Manager, Corporate Services, Mrs Olufolakemi Gbemuotor, as saying the 50th anniversary would be marked with the 40th anniversary of the passing of the founding Chairman, the late Chief James Olubunmi Aboderin, who died on February 28, 1984, at the age of 50.

The week-long celebration will start on Saturday, February 24 with a novelty match between Team PUNCH and the Nigeria Media XI, a team made up of journalists from other newspaper houses in the country. The novelty match will take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium), Onikan, Lagos Island. Both teams will be coached by two former Super Eagles players, Victor Agali and Brown Ideye.

Beginning on Wednesday, February 28, PUNCH will hold a three-day photo exhibition at the Alliance Francaise de Lagos/Mike Adenuga Centre, Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, to afford its readers and other Nigerians opportunities to view the best photographs from its extensive pictorial archive of the biggest news events in the nation’s history.

The high point of the anniversary is a distinguished public lecture to be held on Thursday, February 29 at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. The lecture is expected to play host to leaders from the public and private sectors.

The weeklong activities will continue on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, where PUNCH will host a black-tie dinner to acknowledge the contributions of its stakeholders to the success of our organisation.

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I’ll never marry a man who can’t afford a cook – BBNaija star Doyin

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I’ll never marry a man who can’t afford a cook – BBNaija star Doyin

BNaija star star Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, popularly known as Doyin has caused a buzz online about her marital preferences, particularly concerning the affordability of hiring a cook.

The episode featured Twitter personality Daniel Regha as a guest, who shared his views on the matter.

During their conversation, Daniel Regha emphasized that cooking is an essential skill for everyone.

He argued that while both genders should know how to cook, it is particularly important for a wife to have these skills and pass them on to her children.

Doyin, in response, shared her perspective that she would prefer to have a cook once she gets married.

This prompted Daniel Regha to point out the possibility of marrying someone who might not be able to afford such a luxury.

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Doyin responded firmly, stating that she would not consider marrying a man who couldn’t afford a cook.

Netizens Reactions…

@DeewayBoy said: “This girl just dull anyhow”

@pabloLIGHT01 said: “That’s why you won’t marry , you would remain single”

@tinugrills said: “I believe they say these things on purpose”

@McBluetoothCCFR said: “I love how she has accepted that she will remain forever single
It’s so fascinating to watch”

@MissEllieTweets said: “Didn’t she just ask for catering schools in Lagos?
Smh”

@PACESETTER80674 said: “Chef and Cook Na two different profession, hope she knows??”

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In other news, Big Brother Naija star Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, popularly known as Doyin, has expressed her disapproval of women relying solely on their spouses for financial stability.

In the latest episode of her podcast, “Doyin’s Corner,” she emphasized the risks of being a full-time housewife without financial autonomy.

Expressing her disapproval, she mentioned that she believes it is not wise for married women to solely rely on their spouses for financial support

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Drake loses $565k after betting on Tyson Fury against Usyk

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Drake loses $565k after betting on Tyson Fury against Usyk

Multi-Grammy-winning Canadian rapper Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham has lost $565,000 after betting on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk.

It is yet another big-money gambling loss for the ‘First Person Shooter’ crooner.

Before the fight, Drake revealed on Instagram that he had gambled $565,000 on Fury to win.

If Fury had won, he would have collected just over $1million.

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a split decision to become the undisputed Heavyweight champion of the world.

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The fight was the first undisputed heavyweight fight in nearly 25 years in Saudi Arabia.

Two judges scored the fight in Usyk’s favour- 115-113 and 114-113 with the other giving it to Fury at 114-113.

The knockdown of Fury in the ninth round proved decisive. He is now a two-weight undisputed world champion.

In round nine, Fury was completely out off his feet and stumbled around the ring a Usyk went in search of the finishing shot.

The referee then called a knockdown, giving Fury a standing count with the Gypsy King slumped in the corner.

Usyk has now added Fury’s WBC title to his own WBA, IBF and WBO belts.

Drake previously lost a six-figure sum after Anthony Joshua’s knockout win over Francis Ngannou, and another $700,000 after Dricus Du Plessis beat Sean Strickland at UFC 297.

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Portable out with new song after leaving police custody

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Portable out with new song after leaving police custody

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, wasted no time in getting back to his music career after his recent release from police custody.

The artist shared a snippet of his upcoming song, titled “Spiderman,” just hours after being released.

The “Zazuu” hitmaker, who gained attention for his viral video evading arrest by scaling over a gate, responded to his recent troubles with a diss track. Portable’s arrest stemmed from his failure to adhere to the payment plan for his G-Wagon SUV.

In the wake of the incident, Portable’s creativity took flight as he channeled his experiences into his music. The teaser for “Spiderman” hints at a song that embodies his resilient spirit and ability to overcome obstacles, echoing the theme of his escapade captured in the viral video.

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Portable’s swift return to the studio and release of new music demonstrate his dedication to his craft and his ability to turn adversity into artistic inspiration.

As fans eagerly anticipate the full release of “Spiderman,” Portable continues to make waves in the music industry with his unique style and unwavering determination.

Newstrends reported that Portable regained his freedom after meeting the bail conditions set for his release.

His recent arrest is not the first of Portable’s encounters with the authorities.

Recall that in March 2023, the Ogun State Police Command arrested the famous singer for cursing and manhandling some men of the Nigeria Police Force in two video clips that went viral.

Newstrends also reported that Portable was invited by the police during the probe but refused to honour the invitation thereby propelling the police to issue a 72-hour ultimatum and after which, he got arrested.

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