Author: Press Room

Three months after the release of his EP “Children of Africa,” his first offering for 2025, Seyi Vibez returns with a fresh sound that dives straight into matters of the heart. Titled “Pressure,” his latest single finds him in a reflective mood, exploring themes of love, longing and emotional vulnerability. In “Pressure,” Seyi steps into the role of the devoted lover, openly expressing how deeply he misses his partner and how much he yearns to be close to her again. Lines like “Got nothing on but my t-shirt / She loves it how I took all of my time in…

Senator Ede Dafinone, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has welcomed the party’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. He described the move as timely and a commendable step in reinforcing the party’s unity and direction. The endorsement was unanimously adopted by APC leaders during the party’s National Summit on the Renewed Hope Agenda, held Thursday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, Dafinone praised the party’s leadership for acting decisively to recognize President Tinubu’s achievements over the past two…

Nottingham Forest head coach, Nuno Espirito Santo, has ruled Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Michael Awoniyi, out of his side’s final game of the Premier League season against Chelsea, Soccernet.ng reports. The Reds have defied the odds in the English top-flight this season, and are set for a place in European football for the first time in the 21st century. However, they’ll be without Taiwo Awoniyi. The 27-year-old suffered a clash with the woodwork in Forest’s 2-2 clash against Leicester City and needed surgery on a ruptured intestine. He was placed in an induced coma, but he’s now out, on his…

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has been inducted as Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Uyo chapter. The investiture ceremony took place during the institute’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), inductions, and fellows’ inauguration, as well as elections, at the ongoing Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW25) in Uyo. Eno’s investiture was followed by the re-election of Dr. Ike Neliaku as President and Chairman-in-Council, along with Comrade Ini Ememobong and 15 others as council members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. Accepting the honour, Eno promised to abide by the code of conduct that governs…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, might not leave Napoli this summer despite interest from several European top-five league clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old attempted to exit the Serie A giants at the start of the season, but his asking price was way too much for any of his suitors to pay outright. Instead, he joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan. Osimhen’s time in Turkey has seen interest in him soar again after he scored 36 goals and provided eight assists in 40 games for Galatasaray. Victor Osimhen is heading the ball during the Serie A soccer match…

Dayo Oyewo A suspected case of food poisoning in the Magama Jibia area of Katsina State has claimed four lives, including three children. PUNCH Metro learnt this from a statement by security and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, posted on X.com on Thursday. According to him, the deceased victims include Hussaina Ayuba, Ahmed Ayuba, and Nana Ayuba. He stated that they were rushed to Jibia General Hospital after consuming spaghetti. They, however, passed away while receiving treatment at the hospital. The security expert further stated that a 12-year-old girl, Hafsat Ayuba, was undergoing treatment and recuperating under medical care. He added…

In SummaryWhile growing, the African insurance market remains relatively small compared to other emerging markets like America and Asia. In 2022, it generated over $70 billion in gross premiums, representing about 1% of global premiums. South Africa dominates the market, holding over 70% ($45 billion) of the premiums, followed by the North Africa region, which also has a significant market share.Deep Dive!!For many Africans, the concept of insurance is relatively new and poses a lot of concerns; but with each passing day, more people are embracing the realities and subscribing for coverage. As the continent continues its trajectory towards economic diversification and…

A Grade ‘A’ Customary Court sitting in Mapo in Ibadan has ordered that two brothers, Usman, 20, and Toheeb Wasiu, 26, should be remanded in the correctional centre for allegedly insulting a police officer. They pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge of conspiracy and breach of peace filed against them. The President of the court, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, admitted each of the defendants to bail in the sum of N200,000 with two reliable sureties in like sum. Akintayo ordered that the sureties must show evidence of three years’ tax payment to the Oyo State government and must also possess…

Hussaini Ibrahim A 55-year-old diabetic patient, Aisha Abubakar, who was just two hours away from having her foot amputated, has narrated how an unusual medical intervention at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital gave her a new lease of life. Aisha who had been battling with diabetic foot ulcer for long, described the experience as divine. She narrated: “Maggot therapy is wonderful. It was Almighty God that saved my foot from being amputated. It was just about two hours before I was to be taken to the theatre to have the foot cut off so that the disease doesnt spread to…

Photo Credit: Juma Jux/Instagram Two weeks after releasing his single “God Design,” Juma Jux is back with something new — his latest EP, “A Day To Remember.” The seven-track project blends new material with earlier releases, including “God Design” featuring rapper Phyno, and “Si Mimi,” which dropped in February just in time for Valentine’s. The video for “Si Mimi” captures a quiet dinner scene where Jux proposes again, offering a glimpse into a deeply personal moment. This EP is a reflection of love, partnership and the kind of connection that grows stronger with time. Jux uses the music to share…