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  Chiamaka Nnadozie, the talented goalkeeper for the Super Falcons, has made history as the first African and Nigerian player to clinch the title of the top goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema women's league. Her exceptional skills, particularly in saving penalties, have solidified her reputation as one of the world's finest goalkeepers. In a tough competition, Nnadozie surpassed Christiane Endler from Olympic Lyon and Katarzyna Kiedrzynek from Paris SG to secure this prestigious individual award. Pierre Ferracci, the president of Paris FC, expressed his admiration for Nnadozie's achievements, highlighting her outstanding performance in the Champions League beyond just penalty saves. Despite the likelihood of attracting interest from other clubs, Paris FC is keen on retaining Nnadozie, recognizing her talent and value to the team. Currently positioned third in the league standings with 42 points, Paris FC trails behind Paris Saint-Germain by eight points and Lyon by 11 point

  Justin Bieber -Instagram Hailey and Justin-Online Pop sensation Justin Bieber has stirred concern among fans after posting a series of emotional selfies on social media.  In the close-up selfies, Bieber appeared visibly distressed, with tears streaming down his face. The 30-year-old singer stared solemnly into the camera, his emotions laid bare for all to see, as a single tear rolled down his cheek.  Despite the intimate portrayal of his emotions, Bieber offered no explanation or caption for his tearful display, leaving fans puzzled and concerned about his well-being.  Bieber's personal life has come under the spotlight recently, as rumors have circulated about potential marital troubles between him and his wife, Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin).  Justin Bieber -Online The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, has faced speculation about the state of their relationship on multiple occasions. Concerns were raised recently when Hailey's father, Stephen Baldwin, requested "prayers&

On Friday, April 26, 2024, the entertainment world was plunged into deep sorrow with the passing of veteran actor Ganiyu Oyeyemi, affectionately known as "Ogunjimi."  The news was shared on social media by actor and producer Kunle Afod, who expressed, "We tried our best, but God loves you more. May his soul rest in peace, baba Ogunjimi." Ogunjimi was widely recognized for his captivating portrayals of warlord characters in numerous films.   In a poignant video posted on TikTok last year, the seasoned actor opened up about the challenges he had overcome, including a debilitating stroke that left his limbs paralyzed and a severe accident that caused internal injuries.   Despite these setbacks, Ogunjimi remained resilient, stating, "There was a time I had a stroke, and my limbs were paralyzed. At that point, I thought I would never be successful. There was also another time I had an accident and suffered internal injuries. However, God continued to uplift me. Many

  Nineteen years ago today, on April 24, 2005, YouTube, the popular video-sharing platform, witnessed its inaugural upload.  The 19-second clip titled "Me at the zoo" was posted by Jawed Karim, one of YouTube's co-founders. In the video, Karim stands in front of an elephant exhibit at San Diego Zoo, discussing the elephants’ trunks. Remarkably, this video has amassed over 317 million views as of April 24, 2024. The website's domain was registered on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, former PayPal employees. Originally envisioned as a dating site, the trio pivoted to a platform for sharing home videos, realizing its potential.  YouTube went live to the public a month after the first video's upload, in May 2005. Following its launch, YouTube rapidly gained popularity as a social media hub for video sharing and was acquired by Google just over a year later. Today, YouTube is headquartered in San Bruno, California, and remains a dominant

  Zulu ADIGWE Punch The Nigerian movie scene is once again in mourning following the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe. The sad news was shared on social media by filmmaker Stanley Nwoko on his Instagram page on Tuesday. Nwoko paid tribute to Adigwe, writing, "Rest in peace, good actor." Adigwe's death follows the tragic loss of Junior Pope and three other Nollywood actors who recently lost their lives in a boat accident on Anam River. The actors were reportedly on their way to a filming location when the incident occurred. Zulu Adigwe was known for his exceptional portrayal of fatherly roles in Nollywood films. He gained recognition for his breakthrough role as Mr. B in the popular sitcom "Basi and Company." Adigwe's career spanned several decades, and he was a familiar face in many successful Nollywood films, including the 2019 hit "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free." Born in Enugu State, Adigwe spent his early years there before mov

  Renowned filmmaker and actress, Toyin Abraham, recently took to social media to express her heartfelt appreciation to several individuals who have played significant roles in her successful career trajectory. This gesture of gratitude comes on the heels of a public reconciliation with fellow actresses Funke Akindele and Mercy Aigbe, symbolizing a commitment to fostering positive relationships within the industry. Toyin expresses gratitude In a touching post, Toyin compiled a list of names representing those who have been instrumental in guiding, supporting, and providing opportunities that have shaped her career. Through a poignant message accompanying a shared photo, she acknowledged the invaluable contributions of these individuals during the formative stages of her professional journey. Among those mentioned were esteemed figures such as Fathia Williams, Saidi Balogun, Opeyemi Aiyeola, Muyiwa Ademola, Femi Adebayo, and Me Muyideen, highlighting their pivotal roles in her growth an

  Chess Champions, Onakoya and Martinez, Set New Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon In a remarkable display of endurance and collaboration, Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, and his United States counterpart, Shawn Martinez, have successfully completed a 60-hour chess game, setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. According to a recent report by PUNCH Online, the two National Masters in chess played against each other for the entire duration of the challenge and will both be recognized as holders of the record title. Onakoya took to his X handle on Saturday to express his appreciation for Martinez's contribution to their achievement, stating, "Dear Shawn, there's no world record without you. Together, for 60 hours, we showed the world what true collaboration means, trumping competition. We picked each other up during tough moments, both mentally and physically. And you did it with so much grace." https://twitter.com/Tunde_

Renowned afrobeats sensation, Mayorkun, whose real name is Mayowa Adewale, has issued a stern warning to social media influencer Precious Kingsley, known as Nicki Dabarbie, threatening legal action amounting to N1 billion if she fails to retract her claims of him and his colleague, Abbey Elias, also known as Skiibii, attempting to involve her in an occult ritual. Punch On the morning of Friday, April 19, 2024, Dabarbie took to her Instagram to accuse Mayorkun and Skiibii of conspiring to perform a ‘money ritual’ involving her. Through a series of posts, she shared videos depicting herself, Skiibii, and others at Skiibii’s residence, along with footage of her receiving medical treatment for injuries. She boldly stated, “His name is Skibii and that is how they all do in their house. They use people’s blood to buy cars. Don’t worry; it will not work for me.” P This was even as a voice which sounded like Skibii’s said, “What kind of highness is this. Let me take you home.”-Punch In respons

  Celebrated chess maestro,  Tunde Onakoya , embarked on a remarkable journey to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon and has now triumphantly reached the 58th-hour milestone. NNE In the early hours of Saturday, Onakoya took to his X account to share the exciting news with his followers. Accompanied by a photo displaying the shattered record, Onakoya jubilantly excitedly “We have done it!” With unwavering determination, he declared, “We’re pushing to 60 hours, guys. We’re not stopping yet. Let’s keep going. We have a fundraising goal to meet for the education of African children around the world. This is our why – the reason we are doing this. “Let’s demonstrate to the world the incredible power of love. Together, we can make this happen”, the punch. The previous Guinness World Record of 56 hours and 9 minutes was held by Norwegian players Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad since 2018. Advertisements Occasionally, some of your visitors may see an adv