Gabon Holds First Presidential Election After 2023 Coup
Gabon on Saturday began its presidential election, the first since the military coup in 2023. Citizens headed to the polls to choose from eight candidates, including Brice Oligui Nguema, the current leader who took control after overthrowing the Bongo family….
AfDB approves $100 million to launch Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Bank
The African Development Bank (AfDB) said it has approved a $100 million investment for the establishment of the Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank, a dedicated financial institution aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs across Nigeria and Africa. According to a report…
Nigerian Football Legend Christian Chukwu Passes Away at 74
A former head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, has died at the age of 74. PUNCH Online gathered that the former Super Eagles captain died in the early hours of Saturday in his home state of Enugu. Below…
China raises tariffs to 125% in escalation of trade war with US
On Friday, China raised tariffs on goods imported from the United States to 125 percent, responding directly to President Donald Trump’s move to increase levies on Chinese products to 145 percent. This escalation has intensified the ongoing trade conflict, which…
Coach hints at Israel Adesanya retirement
Israel Adesanya may be hanging up the gloves according to coach Eugene Bareman. Israel Adesanya is one of the biggest names the sport of mixed martial arts has ever produced. Despite still retaining his superstar status, his career in the…
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Avocados Regularly
Avocado is the berry-like fruit of the avocado tree. Avocados are a beloved food throughout the United States and beyond, and they are enjoyed in various preparations and cuisines. Avocados also contain many nutrients, including folate, copper, vitamin K, potassium,…
NBA Shifts Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu*
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has shifted its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt to Enugu, stating that the former is no longer a justifiable venue. The change was announced in a statement on Thursday, jointly signed by…
Sanwo-Olu Gifts LASU Best Graduating Student N10 Million
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has awarded a cash gift of N10 million to Isioma Sybil Nwosu, the best graduating student of Lagos State University for the 2023/2024 academic session. Nwosu, a graduate of Biochemistry from the Faculty of Science,…
Japan And Nigeria Partner To Invest $40m In Early Stage Tech Startup
Nigeria has secured a $12.1 million grant from Japan to develop a startup hub in Abuja, an ambitious move to position the country’s administrative capital as a nucleus for tech innovation. The National Information Technology Development Agency disclosed the agreement…
Imo Lawyers Slam Acting Chief Judge Appointment
A group of legal practitioners have voiced their opposition to the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State. The legal practitioners under the aegis of Lawyers for Civil Liberties, at a press conference on…