Presidential aide urges Kwara students to access NELFUND loans
A presidential aide, Sunday Asefon, has urged students in Kwara State to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and other government schemes. Read More: https://punchng.com/presidential-aide-urges-kwara-students-to-access-nelfund-loans/Continue Reading
My Life Changed Forever –Swiss Tennis Star Opens Up About Suicide Attempt
Swiss tennis player Leandro Riedi has spoken publicly for the first time about attempting to take his own life in June 2024, sharing his story in the hope of helping others battling mental health issues. The 24-year-old opened up in a heartfelt social media post about the events of JuneContinue Reading
Nations League: Van Dijk Withdraws From Netherlands Squad To Face Germany, Greece Over Fitness Issue
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk will not compete in this month’s Nations League fixtures after withdrawing from international duty. The Dutch national team announced on Monday that he and Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey “aren’t fit enough to feature in the upcoming Nations League matches”, as reported by Yahoo Sports. “BothContinue Reading
Enugu seals illegal private hospitals, warns against unsafe practices
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has sealed some illegal private hospitals in Enugu South LGA for engaging in unacceptable medical practices. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-seals-illegal-private-hospitals-warns-against-unsafe-practices/Continue Reading
Power outages: DisCos apologise to Nigerians
Electricity distribution companies have apologised to Nigerians for persistent power shortages and prolonged blackouts across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-outages-discos-apologise-to-nigerians/Continue Reading
Stop portraying Africa as investment risk, Afreximbank president urges media
Afreximbank President, Dr George Elombi, has urged the media to stop portraying Africa as a high-risk investment destination, warning it discourages invest Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-portraying-africa-as-investment-risk-afreximbank-president-urges-media/Continue Reading
NDLEA arrests 75, seizes, destroys 16.8 tonnes of drugs in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, arrested 75 suspected drug traffickers in connection with 16,818.17kg of illicit drugs in October 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-75-seizes-destroys-16-8-tonnes-of-drugs-in-edo/Continue Reading
“Better Than Messi, Ronaldo At 19” –Gerrard Tips Yamal For Greatness
Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has tipped Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to join football’s legendary pantheon, claiming the 19-year-old is already further along in his development than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were at the same age. Since breaking through in 2023, the Spanish prodigy has compiledContinue Reading
Trump is humiliated and angry – and Europe is where he’s free to lash out | Nathalie Tocci
The US president sees Europeans as the mirror image of his ‘woke’ domestic foes. They should brace for further betrayal this winter Europeans have greeted the blue wave that crashed down on Donald Trump and his Republican party with jubilation and relief. Jubilation, because Trump’s second presidential administration has beenContinue Reading
Messi, Raya, Hakimi, Mbappe Make 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland are among the standout names included in the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI, which has been announced. The team features 11 of the world’s leading players, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain all represented, as reported by YahooContinue Reading