Nigeria’s soft drinks and beverage market continues to show impressive growth, solidifying its position as the largest consumer of soft drinks in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA). In a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH during a press briefing in Lagos ahead of drinktec 2025, …
Man City Mount Comeback to Thrash Crystal Palace 5-2
Etihad Stadium became a stage for shock and spectacle on Saturday as Manchester City completed a remarkable comeback, demolishing Crystal Palace 5-2 after falling 2-0 behind in the first 21 minutes. Palace stunned the home crowd early on when Eberechi Eze opened the scoring in the 8th minute, smashing home a precise pass from Ismaila …
Nigeria Has No Excuse For Poverty – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigerians should not be living in poverty, given the country’s rich natural and human resources. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by the Abia State Government on Friday in Umuahia, Obasanjo blamed poor leadership and mismanagement—not lack of resources—for Nigeria’s economic challenges. Nigerians have no business …
Atiku: Visit To Buhari Was For Sallah, Not Politics
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed rumors linking his recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari with ongoing opposition coalition talks. Atiku, who visited Buhari in Kaduna on Friday, April 11, alongside a delegation of notable political figures, stated that the visit was simply a post-Sallah courtesy and had no political undertone. Responding to …
Toke Makinwa: I’m Open To Marriage, Even As A Fifth Wife
Media personality Toke Makinwa has once again stirred up conversations after revealing she’s open to becoming someone’s second, third, fourth, or even fifth wife. Speaking on a new episode of her podcast Toke Moments, which she shared on Instagram on Saturday, Toke made the bold statement with a playful …
Ex-Super Eagles Coach Christian Chukwu Dies At 74
Christian Chukwu, a former captain and head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 74. According to PUNCH Online, the legendary football figure passed away in the early hours of Saturday in his home state of Enugu. The exact circumstances surrounding his …
Obasanjo Commissions Rebuilt Abia Road, Praises Gov. Otti
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday commissioned the newly reconstructed 46.3-kilometre Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Akara-Alayi-Abiriba road in Abia State, describing Governor Alex Otti as a “miracle worker” and a transformational leader. The event, held at Uzuakoli in Bende Local Government Area, saw Obasanjo praise the governor for positively impacting the lives of the …
Trump Defends Trade Policy As China Raises Tariffs
On Friday, April 11, President Donald Trump defended his escalating tariff policy, even as tensions with China deepened. Trump insisted that the United States was “doing really well” despite China announcing a sharp increase in tariffs on American goods to 125 percent, further escalating the trade war between the two largest economies. The …
50-Year-Old Charged With Illegal Cattle Grazing
The Ekiti State Police have arraigned a 50-year-old man, Ladan Abubakar, before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti for alleged unlawful grazing of cattle. Abubakar, who has no fixed address, is facing a one-count charge for allowing his cattle to graze in a restricted area. According to the police prosecutor, …
Spyro: The Rich Are The Biggest Debtors, Always Wanting Free Things
Singer Spyro has stated that the people who owe the most money in society are the wealthy, particularly billionaires. According to him, these individuals often expect others to do things for them without compensation. He pointed out that while billionaires are willing to spend large sums on women, they are reluctant to …