By Adeola Badru Gunmen have abducted three people, including two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Idi Ayunre, in the Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, and demanded N120 million for their release. The victims were identified as Mrs Eunice Babalola, leader of CRIN’s Central Nurse…

…to secure the safe rescue of the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.” BREAKING: Gunmen invade Cocoa Research Institute Ibadan, abduct three staff

…Revised Timetable and Schedule and Schedule of Activities for 2027 General Election as unconstitutional.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “While 77(4) provides that ‘Each political party shall make such register available to the Commission not later than 21 days before the date fixed for the party pr…

…staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, saying efforts are underway to rescue them and arrest the perpetrators. The victims were reportedly abducted this morning October 9, while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute's premises. In a statement released, the command stated that it la…

…on the project said the fence would sit approximately two feet inside the property boundary to avoid sewer lines. Neighbour Katherine Bolton questioned whether the proposed trees would be planted far enough from an ageing sewer line. She also raised concerns about the property's future ownership. "This applicant may de…

…will remain as Manchester City manager should the club lose their appeal against being found guilty of the vast majority of more than a hundred charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. Maresca was speaking publicly for the first time since a verdict that has thrown English football into turm…

…after the severed tail of a missing cat was placed in his owners' letterbox in Hull, United Kingdom.A 37-year-old woman and two men, aged 47 and 75, were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal. The 47-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of ass…

…21, and their associate Kyandra Renee Faz, 21, were taken into custody following the June 25 killing of Caroline "Caro" Peña. While all three face criminal charges stemming from the attack, Amaya Diaz, the alleged primary assailant wielding the weapon, was released from the Val Verde County Correctional Facility in Del…

Nollywood actor Charles Inojie has shared his opinion on marriage and the rising rate of divorce. While speaking during a show recently, the actor explained that the main reason divorce is becoming increasingly common now is because many humans have abandoned God's original design for marriage. According to him, God al…

…death row, Christa Pike, is experiencing severe cognitive difficulties and profound psychological trauma following a failed lethal injection attempt, according to statements released by her defense team. The 50-year-old inmate regained consciousness on Tuesday after surviving two attempted lethal injection administrati…

Peller has slammed those urging him to conduct a DNA test when his wife Jarvis gives birth to ensure the child is his. The TikToker warned that he would one day use someone as a scapegoat for the statement they make about his wife. He said the naysayers have been at it since he and Jarvis met on TikTok. He said they wa…

The six-year-old Virginia student who shot his elementary school teacher before launching into a profane verbal tirade against responding educators and law enforcement did not face criminal charges related to the attack.Instead, court records reveal that the child, publicly identified only as J.T., was ordered to under…

…employers for fresh graduates seeking well-paying jobs, career development and opportunities to build experience in the financial services industry.However, salaries vary across institutions, job roles and employment grades. While some banks offer confirmed entry-level employees monthly pay above ₦500,000, others rep…

France's Foreign Legion updated its recruitment policy, blocking nationals from two countries from applying to joinThe restriction targets citizens connected to an active armed conflict, with the ban extended to soldiers and mercenariesThe Foreign Legion normally accepts applicants of all nationalities, including Frenc…

…glimpse into how he interacts with Nigeria's political class, sharing a personal account of how his appeal on behalf of an ailing colleague led to swift government action.Speaking in an interview with TV3 Ghana, aired on YouTube on October 7, 2026, the veteran actor described how he used his public standing to draw att…

…(NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The association also called for the integration of mental health services into primary healthcare, adequate…

…and two others have been killed in an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Omulonye community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Several other residents reportedly sustained injuries in the attack, which forced residents to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring communities. S…

A woman has shared what she allegedly experienced when she visited a pharmacy in Lagos for medication. Chinenye Nweke wrote on Facebook: "Went to the pharmacy yesterday to buy medication, they were showing me two packs of the same thing, same name, same dosage, asking me which one I want. "I asked what's the difference…

The Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, has commended the Ekiti State Government for establishing six technical colleges across the state, describing the initiative as an important foundation for equipping young people with practical skills for the future economy. The commendation came as…

…and couples to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “Achieving these objectives requires sustained commitment and collaboration among government, development partners, healthcare providers, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisat…

…have been looted and cars burnt as Soweto residents insist foreigners must leave their country and citizens must be propritised. Residents, led by a group called Soweto Uprising 2026, stormed a foreign-owned spaza shop in Soweto during protests against illegal foreign nationals on Thursday night, October 8. The protest…

A heartwarming video capturing the deeply emotional moment a Nigerian man reunited with his parents after 12 years apart has gone viral on social media. The young man had been away from his family home for over a decade before making his long-awaited return. Seeking to document the milestone, he recorded the exact mome…

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…and his wife Foluke watched the full 2½-hour Agbara Nla: The Return alongside the Mount Zion film teamDamilola Mike Bamiloye shared photos of the encounter on Instagram, revealing it as the 'great announcement' he had earlier teasedThe classic Christian film, originally produced in 1993, is currently showing in cinemas…

…the King of Kings, held at Bishop’s Court Multipurpose Hall, Onikolobo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event was linked to the Oba Karunwi III Evangelical Movement on Thursday. The Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, removes his cap during a Christian worship event in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The development ha…