…are so grateful and we are so happy to be home because there is no place like home,” the Imo State indigene said. “No more xenophobic, no more attack, no more police, no more problems. No more killings. So, we are so happy.” Ijeoma’s relief, however, came against the backdrop of painful experiences she said she endured…

…in two buses when gunmen attacked them along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday. The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, who confirmed the incident to Saturday PUNCH on Friday, said the gunmen demanded N50m for each of the victims. He noted that occupants of t…

…removed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power. On Friday, the Supreme Court unanimously overruled the lawmakers and allowed the United Arab List as well as another Arab party onto the ballot. The justices, in a 7-2 vote, also reinstated the candidacy of Ofer Cassif, a far-left Jewish MP who is a relentless criti…

…said:"God of vengeance please intervene o Lord 🙏🙏🙏"@heisable2021 posted:"JUSTICE FOR IMOLE"@Khadija added:"Justice must to be served! We will not give up 💪🏽"Mohbad's brother throws jabMeanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Mohbad's brother, Adura Aloba, broke his silence following allegations from online critic VeryDarkMan…

…the abduction of some National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin in Imo State, assuring their families of swift action. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, the government said it was fully committed to securing the s…

…in a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Abayomi Jimoh, identified the suspects as Isreal Abakah, 35, and Emmanuel Gbene, 37. According to Jimoh, the suspects were apprehended at different locations within the Akure metropolis following intelligence-led operations. The police spokes…

By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Imo State has sentenced Rose Okon to six months’ imprisonment for assaulting her 14-year-old niece who was in her care. Chief Magistrate C. J. Nkwoada handed down the sentence on Friday after Okon pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of assault. The court, howev…

…Emmanuel said he met Chinenye on Facebook in 2023. He claimed he was in Nekede, Imo State, when they met, but that he later relocated to Enugu State in December 2025 while she was serving in Port Harcourt. He said upon her return to Enugu in March 2026, they met and then began a relationship. He said Chinenye, who had…

The Imo State Police Command says it has rescued 10 corps members abducted by gunmen along the Owerri-Onitsha Road on Thursday, October 1. 20 corps members travelling in commercial buses from Ibadan, Oyo State, to NYSC orientation camps in the South-East and South-South were abducted by the gunmen while travelling on t…

…of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses.Checks conducted across Enugu, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, Gombe, Edo, Plateau, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Ogun states showed fares had not changed, and in some areas had gone up. Transport unions in most of these states said they had received no CNG buses, while commerc…

…Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah defeating Nigerian champion Godday “Zodsolo” Appah by unanimous decision to claim the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship.

…Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, winning the three-round bout by unanimous decision after all three judges scored it 30-27 in his favour. The rivalry between Efe and Speed Darlington had intensified before their October meeting, with the two entertainers exchanging confrontational remarks during the build-u…

…stewardship initiative covering 20 markets, including Nigeria. Communities in Borno and Imo states have already benefited from projects such as borehole rehabilitation, sanitation infrastructure and riverbank restoration efforts, with more than 2.6 million people reportedly impacted. The assessment concluded that the C…

The Imo State Police Command has rescued 10 passengers abducted by gunmen who attacked two commercial buses in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. The command also recovered the two buses involved in the incident and intensified efforts to rescue other passengers still in captivity. The buses, travelling from…

…Diego Coppola, Daniele Ghilardi, Samuele Inacio, Eddy Kouadio, Rolando Mandragora, Massimo Pessina and Alessandro Romano. Ahanor holds two senior caps for Italy, both earned during summer friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece. He required two more matches this month to reach the maximum number of senior appearances…

…in Abia State, reportedly became unreachable following an alleged abduction along the Imo-Abia route. In a video shared on TikTok, the distraught mother revealed that her daughter and other corps members left Samonda, Ibadan, around 9am on Wednesday to travel to their respective camps. According to her, the family rece…

…combining academic research with practical experience in professional football. 8. Simone Magill — Northern Ireland Northern Ireland international Simone Magill has also combined elite football with academic research. Magill completed a PhD at Edge Hill University, researching the use of video-based coaching practices…

…the situation and identify possible remedial measures. Members subsequently voted unanimously to inspect some of the flood-affected areas in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor. During the inspection, the lawmakers visited several flooded locations, assessed the extent of damage and listened to residents recount their experie…

…founding fathers. Makinde, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on media, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, stressed that the freedom enjoyed today is a product of their labour and should inspire every citizen to be responsible and committed to nation-building. He added that the anniversary off…

…surrounding the 2019 governorship election, saying his emergence as governor was a testimony to God’s intervention. He noted that the political circumstances at the time were difficult, but maintained that the same God who helped him navigate the challenges remained capable of guiding the state through another transiti…

Mohbad’s family has secured a major step in its continued search for answers nearly three years after his deathThe Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the family’s request for a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s deathThe case has now been handed to the Special Enqu…

…— Housing: Development of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate and supporting infrastructure. IMO — Roads & Transport: Strategic road, transport and aviation-related infrastructure supporting South-East connectivity. JIGAWA — Roads: Kano–Kwanar Danja–Hadejia Road and development along the Kano–Maiduguri corridor. KADUNA — Ro…

…a prosecution witness, gave evidence before Justice Hakeem Oshodi while being led in testimony by the prosecutor, Emmanuel Jackson. The defendant, Onuoha, alongside others said to be at large, is facing a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, and uttering of false documents. According to the prosecution, th…

…The defence of alibi therefore does not avail him.” Justice Oshodi found the testimony of the victim, who was nine when she testified, credible and consistent.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He said the girl gave a “clear, detailed and coherent account” of how Isaac, whom she knew as “Master Isaac”…

…LaosMongoliaBangladeshSri LankaMyanmarBhutanUzbekistanPakistanThailandIndonesiaNepalEast TimorFijiAll 17 signatories are located in Asia or the Pacific, with the majority concentrated in South and Southeast Asia. No country from Africa, Europe, or the Americas appears on the list.What Technical Intern Training Programm…