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By Ogbonnaya Ikokwu The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated a 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner to the Abia State Government to support the healthcare transformation agenda of the administration of Alex Otti. The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday during an interaction with journalists in Umuahia, the state capital. Kanu said the donation was in recognition of the ongoing transformation in the state’s health sector. According to him, the MRI scanner will complement services being offered in modern medical facilities across the state and significantly improve diagnostic capacity. “The donation will complement…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by the Al-Nashama of Jordan in a friendly on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​While the Super Eagles were widely expected to win due to their superior individual quality, the team ultimately failed to deliver the victory. ​Nonetheless, their performance could be excused by the fact that coach Éric Chelle fielded an experimental starting lineup. With many of the players not used to playing alongside one another, a clear lack of cohesion plagued the side throughout the match. ​Following the encounter, Soccernet.ng rates the performances of the players who featured for…

The official press portrait of Tems ahead of her performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The look features a shimmering silver mesh silhouette paired with natural curls styled by Ashanti Lation. Photo Credit: The Tonight Show (BTS)/Instagram We bet you have listened to “What You Need” a countless number of times, it might even be on repeat on your favourite playlist right now, but have you watched Tems perform it live? Because the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon version is something else entirely. Standing at the microphone with a live band and backup singers behind her, Tems delivered…

By Dare Akogun and Toheeb Omotayo In Warah Community, barely a few kilometres from the Ilorin West Local Government Secretariat in Kwara State, the school day was already in progress when Arewa PUNCH arrived at about 12:39 pm on that swelting weekday. The cacophony of teachers’ voices echoed across the compound. Students responded in unison. Lessons were ongoing. But beneath that rhythm of normalcy, a closer look revealed a deeper, unsettling reality: one that speaks to neglect, resilience, and a system struggling to hold itself together. A visit by our correspondent to Warah Community Junior Secondary School revealed that while…

Victor Osimhen’s recovery from injury has taken a positive step forward, with Galatasaray confirming the striker has returned to light training as he works towards a comeback, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has begun indoor sessions after completing the first phase of his treatment, offering encouragement to the Turkish giants ahead of a crucial run of fixtures. Osimhen sustained a fractured right forearm during a collision with Ibrahima Konaté in a UEFA Champions League tie against Liverpool in mid-March. The injury required surgery, which was successfully carried out days later. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Liverpool defender Konaté. Copyright: IMAGOxDavidxBlunsden…

​Ghana have parted ways with head coach Otto Addo just 72 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a string of disappointing results. ​The Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat against Germany in their second friendly of the March international break on Monday night. That loss proved to be the final nail in the coffin, coming on the heels of a heavy 5-1 thrashing by Austria in Vienna. These results extended a dismal run of form that has seen the team lose four consecutive matches, including two defeats during the November international break. ​Ghana also failed…

By Segun Odunayo The Ogun State Government has commenced construction of a primary healthcare centre for the Igbokorfi Community in Yewa North Local Government Area. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday, following a report by The PUNCH highlighting the lack of a functional health facility, which had contributed to the deaths of women in the community in May 2025. After the report, the community donated two plots of land in November 2025, responding to the local government’s commitment to building the facility. The ceremony was performed by the Chairman of Yewa North Local Government, Dr. Olusola Akinbode, to the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has expressed his delight after returning to training as he continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward made a surprise season-long loan move to Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen last summer after falling out of favour at the club. However, his time in Bremen has been disrupted by a recurring knee problem that has kept him on the sidelines for the last three months. Victor Boniface for Bremen Copyright: ImagoxArnexAmbergx Boniface featured in just 11 Bundesliga matches for Die Werderaner, failing to score before his last appearance in December.…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is set for a big task at Trabzonspor following Nigeria’s clash against Jordan on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 31-year-old forward is expected to lead the line for Nigeria in their second friendly of the international break. He will be looking to produce the goods for coach Eric Chelle to ensure the Super Eagles claim a victory. Paul Onuachu celebrates Super Eagles goal with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Photo credit: SE X) ​However, Onuachu will also have one eye on his club duties. The Black Sea Storm, are currently in the heat of the Süper Lig title race…

By Taiwo Bankole The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has donated the sum of N20 million to the Cycling for Autism with KanyeChukwu initiative in support of its campaign to raise awareness about autism across the country. The governor, who received the team at his office in Oke-Mosan on Tuesday, noted that autism is not a disease but a special condition that requires understanding and dedicated care. Master Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 16-year-old Nigerian painter and autism awareness advocate, holds the 2025 Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas created in Abuja. Diagnosed with non-verbal autism, he communicates through…