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As the world marks World Blood Donor Day today, voluntary blood donors, haematologists, and blood transfusion experts say donating blood gives others another chance at life. They urged Nigerians to overcome fear and embrace voluntary blood donation. JANET OGUNDEPO reports A health insurance desk officer and Ibadan resident, David Ikediashi, still remembers his first voluntary blood donation in 2015 as a freshman at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. At the time, the hall of residence executives had organised a week of activities and a blood donation drive was included in the schedule. On that day, sometime in April 2015,…

Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has taken a firm stance on the future of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen amid transfer speculations ahead of the summer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has remained one of the most talked-about names in the transfer market, with European giants including Barcelona and Atletico Madrid among the clubs circling for his signature. Osimhen has long attracted attention from elite clubs due to his standout performances and goalscoring return. Back in 2024, when an exit from Italian side Napoli was on the table, he turned down a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League, choosing instead to remain in Europe. He also had a…

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday that the bandits attacked the village at about 9:00 am. He said some houses were set ablaze during the attack and added that the bandits were engaged by the military, but details of the encounter remained sketchy. “The report received indicated that suspected bandits invaded Pissa village in Borgu LGA. “Three persons were reportedly killed during the attack, and some houses were set ablaze.…

The Anambra State Government has confirmed the arrest of a pastor accused of taking dozens of married women as wives and allegedly compelling members of his church to engage in wife-swapping arrangements. The cleric, identified as Harrison Charles, founder of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, was arrested by operatives of the state’s security outfit following allegations that surfaced in a viral video, government officials said. Authorities said the pastor has been handed over to the police as investigations continue into the claims made against him. According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dr Ejimofor Opara, the…

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has sent a message to Nigerians to clear the air over some comments he made at the World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. ​On Saturday, Henry drew ire from Nigerian fans following a conversation he had with popular streamer iShowSpeed. ​The American streamer wore an interesting fit to the game between the USA and Paraguay which ended 4-1. Speed wore a USA shirt and Nigerian shorts to the stadium. Seeing that, Henry jokingly told him that it was bad luck. ​The former Arsenal and Barcelona man explained that although he loves Nigeria, wearing the kits of two different…

Some gunmen on Saturday reportedly invaded the Ode Oriya community in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State and abducted the traditional ruler of the community, Adeniyi Adelana. A source said the hoodlums stormed the community at about 8 pm on Saturday and went to the residence of the 60-year-old community leader, whisking him away to an unknown destination in the bush. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Sunday, said the state command had commenced a rescue operation in the forest. “The Ondo State Police…

As unsafe food claims 53,000 lives annually in the country, Nigerians have urged the Federal and state governments to make healthy and safe food more affordable amid worsening economic hardship. Nigerians, who spoke with PUNCH Healthwise, lamented that rising food prices have forced them to make difficult choices, often opting for cheaper food items that are of questionable quality. They noted that the high cost of nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables, fish, and other protein sources, has made it increasingly difficult for families to maintain healthy diets. They made the call after the Federal Government revealed that unsafe food…

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has raised concerns over what he described as Nigeria’s growing preference for politics over entrepreneurship, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to the country’s economic future. Speaking on Saturday in Abuja at This Generation Conference 2026, the annual conference of Summit Bible Church, Obi said the country’s growing fascination with political offices and power has continued to overshadow the importance of innovation, business creation and wealth generation. According to him, societies that prosper are those that encourage enterprise, reward hard work and invest in the productive capacities of…

The All Progressives Congress has finalised its list of candidates for the 2027 general elections and ruled out any review of the recently concluded primaries, despite mounting petitions and protests from dozens of aggrieved aspirants across the country. Meanwhile, former army generals have expressed outrage over the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former spokesman of the Nigerian Army, describing it as evidence of the Federal Government’s failure to address the worsening insecurity across the country. PUNCH Online, in this report, highlights the top-five must-read stories for readers’ consumption. 1. 2027: APC shuts door on primary results review…

Truck Driver Dies in Lagos A truck driver has died following a lone accident involving an empty 40-foot articulated vehicle along the Isheri Elemu inward Ijegun axis of Lagos State.   The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, describing it as a tragic crash that claimed the life of the driver while his assistant, popularly known as the motor boy, survived with injuries.   According to the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the truck reportedly lost balance while in motion before overturning along the corridor, leading to the fatal accident.   He…