A gunman opened fire at a Washington media gala, forcing the evacuation of Donald Trump. Learn key details about the press gala shooting and the suspect. Read More: https://punchng.com/key-things-to-know-about-trump-press-gala-shooting/

The suspect in the Trump gala shooting who exchanged gunfire with Secret Service will be arraigned Monday on charges of assault on a federal officer. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspect-in-trump-gala-shooting-to-be-arraigned-monday-prosecutor/

Chelsea’s interim coach warns the squad after repeated team news leaks ahead of their FA Cup semi-final. The club insists the issue has been addressed. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-chelseas-mcfarlane-warns-players-over-repeated-news-leaks/

The recent threat by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to sanctions broadcast organizations, comprising radio and television outfits, in Nigeria over declining standards in news and political analysis has not gone down well with some Nigerians, including the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, the umbrella body of all media practitioners in the country. A few […] 2027: NBC’s new directive to broadcast organisations raises dust

April 26, (THEWILL) — Panic briefly gripped Washington on Saturday night as U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were swiftly evacuated by Secret Service agents following gunshots that disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, in what officials have now confirmed was a coordinated but ultimately foiled attack by a lone […] The post Panic In Washington, Trump Rushed to Safety as Gunshots Disrupt White House Correspondents’ Dinner appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

To deaden the pain of insecurity gripping the citizenry, Nigerians have resorted to their old pastime of gallows humour. They’ve even invaded the innocent territory of nursery rhymes. So, instead of “A for Apple; B for Ball; C for Cat”, you have “A for Axe; B for Bomb; C for Cutlass”. You’ve got to cry […]

The lawmaker representing Sokoto East Senatorial District in the upper legislative chamber, Senator Ibrahim Lamido has formerly resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a letter dated April 22, 2026 and addressed to the APC Chairman in Isa South Ward, Isa Local Government Area of the state, the lawmaker cited persisting internal […] Sokoto lawmaker, Ibrahim Lamido formerly dumps APC, to join ADC

In a system defined by legal recognition and diplomatic presence, a nation’s stability is often inferred from the meetings it convenes and the treaties it signs. What is less examined is the widening gap between that performance and the lived reality of authority. This is where the Trinity of State Decay begins, writes MAX AMUCHIE […]

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has said that raw talent is not sufficient for success in the music industry, stressing the importance of access, training, and opportunities. The singer made the remarks while explaining the vision behind her initiative, the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, which is focused on empowering young African creatives. “Music changed my life [...]

Comedian and traditional ruler of Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Imo State, Okey Bakassi, has spoken out against stealing, insisting that economic hardship does not justify criminal behaviour. Prompt News reports he made the remarks following a recent incident in which he and his friends reportedly fell victim to theft during a friendly football match. Speaking [...]

Even before the official commencement of the election season and before the Polls open, the “opposition”, a hurriedly stitched together contraption in search of a launch pad, is screaming blue murder. The script is familiar: attack and blackmail the President, discredit and second-guess the electoral process, and hold Press briefings to flaunt unsubstantiated allegations and […]

Stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State yesterday endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as the party’s presidential candidates for 2027. The endorsement was unanimously agreed on at the party’s critical stakeholders’ meeting in Maiduguri. Some of the stakeholders present at the meeting included Gov. Babagana Zulum, Minister of […]

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has offered automatic employment to 37 first-class graduates of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) at its 16th convocation ceremony. Soludo made the announcement yesterday at the university’s main campus in Igbariam, Anambra East local government area. The governor also donated N4 million to the overall best graduating student, […]

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State says he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to align with the four former governors and the federal government in efforts to restore law and order in the state. Lawal spoke yesterday while hosting a one-day APC stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, Gusau, ahead of the party’s […]

The Speaker of the Nigeria House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated his Senior Legislative Aide and veteran journalist, Chooks Oko, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Oko, a Fellow of the Nigeria Guild of Editors, clocked 60 on Friday, April 24, amidst glowing tributes and compliments from family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers. Abbas, […]

Joint security operatives in Qua’an Pan local government area of Plateau State have arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered N8 million ransom paid by the family of a victim, just as they rescued an abducted woman from kidnappers’ hideout in the forest. Chairman of the local government council, Hon. Dr. Christopher Audu Manship, confirmed the […]

Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) in Anambra South Senatorial District, Prof. Joseph Ugboaja, says Nigeria is on the right path to greatness under President Bola Tinubu in spite of prevailing challenges. Ugboaja made the assertion during the inauguration of the RHA Orumba North local government area chapter at Oko community in Anambra State yesterday. […]

The Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH) in Yola says it has successfully separated six sets of conjoined twins in the past decade. The chief paediatric surgeon at the hospital, Prof. Abubakar Auwal, disclosed this yesterday at the discharge ceremony of a newly separated set of twins. Auwal said the latest procedure marked the sixth […]

Brent crude futures traded around $105.7 per barrel on Friday, officials and market analysts reported, marking a fifth straight session of gains and bringing the weekly advance to roughly 17 per cent as supply concerns remained elevated. WTI crude oil futures eased to $94.7 per barrel on Friday, traders noted, snapping a four-day winning streak, […]

Millwall winger, Femi Azeez has pledged his international allegiance to Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Azeez, who was born in England to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother, is eligible to represent the three countries. The 24-year-old has, however, opted to play for the Super Eagles after he was approached by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, […] Super Eagles: Millwall winger commits international future to Nigeria

Authorities later identified the suspect as a 31-year-old, who lived in Los Angeles and worked as a teacher and video game developer. The post Trump rushed out of White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots fired appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Monthly passenger traffic on Lagos waterways has climbed to about two million, as the state government intensifies efforts to expand water transportation and position it as a key component of its broader mobility and blue economy strategy. The special adviser to the Lagos state governor on Marine and Blue Economy, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed that the […]

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has recommitted to sustainable transmission upgrades aimed at ensuring reliable power supply across the country. Speaking at a Town Hall Meeting with staff in Abuja, the TCN managing director and CEO,  Dr Sule Abdulaziz, pledged a results-driven second term focused on bulk electricity delivery and grid strengthening. described his […]

Africa is moving from foundational privacy laws to active, enforceable AI regulation, with 16 countries now running national AI strategies and majors like Nigeria, Angola, Morocco, and Namibia advancing binding laws, Yellow Card has said. This was contained in the Company 2026 Report on Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence Governance in Africa. The comprehensive report […]

Nigeria stands to unlock an estimated 1.6 billion barrels of untapped heavy crude, with the African Energy Chamber (AEC) urging Orinoco-style partnerships to drive commercial production. Pilot recovery techniques have already succeeded in the Niger Delta, overcoming technical barriers at small scale. What remains is scaling to commercial deployment, the AEC noted. The Chamber however […]

The managing director of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr Olasupo Olusi, has urged Nigeria to convert its vast reservoir of talent into measurable productivity, declaring that the nation’s economic future depends less on potential and more on deliberate organisation of skills, technology, and capital. Delivering the 18th Convocation Lecture at Ladoke Akintola University of […]

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has urged indigenous oil and gas companies to deepen global engagement and attract investment. Specifically, the Association urged intending participants to leverage the forthcoming 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in the U.S. to expand their access to new technologies and partnerships. PETAN said its participation at the global […]

Arsenal on Saturday created two records after beating Newcastle United 1-0 in the Premier League. Eberechi Eze scored the game’s only goal to give the Gunners all three points against Newcastle at Emirates Stadium. The win over the visitors moved Mikel Arteta’s side to the top of the Premier League table with three points ahead […] EPL: Arsenal create two records after 1-0 win over Newcastle United

The Nigerian Navy has arrested a shipping agent, Mr Nsikak Sunday Ekpo, over fraudulent deals and handed him over to the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Calabar for further investigation and possible prosecution. A statement by the Naval spokesman, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the arrest followed a directive from the Naval […]

A microfinance bank has kicked off a project to rehabilitate women battling substance dependency through structured recovery and skills development programmes. To achieve the goal the bank, Baobab Microfinance Bank, has launched a specialised female rehabilitation and reintegration centre known as Deborah’s Haven. In a press statement issued by the bank, it said the initiative […]

National leader of the All People’s Party (APP), Ikenga Ugochinyere, has said irrespective of what plays out, they will match the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) force for force in the 2027 elections. Ugochinyere made the disclosure yesterday during the inauguration of the Ideato ward and local government executives of the party in […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is a leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). The post Top APC official mocks Atiku for “sleeping” during Ibadan opposition summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The identity of a US shooter has been released, with authorities in Donald Trump's country disclosing key details, including the individual’s name, age, and photo.

The Peoples Democratic Party in Imo State has received into its fold over 8,000 new members from across APC, ADC, LP, APP and APGA. In a grand reception at the party’s state headquarters in Owerri, the national chairman of the PDP, Abdulrahman Mohammed received the new members on behalf of the party’s National Working Committee. […]

The Association of Delta State Traditional Council of Chiefs has called for a stake for host communities and indigenous groups in the federal government’s ongoing 50 oil blocks licensing-round, insisting that communities in producing areas must not be excluded from ownership of assets located in their ancestral lands. The demand was made in a paper […]

Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, has offered scholarships, automatic employment, houses and other juicy gifts to occupants of different orphanages and charity homes in the state to mark his 62nd birthday. At a special birthday celebration held at the weekend at Divine Children’s Home, Atan Offot, Uyo, the state capital, the governor said he […]