Read how world leaders reacted to the shooting at a gala attended by Donald Trump in Washington. A suspect was detained with no casualties reported. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-leaders-react-to-shooting-at-trump-attended-us-gala/

Popular American actress and singer Megan thee stallion has announced the end of her relationship with NBA basketball player Klay Alexander Thompson. She confirmed the split in a post via her official instagram handle on Saturday. Megan accused the Dallas Mavericks star of cheating on her. “Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house, […] Megan thee stallion announces split from Klay Thompson

Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka is up for the Coventry City’s Goal of the Season award, DAILY POST reports. Onyeka’s stunning strike in Coventry’s 3-2 win over Derby County at the CBS Arena in March is among the nine goals nominated for the individual accolade. The goal was the defensive midfielder’s first for Frank Lampard’s side. […] Championship: Onyeka gets Coventry City Goal of the Season nomination

The groom is the son of the late Abubakar Garba Gobir, who served as Nigeria’s ambassador to Iraq. The post Industrialist Razaq Okoya’s daughter, Olamide, weds Imran Gobir [PHOTOS] appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The United States Secret Service has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in Washington during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton. The agency, in a statement, said it is working with the Metropolitan Police Department to determine the circumstances of the incident, which occurred near a security screening […] The post California Teacher Identified As Suspect In Trump Gala Shooting appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nigerians have been urged to reject the stigmatization of persons on the autism spectrum while accepting them as normal members of the society. Autism is a developmental condition characterised by challenges in communication, social interaction and behaviour. It affects an estimated one percent of the global population. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Zamarr […] Special needs advocates seek full societal acceptance of autistic persons

A nation does not declare its own decline. It performs normalcy — until the performance can no longer hold. What follows is not an announcement, but a pattern — visible to those willing to look beyond the performance. Last week, this column offered the definitive articulation of The Insecurity Triad — the convergent system through […] The post The trinity of state decay (1): The mirage and the shadow, By Max Amuchie appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, would lead a team of senior lawyers to represent SERAP and NGE in the lawsuit. The post SERAP, editors sue NBC ‘over threat to sanction broadcasters for expressing opinions’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Amid the tension, however, one attendee appears almost detached from the chaos, continuing to eat, occasionally glancing up, but largely unfazed.

CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro explains how the bank’s ongoing reforms and policies have saved Nigeria’s economy from disaster, ensuring stability and grow Read More: https://punchng.com/how-our-policies-saved-nigeria-from-economic-disaster-cbn-deputy-governor/

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa have arrested a 62-year-old man, Mamuda Hassan, over alleged involvement in the circulation of counterfeit currency in the State. The suspect, said to be a resident of Anchor Zaria in Kaduna State, was arrested by officers attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia following […] Police arrest 62-year-old suspect over circulation of fake currency in Nasarawa

Benjamin Netanyahu reacted with shock to Trump’s attempted assassination, praised US Secret Service, and wished recovery for the wounded officer.

The Rivers State Police Command has scheduled the written examination for candidates applying for enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables, covering both General Duty and Specialist cadres. The examination will take place from April 28 to April 30, 2026. According to the Command, the exercise has been approved by the Inspector-General of […] Police fix date for constable recruitment exams in Rivers

Nollywood actress Funke Adesiyan has withdrawn from the House of Reps race for Ibadan South-East/North-East, citing personal and deliberate reasons. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-funke-adesiyan-withdraws-from-reps-race/

International efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran were in the balance on Sunday, after President Donald Trump canceled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for talks. The post Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold appeared first on Vanguard News.

Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has identified internal sabotage as the major challenge confronting the Nigerian movie industry. According to the thespian, the industry is full of saboteurs. In an interview with BBC, Jim Iyke said if he could change one thing about Nollywood, it would be to purge saboteurs from the industry. “Is there […] Nollywood full of saboteurs – Jim Iyke

US law enforcement said the sole suspect, armed with "a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives," has been detained and will face charges Monday in federal court. The post Netanyahu, Starmer, Modi Other World Leaders Condemn Washington Gala Shooting appeared first on Channels Television.

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has revealed his current relationship status, hinting that it is complicated. In a recent interview with BBC, the thespian said he is currently between married and single. “I am between married and single,” he said. “Figure it out,” he added when asked to expatiate. Iyke described the birth of his son, […] ‘I’m between married and single’ – Jim Iyke reveals relationship status

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed two suspected terrorists during a night ambush in Borno State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out by troops of B Company, 144 Battalion (Motorised) on Saturday at about […] Troops kill two terrorists in Borno ambush operation

Experts at a conference urged women to embrace leadership and financial independence, highlighting women’s empowerment as key to personal and national grow Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-urge-women-to-embrace-leadership-financial-independence/

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence in the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying Nigeria is on a stable trajectory under his leadership and calling for sustained support to ensure continuity of ongoing reforms. He made the remarks while declaring open the meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt, which […] 2027: Fubara backs Tinubu for second term

Air Peace cuts Abuja–London flights to three weekly due to soaring aviation fuel costs, with hopes to restore daily service by July 1 as supply improves.

My senior associate, Engineer Suleman Ndaman of SON, fondly called Yan Sule reached out to ask if I would be in Bida last weekend for the one-million-man march organized in solidarity with Governor Umar Bago of Niger State, a public spectacle meant to signal both loyalty and belief in leadership. I told him I would […]

During a call with Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian condemned the U.S. naval blockade as a "clear breach" of ceasefire understandings.

The ways in which current crises are quietly shaping Nigeria’s next election are increasingly evident, as alleged hardship and insecurity dominate public discourse. ADEMU IDAKWO examines how these realities may influence the road to 2027. In the bustling markets of Lagos and Onitsha, the mood is strikingly similar despite the distance between them. Traders haggle […]

Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition on Saturday said they had seized the northern city of Kidal, supported by jihadist fighters. The post Mali: Fresh battle breaks out between Tuareg rebels, government forces in Kidal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition on Saturday said they had seized the northern city of Kidal, The post Fresh Fighting Erupts In Mali’s Kidal As Rebels, Army Clash appeared first on Channels Television.

Learn how Lagos State is committed to a flood-free Lagos by ordering the swift evacuation of sanitation waste and clearing drains ahead of the rainy season Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pledges-flood-free-state-orders-swift-evacuation-of-sanitation-waste/

An old video of billionaire Razak Okoya's encounter with Afrobeats singer and billionaire Adekeke's son Davido resurfaced online, sparking reactions.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unlawful ‘Formal Notice’, which threatens to sanction broadcast stations and presenters for allegedly ‘expressing personal opinions as facts, bullying or intimidating guests, or failing to maintain neutrality.’” The post NGE, SERAP sue NBC ‘over threat to sanction broadcasters for expressing opinions’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kebbi State Youth Council calls for greater inclusion of youths in politics, urging government support for young people to run for elective office in 2 Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-youth-council-seeks-more-youth-in-elective-offices/

Trump, who survived an assassination attempt at an election rally in 2024, stated that he has "studied assassinations." The post ‘I Have Done A Lot, Changed This Country,’ Trump Says On Assassination Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

A former aide to President Tinubu, Nasir Ja’oji, has declared his intention to contest the Tarauni Federal Constituency House of Reps seat in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubus-ex-aide-declares-bid-for-reps-seat/

The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is facing growing backlash over its recent directive threatening sanctions against broadcast stations for what it described as declining professionalism in news and political programming. The commission had issued a formal notice warning radio and television organisations across Nigeria to strictly comply with the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, citing rising cases […]

United States President Donald Trump has canceled the trip by his special envoy, Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Islamabad for another round of peace talks. In a post on his Truth Social on Saturday, Trump attributed to cancelation to Iran’s posture during the negotiations. “Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work! […] US vs Iran: Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner’s trip to Islamabad for peace talks

The commissioner reiterated that the recruitment process “is entirely free of charge”, warning applicants to beware of fraudsters and racketeers seeking to exploit unsuspecting candidates.