1,000 Youths Per State: Institute Unveils Nationwide Skills Training, Startup Support Plan

At least 1,000 graduates would receive training from the Coastland Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies (CIES) in all 36 states of Nigeria as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.…

Tinubu Nominates Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as New Minister of Power After Adelabu’s Exit

Following Adebayo Adelabu’s resignation, President Bola Tinubu has proposed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power. On April 30, 2026, the State House released a statement announcing the…

University Shutdown Looms as SSANU, NASU Begin Nationwide Strike Over Failed Allowance Talks

The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions confirmed the start of a nationwide strike, which…

Super Falcons’ Road to LA 2028 Begins: CAF Set to Reveal Olympic Qualifiers Draw in Cairo

(Super Falcons. Photo by EIE Nigeria)According to PUNCH Sports Extra, the Confederation of African Football will hold the draw for the women’s Olympic qualifying tournament in Cairo, Egypt, today, and…

I Won’t Back Down – Bola Tinubu Declares Second-Term Bid Amid Rising Insecurity

Declaring that he will run for a second term, President Bola Tinubu has insisted that growing unrest in some regions of the nation won’t drive him from office. Caleb Manasseh…

Bimbo Ademoye Confronts Extortion Attempt on Film Set, Video Sparks Outrage Online

(Bimbo, Ademoye. Photo Credit: Premuim Times)Bimbo Ademoye demands “settlement” from the attackers who attacked her movie set. Social media users have been sharing a video of Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye…

BREAKING: Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Ruling in ADC Leadership Crisis, Reinstates David Mark-Led Party Executive

The Court of Appeal in Abuja’s judgment for status quo ante bellum in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership dispute has been overturned by the Supreme Court. The Independent National…

Elon Musk vs OpenAI Trial Explodes in Court as $150B Battle for AI Control Begins

When Elon Musk’s action against OpenAI began in federal court in Oakland on Monday, he withdrew his personal damages claim. A nine-person jury was chosen the day before, and opening…

OAU Shuts Down Campus for 3 Weeks After Massive Student Protests Over Transport and Welfare Crisis

Following demonstrations over transportation and welfare issues on campus, Obafemi Awolowo University administration has ordered students to take a three-week midterm break. Abiodun Olarewaju, the university’s public relations officer, said…

Former Borno Works Commissioner Enters Governorship Race as APC Begins Early Political Realignments

(L-R; Babagana Zulum and Babagana Zulum. Credit: Dauda Illiya. Photo by Punch news)Mustapha Gubio, Borno State’s most recent Commissioner for Works and Housing, has accepted the nomination form to run…