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The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has launched its 2026 ember months campaign to target zero road fatalities through intensified enforcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-unveils-ember-months-road-safety-campaign/

EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles-based Asian World Film Festival has announced its full competition line-up, along with key programming highlights, including Kyrgyzstan’s Kassandra, which has been set as the opening film. Directed by Bekzat Pirmatov, Kassandra is Kyrgyzstan’s submission for the Best International Feature category of the Oscars. A blend of mysticism an

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee has identified Durban as its preferred host city in its bid to host the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games. But questions remain about the country’s readiness. 

The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has unveiled a first selection of 10 feature titles locked to world premiere in the Bright Future and Harbour sidebars of its 56th edition in early 2027. The Harbour sidebar, inspired by Rotterdam’s port city identity and “offering a safe haven” to contemporary filmmakers pushing cinematic boundaries, welcomes

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a committee to organise a state burial for the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-gov-unveils-committee-for-pa-fasorantis-state-burial/

Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi has shared a new demo of HaloBraid, a robotic device designed to help stylists complete individual braids faster. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-american-founder-unveils-hair-braiding-robot-in-new-demo/

George Cheeks has revealed his leadership team. Skydance TV’s Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer Cheeks has named his 10 top executives across the company’s studios business, entertainment, sports and news. This includes the creation of Skydance TV Studios, which will officially house Warner Bros Television Group, run by Channing Dungey; CBS Studios, run by

Apple has finally given in after two decades of fighting against the idea. It is one of its priciest laptops ever.

The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.

Apple has introduced its first touchscreen laptop, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display. The California-based technology giant unveiled the touchscreen device at an event in Los Angeles. It is currently available to pre-order, and will begin shipping on November 6 with prices starting at $2,899 for a model with an M5 Pro processor. The touchscreen version

Steve Jobs and Tim Cook both dismissed the idea, but Apple’s new chief executive is reimagining some of the company’s most important products.

Sundance Film Festival 2027 has announced its first lineup for the inaugural Boulder, Colorado edition with the The Legacy Program, formerly known as From the Collection, which includes archival and restored screenings of indie classics that launched at the fest. Cinephile social platform, Letterboxd, is a co-presenter of the Legacy program, and there will b

UK chancellor to present an autumn budget amid rising living costs and energy bills.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reconciled with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, declaring the FCT minister as the leader of the Rainbow Coalition. Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-bows-to-wike-unveils-rainbow-coalition-candidates/

The brouhaha over Rajkumar Bhati reciting Ambedkar’s vows shows the limits of the SP’s revival of the Lohiate policy of numerical aggregation

The Federal Government has launched a free digital training platform to help millions of Nigerian small businesses bid for and win public contracts. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-free-digital-procurement-training-for-msmes/

Apple has unveiled a new range of Mac computers powered by its latest M6 chip but held its pricing, as it gears up for the expected debut of its first touchscreen MacBook this week. The iPhone-maker revealed a refreshed MacBook Pro and iMac desktop, whose M6 processor has been optimised to handle more complex artificial intelligence tasks, the California-bas

Genie 4 will roll out to developers and Google AI Ultra subscribers soon.

The new MacBook Pro comes with 24 hours of battery life, and now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.

The Ogun State Government has unveiled a lead poisoning assessment report on Ogijo, warning that polluting industrial facilities could be shut down. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-unveils-ogijo-lead-pollution-assessment-report/

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has unveiled the details of its plans to go public, while warning that it might wipe out humanity and post losses in the billions.

Caritas Nigeria has commissioned a 60,000-litre solar powered borehole in Malkohi IDP camp, Adamawa State, to end acute water scarcity for the community. Read More: https://punchng.com/caritas-unveils-solar-powered-borehole-in-adamawa/

EXCLUSIVE: Craig Singer’s horror The Block has wrapped and unveiled a first look at recent Tony award-winning actor Jack Falahee (Death of a Salesman) in the starring role of a writer who turns to a chilling source of inspiration. Falahee plays Mitch James at the top of his career who becomes caught up in a […]

“Gondhal,” the Marathi-language thriller India has put forward for the international feature Oscar at the 99th Academy Awards, has launched its global trailer as its awards push moves into a new phase. The film is the first feature from writer-director Santosh Davakhar. It was chosen from a field of 33 films in contention for India’s […]

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has inaugurated its new national secretariat in Abuja as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-unveils-national-secretariat/

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has unveiled AI-powered robotic tutors and other digital learning innovations at the Bayelsa Medical University in Yenagoa. Read More: https://punchng.com/diri-unveils-ai-robotic-tutors-at-bayelsa-medical-university/

The UK government is using new powers requiring banks to help identify benefit claimants with undeclared savings or who have spent too long abroad. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-unveils-bank-checks-to-crack-down-on-benefit-fraud/

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic unveiled its public IPO filing for the first time ahead of what is expected to be one of the largest stock debuts in history. NBC News' Allie Canal reports on the details surrounding Anthropic ahead of its IPO.

The new iPad mini features a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor.

Japanese director Naomi Kawase has been unveiled as the head of the jury for the main international competition of the upcoming second edition of the Doha Film Festival in November. She will be joined by French Tunisian actor Adam Bessa, Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha, Italian documentary filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi and award-winning Palestinian filmmaker a

Ali Abbas Zafar’s romantic action-drama pairing “Saiyaara” breakout Ahaan Panday with Sharvari will be called “Beparwah,” Yash Raj Films revealed Monday. The title reveal came exactly five months before the film opens worldwide in theaters on March 26, 2027, the Good Friday holiday. Aditya Chopra produces. “Beparwah” is the first time Panday and Sharvari hav

Codebreakers, forensic accounts and cyber experts will work beside detectives in a new Organised Crime Command to target organised crime bosses.

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has launched a national cylinder tracking programme to improve LPG safety, monitor gas cylinders, and promote cleaner Read More: https://punchng.com/son-unveils-cylinder-tracking-to-boost-lpg-safety/

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has launched the Iru Ekun Security Network in Ibadan, Oyo State, with 20,000 volunteers reportedly joining. Read More: https://punchng.com/sunday-igboho-unveils-iru-ekun-security-outfit-in-oyo/

Ekiti State has launched the Nigeria Case Management System for its High Court to ensure faster justice delivery through electronic filing and case trackin Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-court-unveils-case-management-system-for-faster-justice/

MELAKA, Oct 25 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) last night announced 21 candidates to contest the Melaka state election next...

Andy Burnham has announced £285m to fund local communities, declaring mayors shouldn't have to go "cap in hand to Westminster".

MELAKA, Oct 25 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest 21 of the 28 seats in the upcoming Melaka polls, retaining its...

Event technology company, MSS, has celebrated its 20th anniversary with the unveiling of a new brand identity and plans for expansion across Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/mss-unveils-new-brand-identity-at-20th-anniversary/

US-based DJ Sexy J is set to host the maiden edition of the Ijebu Annual Cultural Fiesta and Awards in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, to promote cultural heritage. Read More: https://punchng.com/dj-sexy-j-unveils-ijebu-cultural-fiesta/

The American University in Cairo (AUC) Library has reopened for the Fall 2026 semester following the transformation of its plaza and garden levels into a modern Learning Commons designed to foster collaboration, active learning and technology-enabled study. The renovation introduces an Accessibility Hub and a permanent exhibition space for the Rare Books and

A cutting-edge Abu Dhabi university has unveiled an Arabic AI tool designed to decode a variety of regional dialects and respond to rapid shifts in language. Jais 3 – built by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with Abu Dhabi's Inception42 – is able to field queries and carry out tasks such as transcribing conversatio

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has unveiled a 400-bed teaching hospital at Kashim Ibrahim University and a mega school in Maiduguri. Read More: https://punchng.com/zulum-unveils-400-bed-teaching-hospital-mega-school-in-borno/

Casey Bloys, Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer, Skydance DTC, has officially revealed his leadership team of senior executives — and it is the same team he had in his previous role as Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content: Francesca Orsi, Amy Gravitt, Sarah Aubrey, Nina Rosenstein, Glenn Whitehead, Nancy Abraham & Lisa […]

Co-CEO Casey Bloys is keeping his HBO team in key executive positions.

Anduril’s co-founder and entrepreneur Ben Lamm conceived of company to clone and genetically edit working canines

Thailand is poised to "take off once again" following a successful hosting of the IMF-World Bank meetings earlier this month, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

The Federal Government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544 megawatts of transmission capacity to strengthen electricity supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas. The projects, executed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in partnership with the Kano State Government, cover Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and

Among the women featured on the cast is Aaryn Williams, the 'Big Brother' season 15 contestant who had a controversial run on the competition show due to racist remarks.

Fans of both Daft Punk and Lego are about to get lucky. The electronic music duo and the toy brick brand have partnered for a new multi-platform collaboration spanning product, content and brand experiences. The partnership includes a Lego set based on the stage design from Daft Punk’s 2007 “Alive” tour, submitted on the toy […]

The UK’s biggest TV Festival has revealed the dates it will officially launch in Greater Manchester for the first time, with Sony international productions boss Wayne Garvie aboard as advisory chair. The TV Festival will move one week back from its traditional Edinburgh slot to the week after the August Bank Holiday from Tuesday August […]