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Fresh from its acquisition by Japanese entertainment giant Toho, Glasgow-based Anime Limited is positioning “Godzilla Minus Zero” as a defining theatrical release for Japanese cinema in the U.K. and Ireland, building on the record-breaking success of its predecessor. The highly anticipated follow-up from director Yamazaki Takashi arrives in November with expectations that dwarf the modest […]

Amidst allegations against Chief Judge John Tsoho, the Nigerian judiciary faces scrutiny. Explore the calls for transparency and accountability to restore Read More: https://punchng.com/judiciary-under-scrutiny-why-tsoho-must-answer-to-the-people/

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Taiwan is mounting a significant presence at Hong Kong FilMart, where the Taiwan Pavilion is hosting 106 companies showcasing 243 titles spanning film, television and cross-platform projects, underscoring the territory’s expanding ambitions in international co-production and global distribution. The pavilion highlights a mix of festival-driven features, commercial genre projects and international television collaborations, reflecting the […]

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20 Ogun State lawmakers endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027, citing his economic reforms and infrastructural development. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-lawmakers-back-tinubus-re-election/

Federal Polytechnic Ayede’s council defends its recent principal officer appointments, stressing transparency, merit, and adherence to federal guidelines. Read More: https://punchng.com/ayede-poly-council-justifies-principal-officers-appointments/

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 10  of “The Masked Singer,” “Star Trek Night,” which aired March 18 on Fox. Order in the court: TV judge Greg Mathis and actor/singer Evan Ross (son of Diana Ross) were the latest celebrities to be revealed on Season 14 of the Fox singing reality competition “The […]

FBI Director Kash Patel's startling admission on Wednesday had political analysts and observers up in arms.

Liza Diño and Ice Seguerra’s “Funeral Flowers” takes place entirely inside a chapel during the four-day wake of Manuel Santos, a beloved public servant and notorious womanizer, as his daughter Maya leads funeral arrangements while mistresses arrive, siblings clash and political guests hijack the space with towering wreaths. The Philippines production, produced by Krisma Fajardo […]

Joko Anwar’s horror comedy “Ghost in the Cell” has secured distribution across multiple key territories following its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, with Barunson E&A closing deals for Poland, the U.K., Ireland, France and Australasia. Media4fun picked up Poland for SVOD only, while Blue Finch Releasing acquired U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. […]

Tan Ce Ding’s debut feature “Somewhere in the South” follows protagonist Boon, a restless young man in a forgotten Malaysian town who gets roped into wearing a political party’s tiger mascot suit during a sudden by-election, only to discover he’s losing himself inside. The film, produced by Cannes Camera d’Or winner Anthony Chen alongside Edward […]

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Langford says it’s no secret that mental health is a major issue for farmers and rural communities, with many factors contributing to that.

Freight forwarders in Lagos protest against increased port charges by shipping companies, leading to a shutdown of operations. They demand a reversal. Read More: https://punchng.com/agents-shut-shipping-firms-over-increased-port-charges/

An Osun power outage has left several communities in darkness. IBEDC attributes the disruption to heavy rain and technical faults on key feeders. Read More: https://punchng.com/rain-feeder-faults-plunge-several-osun-communities-into-darkness/

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A New York teacher was arrested for making threats against the local school district after being fired, claiming he had guns and a bullet for the superintendent’s head, according to court documents. Samuel McVey, 46, of Briarcliff Manor, was arrested and charged with aggravated harassment on Tuesday, according to the New [...]

A coalition has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria to ensure fairness and win power. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-coalition-urges-adc-to-zone-ticket-to-south/

A civil society group takes the National Assembly to court, demanding full disclosure of its N344bn budget after an insufficient FOI response. Read More: https://punchng.com/foi-battle-group-insists-nassembly-disclose-n344bn-spending/

The Erath City Council's decision to appoint a new fire chief has caused controversy, as it overrides a prior internal vote and raises questions about who has the authority to select the department's fire chief.

In 2025 the average regular attendance rate for charter schools was 59.7 per cent. For state schools it was 58 per cent. A student regularly attends when they are in class for 90 per cent of the term.

Emma Kawawada’s “Life Is Yours” centers on Kimie, a 71-year-old cleaner who infiltrates a luxury resort owned by a foreign company that seized her land and caused her husband’s death. Seeking revenge, she approaches the young CEO, Lily, but an unexpected maternal bond develops between them. The Japanese production, produced by Eiko Mizuno-Gray and Takahashi […]