News from across the African continent — Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Egypt, Morocco, the DRC and beyond, gathered from national newsrooms in each country.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says more than 5,000 school structures were destroyed during the insurgency, as he commissions new projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/more-than-5000-schools-destroyed-by-insurgency-zulum/
Erling Haaland scored the winner as 10-man Manchester City secured a memorable 1-0 victory over rivals Manchester United despite Phil Foden’s red card. Read More: https://punchng.com/haaland-fires-10-man-man-city-to-memorable-win-over-man-utd/
Lamine Yamal scored a brace as Barcelona secured an exciting 4-2 victory over Levante, maintaining their perfect start to the La Liga season. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-yamal-double-helps-barca-edge-levante-4-2/
An Accord Party chieftain has been shot dead in Ile-Ife during a clash over motor park leadership, prompting Osun Governor Adeleke to order arrests. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-park-leadership-clash-leaves-one-dead-adeleke-orders-arrests/
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commissioned a N15.9 billion flyover and other projects including schools in Maiduguri to ease traffic congestion Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-zulum-unveils-n15-9bn-flyover-schools-in-maiduguri/
The defeat leaves the club’s season in near-total ruin, ending their realistic hopes of silver lining after a previous exit from the Zifa Munhumutapa Cup at the Round of 16 stage. Sitting fifth in the league standings, Dynamos remain mathematically alive in the title race, though it would require…
Cross River Governor, Bassey Otu, has mourned former Gongola State Governor, Bamanga Tukur, describing his death as a profound loss to Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-gov-mourns-bamanga-tukur-says-nigeria-lost-a-statesman/
Usain Bolt claimed 19 global titles in a storied career, including double sprint golds at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics, as well as two 4x100m relay golds. The post I Miss The adrenaline, But It’s Not My Moment — Bolt appeared first on Channels Television.
Mr Williams died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment, the Vanguard newspaper reported, citing the deceased's brother. The post Cross River State loses another Commissioner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Berekum Chelsea bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Hearts of Oak with a convincing 3-1 victory over Dreams FC at the Golden City Park on Sunday. The Bibires made an explosive start, taking the lead just three minutes into the game through Abubakari Seidu. Chelsea continued to dominate…
Nigerian telcos have deployed 8,526 of 12,179 committed network sites, representing 70% progress despite ongoing service disruptions from fibre cuts. Read More: https://punchng.com/telcos-deploy-8526-network-sites-despite-fibre-cuts-ncc/
The result also ended Kotoko’s run of more than 10 years without a victory over the Kpando-based side.
Last Wednesday, popular political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil (aka Dan Shagamu) was brutally murdered in Kumbotso, Kano. He had his throat slit. Known for his scathing Hausa posts on Facebook and TikTok, Khalil was a fierce critic of the APC-led government, President Bola Tinubu and the military…
The ADC spokesman further alleged that the ruling party had resorted to threats because it had lost the support of Nigerians. The post 2027: Free, fair or not, we’re ready for anything - ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.
For thousands of children living in vulnerable communities along the two countries' northern frontier, the new school year is beginning under a cloud of fear. The post As new academic session begins, schools in Nigeria-Benin border communities remain closed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes, but the home side failed to make the man advantage count. The post Haaland’s Goal Helps 10-man City beat United In Manchester Derby appeared first on Channels Television.
The Phobians came from a goal down to record a 2-1 win over the Miners in their second game of the season.
Ethan Mbappe scored a late goal in a 2-0 win over Troyes, sending Lille to the top of the Ligue 1 table on goal difference after a midweek red card. Read More: https://punchng.com/late-mbappe-goal-sends-lille-top-of-ligue-1/
“The command categorically states that the claim is false. No police officer lost his or her life, and no police personnel were injured in the incident,” said Timfon John, the police spokesperson. The post Police deny report of officers’ deaths in checkpoint crash appeared first on Premium Times…
President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of the Upper West Region that construction of a new airport in Wa will commence soon.
Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first half red card, to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. The post Haaland fires 10-man Man City to famous win at Man Utd appeared first on Vanguard News.
Budapest may have ended with disappointment, but missing bronze by four thousandths of a second only reinforced how close Ajayi now is to the very top. The post Nigeria’s fastest man Kanyinsola Ajayi reflects on breakthrough 2026 season appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered two pump-action guns, 18 live cartridges, and other dangerous items in Delta State. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-police-arrest-two-recover-two-pump-action-guns-18-cartridges/
"Seven years is not the end of a story. Sometimes, it is merely the silence before the final chapter." The post Pressure mounts on Sanwo-Olu to reinstate dismissed LASU lecturers, seven years after appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
