News from across the African continent — Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Egypt, Morocco and beyond.
Rangers swept into the Scottish League Cup semi-finals after a dominant 3-0 victory over arch-rivals Celtic, with Dan Neil scoring a double at Ibrox. Read More: https://punchng.com/rangers-rout-celtic-3-0-to-reach-scottish-league-cup-semis/
Now, leaders of the countries describe the status quo as unsustainable and call for the right to determine their own future. The post Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales set plan to leave UK appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Pope Leo XIV called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on his home country.
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is appealing to the government to extend its fuel subsidy intervention into the second pricing window of September to cushion consumers from expected increases at the pumps.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has mourned the late ex-SSS DG, Albert Horsfall, describing him as a patriot who served with integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-extols-legacy-of-late-ex-sss-boss-horsfall/
The figures highlight the significant contribution of Nigerian professionals to the UK health system, but also come amid persistent concerns over the shortage of health workers in the country. The post 10,494 Nigerians in UK health sector as country battles health worker shortage appeared first on…
Nigerian-American driver, Ugo Ugochukwu, has become the first Formula 3 champion from the United States after finishing second in the final race of the sea Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-american-teenager-ugochukwu-wins-formula-3-title/
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Civil society organisations have said that the June 2026 acquittal of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke by a jury at Southwark Crown Court does not automatically determine or terminate separate asset-recovery litigation pending before Nigerian…
Ms Bala said the programme was recorded with her hijab on at the Channels Television headquarters in Lagos, but it was not broadcast for several weeks. The post Journalist recounts challenges, exit from BBC-Channels TV programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has said Nigeria should supply crude oil for domestic refining at its production cost, rather than its international market price. The post Nigeria should price domestic crude at production…
A movement has invited Nigerians globally to participate in an International Praise Day on September 26, 2026, to promote national unity, hope and solidari Read More: https://punchng.com/movement-mobilises-nigerians-for-international-praise-day/
The party said it would continue to pursue lawful and constitutional means to protect its members and participate in the 2027 electoral process The post ADC Condemns Disruption Of Political Meeting, Arrest Of Three Members. appeared first on Channels Television.
Tano North MP, Gideon Boako, says the 21st Century Gold Standard was piloted in Ghana under the leadership of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. According to Dr Boako, Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and Gold-for-Oil initiative demonstrated that gold could be deployed as a modern…
Nigerian-American racing driver Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Champion after finishing second in the final race of the season in Madrid, Spain. The post Meet Nigerian-American Ugo Ugochukwu crowned 2026 FIA Formula 3 Champion appeared first on Vanguard News.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the passing of ex-PDP chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing him as a patriot and a colossus. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-mourns-bamanga-tukur-says-nigeria-lost-a-colossus/
Tano North Member of Parliament (MP), Gideon Boako, says Ghana must strategically use its gold resources to reduce its overdependence on the US dollar and strengthen the country’s economic sovereignty.
A 54-year-old Greek woman has given birth to a baby girl in Athens after using one of her embryos that had been frozen for 22 years. Read More: https://punchng.com/greek-woman-gives-birth-using-embryo-frozen-for-22-years/
Fortuin bagged a career-best 4 for 33 while Hermann and Esterhuizen added 150 runs as South Africa razed down Namibia's 157 target inside 22 overs
Falana noted that Nigeria and South Africa are parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and have ratified the protocol establishing the African Court. The post Falana Asks FG To Sue South Africa Over Killings Of Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.
The NDLEA has intercepted UK-bound synthetic cannabis and other drugs concealed in bread and music speakers, arresting several suspects across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-seizes-uk-bound-cannabis-drugs-hidden-in-bread-speakers/
Commercial motorcyclists in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have decried rising cases of motorcycle theft in communities across the area. The motorcyclists expressed their concerns in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Bwari, Abuja. The riders called on security agencies to…
Nigerian comedian, Real Warri Pikin, has won the Best Stand-Up Comedian award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, Texas. Read More: https://punchng.com/real-warri-pikin-wins-best-stand-up-comedian-at-afrimma-2026/
By Godwin Oritse APM Terminals Apapa is moving to tackle key bottlenecks in Nigeria’s export logistics chain, with plans to scale up rail evacuation and commence 24-hour barge operations in the fourth quarter of 2026. The terminal, Nigeria’s largest container facility, unveiled the initiatives at…
Nigerian government also made a case for “a BRICS partnership that moves from dialogue to delivery, from commitments to implementation, and from cooperation to measurable development outcomes.” The post Reform Global Institutions To Reflect Today’s Economic Realities, Nigeria Tells BRICS appeared…
