South African and African politics — Parliament, the Presidency, the ANC, DA, EFF and MK, coalition talks, by-elections and IEC results.
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, says his developmental projects, including a $5bn investment deal, will enhance his re-election bid in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-my-achievements-will-speak-for-me-benue-gov/
INEC has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, officially kicking off the fierce battle for the 109 senatorial seats. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-final-list-sets-off-senate-race/
Nigerian banks closed a net 476 branches and cash centres between 2022 and 2025, an 8.8% reduction in three years, according to CBN data. Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-shut-476-branches-in-three-years-cbn/
Former VP Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Tinubu to account for funds saved from fuel subsidy removal amid a renewed strike threat by ASUU. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-demands-subsidy-savings-over-asuu-strike-threat/
Leaders must learn to distinguish between what is urgent and what is consequential, contends LINUS OKORIE There was a time when being busy was considered evidence of importance. A full
Former Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has advised that the church must not become an electoral machinery for any political party ahead of the 2027 election Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-church-must-not-become-electoral-machinery-fayemi/
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has blamed high energy costs, inadequate financing, and import competition for the decline of Nigeria’s manufacturing se Read More: https://punchng.com/nesg-faults-financing-energy-costs-for-industrial-decline/
In an email to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula before filing an urgent high court application over the removal of his name from the party’s candidate list, the party’s Andile Lungisa accused the national leadership of overriding branches and warned that Nelson Mandela Bay was ‘in free fall’.
Opposition to US tariffs formed a point of consensus among the otherwise divergent interests at the BRICS summit, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted the bloc’s “coming of age.”
Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment". The post Referee body admits ‘error’ for Haaland goal in Manchester derby appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Americans won the 100m and 200m at the Ultimate Championship that saw elite athletes win $150,000 each.
Erling Haaland's derby winner against Manchester United should not have stood, Premier League referees' body admits.
If the DA wants to win a majority in Johannesburg, it’ll need to improve in Soweto. The party has pockets of support, but it faces an uphill battle.
Governor Uba Sani said that they endorsed the president because of his giant strides ‘’in the areas of education, infrastructural development, healthcare and in the area of agriculture.’’ The post Why Northern Women Ulama endorsed Tinubu – Uba Sani appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom’s outcry only served to draw attention to the inequity and iniquities of the system we operate as a nation. While some retired senior civil servants are unable to maintain one car after retirement, a politician is routinely allocated 23 vehicles for ‘enduring’ the tenancy…
Reno Omokri, who is Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to Mexico, also said that President Bola Tinubu does not have a criminal record. The post [VIDEO] 2027 Elections: There Are No Mysteries About Tinubu — Reno Omokri appeared first on Channels Television.
BRUSSELS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney wants a closer relationship with the European Union and is exploring whether his country could become an "associate member" of the bloc, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Henry Alake, has pledged the Federal Government’s institutional support for Taraba State’s efforts to attract credible investments and transform the state into a major mining hub in Nigeria. Alake gave the assurance at…
Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee has spoken about his recent situation in the United Kingdom, saying his mind remained clear because he knew he had not committed the offence he was accused of. The post Video: ‘I didn’t do what I was accused of’ – Poco Lee appeared first on Vanguard News.
Prime minister vows to ‘reindustrialise Britain’ through new partnership with business The prime minister is to host business leaders, entrepreneurs and local mayors at Downing Street on Monday to pitch his government as a “partner for growth” that can offer a stable platform for investment and…
Skitmaker MC Always, also known as Egbon Adugbo, has started a campaign for better healthcare in Nigeria after losing his wife to Stage 4 cancer. Read More: https://punchng.com/skitmaker-gives-voice-to-nigerian-cancer-patients-after-ogogo-wifes-death/
…Charge young leaders to take control of continent’s narrative…Oramah: Dangote Refinery helping Africa ‘take back its mind’…Amina Mohammed: Stop acting as recipients, start shaping global power By Udeme Akpan LAGOS — Prominent African leaders, including Aliko Dangote, Deputy Secretary-General of…
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to win all elective positions in the state during the 2027 general elections. The resolve was made on Sunday at a meeting of critical stakeholders of the party with the State Working…
With 50% of the votes counted, the two main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes, Sweden public broadvasteer SVT said.
