https://news24x7.co.za/ News from across the African continent — Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Egypt, Morocco and beyond. en-za Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:14:26 +0200 10 https://punchng.com/more-than-5000-schools-destroyed-by-insurgency-zulum news24x7-8373 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:48:52 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/la-liga-yamal-double-helps-barca-edge-levante-4-2 news24x7-8375 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:44:44 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/criver-gov-mourns-bamanga-tukur-says-nigeria-lost-a-statesman news24x7-8378 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:02:28 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/909294-cross-river-state-loses-another-commissioner.html news24x7-8358 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:54:46 +0200 Premium Times Africa 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. (via Premium Times) https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-2026-27-kotoko-beat-heart-of-lions-to-end-decade-long-winless-run news24x7-8384 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:48:37 +0200 MyJoyOnline Africa The result also ended Kotoko’s run of more than 10 years without a victory over the Kpando-based side. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/909284-as-new-academic-session-begins-schools-in-nigeria-benin-border-communities-remain-closed.html news24x7-8360 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:43:50 +0200 Premium Times Africa 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. (via Premium Times) https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-2026-27-hearts-of-oak-come-from-behind-to-beat-goldstars news24x7-8385 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:38:11 +0200 MyJoyOnline Africa The Phobians came from a goal down to record a 2-1 win over the Miners in their second game of the season. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/909279-nigerias-fastest-man-kanyinsola-ajayi-reflects-on-breakthrough-2026-season.html news24x7-8362 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:19:46 +0200 Premium Times Africa 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. (via Premium Times) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/909277-pressure-mounts-on-sanwo-olu-to-reinstate-dismissed-lasu-lecturers-seven-years-after.html news24x7-8363 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:15:20 +0200 Premium Times Africa "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. (via Premium Times) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/yamal-double-gives-barca-edge-over-levante news24x7-8369 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:10:13 +0200 Channels TV Africa Barca may have a 100 per cent record so far from their five games but their defensive frailties were exposed. The post Yamal Double Gives Barca Edge Over Levante appeared first on Channels Television. (via Channels TV) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/909273-startimes-hello-mr-right-returns-for-season-4.html news24x7-8364 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:58:14 +0200 Premium Times Africa KieKie will host the programme for a third consecutive season, while Prince Nelson returns as co-host for a second season The post StarTimes’ Hello Mr Right returns for Season 4 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. (via Premium Times) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/yamal-shines-with-brace-as-barcelona-beat-levante-4-2-to-stay-perfect news24x7-8353 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:41:56 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season. The post Yamal shines with brace as Barcelona beat Levante 4-2 to stay perfect appeared first on Vanguard News. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/macron-carney-plan-visit-to-french-territory-following-trumps-map-post news24x7-8370 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:32:33 +0200 Channels TV Africa Macron is also set to address climate change affecting the territory. The post Macron, Carney Plan Visit To French Territory Following Trump’s Map Post appeared first on Channels Television. (via Channels TV) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/you-are-a-living-testimony-soludo-celebrates-bishop-ezeokafor-at-74 news24x7-8098 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:02:25 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa Bishop Ezeokafor Is a Living Testimony’ — Soludo By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, on his 74th birthday. In a goodwill message, Soludo commended Ezeokafor for dedicating his… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://punchng.com/cross-river-gov-mourns-power-commissioner news24x7-8134 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:50 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has mourned the death of the Commissioner for Power, Prince Eka Williams, describing his passing as an irreparable Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-gov-mourns-power-commissioner/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/insecurity-kaduna-fulani-breeders-lose-200000-cattle-50-members-macban news24x7-8100 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:57:16 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Kaduna State chapter, has disclosed that its members lost more than 200,000 cattle and at least 50 people to cattle rustling, banditry, communal clashes and other forms of insecurity between January… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://punchng.com/nesg-raises-the-alarm-over-nigerias-manufacturing-decline news24x7-8135 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:54:07 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has raised concerns over the decline of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, citing high energy costs and inadequate financin Read More: https://punchng.com/nesg-raises-the-alarm-over-nigerias-manufacturing-decline/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://allafrica.com/stories/202609130139.html news24x7-8093 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:44:48 +0200 AllAfrica Latest Africa [Darfur Network for Human Rights] DNHR expresses serious concern over the situation of women detained in Nyala, South Darfur State. Reports continue to indicate that large numbers of women, including activists and women human rights defenders, remain in detention. (via AllAfrica Latest) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/909258-fifa-u-20-wwc-nigerias-falconets-qualify-for-round-of-16-with-historic-10-1-win.html news24x7-8114 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:44:28 +0200 Premium Times Africa After collecting only one point from their opening two matches, Moses Aduku’s side needed a victory to keep their campaign alive and responded with an attacking display... The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Nigeria’s Falconets qualify for Round of 16 with historic 10-1 win appeared first on Premium Times… (via Premium Times) https://allafrica.com/stories/202609130137.html news24x7-8095 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:38:56 +0200 AllAfrica Latest Africa [Dabanga] Khartoum / New York City -- Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Commander and Sovereignty Council President Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan said a US-backed proposal to extend the UN arms embargo on Darfur to all of Sudan will fail at the Unite Nations Security Council. (via AllAfrica Latest) https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1554043.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS news24x7-8173 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:34:32 +0200 ESPNcricinfo Africa Tunnicliffe made a half-century and Naidu took a three-for as Zimbabwe fell to a 64-run loss (via ESPNcricinfo) https://www.myjoyonline.com/skipping-breakfast-bad-for-your-health news24x7-8144 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:29:01 +0200 MyJoyOnline Africa Should you start your day strong with breakfast or wait it out for a better lunch? Here’s what happens to your body when you miss breakfast: (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-hajj-lagos-seeks-more-slots-for-pilgrims news24x7-8106 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:26:30 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has appealed to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, to allocate additional slots to the state to accommodate the growing number of intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nema-coordinates-enugu-building-collapse-rescue news24x7-8107 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:22:49 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, is coordinating rescue operations following the collapse of a four-storey uncompleted building at Independence Layout, Enugu State. The incident occurred at about 6 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, prompting the… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/909242-my-desk-is-enough-what-achebes-things-fall-apart-teaches-us-about-the-sundiata-post-model-by-max-amuchie.html news24x7-8117 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:22:34 +0200 Premium Times Africa There are ideas that begin in institutions. There are ideas that begin in universities, think tanks, laboratories and conference rooms, surrounded by shelves of books and the reassuring architecture of intellectual authority. And then there are ideas that begin at a desk. A desk can be ordinary… (via Premium Times) https://punchng.com/rangers-rout-celtic-3-0-to-reach-scottish-league-cup-semis news24x7-8140 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/world-foreign/909243-northern-ireland-scotland-wales-set-plan-to-leave-uk.html news24x7-8118 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:08:31 +0200 Premium Times Africa 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. (via Premium Times) http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/13/pope-leo-xiv-prays-for-victims-of-911-attacks-and-for-peace news24x7-8068 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:36:29 +0200 Africanews Africa 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. (via Africanews) https://www.myjoyonline.com/copec-calls-for-gh%c2%a21-petrol-continuation-of-gh%c2%a22-diesel-subsidy-amid-price-surge news24x7-8150 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:35:03 +0200 MyJoyOnline Africa 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. (via MyJoyOnline) https://punchng.com/fubara-extols-legacy-of-late-ex-sss-boss-horsfall news24x7-7979 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:33:35 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/909225-10494-nigerians-in-uk-health-sector-as-country-battles-health-worker-shortage.html news24x7-8122 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:32:06 +0200 Premium Times Africa 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… (via Premium Times) https://punchng.com/nigerian-american-teenager-ugochukwu-wins-formula-3-title news24x7-7982 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:19:58 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/diezani-uk-acquittal-does-not-automatically-end-nigerian-asset-recovery-litigation-csos-say news24x7-8113 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa 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… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/909214-journalist-recounts-challenges-exit-from-bbc-channels-tv-programme.html news24x7-7968 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:05:29 +0200 Premium Times Africa 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. (via Premium Times) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nigeria-should-price-domestic-crude-at-production-cost-says-donald-duke news24x7-7962 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:02:52 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa 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… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://punchng.com/movement-mobilises-nigerians-for-international-praise-day news24x7-8142 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:45 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/adc-condemns-disruption-of-political-meeting-arrest-of-three-members news24x7-7974 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:54:28 +0200 Channels TV Africa 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. (via Channels TV) https://www.myjoyonline.com/the-21st-century-gold-standard-was-piloted-in-ghana-under-bawumia-gideon-boako news24x7-7994 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:47:16 +0200 MyJoyOnline Africa 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… (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/meet-nigerian-american-ugo-ugochukwu-crowned-2026-fia-formula-3-champion news24x7-7965 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:26:16 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa 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. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://punchng.com/obasanjo-mourns-bamanga-tukur-says-nigeria-lost-a-colossus news24x7-7988 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:11:46 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-must-use-gold-to-reduce-overdependence-on-dollar-gideon-boako news24x7-7997 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:02 +0200 MyJoyOnline Africa 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. (via MyJoyOnline) https://punchng.com/greek-woman-gives-birth-using-embryo-frozen-for-22-years news24x7-7883 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:56:10 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1554019.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS news24x7-8177 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:55:22 +0200 ESPNcricinfo Africa 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 (via ESPNcricinfo) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/falana-asks-fg-to-sue-south-africa-over-killings-of-nigerians news24x7-7976 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:43:44 +0200 Channels TV Africa 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. (via Channels TV) https://punchng.com/ndlea-seizes-uk-bound-cannabis-drugs-hidden-in-bread-speakers news24x7-7886 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:40:34 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/abuja-commercial-motorcyclists-demand-better-security-lament-rising-bike-theft news24x7-7887 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:34:20 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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… (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/real-warri-pikin-wins-best-stand-up-comedian-at-afrimma-2026 news24x7-7888 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:18:36 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/apm-terminals-apapa-boost-export-growth-with-24-hour-barge-operations news24x7-7866 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:05:57 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa 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… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/2026-brics-summit-nigeria-wants-rules-of-global-governance-finance-rewritten news24x7-7880 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:02:29 +0200 Channels TV Africa 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… (via Channels TV) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-tinubu-atiku-obi-lack-capacity-to-move-nigeria-forward-adebayo-campaign news24x7-7870 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:50:18 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Africa Adebayo said the SDP candidate’s policy approach was superior to those of Atiku and Obi, particularly in the areas of economic management, labour, production and governance. The post 2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi lack capacity to move Nigeria forward – Adebayo campaign appeared first on Vanguard News. (via Vanguard Nigeria)