https://news24x7.co.za/ South African and African politics — Parliament, the Presidency, the ANC, DA, EFF and MK, coalition talks, by-elections and IEC results. en-za Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:22:44 +0200 10 https://punchng.com/2027-my-achievements-will-speak-for-me-benue-gov news24x7-8668 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:26:19 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/2027-inec-final-list-sets-off-senate-race news24x7-8670 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:16:10 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/banks-shut-476-branches-in-three-years-cbn news24x7-8672 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:11:48 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/atiku-demands-subsidy-savings-over-asuu-strike-threat news24x7-8681 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:02:31 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/14/when-being-busy-becomes-a-leadership-weakness news24x7-8738 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:02:00 +0200 ThisDay Live Politics & Elections 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 (via ThisDay Live) https://punchng.com/2027-church-must-not-become-electoral-machinery-fayemi news24x7-8687 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:46 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/nesg-faults-financing-energy-costs-for-industrial-decline news24x7-8691 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:42 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-before-their-court-battle-andile-lungisa-warned-mbalula-of-electoral-humiliation news24x7-8564 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:59:58 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections 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’. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.semafor.com/article/09/13/2026/brics-highlights-opposition-to-tariffs news24x7-8721 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:25:22 +0200 Semafor Africa Politics & Elections 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.” (via Semafor Africa) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/referee-body-admits-error-for-haaland-goal-in-manchester-derby news24x7-8568 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:07:13 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections 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. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/13/jefferson-wooden-bednarek-complete-ultimate-championship-sprint-doubles?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8617 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:02:10 +0200 Al Jazeera Politics & Elections The Americans won the 100m and 200m at the Ultimate Championship that saw elite athletes win $150,000 each. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/13/manchester-city-wrongly-awarded-haaland-goal-by-var-at-united-refs-body?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8618 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:58:17 +0200 Al Jazeera Politics & Elections Erling Haaland's derby winner against Manchester United should not have stood, Premier League referees' body admits. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-zille-is-targeting-the-ancs-heartland-in-joburg-but-voters-are-doubtful news24x7-8416 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:54:36 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections 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. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/909341-why-northern-women-ulama-endorsed-tinubu-uba-sani.html news24x7-8589 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:52:47 +0200 Premium Times Politics & Elections 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. (via Premium Times) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/909340-living-lavishly-ever-after-by-wole-olaoye.html news24x7-8590 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:52:04 +0200 Premium Times Politics & Elections 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… (via Premium Times) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/2027-elections-there-are-no-mysteries-about-tinubu-reno-omokri news24x7-8595 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:50:54 +0200 Channels TV Politics & Elections 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. (via Channels TV) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-carney-pushes-idea-of-making-canada-associate-member-of-eu-wsj-reports news24x7-8417 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:45:51 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections 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. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/fg-backs-taraba-mineral-development news24x7-8572 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:43:30 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections 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… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/video-i-didnt-do-what-i-was-accused-of-poco-lee news24x7-8576 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:31:29 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections 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. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/13/andy-burnham-host-business-leaders-local-mayors-no-10 news24x7-8634 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:30:13 +0200 The Guardian World Politics & Elections 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… (via The Guardian World) https://punchng.com/skitmaker-gives-voice-to-nigerian-cancer-patients-after-ogogo-wifes-death news24x7-8600 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:29:50 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/africa-must-build-finance-own-its-future-leaders news24x7-8577 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:28:14 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections …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… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-apc-vows-to-win-all-seats-in-ebonyi news24x7-8580 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:20:10 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections 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… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qx5d79kdeo news24x7-8611 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:17:15 +0200 BBC World Politics & Elections With 50% of the votes counted, the two main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes, Sweden public broadvasteer SVT said. (via BBC World) https://www.myjoyonline.com/haaland-scores-controversial-winner-for-10-man-city-at-man-utd news24x7-8605 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:09:56 +0200 MyJoyOnline Politics & Elections City midfielder Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes and United followed it with a period of dominance, hitting the post either side of half-time. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-four-major-hurdles-threaten-obi-makinde-alliance-presidential-aide news24x7-8584 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:01:06 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —AHEAD of the January 16, 2027 presidential election, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman has said that four major obstacles could frustrate the emerging rapprochement between the presidential candidate of the… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001557714/linda-mwananchi-storms-nairobi-in-bold-sifuna-show-of-strength news24x7-8602 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200 Standard Kenya Politics & Elections Linda Mwananchi movement turned the capital into a stage for an open challenge to President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election (via Standard Kenya) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/13/charlie-kirk-statue-vandalized-tpusa-arizona news24x7-8636 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:51:48 +0200 The Guardian World Politics & Elections The 8ft statue, installed in Phoenix last week to mark one year since Kirk’s killing, was found painted redA newly unveiled statue of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.The statue was found with red spray-paint. A nearby… (via The Guardian World) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/peter-obis-2027-ambition-anchored-on-past-achievements-media-office news24x7-8585 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:49:17 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections By Henry Umoru ABUJA— AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, the Media Office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, insisted that he is prepared for the presidency by performance records and not by political patronage. According to Peter Obi… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/13/meet-the-10-youngest-presidential-candidates-for-nigerias-2027-elections news24x7-8725 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:48:05 +0200 Nairametrics Politics & Elections Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race will feature a mix of experienced politicians, former office holders, activists and a smaller but notable group of younger contenders seeking to break into the country’s highest political office.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its final… (via Nairametrics) https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-scorers-in-manchester-derby-history news24x7-8480 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:33:43 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections See the full list of the top 10 goalscorers in Manchester derby history, as Erling Haaland moves into joint-fourth place alongside Agüero and Charlton. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-scorers-in-manchester-derby-history/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-coalition-partners-snub-nmb-mayors-state-of-the-metro-address news24x7-8422 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:21:12 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe’s State of the Metro Address – delivered at a gala dinner estimated to have cost ratepayers R235,000 – was boycotted not only by opposition parties but by several of her coalition partners, as the metro battles water, electricity and financial crises weeks… (via Daily Maverick) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/909313-hausa-day-professor-honoured-as-hausa-community-chancellor-in-europe.html news24x7-8470 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:02:40 +0200 Premium Times Politics & Elections The new role places Mr Gwarzo at the centre of efforts to strengthen the cultural identity of Hausa communities in Europe and maintain links between Hausa-speaking communities in Nigeria and elsewhere. The post Hausa Day: Professor honoured as Hausa community chancellor in Europe appeared first on… (via Premium Times) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-ramaphosa-urges-caution-on-ai-advancements-echoing-developers news24x7-8318 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:02:14 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of an international mechanism for the independent scientific evaluation of AI. His comments come as several top AI executives have publicly called for a global slow-down in the pace of AI development. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/13/swedes-vote-in-election-that-could-see-far-right-in-government?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8521 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:58:11 +0200 Al Jazeera Politics & Elections Voting is under way in Sweden in a closely fought election that could see the far-right enter government. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/sacha-feinberg-mngomezulu-springboks-girlfriend-greatest-rivalry news24x7-8655 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200 The South African Politics & Elections Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu sent a cheeky message to his critics after the Springboks clinched the Greatest Rivalry series... (via The South African) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-09-13-the-12-trillion-desperation-play-why-trumps-5000-midterm-bribe-will-backfire news24x7-8319 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:56:03 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections Campaign trail theatre or not, Trump’s proposal of paying every US adult $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterm elections tells us considerably more about Republican weakness than Republican strength (via Daily Maverick) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/bamanga-tukur-a-colossus-of-public-service-obasanjo news24x7-8465 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:46:31 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing the late elder statesman as a patriot, bridge-builder and “colossus” of public service. The post Bamanga Tukur, a colossus of public service… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/tinubu-to-brics-its-time-to-rewrite-rules-of-global-governance-finance news24x7-8466 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:43:58 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections President Bola Tinubu on Sunday took centre stage at the ongoing 2026 BRICS Summit, calling for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and international financial institutions. The post Tinubu to BRICS: It’s time to rewrite rules of global governance, finance appeared first on Vanguard… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/13/centre-left-opposition-bloc-leads-in-swedish-vote-poll-shows?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8525 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:25:59 +0200 Al Jazeera Politics & Elections Exit polls show Sweden's centre-left parties with an early ⁠lead of 51.3 percent in general election. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/13/public-warned-seek-guidance-before-engaging-in-any-exercises news24x7-8806 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:25:44 +0200 Lusaka Times Politics & Elections Health authorities in North‑Western Province have urged members of the public to access physiotherapy services to improve quality of life and help prevent non‑communicable diseases. Speaking during the World Physiotherapy Day commemoration held in Solwezi District, Provincial Public Health… (via Lusaka Times) https://scrolla.africa/10-man-city-stun-united-as-haaland-extends-perfect-start news24x7-8457 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:19:32 +0200 Scrolla Africa Politics & Elections Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to a famous 1-0 derby day victory at Old Trafford to maintain Enzo Maresca’s perfect start. (via Scrolla Africa) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-growthpoint-has-a-va-waterfront-valuation-problem news24x7-8322 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:01:13 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections The V&A Waterfront is thriving, but Growthpoint’s valuation isn’t. Strong Cape Town growth is offset by struggling Gauteng offices and modest earnings guidance and portfolio complexity have investors questioning whether Growthpoint’s diversification is an advantage or a drag on its valuation. (via Daily Maverick) https://punchng.com/haaland-fires-10-man-man-city-to-memorable-win-over-man-utd news24x7-8374 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:47:14 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections 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/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-14/pauline-hanson-labor-liberal-agree-do-not-attack-her-one-nation/107148350 news24x7-8537 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:47:05 +0200 ABC News Australia Politics & Elections In both Liberal and Labor research on how to meet the growing electoral threat from One Nation, one piece of advice does not change. (via ABC News Australia) https://3news.com/education/aggrieved-teachers-appeal-to-mahama-to-settle-2012-2015-legacy-arrears news24x7-8767 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:46:17 +0200 3News Ghana Politics & Elections The Association of Aggrieved Teachers of Legacy Arrears has urged President Mahama to prioritise payment of arrears owed to teachers since 2012-2015. (via 3News Ghana) https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/9/13/bangsamoros-parliamentary-election-is-a-turning-point?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8526 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:39:28 +0200 Al Jazeera Politics & Elections It's a milestone of the self-determination fight in this region of the Philippines. It must be kept peaceful and fair. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/13/haaland-goal-sees-10-men-city-beat-united-in-controversial-manchester-derby?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8527 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:39:24 +0200 Al Jazeera Politics & Elections Phil Foden is sent off for City, but Erling Haaland's controversial goal settles Manchester derby 1-0 at United. (via Al Jazeera) https://3news.com/news/western-regional-minister-calls-for-stronger-partnerships-to-drive-sustainable-development-and-jobs-in-region news24x7-8770 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:03:48 +0200 3News Ghana Politics & Elections Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has called for stronger collaboration among government, traditional authorities, the private sector, financial institutions and development partners to accelerate sustainable development and create decent jobs in the Western region. (via 3News Ghana) https://3news.com/sports/jordan-ayew-makes-sheffield-united-debut-in-defeat-to-wolves news24x7-8771 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:56:24 +0200 3News Ghana Politics & Elections Ghana captain Jordan Ayew made his long-awaited debut for Sheffield United on Sunday, coming off the bench in the Blades’ narrow 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Championship. (via 3News Ghana)