2027: Oyo APC gov candidate confident of victory
The APC governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, says the party is strategically positioned to win all major elective posts in 2027. Read More:
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Gachagua condemns Samburu livestock killings, vows to meet Maa elders
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the reported killing of hundreds of livestock during a security operation in Samburu, promising to meet Maa community elders…
Two Gupta brothers still wanted by Interpol – Firoz Cachalia
Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that Rajesh and Atul Gupta are still being sought by Interpol.
Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear issues, US official says
President Donald Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release frozen funds as part of a final deal, but only if Tehran offers “concrete progress” on the nuclear issue, a US official told CNN Monday, as mediators try to bring both countries back to the negotiating ta
‘Our missing players are more important’ – Gambia coach fires shot at Ghana
The Gambia assistant coach Abdul Jammeh has played down the impact of Ghana’s long list of absentees ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Accra. The Black Stars will be without captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captains Alexander Djiku and Thomas Partey, as well as
Abia moving from trading to manufacturing, says Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says his administration is repositioning the state from conventional trading to manufacturing and digital commerce. Read More:
Neutrality, numbers and logistics: Test facing police ahead of election
Eleven months from now, Kenyans will head to the ballot box to elect their preferred leaders amid a heightened political environment raising security concerns.
Kaizer Chiefs’ Mfundo Vilakazi has changed
Mfundo Vilakazi’s tactical maturity has proved crucial in what has been a functional but unconvincing, start to the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season for Kaizer Chiefs.
Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ involved in alleged terror plot targeting British base used by US
Fairford, England — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “the hands of a foreign actor” were involved in the suspected terror plot targeting a UK airbase used by the US military, revealing more about the investigation than British authorities – who have faced criticism from Pre
Today’s front pages: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Myjoyonline.com brings you the front pages of the various newspapers across the country.
Xenophobia: Three more Nigerians killed in South Africa, toll rises to twelve in 2026
This raises the number of Nigerians killed in South Africa since the start of the year to at least 12. The post Xenophobia: Three more Nigerians killed in South Africa, toll rises to twelve in 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
‘Take responsibility’: Rachel Kolisi calls on men in fight against GBV
Rachel Kolisi has called on the men of South Africa to start having open conversations and take responsibility for change.
The Trump administration said it would prioritize ending mother-to-child HIV transmission. Health workers say it cut services
Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now. It was January 2025, and the health care program the pediatrician was implementing, which provided services for H
Ghana ‘showing up differently’ on global stage – Joyce Bawah Mogtari
Ghana is increasingly “showing up differently” on the global stage, with President John Dramani Mahama’s engagements at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) helping to project the country’s economic prospects and advocacy for Africa, Senior Presidential Advisor and S
High Court strikes out KUSCCO liquidation petition, says co-operative societies governed by separate law
The High Court has struck out a petition seeking to liquidate KUSCCO under the Insolvency Act, ruling that co-operative societies are governed by the Co-operative Societies Act
DR Congo ruling party official beaten to death after Ebola radio programme
A senior official of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, according to a party representative. The post DR Congo ruling party official beaten to death af
Siya Kolisi expected to make Stormers comeback this Friday
Siya Kolisi recently joined up with the Stormers and could be in line for his highly-anticipated comeback match this weekend.
Republicans are panicking about 2026. Should they be?
The GOP has apparently reached the PANIC! stage of the 2026 midterm election. Stories in a number of news outlets in recent days have painted a picture of Republicans suddenly reckoning with many ill omens and convincing themselves that doom lies ahead. Campaign operatives who ha
Ghana’s tuna industry in crisis as 20 hook-and-line vessels collapse
Ghana’s tuna industry is facing mounting operational pressures that have already wiped out its entire hook-and-line fleet, with escalating costs and gaps in local expertise threatening the survival of a vital part of the sector.
KPC Foundation Champions Women in Tech as the Inaugural Inuka Tech Cohort Completes Fellowship
The inaugural Inuka Tech cohort comprises 30 fellows selected from more than 1,000 applicants, with women making up half of the cohort. The programme was designed to intentionally address the underrepresentation of women in Kenya’s technology sector rather than leave gender balan
41 travellers rescued after abduction attempt in Zamfara — Military
The military says the 41 travellers were rescued unharmed. It identified them as 24 men, 10 women and seven children The post 41 travellers rescued after abduction attempt in Zamfara — Military appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
News24 | Suspended Fort Hare VC quits, but council refuses to accept his resignation
Suspended University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu has resigned.
South Tongu MP launches apprenticeship programme for 159 young people
The Member of Parliament (MP) for South Tongu, Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, has launched the first phase of "Man For Chop" Apprenticeship Programme to provide vocational training for 159 young people in the constituency.
Murkomen: How government misread the Gen Z revolt
'First, the scale of the protests, honestly, took everybody by surprise. It was largely...
Proposal to harvest organs from Egypt’s death-row inmates sparks controversy
A proposal by professor of critical care medicine at Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Hossam Mowafy, regarding harvesting organs from individuals sentenced to death has sparked controversy and raised medical, legal, and religious questions. Mowafy called for a definitive ruling
Three Nigerians killed in South Africa within four days — Consulate
The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of three Nigerians in separate incidents in South Africa between September 18 and Read More:
News24 | Anthropic warns AI may pose ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO filing
Anthropic plans to caution potential investors in its IPO that advanced AI could pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity,” an extraordinary warning by a company seeking to profit from the same technology.
Scot-free: How Kanja's pardon exposes Judiciary's double standard on contempt cases
The High Court has pardoned the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following the police barricading of roads in Nairobi during the second anniversary of the June 25 protests
Egyptian President Issues Presidential Decree to Authorize Defence Minister Under Conscription Law
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has issued a presidential decree authorizing the Defence Minister and the Minister of Military Production to exercise certain powers assigned to the President under Egypt’s conscription and general mobilization law. The decree, bearing numbe
Morning recap: Why Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice together, FG releases final approved textbooks for 2026–2028, other top stories
Read a recap of top Nigerian stories, including experts’ warning on boiling eggs with rice, Atiku’s suit against Tinubu, and state police updates. Read More:
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