West Africa headlines
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T14:02:25+00:00
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has warned against fake Islamic titles, releasing a list of authentic past and present holders like MKO Abiola Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-league-warns-against-fake-islamic-titles-names-mko-abiola-arisekola-ishola-others/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T14:01:54+00:00
Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason Knight has called for the team’s World Cup qualifier against Israel to be stopped amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Read More: https://punchng.com/ireland-midfielder-wants-israel-qualifier-called-off/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:58:53+00:00
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged newly commissioned officers to maintain operational readiness amid the Nigerian Army’s expansio Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-urges-new-officers-to-stay-combat-ready/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:53:10+00:00
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has admitted that his side still have plenty of room for improvement after opening their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Klopp, speaking after his first game in charge of Germany, praised his players’ intensity, commitment and work rate but said they struggled Read More: https://punchng.com/klopp-admits-germany-still-have-plenty-of-room-for-improvement/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:43:48+00:00
One person has been killed and another injured following a violent clash between youths in Rahamanu Village, Jahun LGA of Jigawa State, says the NSCDC. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-killed-another-injured-as-youths-clash-in-jigawa/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:42:10+00:00
Google has unveiled new AI-powered advertising tools to help Nigerian businesses better track online ad performance and manage campaigns ahead of Black Fri Read More: https://punchng.com/google-unveils-ai-tools-for-nigerian-businesses/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:38:42+00:00
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has warned groups against conferring Islamic chieftaincy titles without its approval to avoid confusion. Read More: https://punchng.com/yoruba-muslim-leaders-warn-against-unauthorised-chieftaincy-titles/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:32:51+00:00
Atlético Madrid Femenino captain and goalkeeper, Lola Gallardo, has joined the subscription platform OnlyFans to share her personal and professional life. Read More: https://punchng.com/atletico-madrid-womens-goalkeeper-joins-onlyfans/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:25:46+00:00
The Premier League has joined La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A in calling for fundamental governance reforms to make FIFA more transparent and accountable. Read More: https://punchng.com/premier-league-joins-call-for-fifa-reform/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:20:42+00:00
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has warned party officials against charging fees for support group registration, stating that the process is free. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-says-support-group-registration-is-free/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:14:41+00:00
Germany’s Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz are doubtful for the upcoming match against Greece due to muscular problems, coach Jürgen Klopp has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/musiala-havertz-doubtful-for-germanys-greece-clash/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:12:33+00:00
Oyo State APC governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has felicitated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on his 82nd birthday. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-apc-gov-candidate-alli-celebrates-oba-ladoja-at-82/
Premium Times · Nigeria · 2026-09-25T13:10:35+00:00
The Abia governor said the incident happened in July 2015. The post How God saved me from assassination attempt – Otti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
AIP · Ivory Coast · 2026-09-25T13:09:53+00:00
Alépé, 25 sept 2026 (AIP) – La direction régionale des Eaux et Forêts de La Mé a sensibilisé les populations d’Alépé à la conservation des zones humides, précisement le site Ramsar de Grand-Bassam, et à leur utilisation rationnelle, lors d’une rencontre tenue à la préfecture. Pour le directeur régional des Eaux et Forêts de La [...]
Senego · Senegal · 2026-09-25T13:08:41+00:00
Le soutien public du président Bassirou Diomaye Faye à la candidature de son prédécesseur Macky Sall au poste de secrétaire général des Nations unies suscite la réprobation de plusieurs collectifs de victimes des violences politiques survenues entre 2021 et 2024. Dans un communiqué conjoint, le Collectif des familles des martyrs, l’Initiative Zéro Impunité (IZI) et […]
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