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POLITICSSep 23Bauchi begins N11.7bn gratuity payout to retireesBy Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — The Bauchi State Government has commenced the disbursement of N11.7 billion to clear outstanding gratuities owed to 5,736 retired civil servants whose benefits have been unpaid since 2012. Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau, who announced the development on behalf of Governor Bala Mohammed, said the payment was part of a […] The post Bauchi begins N11.7bn gratuity payout to retirees appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23Insecurity: Retired immigration officers reject border guardsBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Retired officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, under the National Association of Retired Immigration Officers, NARIO, have rejected calls for the establishment of Border Guards, urging the Federal Government to adequately fund and strengthen the NIS instead. President of NARIO and retired Comptroller, Dr Charles E. Okafor, made the […] The post Insecurity: Retired immigration officers reject border guards appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23Ekiti 2026: SDP counsel boycotts tribunal as Court of Appeal rejects request to relocate venueThe counsel, Mr Akinbuli, who was absent at the sitting, sent a letter to the court seeking an adjournment of the hearing pending the appellate court's address on the application for the relocation of the hearing. The post Ekiti 2026: SDP counsel boycotts tribunal as Court of Appeal rejects request to relocate venue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 23You are no match for Peter Obi, leave him alone, Awuzie tells Umahi, SoludoBy Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Igbo leaders and the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo have been urged to speak out against what has been described as continued attacks on the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, by some Igbo politicians. Former National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), […] The post You are no match for Peter Obi, leave him alone, Awuzie tells Umahi, Soludo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23Why public universities might start charging N1m tuition fee – LASU ex-VCAccording to the former vice chancellor, LASU currently spends more than N1 billion monthly on salaries, while its annual internally generated revenue stands at about N13 billion. The post Why public universities might start charging N1m tuition fee – LASU ex-VC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23SPECIAL REPORT: Inside five international corruption cases involving Atiku, ex-wifeThis report examines five cases in which Atiku and his former wife, Jennifer, were linked to suspicious international financial transactions involving offshore companies and bribery allegations. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Inside five international corruption cases involving Atiku, ex-wife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 23Ekiti poll: Appeal Court rejects request to relocate sitting as SDP counsel snubs tribunalThe Court of Appeal has rejected a call by counsel to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ekiti State, Ebenezer Akinbuli, to relocate the venue of the Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to another place over alleged security concerns. The post Ekiti poll: Appeal Court rejects request to relocate sitting as SDP counsel snubs tribunal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23NIGCOMSAT Rejects Claims Of Irregularities In NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B ProcurementThe satellite agency says bidders were subjected to the same technical, financial and compliance requirements, insisting that the selection was based on the overall evaluation of the competing proposals. The post NIGCOMSAT Rejects Claims Of Irregularities In NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B Procurement appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 23Why south-east should support Tinubu — Umahi“He is not afraid of telling our people the truth; the truth is that we must support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said. The post Why south-east should support Tinubu — Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23The U.S. cuts its health assistance to Zimbabwe, which refused to hand over data and mineralsWashington retirará su apoyo médico a Zimbabue tras la negativa de este país a firmar un acuerdo que permitiría acceso a sus recursos.La embajadora Tremont señaló que EE.UU. buscará nuevas áreas de colaboración tras dos décadas de asistencia sanitaria en Zimbabue.Clarín
POLITICSSep 23In Niger, lawyer and activist Abdourahamane Lirwana imprisoned after discussing dissensions within the armyFigure de la société civile nigérienne, Abdourahamane Lirwana a été incarcéré mardi à la prison civile de Niamey pour « diffusion de données de nature à troubler l’ordre public », après des publications sur les réseaux sociaux.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 23South Africa police chief appears in court on rape chargesA senior South African police officer appeared in court Tuesday on rape and sexual grooming charges, intensifying scrutiny of gender-based violence in a country with one of the world's highest violent crime rates.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 23Amid Setbacks In The Sahel, Russia Quietly And Quickly Builds Ties In MadagascarRussia’s efforts to cultivate clout in Africa’s Sahel have been a mixed bag of successes and setbacks. Across the continent, however, on the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, Moscow is making another quiet push for influence.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 23UNGA: North-west governors seek funding for security, development plansThe Northwest Peace, Security and Development Framework 2026–2030 was presented to development institutions and investors in New York at an event on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The post UNGA: North-west governors seek funding for security, development plans appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 23Cameroon: “Bamiphobia”, a debate that continues to tear the country apartAu Cameroun, le débat sur la « bamiphobie », un terme popularisé par l’écrivain Patrice Nganang et qui désigne la discrimination des Bamilékés, continue de faire rage. L’opposant Alain Fogué l’a relancé depuis sa cellule de la prison de Kondengui.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 232027: BTO Group targets 90% Ondo votesBy Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — A support group for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, BTO For PBAT ’27, has unveiled a grassroots mobilisation strategy aimed at securing 90 per cent of presidential votes in Ondo State for the president. The group said its mobilisation would focus on grassroots organisation, voter education, political reconciliation […] The post 2027: BTO Group targets 90% Ondo votes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23Effurun Brawl: Oborevwori gives Izeze 10 weeksBy Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has given suspended Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, a 10-week timeline to return to office after the commissioner pleaded for forgiveness. Oborevwori announced the decision on Tuesday at Government House, Asaba, shortly after swearing in the state Auditor-General and members of […] The post Effurun Brawl: Oborevwori gives Izeze 10 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23In Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a president facing a “treason” trialDepuis sa rupture avec son Premier ministre, Ousmane Sonko, dont il avait été le bras droit, le chef de l’État sénégalais est sous le feu des critiques de ses anciens alliés Pastef. Après avoir conquis le pouvoir ensemble, les deux ex-partenaires en appellent désormais au verdict des urnes.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 23Bago Commends Traditional Rulers For Maintaining Peace In NigerThe governor gave the commendation when he received a delegation of traditional rulers, led by the Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers and Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, who paid him a condolence visit at the Government House in Minna. The post Bago Commends Traditional Rulers For Maintaining Peace In Niger appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 23PDP faction criticises Tinubu’s absence at UNGA, extension of vacation abroadThe faction said Mr Tinubu should have proceeded to the United States for the UNGA after his engagements in Europe, rather than extending his vacation. The post PDP faction criticises Tinubu’s absence at UNGA, extension of vacation abroad appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 23TCN launches new framework to tackle corruption, unethical practicesBy Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has launched a new anti-corruption framework aimed at tackling corruption, unethical practices and strengthening transparency and accountability across the company. The framework, unveiled on Tuesday at the TCN headquarters in Abuja, comprises four policies covering anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and fraud, conflict of interest […] The post TCN launches new framework to tackle corruption, unethical practices appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23Can ex - IGP Adamu end APC 16 - year reign in Nasarawa ? - The Nation NewspaperThe article questions whether former Inspector General of Police Adamu can end the APC's 16-year political dominance in Nasarawa. This signals an upcoming or ongoing political contest in the region.thenationonlineng.net · Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23Court upholds final presidential poll results will be done at BomasA court has confirmed that the final results of the presidential poll will be declared at Bomas. This clarifies the procedural steps for the election outcome.standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya
POLITICSSep 232027 will be APC vs . Nigerians – MakindeA political figure named Makinde has stated that the 2027 election will be a contest between the APC party and the Nigerian populace. This indicates a perceived political divide in the upcoming election.dailytrust.com · Niger