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POLITICSSep 17Nigeria, state capture and the implications on 2027 elections, By Uche IgweState capture manifests as a collision between narrow political and economic interest groups, leading to a skewed distribution of economic power, while giving captors an advantage in shaping power dynamics. Elections become hollow rituals, reforms are cosmetic, and citizens find themselves living in states that look like democracies on paper but which actually function like […] The post Nigeria, state capture and the implications on 2027 elections, By Uche Igwe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 17Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will rewrite Nigeria’s political history — IjeborA chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Engr. Anselm Ijebor, has said the emergence of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, will alter Nigeria’s political equation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Ijebor, who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, said […] The post Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will rewrite Nigeria’s political history — Ijebor appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17N1,470/litre; Tinubu economic policy pushing Nigerians to breaking point  —  ADCThe party also criticised public officials for maintaining what it called extravagant lifestyles from public funds while demanding continued sacrifice from ordinary citizens, arguing that an economic reform “that continuously makes the people poorer is not working.” The post N1,470/litre; Tinubu economic policy pushing Nigerians to breaking point — ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16[VIDEO] How SDP Will Tackle Insecurity, Poverty In Nigeria — Usman BugajeUsman Bugaje, who is the vice presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), says there is a connection between the challenges of poverty and insecurity in the country. The post [VIDEO] How SDP Will Tackle Insecurity, Poverty In Nigeria — Usman Bugaje appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 16Under Tinubu, Nigerians’ freezers will continue to freeze, By Moyosore GaffarFor years, the narrative of Nigerian electricity was defined by darkness and the deafening roar of generators. Today, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, that narrative is being rewritten. Steady electricity is replacing generators The post Under Tinubu, Nigerians’ freezers will continue to freeze, By Moyosore Gaffar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power MinisterBy Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Wednesday said some Nigerians had asked him to “slow down” the improvement in electricity supply because, according to him, their freezers were now working continuously. Tegbe made the statement in Abuja while speaking at the commissioning of the 3-megawatt solar hybrid power project at […] The post ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Meet Nigeria’s Adegoke who makes history as first Black chairman of Nottinghamshire County CouncilNigerian-born Councillor Christopher Adegoke has made history after becoming the first Black and minority individual to be elected Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council since its establishment in 1889. The post Meet Nigeria’s Adegoke who makes history as first Black chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 162027: Nigeria traumatised, needs experienced ‘father figure’ like Atiku — ADCAbdullahi was responding to questions about how the ADC ticket differed from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly with both Atiku and Amaechi having previously held public offices. The post 2027: Nigeria traumatised, needs experienced ‘father figure’ like Atiku — ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Nigeria has more honest people than Britain, America — SDP’s AdebayoThe SDP candidate said his professional work and investments had given him the legal right to live and work in 21 countries, adding that his experiences abroad had strengthened his belief in Nigerians. The post Nigeria has more honest people than Britain, America — SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 162027 Campaign Promises: Can Nigerian politicians be taken seriously?By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA As politicians return to the campaign trail ahead of 2027 general polls, Nigerians are asking whether another season of grand pledges will produce a different reality after the votes are counted. Read Also: 2027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with Wike It is an old political ritual in Nigeria. Whenever fresh election […] The post 2027 Campaign Promises: Can Nigerian politicians be taken seriously? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 15Nigeria, Serbia renew commitment to stronger tiesBy Henry Umoru, ABUJA Nigeria and the Republic of Serbia have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, Engr. Abass Braimah, to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The ceremony, held on Monday at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade, formally accredited Braimah as the […] The post Nigeria, Serbia renew commitment to stronger ties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 15₦1,470/L Petrol: ADC Accuses Tinubu Of Pushing Nigerians To ‘Limits Of Human Endurance’The opposition party says the impact of higher petrol prices is being felt across food, transportation, electricity, education and other areas of daily life. The post ₦1,470/L Petrol: ADC Accuses Tinubu Of Pushing Nigerians To ‘Limits Of Human Endurance’ appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 152027: Nigerians react to bishops’ endorsement of Tinubu’s re-election bidOn Sunday, some Nigerian clergymen under the aegis of the Charismatics Bishops Conference of Nigeria and the International Communion of Charismatic Archbishops, Bishops and Apostles (ICCABA), announced their support for the re-election of President Tinubu in the 16 January presidential election. The post 2027: Nigerians react to bishops’ endorsement of Tinubu’s re-election bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 15INEC to Nigerians: 2027 election outcome will reflect your willBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent, credible, inclusive and peaceful 2027 general election, assuring Nigerians that the outcome of the polls will reflect the sovereign will of the electorate. The assurance was given by the Acting Chairman of INEC, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, on […] The post INEC to Nigerians: 2027 election outcome will reflect your will appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 15Voices: The UK had a plan for Nigeria’s security nightmare. Then came the aid cutsNigeria has been seen by the UK as a bulwark against increased conflict, terrorism and turmoil across Africa, writes the chair of parliament’s International Development Committee, Sarah Champion. However, the government has broken a promise to boost our ‘mutual national security’ thanks to the reality of aid cutsThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 15Shettima Returns To Nigeria After BRICS Summit In IndiaAt the summit, the Vice President delivered President Tinubu’s message calling for reforms of global governance and financial institutions, while positioning Nigeria as a gateway to Africa’s expanding market under the African Continental Free Trade Area. The post Shettima Returns To Nigeria After BRICS Summit In India appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 15Dalung: Tinubu win in 2027 will be Nigerians’ verdictABUJA — Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said he would accept President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election as the verdict of Nigerians, rather than blame the opposition coalition for failing to unite. Dalung stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by opposition […] The post Dalung: Tinubu win in 2027 will be Nigerians’ verdict appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Nigeria Is Open For Business, Working To Make Environment More Supportive — TinubuPresident Bola Tinubu explained that his administration embarked on its economic reforms because of the need to build a more productive and competitive economy. The post Nigeria Is Open For Business, Working To Make Environment More Supportive — Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 14IPI Nigeria condems police invasion of TV station in Kaduna, calls for sanctionIPI Nigeria National Committee had hoped that the appointment of Tunji Disu as Inspector General of Police would usher in a new era of respect for human rights and press freedom. The post IPI Nigeria condems police invasion of TV station in Kaduna, calls for sanction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14How President Tinubu solved more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems in three years, By ‘Tope FasuaI wager that more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems have been solved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Walk with me. Now, it is important to understand Nigeria’s economic problems, especially from a historical perspective. Anyone who’s not interested in the history of how we got here is not interested in finding solutions. I don’t […] The post How President Tinubu solved more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems in three years, By ‘Tope Fasua appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Weak institutions, poor management holding Nigeria back — PetersideBy Juliet Umeh LAGOS — Leadership and public policy expert, Dakuku Peterside, has identified weak institutions, poor management and inconsistent policy implementation as major factors preventing Nigeria from translating its vast natural and human resources into widespread prosperity. Peterside spoke at the ongoing 2026 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) […] The post Weak institutions, poor management holding Nigeria back — Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14‘Nigeria has no business with poverty’ — Obasanjo“Give me one reason why Nigeria should be poor. Is it the land that we don't have or the desert that we are in or the people that we don't have or the water that we don't have or the rain that we don't have?” he said. The post ‘Nigeria has no business with poverty’ — Obasanjo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14N18bn Nigeria Airways Payment: NUP applauds Tinubu, renews call for subsidy reliefBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigeria Union of Pensioners, (NUP) has praised President Bola Tinubu for initiating the payment of N18 billion in outstanding severance benefits to 2,700 former employees of the defunct Nigeria Airways. The union described the intervention as a long-awaited relief for the beneficiaries, who had waited for more than two […] The post N18bn Nigeria Airways Payment: NUP applauds Tinubu, renews call for subsidy relief appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Presidential election in Nigeria: El-Rufai's detention deprives the opposition of any desire for victoryPersonnage haut en couleur de l’opposition nigériane, Nasir El-Rufai croupit en prison depuis février dernier. À moins d’un an des élections, des voix commencent à s’élever pour dénoncer une manœuvre politique du pouvoir.Jeune Afrique