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POLITICS3d agoTo Waziri Atiku Abubakar: A final word (1), By Femi Fani-KayodeI received a WhatsApp message from Waziri Atiku Abubakar on Sunday afternoon in response to my open letter to him which was published earlier that day titled “And now you call him Bola” together with another article which I published the Sunday before titled “The seventh bid of Waziri.” For the record he wrote: “PLEASE […] The post To Waziri Atiku Abubakar: A final word (1), By Femi Fani-Kayode appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoNigeria: Outsourcing the Presidency, One Infirmity at a TimeNearly 20 years ago, while stumping for his party, the Peoples’ Democratic Party, out-going president, Olusegun Obasanjo, decided to confront head-on morbid rumours about the health of his hand-picked successor. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, then governor of Katsina State and the president’s man for the job, was said to be stricken in a hospital in Germany. […] The post Nigeria: Outsourcing the Presidency, One Infirmity at a Time appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoA Forecast Is Not a Verdict: Why The Economist Misreads 2027 By Kola AlapinniThe Economist’s “Nigerians Dislike Their President, But May Re-elect Him Anyway” is a confident piece, and a narrow one. It grants the dislike, then treats it as electorally irrelevant. Incumbency, a split opposition, a Muslim-Muslim ticket, and a public that expects little will, on this reading, carry President Bola Tinubu to a second term in […] The post A Forecast Is Not a Verdict: Why The Economist Misreads 2027 By Kola Alapinni appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoTMG vs TMS: The Communication Dilemma Over Tinubu’s Future By Yushau A. ShuaibI was reluctant to make this disclosure. For weeks, I weighed silence against the obligation to be transparent. In the end, a video forced the matter: footage of my brotherly friend, Omoyele Sowore, leading a “Tinubu Must Go” procession. It reminded me that this dilemma has a public dimension I can no longer keep to […] The post TMG vs TMS: The Communication Dilemma Over Tinubu’s Future By Yushau A. Shuaib appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoADC campaign to police: You can’t arrest hunger by stopping rallyBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused the Kano State Police Command of suppressing dissent after operatives allegedly disrupted a ‘Tinubu Must Go’ rally and arrested the owner of the venue where it was held. The council said the incident at The Avenue Event Center, Kano, exposed […] The post ADC campaign to police: You can’t arrest hunger by stopping rally appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d ago2027: Enugu Govt alleges opposition plot to import armed thugs, banditsVanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoBAT:I Was Told I’d Be A Minister, 4 Days To The Announcement, I Was Told My Name Wasn’t There-LawaniChief Steven Lawani has revealed that he was promised a ministerial position after helping President Bola Tinubu win Benue State during the 2023 presidential election, but was informed that his name was missing from the list four days before the announcement. Lawani made this known during...ghanamma · ghana
POLITICS3d agoAmnesty condemns police blockade of ‘Tinubu-Must-Go’ event in KanoAmnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged blocking of a “Tinubu-Must-Go” event in Kano State, accusing the police of violating the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly. The human rights organisation disclosed this in a post on its X platform on Sunday, saying heavily armed police officers blocked both ends of the road […] The post Amnesty condemns police blockade of ‘Tinubu-Must-Go’ event in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoPDP speaks on candidates’ omission from INEC’s list, says it will be addressedThe party urged affected candidates, members, and supporters to remain calm and patient while it engages with the electoral commission. The post PDP speaks on candidates’ omission from INEC’s list, says it will be addressed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoOtti warns Abians against selling future for ₦5,000, rice— Says politicians who ruined state over 24 years are back By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has warned voters against trading the state’s future for paltry financial inducements ahead of the 2027 general elections, cautioning that accepting as little as ₦5,000, ₦10,000, rice or wrappers from politicians could mortgage […] The post Otti warns Abians against selling future for ₦5,000, rice appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d ago2027: Atiku demands names of firms printing INEC’s ballot papersBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disclose who is printing sensitive materials for the 2027 elections, warning that opaque contracts and key departmental redeployments could undermine confidence in the polls. His central concern is that Nigerians could head into a decisive election without […] The post 2027: Atiku demands names of firms printing INEC’s ballot papers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d ago2027: NDC vows legal action over omitted candidatesBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to use every available legal means to ensure the restoration of its governorship candidates’ names on the list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The party’s position follows the omission of some of its governorship candidates […] The post 2027: NDC vows legal action over omitted candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoWill one-month petrol discount reduce poverty, insecurity? Obi asks TinubuBy Nwafor Sunday, Online News Editor Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has questioned whether the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price discount would reduce poverty, unemployment, insecurity and inequality in Nigeria. Obi raised the questions in a statement posted on his X platform on Sunday, describing the initiative as a reactive […] The post Will one-month petrol discount reduce poverty, insecurity? Obi asks Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoDan’iya challenges Aliyu to publish revenue recordsADC candidate demands state, 23 LGAs’ financial records ahead of 2027 elections By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has challenged Governor Ahmed Aliyu to publish his administration’s revenue and expenditure records from May 2023 to September 2026, saying residents deserve a […] The post Dan’iya challenges Aliyu to publish revenue records appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoEmir of Zazzau confirms Isiaka Abdulrazaq as Tafidan Yamman ZazzauThe confirmation conveyed in a letter by the Zazzau Emirate Council dated Wednesday, 7 October 2026, is in recognition of his longstanding commitment to community development, philanthropy, peace-building and the advancement of the emirate. The post Emir of Zazzau confirms Isiaka Abdulrazaq as Tafidan Yamman Zazzau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoEnugu Govt denies role in attack on NDC membersGovernment blames airport clash on lack of FAAN approval, says police probe secretariat incident By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Enugu State Government has denied involvement in Saturday’s incidents involving members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport and the party’s state secretariat in Enugu, alleging that the airport confrontation […] The post Enugu Govt denies role in attack on NDC members appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoChild marriage robs girls of their future — First LadyBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for an end to child marriage in Nigeria, warning that no girl should be denied education, safety, health or the right to determine her own future. In a message marking the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, observed on Sunday, October […] The post Child marriage robs girls of their future — First Lady appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoAmnesty condemns cancellation of Tinubu book presentationRights group alleges political pressure, urges ABU to uphold freedom of expression Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the cancellation of a planned public presentation of a book critically examining President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing the decision as an attack on freedom of expression. The organisation disclosed this on its X platform on Sunday, accusing the […] The post Amnesty condemns cancellation of Tinubu book presentation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoUmahi defends Ondo Coastal Highway diversion*Minister cites 100-metre-deep pits, high construction costs behind route change By John Alechenu, Abuja The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to divert the Ondo section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying the original route crossed terrain with pits more than 100 metres deep and would have significantly increased construction […] The post Umahi defends Ondo Coastal Highway diversion appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoCNG transport cuts commuters’ fares, saves money – TinubuPresident cites lower fares, new buses, tax waivers to ease transport costs By Nwafor Sunday, Online News Editor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said investments in compressed natural gas (CNG) transportation are helping to reduce transport fares and ease the financial burden on Nigerians amid rising petrol prices. Tinubu disclosed this in a post on […] The post CNG transport cuts commuters’ fares, saves money – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoINEC lists 19 governorship candidates for TarabaAgbu Kefas, Emmanuel Bwacha, Abubakar Tutare among contenders By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of governorship and deputy-governorship candidates for the 2027 election in Taraba State, featuring contenders from 19 political parties. Among those listed is the incumbent governor, Agbu Kefas, who is the candidate […] The post INEC lists 19 governorship candidates for Taraba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoSDP to engage INEC over omission of four guber candidates*Party explores 14-day window under Electoral Act 2026 to correct errors By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has said it will engage the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of its governorship candidates in Oyo, Bauchi, Benue and Sokoto states from the list of candidates for the 2027 elections. […] The post SDP to engage INEC over omission of four guber candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoJustice Administration: Our younger judges need mentorship, CJN insistsBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged senior judicial officers to cultivate the habit of mentoring their junior colleagues to ensure a seamless transfer of knowledge. Speaking at the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association’s Annual Conference in Kingston, Jamaica, the CJN argued that senior judicial officers […] The post Justice Administration: Our younger judges need mentorship, CJN insists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoTinubu hails World Bank Report, says reforms ‘re delivering, promises more relief for NigeriansBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s latest assessment of Nigeria’s economy as fresh proof that his administration’s reforms are working, while conceding that more must be done to turn macroeconomic gains into better living conditions for ordinary households. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser […] The post Tinubu hails World Bank Report, says reforms ‘re delivering, promises more relief for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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