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POLITICSSep 16Enugu govt denies tax protest, says drivers sought parking spaceThe Enugu State Government has denied reports that commercial bus drivers and tricycle operators protested in the state over alleged excessive taxes and levies. The government said the incident involved representatives of the transport operators seeking the allocation of designated parking spaces for their members at the new terminal. In a statement on Wednesday, the […] The post Enugu govt denies tax protest, says drivers sought parking space appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16South Africa slams planned US sanctions over alleged racial discriminationTrump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Tinubu directs states, MDAs to implement action plan against child labourBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs, as well as state governments, employers, workers’ organisations, development partners and civil society organisations to ensure the full implementation of the National Child Labour Survey (Labour Force Survey) 2024 Report alongside the National Policy and National Action Plan for the Elimination […] The post Tinubu directs states, MDAs to implement action plan against child labour appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16INEC: Amupitan away on official assignmentThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, is currently away from Abuja on an official assignment, stressing that he has the authority to delegate his responsibilities to any National Commissioner. INEC Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, gave the clarification in response to questions raised […] The post INEC: Amupitan away on official assignment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Ebonyi 2027: Our campaign will be issue-based — OdiiBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has warned against violence and bloodshed before, during and after the 2027 governorship election. Odii, who spoke during the flag-off of his campaign in Abakaliki, said his campaign would be issue-based and devoid of rancour, name-calling […] The post Ebonyi 2027: Our campaign will be issue-based — Odii appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16No going back on concession — Education MinisterBy Adesina Wahab, Joseph Erunke and Matthew Johnson The Federal Government on Wednesday ruled out any reversal of its decision to concession the management of King’s College, Lagos, to the institution’s Old Boys Association, as policemen took over the school premises following days of protests over the arrangement. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said […] The post No going back on concession — Education Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 162027: Obidient Movement demands INEC Chairman Amupitan’s whereaboutsThe Obidient Movement has demanded clarification from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the whereabouts and official engagements of its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, following his absence from an engagement with an African Union (AU) electoral delegation in Abuja. The post 2027: Obidient Movement demands INEC Chairman Amupitan’s whereabouts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16NIMC, one of Tinubu’s clearest delivery stories – AkumeBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has described the National Identity Management Commission NIMC as one of the clearest delivery stories of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing rising enrolment and deepening integration with banking, telecommunications and social protection systems. Special Adviser to the SGF on Media and […] The post NIMC, one of Tinubu’s clearest delivery stories – Akume appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16JAMB moves to overhaul UTME with life skillsBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has begun a major review of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, with plans to introduce life skills and critical thinking into the nation’s tertiary admission test. The proposed reform could change how candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education are […] The post JAMB moves to overhaul UTME with life skills appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16South Africa’s president Ramaphosa falls ill after BRICS summitRamaphosa, 73, returned from the BRICS summit in India on Monday and had been advised by his doctors to rest and recover, the presidency said. The post South Africa’s president Ramaphosa falls ill after BRICS summit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Navy hails conviction of nine crude oil thievesThe Nigerian Navy has welcomed the conviction of nine persons by the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for crude oil theft, describing the judgment as a significant development in the fight against economic sabotage. The nine convicts were sentenced on September 14, 2026, to five years’ imprisonment on Count One and 10 […] The post Navy hails conviction of nine crude oil thieves appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 162027: S’Court reserves judgment in appeal to restore voided portions of Electoral ActBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, reserved its judgment in an appeal the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) filed to challenge the nullification of portions of the Electoral Act 2026 by the Court of Appeal. The Abuja Division of the appellate court had, on July 16, struck down sections 77(5), (6) […] The post 2027: S’Court reserves judgment in appeal to restore voided portions of Electoral Act appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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 16DR Congo: Protests against plan to change the constitutionIn DR Congo, the C64 opposition coalition took to the streets of Kinshasa as the country's parliament returned for a new session. Its members have been opposing a proposed constitutional change backed by the ruling majority for several months. Report by Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16Supreme Court dismisses appeal, ends Gabam SDP disputeBy Henry Umoru, Abuja The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal arising from the prolonged legal dispute over the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), effectively ending the litigation involving the party’s former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. Counsel to the SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, disclosed this to journalists after the apex court’s judgment. Adebayo, […] The post Supreme Court dismisses appeal, ends Gabam SDP dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Côte d’Ivoire-Guinea: behind the scenes of the reunion between Ouattara and DoumbouyaLe président guinéen a séjourné à Abidjan du 11 au 14 septembre où il s’est entretenu avec son homologue ivoirien. Sécurité frontalière, monnaie commune, opposants en exil… Plusieurs dossiers sensibles ont été évoqués lors de leur tête-à-tête.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 162027: Ex-VON DG asks Tinubu to ignore APC governors’ concerns, embrace Wike’s Rainbow CoalitionOsita Okechukwu alleged that some APC governors lacked the capacity to mobilise voters in their states for Tinubu. The post 2027: Ex-VON DG asks Tinubu to ignore APC governors’ concerns, embrace Wike’s Rainbow Coalition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16Anambra debt controversy: Presidency dares Peter Obi to quit presidential raceObi, had earlier claimed his administration cleared more than N35 billion in historical gratuities and arrears and left office without outstanding salary, pension or gratuity obligations. The post Anambra debt controversy: Presidency dares Peter Obi to quit presidential race appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 162027: Utomi-led MCE begins opposition coalition talksBy Henry Umoru, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has commenced consultations with opposition political parties and presidential candidates as part of efforts to facilitate a single opposition presidential candidate. The MCE Political Commission, chaired by the movement’s convener and founding leader, Prof Patrick Utomi, was constituted in […] The post 2027: Utomi-led MCE begins opposition coalition talks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Akwa Ibom Approves Recruitment Of 7,069 WorkersThe recruitment comprises 1,000 secondary school teachers, 2,000 workers for the medical sector, and 1,000 judiciary officers, among others. The post Akwa Ibom Approves Recruitment Of 7,069 Workers appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 16Anambra govt releases loan records, insists Peter Obi left debtsMr Obi had denied earlier claims by the Commissioner for Finance in the state, Izuchukwu Okafor, that Governor Charles Soludo’s administration was still repaying loans and other debts incurred by the NC candidate and other past governors of the state. The post Anambra govt releases loan records, insists Peter Obi left debts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16WPRF: IGP Disu confirms attendance, pledges police supportBy John Alechenu, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has confirmed his participation in the World Public Relations Forum, WPRF, Abuja 2026, scheduled for November 15 to 21 in Abuja. Disu gave the confirmation on Tuesday when he received a delegation from the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, led by its President, Dr […] The post WPRF: IGP Disu confirms attendance, pledges police support appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Peter Obi left N127bn loan balance — AnambraBy Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Government has disputed claims that the administration of former Governor Peter Obi left the state without outstanding liabilities at the end of his tenure. The government said Obi’s administration left outstanding loans as well as arrears of salaries, pensions and gratuities inherited by subsequent administrations. In a statement by […] The post Peter Obi left N127bn loan balance — Anambra 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