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POLITICSSep 15Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalitionBy TUNDE RAHMAN A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […] The post Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 15House of chiefs should be the next (6), by Eric TeniolaThis week, we continue the series on why the House of Chiefs should be considered by the National Assembly. He was labour officer, Federal Ministry of Labour, Lagos, 1962–1963; lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963–1965; assistant professor of political science, California, 1969–1971; associate professor of African Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1972–1974; dean […] The post House of chiefs should be the next (6), by Eric Teniola appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Rivers payroll cleanup: Where are the people behind the ghost workers?By ABRAHAM EBINI The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has recently and quite resolutely defended his administration’s approval and ongoing implementation of a comprehensive staff payroll verification exercise across the twenty-three (23) local government areas of the state. Speaking at the commissioning of the Omademe Internal Roads Project in Ikwerre Local Government Area, the […] The post Rivers payroll cleanup: Where are the people behind the ghost workers? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14When the throne takes sides: Delta’s traditional institution must not become political campaign platform, by Ejiro OfoyeThe recent decision by the Forum of Urhobo Traditional Rulers, Ukoko R’Ivie R’Urhobo, to adopt Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the sole candidate of the Urhobo Nation for the 2027 governorship election deserves serious reflection—not merely as a political development, but as a troubling development for the integrity and credibility of the traditional institution in Delta […] The post When the throne takes sides: Delta’s traditional institution must not become political campaign platform, by Ejiro Ofoye appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Persons with disabilities demand ₦1 trillion annual support budgetJONAPWD President said the population of persons with disabilities in Nigeria is large enough to warrant increased government funding. The post Persons with disabilities demand ₦1 trillion annual support budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14TUC suspends industrial action over King’s College concessionThe Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended the industrial action earlier directed its affiliates to shut Federal Unity Colleges over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. The post TUC suspends industrial action over King’s College concession appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Police recover another corpse from Osun motor park after killing of Adeleke’s allyThe police found the dead body when it the motor park to shut down the facility following the governor’s directive. The post Police recover another corpse from Osun motor park after killing of Adeleke’s ally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Tinubu mourns State House media official, says death leaves ‘difficult vacuum’The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, conveyed the president's condolences on Monday. The post Tinubu mourns State House media official, says death leaves ‘difficult vacuum’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Journalist jailed two yrs for security comment in MaliA Malian journalist was sentenced on Monday to two years in prison following remarks during a TV programme about his west African nation's security situation. The post Journalist jailed two yrs for security comment in Mali appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 142027 NASS Poll: Women comprise 12% of candidates in EdoThe youngest candidate is 33-year-old Shedrach Udugbai of the ADC, contesting in Owan East/West, while the oldest is 75-year-old former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole of the APC, who is re-contesting for the Edo North Senatorial seat. The post 2027 NASS Poll: Women comprise 12% of candidates in Edo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Tinubu orders release of funds to regional development commissionsMr Tinubu gave the directive on Monday while declaring open the first North Central Stakeholders Development Summit organised by the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The post Tinubu orders release of funds to regional development commissions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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 14King’s College: FG moves to defuse crisis, assures workers of ‘no sack’The Federal Government has moved to defuse the escalating crisis over the controversial management arrangement for King’s College, Lagos, assuring workers that none of them would be sacked, victimised or punished as a result of the dispute. The post King’s College: FG moves to defuse crisis, assures workers of ‘no sack’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Why the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, By Eric TeniolaI guess it is not by accident that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is constructing a highway between Calabar and Lagos. The construction is political, historical and economical. I will dwell on the historical aspect. It is an acknowledgement of the peaceful Calabar city and what that ancient city still means to the rest of […] The post Why the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, By Eric Teniola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Strike: Resumption halted in federal unity colleges in Anambra, Ebonyi, EnuguA check by the News Agency of Nigeria in the three states showed that students had yet to resume at the federal government colleges in the states. The post Strike: Resumption halted in federal unity colleges in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Opposition Has Built The Coalition, Now Comes The ChoiceThe opposition coalition has achieved something but must still resolve who leads, the rules, and what others gain from stepping aside. The post Opposition Has Built The Coalition, Now Comes The Choice appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 142027: Makinde’s popularity points to APM victory — PartyBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has said the growing popularity of its presidential candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, particularly among young Nigerians, is an indication that the party is heading for victory in the 2027 presidential election. The party said the enthusiasm around Makinde was driven by what it […] The post 2027: Makinde’s popularity points to APM victory — Party appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14EFCC warns lawyers against charging clients in dollars“We have two cases of lawyers who were found to have charged fees in dollars. This is unethical and illegal, as the naira is the country’s legal tender,” he said. The post EFCC warns lawyers against charging clients in dollars appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Aiyedatiwa orders renovation of Ondo government buildingsBy Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The Ondo State Government has announced plans to commence the renovation and rehabilitation of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other government buildings across the state. The initiative, according to the government, is aimed at reducing infrastructure deficits and providing a more conducive working environment for public servants. The […] The post Aiyedatiwa orders renovation of Ondo government buildings appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 142027: Sule names Ombugadu as Wadada’s running mateBy Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has announced Emmanuel Michael Ombugadu as the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state ahead of the 2027 general election. Sule announced the decision after an APC stakeholders’ meeting held at the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja on Monday. […] The post 2027: Sule names Ombugadu as Wadada’s running mate appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14APM flags off Bauchi Assembly bye-election campaignBy Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has commenced its grassroots campaign ahead of the September 19, 2026, State House of Assembly bye-election in Sakwa Constituency of Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The campaign flag-off, held in Sakuwa town, attracted party leaders, supporters and residents from across the constituency. […] The post APM flags off Bauchi Assembly bye-election campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14ASUU strike: Ondo students give Aiyedatiwa 2-week ultimatumBy Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Students of state-owned universities in Ondo State have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to resolve the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and other unions. The students, under the aegis of […] The post ASUU strike: Ondo students give Aiyedatiwa 2-week ultimatum appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 142027: ‘No vacancy in Aso Rock’ — AkioluBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu I, has declared that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term on the strength of his performance in office. Akiolu spoke on Monday when the Director-General of […] The post 2027: ‘No vacancy in Aso Rock’ — Akiolu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14King’s College: Minister ‘scared’ to face workersBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The crisis over the planned concession of King’s College, Lagos, deepened on Monday as the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, was alleged to have declined to come to the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja to meet protesting workers, amid threats by the unions to disrupt the resumption of Federal […] The post King’s College: Minister ‘scared’ to face workers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria