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POLITICS2d ago2027 will be Atiku’s easiest election; hungry Nigerians will vote for him — ShaibuShaibu said Atiku would gain additional votes from Nigerians dissatisfied with the economic conditions under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The post 2027 will be Atiku’s easiest election; hungry Nigerians will vote for him — Shaibu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoOnoh to Rubio: Nigeria is sovereign, open for businessBy Dennis Agbo Former South-East spokesman to President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has faulted recent remarks by US Senator Marco Rubio on Nigeria’s investment climate and regulatory environment, insisting that the country remains open to foreign investment. Onoh, in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, said Rubio’s remarks relied on isolated regulatory […] The post Onoh to Rubio: Nigeria is sovereign, open for business appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d ago‘Attack dogs’ provoked Nigerians  -  Onaiyekan explains why comment on Tinubu’s govt went viralOnaiyekan said the controversy surrounding the interview was not necessarily caused by his comments but by the response from people associated with the government. The post ‘Attack dogs’ provoked Nigerians - Onaiyekan explains why comment on Tinubu’s govt went viral appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoTinubu’ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity if re-elected – First LadyFirst Lady Sen Oluremi Tinubu says President Bola Tinubu will move Nigeria from economic reforms to prosperity if re-elected for a second term in 2027. The post Tinubu’ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity if re-elected – First Lady appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoUK universities withdraw admission offers to Nigerians over visa crackdownUniversities in the United Kingdom are withdrawing admission offers to international applicants, including Nigerians and Pakistanis, amid fears that rising student visa refusals could lead to a ban on recruiting overseas students. The post UK universities withdraw admission offers to Nigerians over visa crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoNigeria First: FG Mandates MDAs To Procure All Vehicles From Local AssemblersUnder the policy, government agencies must buy vehicles from licensed local assemblers or authorised retailers. Foreign-assembled vehicles require proof that no local alternative exists and presidential approval. The post Nigeria First: FG Mandates MDAs To Procure All Vehicles From Local Assemblers appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS4d ago2027 election ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‌‍‍‌⁠⁠​‌​a rescue mission for Nigerians says Atiku”This election is a rescue mission, and every Nigerian with a PVC has a part to play. Let us urge them to dust off their PVCs and use them. The post 2027 election ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‌‍‍‌⁠⁠​‌​a rescue mission for Nigerians says Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoNHRC, foreign embassies push for abolition of death penalty in NigeriaNigeria would mark 10 consecutive years without a state execution, meeting the international standard for a de facto moratorium. However, over 3,000 persons are on prolonged death row detention. The post NHRC, foreign embassies push for abolition of death penalty in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d ago2027: ADC campaign dares APC, tells Nigerians to collect PVCs, defend votesThe African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has urged Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), vowing to resist attempts to manipulate the 2027 general election in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The post 2027: ADC campaign dares APC, tells Nigerians to collect PVCs, defend votes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoChina urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principleThe Chinese Embassy has urged Nigerian media organisations to distinguish between reporting on Taiwan and descriptions that could suggest the island is a sovereign country separate from China, prompting discussions on diplomatic sensitivities and editorial independence. Speaking at a meeting with media executives in Lagos, Mr Xu Fan, Director of Bilateral Relations and Commerce at […] The post China urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principle appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoFG targets five million Nigerians for poverty exit…trains 700 Oyo youths in AI, vocational skills By Adeola Badru The Federal Government has launched an expanded poverty reduction initiative targeting five million Nigerians over the next four years, with 700 youths trained in artificial intelligence (AI), graphics design and vocational skills in Oyo State. The intervention, implemented through the Office of the Senior […] The post FG targets five million Nigerians for poverty exit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoWhat happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discountPaul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price reduction initiative, arguing that it would not provide adequate relief to Nigerians because of the limited reach of NNPC retail outlets. Ibe, who disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Friday, said the government should […] The post What happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discount appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoFrom Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentumAt the centre of the discussion was a clear message: Nigeria’s reform story has moved beyond crisis management and is entering a phase in which results can be measured, tested and built upon. The post From Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoNigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election loomsNigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operatorsAfricanews [en]
POLITICS4d agoNigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World BankThe World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025, but education received a declining share of the sector’s expenditure. The post Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoNigerian university suspends fee hike for wider consultation after backlashThe suspension came days after the university increased fees for students, which sharply raised what undergraduates pay. The post Nigerian university suspends fee hike for wider consultation after backlash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d agoAkeredolu at 70: Aiyedatiwa says late governor’s security vision shapes Nigeria’s futureBy Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the late former governor of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, laid the foundation for Nigeria’s evolving security architecture through his advocacy for State Police and decentralised policing. Aiyedatiwa said Akeredolu’s push for a restructured security system had moved beyond regional advocacy to become a […] The post Akeredolu at 70: Aiyedatiwa says late governor’s security vision shapes Nigeria’s future appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d ago2027: Nigerians will reject your one-month fuel bribe — ADC campaignBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has described the Federal Government’s 30-day reduction in petrol prices at NNPC filling stations as a desperate attempt to bribe Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections. The council was reacting to the announcement by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of […] The post 2027: Nigerians will reject your one-month fuel bribe — ADC campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoState Police: Nigeria needs 554,353 personnel — Abiodun…seeks take-off fund to prevent poorer states from being left behind By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Nigeria will require an additional 554,353 personnel to adequately staff the proposed State Police system, Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said. Abiodun also called for the establishment of a dedicated State […] The post State Police: Nigeria needs 554,353 personnel — Abiodun appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoNigerian govt to set up funding agency to boost research, innovationAn official explained that the decision to establish the agency followed findings that Nigeria has abundant research and scientific innovations but lacks the funding needed to translate them into practical applications. The post Nigerian govt to set up funding agency to boost research, innovation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d agoNyesom Wike the el-terrible of Nigerian politics, By Sunday AdelajaWhile Wike remains a formidable kingmaker, his aggressive manoeuvring has caused a massive pushback. Many APC governors have labelled him “politically toxic” or a “liability”, and have actively petitioned President Tinubu to make a choice between his loyal party members and Wike, arguing that the FCT Minister is acting like an autonomous warlord who threatens […] The post Nyesom Wike the el-terrible of Nigerian politics, By Sunday Adelaja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d agoNigeria at 66: Understanding its politics of the supernatural, By Ayo AkereleBut I must also urge you to remember this: Nigeria’s problems are not only political and economic… They carry deep, far-reaching spiritual dimensions that can only be decisively addressed by a superior spiritual force; one wielded by men and women with an unwavering commitment to righteousness, and above all, to the Lord Jesus Christ. This […] The post Nigeria at 66: Understanding its politics of the supernatural, By Ayo Akerele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d ago2027: Your PVC is not for sale — Obi Media Office to NigeriansBy Henry Umoru ABUJA- AHEAD of next year’s elections, the media office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to remain remain vigilant against anyone offering money or inducements in exchange for their votes, advising the people not to sell their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC or participation […] The post 2027: Your PVC is not for sale — Obi Media Office to Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoJustice Adefope-Okojie leads debate on judicial intervention in Nigeria’s electionsBy Innocent Anaba Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, will deliver the 2026 Gavel International Annual Lecture slated for November 17, focusing on the increasingly debated role of the judiciary in Nigeria’s electoral process.The lecture, entitled “Electoral Process in Nigeria: Managing the Boundaries of Judicial Intervention,” will examine the relationship between […] The post Justice Adefope-Okojie leads debate on judicial intervention in Nigeria’s elections appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria