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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 agoFG, Niger plan to organise artisanal mining, Bago saysNiger State Governor Mohammed Bago says the state and federal governments are working to establish a responsible framework for artisanal mining. The post FG, Niger plan to organise artisanal mining, Bago says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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
POLITICS6d agoOver 84 % Nigerians willing to vote during 2027 elections Yiaga surveytribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
POLITICS6d ago66 years on, Nigeria must escape the fragility trap, by Olu FasanHow fragile is Nigeria? That is one question Nigerian leaders don’t want to confront. Indeed, it irks them when anyone says that Nigeria is a fragile state. What’s more, some Nigerians, out of sheer romantic or sentimental patriotism hate it when the word “fragility” is used to describe Nigeria. It is unpatriotic, they reckon, for […] The post 66 years on, Nigeria must escape the fragility trap, by Olu Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoHow Nigeria’s Population Commission mismanaged N245 billion on undelivered products, other controversial contracts – Auditor-GeneralThe office attributed the irregularities largely to weaknesses in the NPC’s internal control system and recommended that the commission’s Director-General account to the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committees and recover billions of naira for remittance to the Treasury. The post How Nigeria’s Population Commission mismanaged N245 billion on undelivered products, other controversial contracts – Auditor-General appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS6d agoPresidency admits more Nigerians fell into poverty under TinubuThe Presidency, Wednesday, acknowledged that more Nigerians have been pushed into poverty under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, but said the situation is a consequence of the reforms being implemented by government. The post Presidency admits more Nigerians fell into poverty under Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoTrump administration proposes $70,000 fee for Nigerian, other foreign students seeking US jobsThe United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the country, in the latest move by the Trump administration to tighten rules around foreign students and immigration. The post Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for Nigerian, other foreign students seeking US jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d ago2027: 84% Of Nigerians Willing To Vote, 61% Fear Violence — Yiaga AfricaThe survey found that 49 per cent of respondents identified a desire for a change in leadership as their leading motivation to vote in 2027. The post 2027: 84% Of Nigerians Willing To Vote, 61% Fear Violence — Yiaga Africa appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS6d ago2027: Don’t serve APC, serve Nigeria — ADC tells INECBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, on Wednesday warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against tilting the 2027 general election in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The council said the election would only be credible if INEC remained neutral and ensured that Nigerians who […] The post 2027: Don’t serve APC, serve Nigeria — ADC tells INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoOke presents letter of credence to Macron, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to FranceLetters of credence are formal diplomatic documents issued by a country’s head of state to confirm the appointment of an ambassador or permanent representative. The post Oke presents letter of credence to Macron, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to France appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS6d ago2027: 61% of Nigerians fear election violence, 84% willing to vote — Yiaga AfricaBy Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, an election observer, Yiaga Africa, in a new survey titled ‘Willing but Wary: How Nigerians Intend to Vote in 2027’ released on Wednesday, revealed that no fewer than 84 per cent of Nigerians intend to vote during the elections, but fear of violence, declining […] The post 2027: 61% of Nigerians fear election violence, 84% willing to vote — Yiaga Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoObi mourns Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, says Nigeria needs more voices for peace, justiceFormer Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condoled with the family of Mallam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, over his death. Obi disclosed this in a condolence message posted on his X platform on Wednesday. Describing Baba-Ahmed as a lawyer, scholar and administrator […] The post Obi mourns Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, says Nigeria needs more voices for peace, justice appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d ago2027: Makinde urges Nigerians to collect PVCs as voter register hits 103mSeyi Makinde has urged Nigerians to collect their PVCs as INEC says the voter register has surpassed 103 million ahead of 2027. The post 2027: Makinde urges Nigerians to collect PVCs as voter register hits 103m appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS6d agoNiger: disappeared since August, journalist Moussa Kaka is 'detained' by the authoritiesLa junte menée par Abdourahamane Tiani reprocherait au directeur de la chaîne RTS, et ancien correspondant de RFI, d’avoir « commis une infraction », sans préciser laquelle, et a annoncé qu’il devrait « répondre devant les juridictions ».Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 7UN cash crisis must not hurt developing countries – NigeriaNigeria has warned that the United Nations liquidity crisis must not disproportionately undermine human rights assistance to developing and conflict-affected countries. The post UN cash crisis must not hurt developing countries – Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Thoughts of Chief Ralph Obioha on Nigeria'Igbo dominated the officers' corps. As there were many prominent Igbo officers in the army, it was wrongly perceived that Igbo people organised the coup' The post Thoughts of Chief Ralph Obioha on Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 72027: Why Nigerians should replace Tinubu with Makinde – APM Campaign DGThe Director-General of the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation, Felix Hyat, asked Nigerians to reject President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the president as a “wrong product from the South-west." The post 2027: Why Nigerians should replace Tinubu with Makinde – APM Campaign DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 6Nigeria has reduced reliance on oil revenue – TinubuAccording to the president, his administration is reducing Nigeria’s dependence on crude revenue while expanding non-oil sectors and using gas to support power and industrial development. The post Nigeria has reduced reliance on oil revenue – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 6INEC Staff Are The Least Paid In Nigeria — AmupitanHe said "radical" steps are being taken to address the issue. The post INEC Staff Are The Least Paid In Nigeria — Amupitan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV