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POLITICSOct 8Don’t scrap NYSC over insecurity, Ogun lawyer tells FG…Lawyer seeks safer deployment, regionalisation as interim measure By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A legal practitioner in Ogun State and former Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ijebu-Ode Branch, Moruff Balogun, has urged the Federal Government not to scrap the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, over growing security concerns surrounding the scheme. Balogun, in […] The post Don’t scrap NYSC over insecurity, Ogun lawyer tells FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: No candidate better positioned than Tinubu — Shoga— Says President’s record provides case for continuity By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Director-General of the City Boy Movement (CBM), Francis Shoga, on Thursday declared that no candidate is better positioned to drive Nigeria’s development beyond 2027. Shoga pointed to what he described as significant progress in infrastructure, agriculture, energy and broader economic reforms […] The post 2027: No candidate better positioned than Tinubu — Shoga appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: Edo APC seeks one-man-one-vote strategyBy Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has urged members of the party to adopt a “one man, one vote” strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tenebe made the call while addressing APC members during the party’s statewide mobilisation tour of Okpella, […] The post 2027: Edo APC seeks one-man-one-vote strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: Insecurity could haunt Tinubu politically — Adeyanju“It is not simply a question of statistics or the number of attacks recorded. Behind those figures are people who have lost their lives, families who have lost loved ones, communities that have been displaced, children whose education has been disrupted, and Nigerians who are increasingly afraid to travel, conduct their businesses or move freely,” Adeyanju said. The post 2027: Insecurity could haunt Tinubu politically — Adeyanju appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: Insecurity, economy threaten Tinubu’s re-election — AdebayoBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria could provide the opposition with a potent weapon against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, Head of the Directorate of Media and Communications, Adewole Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign, Comrade Mark Adebayo, has said. Adebayo said rising kidnappings, banditry and other forms […] The post 2027: Insecurity, economy threaten Tinubu’s re-election — Adebayo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Climate finance: $800m loss fund inadequate — FGBy Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — The Federal Government has said about $800 million is currently available in the international Loss and Damage Fund, describing the amount as inadequate to meet the financial needs of developing countries. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of the third edition […] The post Climate finance: $800m loss fund inadequate — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Nyesom 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
POLITICSOct 8Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo urges forgiveness, reconciliationThe Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge questioned former President Obasanjo’s “never again” appeal, recalling that the Odi killings occurred during Obasanjo’s administration as president. The post Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo urges forgiveness, reconciliation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8ACF ‘congratulates’ Bwala for admitting Tinubu’s reforms deepen povertyMohammed-Baba was reacting to Bwala’s comments during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, where the presidential aide acknowledged that the government’s economic reforms had contributed to an increase in poverty. The post ACF ‘congratulates’ Bwala for admitting Tinubu’s reforms deepen poverty appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Nigeria 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
POLITICSOct 8Outrage as police operatives allegedly harass bailiffs enforcing court orderThe police have reacted to the incident, clarifying that the operatives did not initially know that the individuals were court bailiffs. The post Outrage as police operatives allegedly harass bailiffs enforcing court order appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8Umahi dismisses rift with Wike, says ‘we’re one family’The minister said there was no basis for the reports of a rift, insisting that both men remained connected by their shared political interests. The post Umahi dismisses rift with Wike, says ‘we’re one family’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Burkina Faso: 10 things to know about General Diaouari, Ibrahim Traoré's security mastermindTrès proche du président burkinabè, qui l’a élevé au rang de général en juillet dernier, cet officier au profil de technocrate est devenu central dans le dispositif d’Ibrahim Traoré. Des questions sécuritaires à la communication, en passant par la mise en œuvre du souverainisme économique, il est l’un des stratèges de la junte.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 8Viral video: FCT CP orders probe into N450,000 demandBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has ordered an investigation into allegations that police investigators demanded N450,000 from a content creator before investigating a complaint he brought to the command. The allegation was contained in a video circulating on social media in which the content creator, […] The post Viral video: FCT CP orders probe into N450,000 demand appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Rivers 2027: Amaechi ally dumps ADC, returns to APCBy Daniel Abia P/HARCOURT — A former political ally of ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Dr Sokonte Davies, has left the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing better prospects within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Davies, a former governorship aspirant and founding member of the ADC, announced his decision to return to the APC on Wednesday […] The post Rivers 2027: Amaechi ally dumps ADC, returns to APC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: Obi doesn’t need governors to win South-South — IHIFBy Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation (IHIF) has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, does not need the backing of state governors to secure support in the South-South geopolitical zone in the 2027 election. Leader of the foundation, Hon. Chinedu Nsofor, stated this while […] The post 2027: Obi doesn’t need governors to win South-South — IHIF appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Ondo air crash: Imo PDP suspends campaigns for three daysBy Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended campaigns and all political activities for three days in honour of victims of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State. The party, in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, described the incident […] The post Ondo air crash: Imo PDP suspends campaigns for three days appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Kebbi teachers get consequential salary adjustment, NUT clarifiesBy Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has clarified that the state government did not newly approve a N75,000 minimum wage specifically for teachers, saying the amount was earlier approved for workers across the state. The state NUT Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Zaki Sarki, […] The post Kebbi teachers get consequential salary adjustment, NUT clarifies appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Police have no reason to be corrupt – Kogi CPKogi State Police Commissioner, Nazir Bello Kankarofi, has called on members of the public not to keep quiet but to report any rank-and-file officers or officers of his command who engage in any corrupt practices. The post Police have no reason to be corrupt – Kogi CP appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Iru Ekun to deepen collaboration with Police, Army, DSS – IgbohoHe said the security network would continue to work with conventional security agencies to promote safety, peace and tranquillity in communities across the South-West, stressing that collaboration among security stakeholders remained critical to combating kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities. The post Iru Ekun to deepen collaboration with Police, Army, DSS – Igboho appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8100 days to election: Don’t sell, surrender your PVC — Obi’s officeBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peter Obi Media Office has urged Nigerians not to sell or surrender their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, or accept money and other inducements in exchange for their votes. The media office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, […] The post 100 days to election: Don’t sell, surrender your PVC — Obi’s office appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8United States accused of exploiting migrant suffering with Africa deportationsThe United States is violating international law by deporting migrants to African countries where they have no ties, NGO Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, accusing Washington of using deportation to remote destinations as a deterrent to immigration.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 8Hisbah arrests 6 women in alleged anti-prostitution operation in YobeThe Yobe State Hisbah Commission has arrested six women suspected of engaging in sex work during an operation in Gadaka, Fika Local Government Area of the state. The post Hisbah arrests 6 women in alleged anti-prostitution operation in Yobe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria