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POLITICSOct 7Nasarawa Assembly probes multiple taxation of businesses…sets up ad hoc committee for investigation By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has raised concerns over multiple taxation, saying the practice is imposing hardship on businesses and residents across the state. Speaker of the House, Dr Danladi Jatau, raised the concern while reading the House’s resolution on a Matter of […] The post Nasarawa Assembly probes multiple taxation of businesses appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Edo: ADC candidate, Imansuagbon escape gun attackBENIN CITY — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate for Edo Central Senatorial District, Herberta Okonofua, and a chieftain of the party, Kenneth Imansuagbon, reportedly escaped unhurt after gunmen allegedly attacked their convoy in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State on Tuesday. The incident reportedly occurred during political engagements by ADC leaders in the […] The post Edo: ADC candidate, Imansuagbon escape gun attack appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Kemi Seba Affair: South African justice reopens the way for extradition to BeninIncarcéré en Afrique du Sud, l’activiste visé par une extradition vers le Bénin s’est vu refuser la protection diplomatique. Un revers majeur pour sa défense, qui mise désormais sur l’audience prévue en novembre.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 7FG releases 8-month consolidated allowance to non-academic staff…moves to avert fresh crisis in tertiary institutions By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has released eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance, CONTA, to non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, in a move aimed at strengthening industrial harmony and preventing disruptions in the nation’s tertiary […] The post FG releases 8-month consolidated allowance to non-academic staff appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell TinubuBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Over 1,000 northern Islamic clerics have told President Bola Tinubu to drop his 2027 re-election ambition, citing killings, kidnappings and acts of terrorism across the country, particularly in the North-West. The demand was contained in a communique issued at the end of a national conference on “An Assessment of the State […] The post Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7No eligible voter must be left behind – INEC,,,INEC, Canada, IFES deepen inclusive voter education The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced a national training programme aimed at strengthening inclusive voter education ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X platform on Wednesday, saying the two-day National Inclusive Voter Education Training was designed to […] The post No eligible voter must be left behind – INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Mutfwang Inaugurates Reconstruction Of 41km Bisichi-Fan-Mangu Halle RoadGovernor Caleb Mutfwang said the road, which serves as a vital link between neighbouring communities, would upon completion reduce travel time, improve road safety and provide easier access to essential services. The post Mutfwang Inaugurates Reconstruction Of 41km Bisichi-Fan-Mangu Halle Road appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 7Haba, Abba Bichi: These birthday adverts don pass the limit!, By Yushau A. Shuaib…I offer my counsel with respect rather than malice. Celebrate, certainly. Appreciate your friends and supporters. Accept goodwill. But there must be a limit. In politics, as in public relations, sometimes the most powerful publicity is knowing when enough is enough. Fatih Lawal-Garu, a corps member who tracks print media content at the PRNigeria Centre […] The post Haba, Abba Bichi: These birthday adverts don pass the limit!, By Yushau A. Shuaib appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 7C’River Assembly passes Customary Court Bill, mandates lawyers as chairmenThe Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Customary Court Bill, 2026, requiring that chairmen of customary courts be legal practitioners, in a major overhaul of grassroots justice administration. The post C’River Assembly passes Customary Court Bill, mandates lawyers as chairmen appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7SDP campaign suspends activities over NAF crashBy John Alechenu ABUJA — The Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended all campaign activities for one week in honour of victims of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The NAF ATR-42 aircraft crashed on Monday in the coastal riverine area of Igbokoda, with 25 […] The post SDP campaign suspends activities over NAF crash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7FG succumbs to SSANU threat, releases eight months arrears—As SSANU hails minister’s swift reaction By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Less than two days after issuing a 14-day ultimatum over the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has commended the Federal Government for releasing eight months’ salary arrears to its members. SSANU said the prompt intervention […] The post FG succumbs to SSANU threat, releases eight months arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Tinubu pays tribute to ex-NADECO Chieftain, chief Ralph ObiohaBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Chief Ralph Obioha, a respected statesman, former lawmaker, businessman and prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to Chief Obioha’s family, his community, the people of Abia State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, members of the National Democratic Coalition […] The post Tinubu pays tribute to ex-NADECO Chieftain, chief Ralph Obioha appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Ex-Enugu lawmakers urge withdrawal of crowd control billBy Dennis Agbo ABUJA — The Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly has urged the state legislature to withdraw the proposed Enugu State Crowd Control and Management Agency Bill, 2026, citing concerns over its possible impact on constitutional freedoms. The forum, chaired by former Speaker Denge Josef Onoh, made the […] The post Ex-Enugu lawmakers urge withdrawal of crowd control bill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Aviation ministry paid N686m for control towers, firearms without satisfactory evidence of work, supply — Audit ReportThe Auditor-General’s report found gaps in documentation, evidence of work and proof of supply in three payments by the ministry. The post Aviation ministry paid N686m for control towers, firearms without satisfactory evidence of work, supply — Audit Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 7Ogoni diaspora group backs ADC candidate, faults WikeBy Daniel AbiaP/Harcourt Some Ogoni people in the diaspora have expressed support for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr Gabriel Pidomson, while criticising what they described as the growing political influence of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in the state. In a statement on Wednesday, Canada-based political […] The post Ogoni diaspora group backs ADC candidate, faults Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Rivers ADC faults Davies for joining Wike-led coalitionBy Daniel AbiaP/Harcourt The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised Dr Sokonte Davies, a former political ally of the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, for joining the Rainbow Coalition led by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The party’s reaction followed a photograph of Davies with […] The post Rivers ADC faults Davies for joining Wike-led coalition appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Obi visits NAF headquarters, signs crash condolence registerFormer Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited the Nigerian Air Force headquarters in Abuja to sign the condolence register for personnel who died in a recent military aircraft crash. Obi, who disclosed the visit in a post on his official X account, described […] The post Obi visits NAF headquarters, signs crash condolence register appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 72027: 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
POLITICSOct 7FG bows to SSANU pressure, releases eight months’ arrearsLess than two days after issuing a 14-day ultimatum over the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has commended the Federal Government for releasing eight months’ salary arrears to its members. The post FG bows to SSANU pressure, releases eight months’ arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7FCT workers begin indefinite strikeThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has directed all workers in the FCT Administration, including those in the private sector, to commence an indefinite strike from Wednesday. The post FCT workers begin indefinite strike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Ghana’s cabinet approves decision to join BRICSThe group of emerging economies -- founded by Brazil, Russia, India and China -- has expanded in recent years, focusing on bringing together countries in the global south. The post Ghana’s cabinet approves decision to join BRICS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 72027: I’ll bring petrol price down to N300 per litre  -  Donald DukeDuke said high petrol prices were putting additional pressure on Nigerians, particularly low-income earners. The post 2027: I’ll bring petrol price down to N300 per litre - Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Overhaul security, cut food, transport costs – NSCIA to FGThe Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has called on the Federal Government to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture and urgently reduce the cost of food and transportation. The post Overhaul security, cut food, transport costs – NSCIA to FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Enugu Assembly dissolves its health committee, gives reasonsThe Speaker of the Assembly, Uche Ugwu, set up a five-person ad hoc disciplinary committee to investigate the dissolved health committee and report back to the Assembly in 14 days. The post Enugu Assembly dissolves its health committee, gives reasons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times