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POLITICSOct 1Tinubu’s Independence speech, empty promises of better future — Makinde campaignBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has dismissed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address as empty promises that offered no concrete solution to Nigeria’s economic hardship, poverty and insecurity. The campaign said Nigerians were again being promised a better future without clear, measurable commitments on how the government would […] The post Tinubu’s Independence speech, empty promises of better future — Makinde campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Rattled by students’ poor performance, Akwa Ibom makes false claims against PREMIUM TIMESThe Akwa Ibom government has rejected its 36th-place NECO ranking but has yet to produce the official data it says proves the PREMIUM TIMES report wrong. The post Rattled by students’ poor performance, Akwa Ibom makes false claims against PREMIUM TIMES appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 1Video: Stir as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour responds to Yoruba questionRhodes-Vivour affirmed that Lagos is Yorubaland and stressed the importance of preserving the language as a carrier of culture and heritage. The post Video: Stir as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour responds to Yoruba question appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Nigeria @66: True independence means freedom from poverty, insecurity – IPACBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has said Nigeria’s true independence must mean freedom from poverty, insecurity, illiteracy, disease and division, urging governments to deliver the dividends of democracy to citizens. The council, in its Independence Day message, said 66 years after gaining independence, Nigerians deserved a country where security, welfare […] The post Nigeria @66: True independence means freedom from poverty, insecurity – IPAC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 12027: Atiku vows to end election rigging in Nigeria, strengthen INEC independenceAtiku promised to support prompt publication of results from every polling unit and ensure electoral offenders faced the law, regardless of party affiliation. The post 2027: Atiku vows to end election rigging in Nigeria, strengthen INEC independence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 1$700bn mineral: ITUC-Africa raises alarm over US–Nigeria dealBy Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has raised concerns over the Nigeria–United States critical minerals framework, warning that Nigeria must ensure its mineral wealth contributes directly to the country’s development rather than creating another form of economic dependency.In a statement by its General Secretary, Akhator Joel Odigie, […] The post $700bn mineral: ITUC-Africa raises alarm over US–Nigeria deal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Obidient Movement names Moses Paul coordinator— hails Tanko’s appointment as Obi’s aideBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Obidient Movement has congratulated its immediate past National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, on his appointment as Special Adviser to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, on Northern Nigeria. The movement also announced the appointment of Dr Moses Paul as its new National Coordinator. The […] The post Obidient Movement names Moses Paul coordinator— hails Tanko’s appointment as Obi’s aide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1I’ll Not Spend My Holidays Outside Nigeria As President, Obi SaysPeter Obi said his proposed administration would seek to build a Nigeria that is “secure, united and productive,” where public resources are deployed strictly for the public good. The post I’ll Not Spend My Holidays Outside Nigeria As President, Obi Says appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 1October 1: Nigerians await transport relief — ADP… Says CNG needs buses, conversion centres, refuelling stations By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has said Nigerians are awaiting the transport relief promised by President Bola Tinubu to take effect from October 1, 2026. Sani, in a statement issued on Thursday, said […] The post October 1: Nigerians await transport relief — ADP appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Transport fare: FG to subsidise CNG conversion— rolls out buses in 20 universitiesBy Adesina Wahab LAGOS — The Federal Government has announced plans to subsidise the conversion of vehicles owned by university lecturers and other workers to Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs on university campuses. The government also said it would deploy CNG-powered buses to selected universities, with fares capped […] The post Transport fare: FG to subsidise CNG conversion— rolls out buses in 20 universities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1US hails Nigeria at 66, praises role in Africa’s stabilityU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Nigeria on its 66th Independence Anniversary, describing the country as vital to Africa’s stability and economic growth. The post US hails Nigeria at 66, praises role in Africa’s stability appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Today, Nigeria is the worst place to be born — Peter ObiThe former Anambra State governor also referenced the recent death of 37 young people, while raising concerns over hunger and Nigeria’s infant and maternal mortality rates. The post Today, Nigeria is the worst place to be born — Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Nigerians Will See Tangible Impact Of Effective Leadership Within My One Year As President — ObiPeter Obi said the Nigeria citizens desire will not be built by prayers or promises alone, but by leadership that understands that public office is a sacred trust. The post Nigerians Will See Tangible Impact Of Effective Leadership Within My One Year As President — Obi appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 1Mbah inaugurates reconstituted Civil Service Commission, governing councils of ESUT, IMT, othersGovernor Mbah said the administration would count on the new leadership in pursuit of its vision to grow the state’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn The post Mbah inaugurates reconstituted Civil Service Commission, governing councils of ESUT, IMT, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 1Govs Call For Unity, Accountability As Nigeria Marks 66th Independence AnniversaryThe governors also highlighted initiatives and interventions in their respective states, ranging from security, education, healthcare and infrastructure to youth empowerment, poverty relief and the exercise of the prerogative of mercy. The post Govs Call For Unity, Accountability As Nigeria Marks 66th Independence Anniversary appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 1Ebonyi@30: Nwifuru appoints 1,720 aides— Gives staff of office to three traditional rulers By Jeff AgbodoAbakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appointed 10 immediate past local government chairmen as Special Advisers and 1,710 others as Executive Assistants to serve in his administration. The appointees were sworn in on Wednesday at the Abakaliki Township Stadium during activities marking […] The post Ebonyi@30: Nwifuru appoints 1,720 aides appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Re-elect Tinubu, vote Hamzat — Sanwo-OluBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Lagos residents to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 and support his deputy, Dr Femi Hamzat, as his successor as governor of the state. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Thursday while addressing participants at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos Island, […] The post Re-elect Tinubu, vote Hamzat — Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Nigeria @66: Prosperity that doesn’t reach Nigerian homes is incomplete — CANBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged the government to ensure that its promise of prosperity translates into cheaper food, lower transport and energy costs, jobs for young people and safer communities. For ordinary Nigerians, CAN said, the real question is not what the economic figures say but whether families […] The post Nigeria @66: Prosperity that doesn’t reach Nigerian homes is incomplete — CAN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Nigeria@66: Judiciary committed to fair, impartial administration of justice — CJNAs Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Day, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reaffirmed the judiciary's commitment to the fair, impartial and timely administration of justice. The post Nigeria@66: Judiciary committed to fair, impartial administration of justice — CJN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Sifuna Opposition front - runner at 19 . 6 %, Kalonzo 10 . 3 %, Matiangi 7 . 2 %, Gachagua 6 . 0 % in new Politrack survey – Capital FM KenyaA new Politrack survey indicates Sifuna as the opposition front-runner with 19.6%, followed by Kalonzo, Matiangi, and Gachagua at lower percentages. This provides insight into current political standings in Kenya.capitalfm.africa
POLITICSOct 1Hardship: Federal, state, LG workers begin 3-day warning strike nationwide•Public sector unions order total compliance•Decry government insensitivity to hardship, suffering of workers, Nigerians By Victor Ahiuma-Young Public sector unions under the aegis of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, have directed all federal, state and local government employees, including staff of ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, nationwide, to begin a three-day warning […] The post Hardship: Federal, state, LG workers begin 3-day warning strike nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Kefas approves N2.5bn relief, pardons 24 inmatesBy Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved N2.5 billion in intervention funds for social relief, youth empowerment and the rehabilitation of communities affected by communal crises. Kefas also granted executive pardons to 24 reformed inmates as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The governor announced the decisions […] The post Kefas approves N2.5bn relief, pardons 24 inmates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1‘Our sacrifices will yield stronger nation’ — DafinoneBy Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has urged Nigerians to remain resilient amid current economic hardship, saying the sacrifices associated with ongoing reforms will ultimately produce a stronger nation. Dafinone made the call in his message marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, in which he felicitated President Bola Ahmed […] The post ‘Our sacrifices will yield stronger nation’ — Dafinone appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Abbas is an invaluable partner in nation-building’ — TinubuBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on his 61st birthday, describing him as an “exceptional lawmaker” and an “invaluable partner in nation-building.” Tinubu, in a statement on Thursday, said he joined Abbas’ family, friends, associates and constituents in Zaria to celebrate the […] The post Abbas is an invaluable partner in nation-building’ — Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria