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POLITICSOct 82027: Gov Yusuf reconciles Deputy Senate President Barau, BichiGov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reconciled Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and a member of the House of Representatives, Abubakar Bichi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Gov Yusuf reconciles Deputy Senate President Barau, Bichi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Gombe NBA accuses AIG of extortion, police chief denies allegationBy Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe Branch, has called for an investigation into allegations of extortion, intimidation and unprofessional conduct levelled against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Gombe, Emmanuel Agene. The NBA also urged the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to investigate the […] The post Gombe NBA accuses AIG of extortion, police chief denies allegation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 8Why we withheld information on abducted NYSC members – UzodimmaPREMIUM TIMES previously reported that NYSC members were released on Wednesday following a joint operation by the State Security Service, military personnel, and police operatives in Imo State, Nigeria's South-east. The post Why we withheld information on abducted NYSC members – Uzodimma appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8Gombe police pledges people-centred policingBy Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to improving service delivery, strengthening community relations and promoting people-centred policing across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, gave the assurance on Wednesday at a stakeholder engagement organised by the Command to mark the 2026 Customer Service Week […] The post Gombe police pledges people-centred policing appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8SERAP challenges ₦100m DSS defamation award at appeal courtThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja to set aside the judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court awarding ₦100 million in damages against SERAP in a defamation suit brought by two officers of Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS). The appeal is scheduled for hearing […] The post SERAP challenges ₦100m DSS defamation award at appeal court appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Court strikes out criminal case against Taraba media executiveThe case had previously attracted attention after Mr Olayinka spent several months in custody The post Court strikes out criminal case against Taraba media executive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8God used Dan Orbih to make me Rivers governor — WikeThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has recounted how late Chief Daniel Orbih served as the divine instrument that paved the way for his emergence as Rivera governor in 2015. The post God used Dan Orbih to make me Rivers governor — Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Amnesty faults Plateau govt over withdrawal of four-year-old’s defilement caseAmnesty International says Plateau State Government discontinued the case despite a court-issued warrant for the accused person’s arrest after he repeatedly failed to appear for trial. The post Amnesty faults Plateau govt over withdrawal of four-year-old’s defilement case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 8Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports courtSenegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their trophy after the team's players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty during the chaotic final roughly nine months ago.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 8Olympic Qualifier: Eguavoen confident Falcons can overcome ComorosNigeria face Comoros in the first round of the African qualifying series, with both legs scheduled at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on 9 and 13 October. The post Olympic Qualifier: Eguavoen confident Falcons can overcome Comoros appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 8NAF explains confusion over 25, 32 crash victimsBy Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained the discrepancy in the reported number of victims of the ATR 42 aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, saying a misunderstanding of civil and military aviation terminology led to the initial figure of 32 persons being reported. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who provided the clarification, […] The post NAF explains confusion over 25, 32 crash victims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Army allegedly detains Plateau human rights defenderMr Zongo was allegedly taken into custody on Monday at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Rukuba Barracks, which houses the headquarters of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division in Jos The post Army allegedly detains Plateau human rights defender appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8Presidential election in Cameroon: when Anicet Ekane was waiting for Issa Tchiroma Bakary in YaoundéEn octobre 2025, l’activiste aujourd’hui décédé a été l’un des principaux soutiens du candidat à la présidentielle. Pourtant, leur alliance face à Paul Biya ne s’est pas déroulée comme prévu.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 82027: Plateau voters, not outsiders, will choose next governor, says PlangThe senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity made the remarks in Jos while responding to questions on political developments. The post 2027: Plateau voters, not outsiders, will choose next governor, says Plang appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 82027: ADC will not accept rigged elections, David Mark saysThe ADC national chairman said the opposition party would comply with electoral rules but would resist attempts to manipulate the 2027 elections. The post 2027: ADC will not accept rigged elections, David Mark says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 8Minna Miners’ Deaths: Probe panel cites institutional breakdown, training gapsPremium Times
POLITICSOct 8FG, 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
POLITICSOct 8ASUSS rejects NUT strike, directs FCT teachers to workThe Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has rejected the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, directing secondary school teachers and education officers to report to work and continue their normal duties. The directive followed an emergency meeting of the ASUSS State Executive […] The post ASUSS rejects NUT strike, directs FCT teachers to work appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Ramaphosa, Kiir discuss South Sudan elections, peace processouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa held talks with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Tshwane on Wednesday, focusing on preparations for South Sudan’s December elections and the country’s fragile peace processAfricanews [en]
POLITICSOct 8Justice 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
POLITICSOct 8Kwara APC: How a succession battle became a political earthquake, By Ehi BraimahPolitics is rarely only about elections; it is also about succession, control, alliances, interests and the management of political expectations. In Kwara State, these forces have combined to produce one of the more intriguing intra-party crises ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. What began as a contest over who would succeed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has […] The post Kwara APC: How a succession battle became a political earthquake, By Ehi Braimah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 8Sierra Leonean President Bio, Elumelu rally West African private sector to turn regional potential into investment, jobs“This is consistent with our aspirations to create jobs for our young people,” Mr Elumelu said. The post Sierra Leonean President Bio, Elumelu rally West African private sector to turn regional potential into investment, jobs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 8Kenya boosts Ebola preparedness after registering first caseAfricanews [en]
WORLDOct 8DR Congo Ineligible Player: NFF sent petition to wrong email – FIFAOne of the technical grounds on which FIFA dismissed Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo for fielding an ineligible player in the world cup qualifiers was that the mail which they used in sending the petition wasn’t the right one. The post DR Congo Ineligible Player: NFF sent petition to wrong email – FIFA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria