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POLITICSOct 7Galadima alleges opposition politicians refused money to quit 2027 raceMr Galadima claimed that some state assembly candidates were offered about ₦50 million to step down, while House of Representatives candidates were allegedly offered ₦200 million; Senate candidates more than ₦500 million; and governorship candidates more than ₦2 billion. The post Galadima alleges opposition politicians refused money to quit 2027 race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 7Nigerian newspapers review: [NAF plane crash] Swampy terrain stalls recovery efforts 24 hours afterIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard's lead headline states that the swampy and near-inaccessible terrain has stalled evacuation of the remains of victims of the Nigerian Air Force plane which crashed at Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, more than 24 hours after the crash. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [NAF plane crash] Swampy terrain stalls recovery efforts 24 hours after appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Rivers 2027: Wike and the Rainbow Coalition group meet Fubara for possible reconciliationSources in the meeting disclosed that Fubara's henchmen, like Dr Edison Ehie, former chief of staff; Amb Chijioke Ihunwo, former Obio/Akpo council chairman; Ezebunwo Ichemati, former mayor of Port Harcourt; and a host of others, were in the reconciliatory meeting. The post Rivers 2027: Wike and the Rainbow Coalition group meet Fubara for possible reconciliation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 72027: Ebonyi PDP governorship candidate vows never to step down for Gov NwifuruThe Minister of Works, David Umahi recently declared that he would ask the PDP candidate, Ifeanyi Odii to step down for the APC candidate, Governor Nwifuru, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Ebonyi PDP governorship candidate vows never to step down for Gov Nwifuru appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 7Oyo police arrest three suspects over killing of six family membersPremium Times
WORLDOct 7Two suspects arrested for theft of road signs – PoliceOthers were arrested for alleged vandalism and theft of solar streetlight in Enugu. The post Two suspects arrested for theft of road signs – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 7Kenya Airways confirms passenger died after medical emergency on Lagos-bound flightKenya Airways has confirmed the death of a passenger who suffered a medical emergency aboard a flight from Nairobi, Kenya, to Lagos, Nigeria. The post Kenya Airways confirms passenger died after medical emergency on Lagos-bound flight appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 7Ebola: NCDC warns of importation risk after Kenya confirms first casePremium Times
HEALTHOct 7Ebola: NCDC raises alert after Kenya confirms imported caseVanguard Nigeria
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
BUSINESSOct 7Nigeria’ll not be Africa’s warehouse, but Africa’s workshop — TinubuBy Yinka Kolawole  President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will no longer be content with exporting raw materials and importing finished products, saying the country is determined to become Africa’s industrial workshop. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of State for Industry, Sen.John Enoh, spoke at the 6th Adeola Odutola lecture and Presidential […] The post Nigeria’ll not be Africa’s warehouse, but Africa’s workshop — Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 7The Two AfricasWho will benefit from the continent's investment boom?Foreign Affairs
POLITICSOct 7In Cameroon, behind the scenes of the lifting of Vision 4's suspension by René Emmanuel SadiSuspendue par le Conseil national de la communication le 29 septembre, la chaîne de télévision a retrouvé les ondes le 5 octobre, à la demande du ministre de la Communication et de la présidence et de la République. Le CNC est fragilisé.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSOct 7Power generation falls  37% as DISCOs lose N129bn, record 184,024 complaints•As Nigerians, businesses groan over 3,885.72MW generation;  •NERC: Metering, billing, supply interruptions dominate complaints •DISCOs’ ATC&C losses hit 36.23% in Q2 By Ediri Ejoh Nigerians and businesses are set to grapple with worsening electricity supply as power generation yesterday plunged by 37.17 per cent to 3,885.72 megawatts (MW), even as electricity consumers filed 184,024 complaints […] The post Power generation falls 37% as DISCOs lose N129bn, record 184,024 complaints appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 7NUPRC seeks fresh capital, offers 40 oil blocks as output rises to 1.82mbpd•120 projects attract $47.6bn investment since 2024 •Nigeria accounts for 38% of Africa’s upstream investment •1.82mbpd figure includes condensate By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, yesterday announced the offer of 40 oil blocks in the 2026 licensing round, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to attract fresh capital into the upstream sector, […] The post NUPRC seeks fresh capital, offers 40 oil blocks as output rises to 1.82mbpd appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 7Keyamo, NAF give conflicting figures on crash victimsBy Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor ABUJA — The Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, have given conflicting figures on the number of people aboard the NAF ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State. While Keyamo, in his preliminary statement on Monday, said 32 people — 25 passengers and […] The post Keyamo, NAF give conflicting figures on crash victims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7NESG pushes states to drive economic growth, developmentBy Oneme Onyeme The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged state governments to take the lead in driving economic growth and development by leveraging their unique economic potentials, improving the investment climate and creating jobs to promote shared prosperity across the country. The call was made ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES […] The post NESG pushes states to drive economic growth, development appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Five key takeaways as Super Eagles stage dramatic comeback in Nizhny NovgorodThe draw does not erase Nigeria’s recent shortcomings, but it provides plenty to examine as Chelle assesses his options and prepares for the team’s next competitive assignment The post Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Five key takeaways as Super Eagles stage dramatic comeback in Nizhny Novgorod appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYOct 7Major Nigerian military aircraft crashes, 2018 to dateOctober 5, 2026 — ATR-42, Igbokoda, OndoCasualties: 25 killedThe Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The NAF later said 25 people — 20 passengers and five crew members — were on board and that […] The post Major Nigerian military aircraft crashes, 2018 to date appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7Body with parts removed found near Plateau market“We woke up this morning to see the corpse lying behind the Monday Market. It was a shocking sight,” Mr Dawul said The post Body with parts removed found near Plateau market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 7PenCom commits $250m infrastructure investment•As monthly pension payments rise to N14.83bn By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Rosemary Iwunze The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has announced a $250 million commitment by Nigeria’s pension industry towards infrastructure investment over the next 10 years. This comes as the National Pension Commission said monthly pension payments had increased to N14.83 billion from N12.15 billion […] The post PenCom commits $250m infrastructure investment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 7259 Army captains begin promotion examination in JosNigerian Army has commenced its 2026 Captain-to-Major Practical Promotion Examination in Jos, Plateau State, with 259 officers participating The post 259 Army captains begin promotion examination in Jos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 7World Bank: Fuel price to slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction•Says rising pre-election spending may derail reforms •Raises Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% •Projects 15.7% inflation rate for 2026 •44% of firms in Nigeria, Kenya adopt AI, power constraints threaten gains By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor  The World Bank has warned that elevated fuel prices could slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts despite an expected […] The post World Bank: Fuel price to slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 72027: Defections from APC to SDP intensify as Adamu builds Nasarawa campaignMr Otaru said the movement of APC members to the SDP reflected growing dissatisfaction within the ruling party The post 2027: Defections from APC to SDP intensify as Adamu builds Nasarawa campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times