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CONFLICTOct 2Abducted Corps Members: NANS raises alarm over ₦50m ransomDemands review of long-distance NYSC postings By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has raised concern over alleged ransom demands of up to ₦50 million for some prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted while travelling from Ibadan to their orientation camps. The association also called […] The post Abducted Corps Members: NANS raises alarm over ₦50m ransom appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Over 250 PDP, Accord members defect to APC in OyoBy Adeola Badru IBADAN — More than 250 members and chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Accord Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defectors were received by the Oyo State leadership of the APC, led by its chairman and former […] The post Over 250 PDP, Accord members defect to APC in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2ASUU rejects Taraba committee on tertiary staff payBy Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has rejected the constitution of a fresh committee by the Taraba State Government to review staff remuneration and workforce in tertiary institutions. The union described the move as unnecessary and capable of further delaying the implementation of an […] The post ASUU rejects Taraba committee on tertiary staff pay appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2[PHOTOS] Tinubu Hosts Dangote, Rabiu, Others In LagosThe visits brought together voices from the private sector, the National Assembly and the states The post [PHOTOS] Tinubu Hosts Dangote, Rabiu, Others In Lagos appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 2Nigeria: A Nation Still Becoming At 66The next 10 years need not be another chapter of postponed promise but the decade in which Nigeria begins, at last, to make good on it. The post Nigeria: A Nation Still Becoming At 66 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 2Jigawa recruits additional 2,000 secondary school teachersThe state government presented appointment letters to 2,020 newly recruited teachers, comprising 1,100 appointed on permanent and pensionable terms and 920 engaged under the J-Teach programme. The post Jigawa recruits additional 2,000 secondary school teachers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 2Nigeria @ 66 : Uba Sani grants clemency to 27 prisonersAccording to the Chief Law Officer of Kaduna State, previous exercises were carried out on New Year's Day, during Democracy Day and Independence Day celebrations. The post Nigeria @ 66 : Uba Sani grants clemency to 27 prisoners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 2Asagba Azinge at Two: Asaba sets new development paceOpens anniversary with community-driven projects By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, has said his two years on the throne have marked a shift from traditional rulership to a broader model of traditional governance focused on the welfare and development of the […] The post Asagba Azinge at Two: Asaba sets new development pace appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Nwifuru: Ebonyi, university to resolve pension crisisBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has said his administration is working with the management of the state university to resolve the dispute over the payment of pensions and gratuities owed some retired workers of the institution. Nwifuru spoke while responding to an appeal by more than 200 retirees who […] The post Nwifuru: Ebonyi, university to resolve pension crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Zamfara @ 30: Gov Lawal commissions infrastructure projects, declares his rescue mission a successThe 30th Anniversary and commissioning were attended by the Pioneer Military Administrator of Zamfara State, Colonel Jibril Bala Yakubu (rtd), former governors Ahmed Sani Yarima and Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi, and other dignitaries. The post Zamfara @ 30: Gov Lawal commissions infrastructure projects, declares his rescue mission a success appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 2Two suspected cultists killed in Osogbo shootingBy Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Two suspected members of a cult group were reportedly killed during a suspected cult clash in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Friday evening. The incident occurred at a lounge around Owoeba, in the Owode-Ilesa Garage area of the city, causing panic among residents and forcing some business owners to […] The post Two suspected cultists killed in Osogbo shooting appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 2Police repel bandits’ attack on Sokoto villageBy Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command have foiled an attempted attack by suspected bandits on Tsabre Village in Isa Local Government Area of the state, recovering two rocket launchers and two empty AK-47 magazines. The incident occurred at about 1am on Friday, October 2, 2026, when the armed […] The post Police repel bandits’ attack on Sokoto village appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22027: Makinde appoints campaign spokespersonThe new appointee, Amos Dunia, is a former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The post 2027: Makinde appoints campaign spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 2Independence: Nigerian governor pardons 13 convicts, gives reasons“This is in the exercise of his power of Prerogative of Mercy under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and in consultation with the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Enugu State,” an official said. The post Independence: Nigerian governor pardons 13 convicts, gives reasons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 2‘Nothing to show after 24 years in power’, Wike knocks AmaechiBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said his predecessor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has nothing to show for 24 years as Speaker, Governor and Minister. He challenged the people of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State to point to any tangible development or political […] The post ‘Nothing to show after 24 years in power’, Wike knocks Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22027: Prepare for your resignation – NDC tells WikeBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to prepare his resignation, following his declaration that he would quit office if President Bola Tinubu loses the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential […] The post 2027: Prepare for your resignation – NDC tells Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2CAN marks 50th anniversary, warns politicians against weaponising religion, ethnicity, regional sentiments"Political parties and candidates must resist the temptation to weaponise religion, ethnicity and regional sentiments, as Nigerians have witnessed enough bloodshed and division during election periods." The post CAN marks 50th anniversary, warns politicians against weaponising religion, ethnicity, regional sentiments appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 2Uyo March Fallout: Obidient Movement demands release of detained coordinatorsBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Obidient Movement has called for the release of its Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, Dr Ben Smith, and the State Coordinator of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, Elijah Noah, following their reported arrests during the controversy surrounding a planned Independence Day march in Uyo. The movement also criticised the decision by the […] The post Uyo March Fallout: Obidient Movement demands release of detained coordinators appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22027: Kogi Central APC stakeholders pledge support for Yahaya BelloKOGI — Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Friday received supporters and All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders in Kogi Central as he returned to the district ahead of the 2027 senatorial election. The homecoming attracted supporters from the five local government areas that make up Kogi Central, with party members gathering to welcome […] The post 2027: Kogi Central APC stakeholders pledge support for Yahaya Bello appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 2Ethiopian army pushes back Tigrayan rebelsFrance 24 [en]
WORLDOct 2Court remands man over alleged impersonation of JAMB registrarThe court ordered the remand of the alleged impersonator’s remand in Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, pending ruling on the defendant’s bail application. The post Court remands man over alleged impersonation of JAMB registrar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 2‘Nothing to show after 24 years in power’, Wike knocks Amaechi."Someone was speaker of the House of Assembly for eight years, governor for eight years, and minister for eight years – that is 24 years in top leadership positions! What can anybody point to that he was attracted to Evo Kingdom or Rivers State in all those 24 years? Nothing! Not one single thing!" Wike said. The post ‘Nothing to show after 24 years in power’, Wike knocks Amaechi. appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 2Navy dismantles illegal refinery, destroys site in BonnyBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal refining site and destroyed its equipment at Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation was carried out by the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Bonny, as part of efforts to disrupt illegal refining activities and […] The post Navy dismantles illegal refinery, destroys site in Bonny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 2Military eliminates 26 terrorists, rescues 22 kidnap victimsBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops conducting operations across the country have neutralised 26 terrorists, rescued 22 kidnapped victims and arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators in the past week, the Defence Headquarters has said. The military also said several terrorists and their family members surrendered to troops during operations across different geopolitical zones. Director, Defence […] The post Military eliminates 26 terrorists, rescues 22 kidnap victims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria