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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
POLITICSOct 2I never ordered arrest of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ supporters — ZulumBy Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has denied ordering the arrest of anyone, including opposition supporters or persons critical of his administration. Zulum, who spoke in Maiduguri on Friday, said he was shocked by reports linking his administration to the arrest of some people allegedly detained by the police for […] The post I never ordered arrest of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ supporters — Zulum appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 2More dollars coming into Nigeria than naira – BUA chairman.…Urges Patience on Reforms By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has urged Nigerians to be patient with the reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying things are gradually getting better. Rabiu also said the foreign exchange reforms were yielding visible results, with increased dollar inflows into the country and […] The post More dollars coming into Nigeria than naira – BUA chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 2Could conflict in Ethiopia expand across the region?Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2ICPC, CCT, NDIC, IAR call for stronger integrity in public serviceBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), have called for stronger ethics, accountability and integrity in Nigeria’s public service. The call was made at the Verbatim Magazine and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) presentation for the […] The post ICPC, CCT, NDIC, IAR call for stronger integrity in public service appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 2Seyi Vibez Headlines Mainland’s Grand Turnup Affair In LagosThe event was billed as a major crew turn-up with the night combining the Independence Day celebration with the momentum surrounding Seyi Vibez’s latest project, SWAGUU. The post Seyi Vibez Headlines Mainland’s Grand Turnup Affair In Lagos appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 243 killed in political hits ahead of S.Africa polls: reportAfricanews [en]
BUSINESSOct 2Naira appreciates to N1,362/$ in parallel marketData from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,332 per dollar from N1,329.5 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating a N2.5 depreciation for the naira. The post Naira appreciates to N1,362/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Reforms ‘re working – AkpabioBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration reforms, saying they are yielding good result. The Senate President led a high-level delegation from the National Assembly, featuring Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, that visited President Bola Tinubu in his Lagos home on […] The post Reforms ‘re working – Akpabio appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2‘Name One Project You’ve Completed’, Amaechi Challenges Tinubu GovtAmaechi also accused the Tinubu administration of being more corrupt than Buhari’s government, saying the difference was that corruption under the current administration was more glaring. The post ‘Name One Project You’ve Completed’, Amaechi Challenges Tinubu Govt appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSOct 2Nigeria’s gas turned into working assetsIn under two years since its first Final Investment Decisions, MDGIF has approved an estimated ₦671 billion in FIDs, catalysed ₦1.6 trillion in total investments, and built a portfolio spanning 31 projects and 205 infrastructure assets. The post Nigeria’s gas turned into working assets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times