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POLITICSOct 2Nigerian newspapers review: [Hardship] Federal, state, LG workers begin 3-day strike todayIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with public sector unions under the aegis of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, directing all federal, state and local government employees, including staff of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) nationwide, to begin a three-day warning strike from midnight Friday over the failure of government to address their demands. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [Hardship] Federal, state, LG workers begin 3-day strike today appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2‘Prosperity Is Staring Us In The Face’: Senator Olujimi Urges Patience Over Govt’s ReformsThe former Ekiti South lawmaker spoke amid outrcy over the hike in cost of petroleum following the removal of subsidy on the essential commodity. The post ‘Prosperity Is Staring Us In The Face’: Senator Olujimi Urges Patience Over Govt’s Reforms appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 2Katsina approves solar equipment for public facilities, targets 70MWThe executive council also approved a N10,000 monthly allowance for 2,500 young people and projects in education, healthcare and roads. The post Katsina approves solar equipment for public facilities, targets 70MW appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 2NBA closes sole Africa training academy in blow to young playersNBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 2Kaduna: Army warns residents, farmers ahead of live-fire exerciseThe Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery will conduct its annual training exercise, tagged Exercise Vulcan Glow XII, from Oct. 5 to Oct. 18 in Kachia, Kaduna State. The post Kaduna: Army warns residents, farmers ahead of live-fire exercise appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Tinubu's economic reforms draw mixed reactions ahead of Nigeria electionNigeria celebrated 66 years of independence on Thursday, marked by a speech from President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, who is running for a second term in January, said the country has overcome some major challenges since he took office in 2023, but citizens are skeptical.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Abia 2027: Show one project in Ohafia, I’ll quit guber race, ADC candidate tells OttiThe ADC candidate added that he was prepared to abandon his ambition if the station could identify even one project undertaken by Otti’s administration in the area. The post Abia 2027: Show one project in Ohafia, I’ll quit guber race, ADC candidate tells Otti appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBEROct 2Police arrest man for alleged online fraud, recover 25 phones, many ATM, SIM cardsThe online fraud case highlights the risks posed by online advertisements that are used to reach potential victims with seemingly legitimate offers. The post Police arrest man for alleged online fraud, recover 25 phones, many ATM, SIM cards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 2Gov’t Unveils New Offshore Oil Blocks for Q4 LicensingThe Government of Liberia is launching its 2026 offshore direct negotiation licensing round, aiming to attract investors through expanded seismic data and recent exploration activities, showcased at Liberia Investor Day in Houston.liberianobserver · liberia
POLITICSOct 2At 30, Zamfara has at last begun to fly, By Suleman Ahmad TuduZamfara State was carved out of the old Sokoto State by the then Military Head of State, late General Sani Abacha 30 years ago on 1 October, 1996 The post At 30, Zamfara has at last begun to fly, By Suleman Ahmad Tudu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 2Lagos takes delivery of CNG, electric busesBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS: The Lagos State Government has taken delivery of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric buses as part of efforts to expand the state’s public transportation fleet and promote cleaner mobility. The buses were received on behalf of the state government on Thursday and handed over to operators under the Lagos Metropolitan […] The post Lagos takes delivery of CNG, electric buses appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2‘Tinubu Must Stay’: President’s men fire back at Atiku, list GDP, NELFUND, CNG gainsBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Supporters of President Bola Tinubu under the aegis of Tinubu Must Stay TMS, have opposed calls by the opposition for the sack of the president in January’s election, listing Gross Domestic Product GDP growth, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND and Compressed Natural Gas CNG conversions among the reasons he should […] The post ‘Tinubu Must Stay’: President’s men fire back at Atiku, list GDP, NELFUND, CNG gains appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Tinubu's economic reforms draw mixed reactions as Nigeria marks 66th independence dayNigeria celebrated 66 years of independence on Thursday, marked by a speech from President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, who’s running for a second term in January, said the country has overcome some major challenges since he took office in 2023. But citizens are skeptical.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 22027: Keyamo exposes opposition’s ‘propaganda stunt’By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has accused the opposition of staging poster-destruction videos as a “propaganda stunt” to discredit the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post on his X handle, Keyamo shared a video of a man he described as “a sponsored […] The post 2027: Keyamo exposes opposition’s ‘propaganda stunt’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Niger PDP Governorship Candidate Nami Promises Transparent GovtHe said empowerment programmes would be properly organised in line with the realities of the digital age, rather than through indiscriminate cash distribution. The post Niger PDP Governorship Candidate Nami Promises Transparent Govt appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 2Independence: Gov Mbah Pardons, Commutes Sentences Of 13 InmatesWhile some of the inmates were pardoned and released, some had their death sentence commuted to life imprisonment. The post Independence: Gov Mbah Pardons, Commutes Sentences Of 13 Inmates appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 2Nigeria at 66, By Jibrin IbrahimYesterday, President Tinubu addressed Nigerians on the occasion of our 66th independence anniversary. The content of the speech resembles what we expect to hear at each anniversary. Lots of optimism about a greater tomorrow but no clear pathway to that outcome. The title of the address was from reform to prosperity. What Nigerians see in […] The post Nigeria at 66, By Jibrin Ibrahim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 2Guinea's exiled former PM Sidya Touré to be buried in Ivory CoastSidya Touré died in Paris last week. His family said the former Guinean prime minister will be buried in Ivory Coast.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSOct 2Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina, Mali… The gold refinery boom faces skepticism from mining giantsL’Afrique de l’ouest multiplie les raffineries d’or pour transformer sa matière première sur place. Si obliger les artisans miniers à y envoyer leur or est une gageure, encourager les industriels à le faire est encore plus difficile. Analyse.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 2Insecurity: ACF Urges Nigerians To Demand Accountability From Political LeadersIt noted that some of the painful conditions confronting Nigerians were being perpetrated or aggravated by people entrusted with leadership and governance. The post Insecurity: ACF Urges Nigerians To Demand Accountability From Political Leaders appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 2South Africa, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Morocco: who is ready to be a Plan B for CAN 2027?Théoriquement, la Coupe d’Afrique des nations 2027 doit se tenir en Ouganda, en Tanzanie et au Kenya. Mais face aux retards qui s’accumulent, la CAF a commencé à sonder certains pays. En tête de liste : le Maroc, l’Algérie et l’Afrique du Sud.Jeune Afrique
WORLDOct 2Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana job again after just one monthThe Portuguese coach had rejoined the Black Starts his September. His second departure comes after Ghana was beaten by Ivory Coast and by Gambia in qualifying matches for the Africa Cup of Nations last month.Africanews [en]
DISASTEROct 2One dead, three injured in Lagos Coastal Road crashBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS: One person was killed while three others sustained serious injuries in an auto crash along the Lagos Coastal Road inward Eko Hotel in the early hours of Thursday. The accident involved a grey Lexus Jeep 350 with registration number LSD 554 KV. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, […] The post One dead, three injured in Lagos Coastal Road crash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Political scholar Jibril Ibrahim commends Oyo’s inquiry into school abduction, backs Makinde’s presidential bidAccording to the well-known political analyst, the emergence of Governor Makinde as a presidential candidate is a big boost for democracy especially coming from a proven trajectory of performance as a two-term governor. The post Political scholar Jibril Ibrahim commends Oyo’s inquiry into school abduction, backs Makinde’s presidential bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times