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POLITICSOct 1Court restrains NDC, INEC from replacing Plateau candidateThe Federal High Court restrains Jonathan Akuns from parading himself as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Plateau State The post Court restrains NDC, INEC from replacing Plateau candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 1Obidient Movement laments ₦20m loss as Uyo two-million-man march is rescheduledSmith said the decision was an afterthought, claiming that the same police commissioner had earlier granted approval for the march to hold in Uyo. The post Obidient Movement laments ₦20m loss as Uyo two-million-man march is rescheduled appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Radda signs Katsina’s ₦828.58bn 2027 budget into lawKatsina State Governor Dikko Radda has signed the state’s ₦828.58 billion 2027 budget into law, with nearly 77 per cent allocated to capital expenditure. The post Radda signs Katsina’s ₦828.58bn 2027 budget into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 1Gunmen Abduct 20 Corps Members In ImoChannels TV
HEALTHOct 1Doctors Without Borders employee working on Ebola response tests positive for virusWashington Post World
POLITICSOct 1Tinubu’s Independence speech, empty promises of better future — Makinde campaignBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has dismissed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address as empty promises that offered no concrete solution to Nigeria’s economic hardship, poverty and insecurity. The campaign said Nigerians were again being promised a better future without clear, measurable commitments on how the government would […] The post Tinubu’s Independence speech, empty promises of better future — Makinde campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 1Nigeria @66: Everton leads European clubs in Independence Day tributesEverton marked the occasion on Thursday with a graphic featuring several Nigerian players who have represented the club, accompanied by the message: “Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!” The post Nigeria @66: Everton leads European clubs in Independence Day tributes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 1Rattled by students’ poor performance, Akwa Ibom makes false claims against PREMIUM TIMESThe Akwa Ibom government has rejected its 36th-place NECO ranking but has yet to produce the official data it says proves the PREMIUM TIMES report wrong. The post Rattled by students’ poor performance, Akwa Ibom makes false claims against PREMIUM TIMES appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 1Video: Stir as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour responds to Yoruba questionRhodes-Vivour affirmed that Lagos is Yorubaland and stressed the importance of preserving the language as a carrier of culture and heritage. The post Video: Stir as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour responds to Yoruba question appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 1Dangote’s $16bn Lamu refinery to cut Africa’s dependence on imported fuel — AfreximbankBy Udeme Akpan,Energy Editor The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, has described the $16 billion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals project in Lamu, Kenya, as a landmark investment capable of strengthening Africa’s energy security, retaining more value from its natural resources and reducing dependence on imported refined petroleum products.The bank made the declaration following […] The post Dangote’s $16bn Lamu refinery to cut Africa’s dependence on imported fuel — Afreximbank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Nigeria @66: True independence means freedom from poverty, insecurity – IPACBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has said Nigeria’s true independence must mean freedom from poverty, insecurity, illiteracy, disease and division, urging governments to deliver the dividends of democracy to citizens. The council, in its Independence Day message, said 66 years after gaining independence, Nigerians deserved a country where security, welfare […] The post Nigeria @66: True independence means freedom from poverty, insecurity – IPAC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 1Ethiopia: Embassy shut in Eritrea, 10 diplomats expelledDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12027: Atiku vows to end election rigging in Nigeria, strengthen INEC independenceAtiku promised to support prompt publication of results from every polling unit and ensure electoral offenders faced the law, regardless of party affiliation. The post 2027: Atiku vows to end election rigging in Nigeria, strengthen INEC independence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 1Mixed reactions after prominent Zimbabwe businessman dies in helicopter crashWicknell Chivayo was one of the most recognisable faces of a class of conspicuously wealthy entrepreneurs with ties to the ruling partyAfricanews [en]
DISASTEROct 1East-West Road: Oborevwori mobilises Julius BergerBy Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has mobilised Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to commence emergency remedial works on the collapsed section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The section of the major highway collapsed on Tuesday following torrential rainfall, leaving […] The post East-West Road: Oborevwori mobilises Julius Berger appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1$700bn mineral: ITUC-Africa raises alarm over US–Nigeria dealBy Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has raised concerns over the Nigeria–United States critical minerals framework, warning that Nigeria must ensure its mineral wealth contributes directly to the country’s development rather than creating another form of economic dependency.In a statement by its General Secretary, Akhator Joel Odigie, […] The post $700bn mineral: ITUC-Africa raises alarm over US–Nigeria deal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 1Kenya breaks ground on $16bn refinery as environmental concerns growEast Africa is accelerating its push for greater energy independence with a new $16 billion refinery in Kenya – but the project is raising fears over the environmental cost of an expanding oil economy.RFI [en]
MILITARYOct 1Navy rescues two kidnapped victims in Akwa IbomBy Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered several stolen outboard engines during an operation against sea robbery and kidnapping in the Ibeno area of Akwa Ibom State. The operation was conducted on September 30, 2026, following credible intelligence on suspected sea robbers and kidnappers targeting fishermen and allegedly taking […] The post Navy rescues two kidnapped victims in Akwa Ibom appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 1A Flashy Zimbabwean Tycoon Who Befriended Presidents Dies in CrashWicknell Chivayo was riding in a helicopter with his wife when it plunged into a field. Dogged by corruption allegations, the businessman drew polarizing reactions even in death.NYT World
CONFLICTOct 1Ethiopia: Who could bring the warring sides to the negotiation table?DW News [en]
DISASTEROct 1Rivers Assembly suspends sitting over flood menace— Blames blocked canals, drainage channels By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended other legislative business to inspect flood-ravaged communities in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas, following concerns over the worsening flood situation in the state. The decision was taken during the 55th Legislative Sitting of […] The post Rivers Assembly suspends sitting over flood menace appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 1Nigeria at 66: Our Best Days Can Still Be Ahead – Chief F. E. OjugbanaNigeria at 66 is a nation tested by many challenges, but defined by something far greater: the extraordinary resilience of its people. Through difficult times and moments of triumph, Nigerians have continued to rise, strive and believe in the promise of a better country. That enduring spirit gives me hope. Across our communities, businesses, farms, […] The post Nigeria at 66: Our Best Days Can Still Be Ahead – Chief F. E. Ojugbana appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Obidient Movement names Moses Paul coordinator— hails Tanko’s appointment as Obi’s aideBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Obidient Movement has congratulated its immediate past National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, on his appointment as Special Adviser to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, on Northern Nigeria. The movement also announced the appointment of Dr Moses Paul as its new National Coordinator. The […] The post Obidient Movement names Moses Paul coordinator— hails Tanko’s appointment as Obi’s aide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 1Zimbabwe probes helicopter crash that killed tycoon ChivayoWicknell Chivayo, a tycoon close to the ruling ZANU-PF party known for his extravagant displays of wealth, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among the victims, family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed to ZBCAfricanews [en]