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DISASTERSep 19Methanol-tainted Nigeria drink kills 48, 182 made ill: governmentSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19Meet Rosaline Ogunro, Nigerian-born woman who became mayor of IslingtonOgunro, who represents St Peter’s and Canalside Ward, was officially sworn in as Mayor of Islington for 2026/27 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The post Meet Rosaline Ogunro, Nigerian-born woman who became mayor of Islington appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 19Nigeria’s indigenous languages to face extinction within 70 years – Linguists“My parents do not have the time to teach me our indigenous language because of work, so I do not really blame them" The post Nigeria’s indigenous languages to face extinction within 70 years – Linguists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 19Scotland proposes 3 visa routes to attract Nigerian, other foreign workersThe Scottish Government has proposed three tailored immigration routes to attract foreign workers and graduates to Scotland as the country tackles population decline, an ageing population and labour shortages. The post Scotland proposes 3 visa routes to attract Nigerian, other foreign workers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 19JPMorgan struggles to forecast oil price as Iran war deepens Nigeria’s petrol concernsThe development comes as Nigerians face another increase in petrol prices, with pump prices rising above N1,400 per litre in parts of Abuja amid renewed pressure on global crude and refined-product markets. The post JPMorgan struggles to forecast oil price as Iran war deepens Nigeria’s petrol concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 19Beyond the single-buyer trap: How Nigeria can power its industrial future, By Tobi OluwatolaWe must learn from ours and other countries’ failures, and focus on what works: prioritise operational governance over ownership debates, and balance private initiative with the public grid’s survival…. The certainty of 1990 was that markets would do the work on their own. The lesson of the thirty years of this failed experiment is that […] The post Beyond the single-buyer trap: How Nigeria can power its industrial future, By Tobi Oluwatola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 1937 die in Nigerian custody: Reports blame overcrowding, government disputes claimAuthorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people while they were in custody for illegal mining. Officials say the detainees died at a detention facility in Niger state, with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps pointing to a possible disease outbreak. However, some reports suggest overcrowding and poor ventilation may have contributed to the deaths. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Sam Olukoya.France 24 [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGSep 19Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 peopleFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 19Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained minersAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 19ICRC tracing 17,000 missing-person cases in NigeriaThe International Committee of the Red Cross says about 17,000 missing-person cases remain under active tracing in Nigeria, with many linked to years of conflict and displacement. The post ICRC tracing 17,000 missing-person cases in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 19Medical expert identifies major cause of sudden deaths in Nigeria, other countriesThe professor of haematologist explained that sitting for long periods, especially while working on computers, could cause blood to remain stagnant in the lower legs, increasing the risk of clot formation. The post Medical expert identifies major cause of sudden deaths in Nigeria, other countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 19Tinubu hails EFCC as Nigeria wins $6bn Mambilla arbitration in ParisPresident Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in Nigeria’s victory at the arbitration tribunal. The post Tinubu hails EFCC as Nigeria wins $6bn Mambilla arbitration in Paris appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 19How Nigerians in the diaspora can invest in the Dangote Refinery IPO from anywhereFSDH Capital is one of the Joint Issuing Houses on the Dangote Refinery IPO, and eligible non-resident and diaspora applications can be processed through the FSDH Nominees Custody Platform. The post How Nigerians in the diaspora can invest in the Dangote Refinery IPO from anywhere appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTSep 19Hundreds of Nigerians flee to Cameroon after fatal violence in Mambilla PlateauPremium Times
POLITICSSep 19Nigeria probes deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custodyNigeria's government suspended a civil defence commander as President Bola Tinubu ordered a "thorough", "urgent and "full and transparent investigation" over Thursday's deaths.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 19AI could ‘kill all humans’: How safe are Nigerians?Behind the excitement is an increasingly uncomfortable question: Are humans building machines that could eventually replace them or even become too powerful to control? The post AI could ‘kill all humans’: How safe are Nigerians? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 19CAF Inter-club competitions: Why Nigerian clubs failBy Douglas Baye-Osagie dbayeosagie@yahoo.com This season, Nigeria was represented by four clubs on the continent. Rangers International and Rivers United in the CAF Champions League, and Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors in the CAF Confederation Cup. The story is already familiar – while two have bowed out in their very first game of the tournament, […] The post CAF Inter-club competitions: Why Nigerian clubs fail appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 18Tinubu, Bolloré discuss new investments in Nigeria’s film, entertainment sectorsMr Bollore’s connection to Nigeria’s media industry has become more significant following Canal+’s acquisition of the MultiChoice Group The post Tinubu, Bolloré discuss new investments in Nigeria’s film, entertainment sectors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 18Tinubu Meets Bolloré In Paris Over Expanded Investment In Nigeria’s Creative, Digital EconomyPresident Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic development and growth, with a strong emphasis on job creation for young Nigerians and investment in digitalisation. The post Tinubu Meets Bolloré In Paris Over Expanded Investment In Nigeria’s Creative, Digital Economy appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 18Children among at least 37 found dead in paramilitary custody in NigeriaIrish Times World
WORLDSep 18Breaking the blue ceiling: Stella Okuyiga’s eyewitness account of Nigeria’s first policewomen, By Godwin OnyeacholemAs a memoir, it presents the remarkable life of a woman who joined the police as a young recruit and retired more than 30 years later as a deputy commissioner… As an inspirational work, it speaks to young women considering careers in policing and public service. It reminds them that institutions become stronger when opportunity […] The post Breaking the blue ceiling: Stella Okuyiga’s eyewitness account of Nigeria’s first policewomen, By Godwin Onyeacholem appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 18‘Let Nigerians Breathe’, Atiku Urges Tinubu To Cut Fuel Prices, Warns Against Electricity Subsidy RemovalHe said the impact of higher petrol prices had spread across the economy, with increased transportation and logistics costs pushing up the prices of food and other basic necessities. The post ‘Let Nigerians Breathe’, Atiku Urges Tinubu To Cut Fuel Prices, Warns Against Electricity Subsidy Removal appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CONFLICTSep 18Nigeria: Armed security deployed in Minna after deaths of minersArmed security personnel have been deployed in the Nigerian city of Minna, where demonstrators have been taking to the streets, a day after dozens suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 182027: Atiku offers to help Tinubu with policy ideas to reduce hardship faced by Nigerians“If your government requires policy ideas or technical input on how to bring relief, I am prepared to make mine available. Nigerians do not have to wait for another administration before they benefit from an idea that can help them today.” The post 2027: Atiku offers to help Tinubu with policy ideas to reduce hardship faced by Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times