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ConflictBreakingSep 27South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a weekwbaa.org · United States
PoliticsSep 27Atiku asks Tinubu to explain rising debtAtiku has called upon Tinubu to provide an explanation for the nation's increasing debt. This indicates a political challenge concerning government fiscal policy.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
WorldSep 27Man allegedly stabs friend to death over ₦500 in Cross RiverA man is alleged to have stabbed his friend to death over a small sum of money in Cross River. This report describes a specific incident of violent crime.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
ConflictSep 27Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 deadvanguardngr.com · Nigeria
PoliticsSep 272027 : Ibadan indigenes task Oyo politicians on issue - based cIndigenes of Ibadan are urging politicians in Oyo state to focus on issue-based campaigns for the 2027 elections. This indicates a desire for more substantive political discourse ahead of future elections.punchng.com · Nigeria
PoliticsSep 27United States – Eritrea: why Washington is turning the page on sanctions against AsmaraWashington se rapproche d’Asmara en laissant expirer l’état d’urgence nationale décrété sur le nord de l’Éthiopie. Une décision stratégique, mais controversée, alors que le Tigré renoue avec la violence.Jeune Afrique
DisasterSep 27Ebonyi Promises Relief For Flood VictimsRecent flash floods left farmlands submerged, property destroyed, and scores of households displaced. The post Ebonyi Promises Relief For Flood Victims appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
ConflictBreakingSep 27South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a weekklcc.org · United States
PoliticsSep 27Ijaws in Edo Demand Autonomy , Allege Marginalisation By Govt , Oba Palace – THISDAYLIVEThe Ijaw community in Edo is demanding autonomy and alleging marginalization by the government and the Oba Palace, highlighting significant ethnic grievances and political tensions. This situation could lead to further social unrest or political challenges.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria
PoliticsSep 272027: Hashim plans support for Dangote, refineriesAccord Party presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has promised to support Dangote Refinery and other qualifying Nigerian refineries with access to locally produced crude at what he described as a strategic domestic price if elected president in 2027. Hashim said the policy would give Nigerian refineries a cost advantage to compete in African and global […] The post 2027: Hashim plans support for Dangote, refineries appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 27Flamingos win WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup, set sights on World CupThe Flamingos had earlier defeated the Niger Republic 5-0, Ghana 4-2, Burkina Faso 2-0 and hosts Côte d’Ivoire 2-0 on their way to the final. The post Flamingos win WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup, set sights on World Cup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 27Governor Oyebanji dissolves boards, terminates appointments of political aidesMr Oyebanji expressed appreciation to the affected appointees for their contributions to the success of his administration and their service to the state. The post Governor Oyebanji dissolves boards, terminates appointments of political aides appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 27Inside the business of gony bags, Madagascar's ubiquitous plastic sacksGo anywhere in Madagascar and you'll find gony – large woven polypropylene sacks used to transport and store everything from vanilla to cement. For the past 50 years, these hard-wearing bags have been manufactured and sold by a family-run business outside the capital. Now the company finds itself seeking new ways to resist cheaper imports from Asia.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 27APC Sweeps Yobe L.G Chairmanship ElectionExecutive Chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission, Ibrahim Yabani, added that the Action Democratic Party (ADP) and All Peoples Party (APP) won councillor seats in Fune and Karasuwa local government areas. The post APC Sweeps Yobe L.G Chairmanship Election appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 27Nothing must happen to Peter Obi — Ejiofor tells TinubuBy Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Social critic and lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged President Bola Tinubu and relevant security agencies to take preventive measures to protect the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election. Ejiofor’s call followed Obi’s recent expression of concern about his personal […] The post Nothing must happen to Peter Obi — Ejiofor tells Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 27Police arrest man accused of stabbing 42-year-old to death over N500 giftPolice said the incident followed an alleged misunderstanding between the two men over an N500 gift reportedly given to them. The post Police arrest man accused of stabbing 42-year-old to death over N500 gift appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 27Nwaogu: Supreme Court verdict won’t affect my 2027 bidBy Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, has urged her supporters to remain calm and steadfast, saying the recent Supreme Court judgment in INEC v. ZLP & Ors does not affect her candidacy. Nwaogu’s campaign organisation, in a statement issued by […] The post Nwaogu: Supreme Court verdict won’t affect my 2027 bid appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterSep 27Explosion as vehicle crashes into gas shop in AbujaAlthough no life was lost, at least nine shops were affected, the vehicle involved was completely burnt, while residents reportedly rescued the car driver and a child, who were subsequently rushed to the hospital. The post Explosion as vehicle crashes into gas shop in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthSep 27Ebonyi residents urged to embrace free family planning…As experts lament cultural, religious barriers By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Residents of Ebonyi State have been urged to take advantage of free family planning services to reduce maternal mortality, unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions in the state. The call was made as the state joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World […] The post Ebonyi residents urged to embrace free family planning appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 27Atiku asks Tinubu to explain rising debtFormer Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain the continued rise in Nigeria’s public debt despite increased government revenues, saying Nigerians are yet to see the benefits promised from the administration’s economic reforms. Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, made the demand in a statement issued […] The post Atiku asks Tinubu to explain rising debt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 27Newlywed Couple Abducted In Kwara-Kogi Border CommunityThge police said that soldiers were already combing the bush to fish out perpetrators and free the couple. The post Newlywed Couple Abducted In Kwara-Kogi Border Community appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 27Oyebanji dissolves boards, sacks political appointeesEkiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions and parastatals in the state and terminated the appointments of all political appointees. Those affected by the termination include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants. The decision was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Special Adviser […] The post Oyebanji dissolves boards, sacks political appointees appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 27LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles in Lagos traffic crackdownThe operation was carried out during the weekend in Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu, the agency said in a statement, Vanguard Newspaper reported on Sunday. The post LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles in Lagos traffic crackdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictSep 27Terrorists abduct newlywed couple, four others in KwaraVanguard Nigeria