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ConflictBreakingSep 27South Africa shootings leave 27 killedFrance 24 [en]
BusinessSep 27FG approves upgrade of four portsBy Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive modernisation and upgrade programme for the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, who disclosed this, said the latest approval complemented the earlier approval for […] The post FG approves upgrade of four ports appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterSep 27Passenger dies in Lagos lone crashBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — A passenger has died in a lone accident involving a commercial Volkswagen bus at Ogunlana Junction, inward Ojuelegba, in the Surulere area of Lagos. The accident occurred at the weekend when the bus, with registration number LND 130 XR, reportedly rammed into a median pole at Ogunlana Junction by Fallout […] The post Passenger dies in Lagos lone crash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 27Orthodox Church head completes apostolic visit to EthiopiaThe head of the Orthodox Church has concluded an apostolic visit to Ethiopia.The Hindu
BusinessSep 27Seinde Signature unveils 2026 edition of Nigeria’s first perfume advent calendarThe collection of the first perfume advent calendar introduced in Nigeria contains 12 fragrances from international niche perfume houses. The post Seinde Signature unveils 2026 edition of Nigeria’s first perfume advent calendar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 27Woman arrested over alleged alcohol smugglingBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Ogun State Command, has arrested a woman identified as Shobowale Balikis for allegedly attempting to smuggle alcohol concealed in a bottled-water pack into the Ibara Custodial Centre, Abeokuta. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Odukoya, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. According […] The post Woman arrested over alleged alcohol smuggling appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictBreakingSep 27Gunmen Kill 27 In Mass Shootings In South AfricaChannels TV
DisasterSep 27Femicides on the rise in South AfricaFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 27US installation commemorates victims of South African ‘white genocide’Memorial crosses installed in the US have revived erroneous claims of a ‘white genocide’ against farmers in South AfricaAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 27Yuguda dismisses death rumour, says he’s recoveringBy Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — Former Bauchi State Governor, Dr Isa Yuguda, has dismissed reports circulating on social media that he had died, assuring Nigerians that he is alive and recovering from a recent illness. Yuguda, who spoke on Saturday, said the false report generated widespread concern, particularly in Bauchi State, where thousands of […] The post Yuguda dismisses death rumour, says he’s recovering appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 27Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid renewed fightingThis year's celebration came as renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal troops and fighters loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front, or TPLF, raised fears of another major conflict in the country's northAfricanews [en]
BusinessSep 27Customs reform earns global acclaim, Adeniyi bags IPRA AwardEmma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The reform drive of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has received international recognition, with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, honoured with a Special Award of Excellence at the 2026 International Public Relations Association, IPRA, Golden World Awards in Athens, Greece. A statement issued by the NCS in […] The post Customs reform earns global acclaim, Adeniyi bags IPRA Award appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 27Sand Eagles step up preparations for Ghana beach soccer showdownThe Sand Eagles are due to host Ghana’s Black Sharks in Kaduna on Saturday, 10 October, with the second leg to take place in Accra on Saturday, 17 October. The post Sand Eagles step up preparations for Ghana beach soccer showdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 27I cannot insult Soludo — OnunkwoBy Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra South Senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the 2027 election, Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, has said he will not insult or respond to any comment made about him by Governor Chukwuma Soludo because the governor is his senior in age. Onunkwo was reacting to alleged remarks […] The post I cannot insult Soludo — Onunkwo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 27Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid fightingEthiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid fightingAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 272027: Money won’t be problem — UmahiBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said lack of funds will not be a challenge in the 2027 election campaigns for President Bola Tinubu, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Umahi made the declaration at the grand finale of the […] The post 2027: Money won’t be problem — Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 27LAWMA arrests 14 over illegal waste dumpingBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has intensified its enforcement operations across the state, arresting 14 persons for alleged waste-related offences and seizing scores of carts from suspected illegal waste collectors. The enforcement operations were carried out on Lagos Island and along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway as part of efforts to […] The post LAWMA arrests 14 over illegal waste dumping appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 27Months after concession, ACs fail at Enugu AirportBy Dickson Omobola Passengers departing the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Sunday, lamented the failure of the air-conditioning system in the departure hall, with travellers forced to endure long hours of heat while waiting to board their flights. The situation was observed by Vanguard, as passengers, including editors leaving Enugu after the 2026 Guild of […] The post Months after concession, ACs fail at Enugu Airport appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 27Obi questions Tinubu’s absence from UNGABy Henry Umoru ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the 81st United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. Obi raised the issue on Sunday in a post on his X handle after watching an address delivered by Ghanaian President John Dramani […] The post Obi questions Tinubu’s absence from UNGA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 2766th Independence: Kaduna prays for Nigeria as contractors praise Uba Sani’s debt payment planThe prayers, led by the mosque’s Deputy Chief Imam, Malam Abdullahi Aliyu, focused on the peace and stability of Nigeria and Kaduna State. The post 66th Independence: Kaduna prays for Nigeria as contractors praise Uba Sani’s debt payment plan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 27‘I’m like three women’: Olori Atuwatse says Olu of Warri won’t embrace polygamyThe Queen reflected on their marriage and the demands the monarch’s responsibilities place on their time together. The post ‘I’m like three women’: Olori Atuwatse says Olu of Warri won’t embrace polygamy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterSep 27South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a weekNPR News
BusinessSep 27Nigeria, UK advance negotiations on trade cooperation dealThe CG Customs said negotiations had been conducted virtually for about six months before the two sides decided to meet physically at the NCS headquarters to finalise outstanding issues. The post Nigeria, UK advance negotiations on trade cooperation deal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 27Senegal's debt: why the agreement with the IMF still has grey areasLe Sénégal n’a pas encore reçu un dollar du FMI, mais l’accord du 1er septembre a déjà fait bouger les marchés. L’économiste Florent Kanga Gbongué analyse les vraies marges de manœuvre du pays dans les colonnes de The Conversation.Jeune Afrique