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DisasterSep 23Catholic schoolchildren in Congo mourn 27 classmates killed in Bukavu firesthedialog.org · United States
DisasterSep 23Delta primary school pupils seen scooping water from flooded classroomBy Efe Onodjae A video showing pupils of Okwue Primary School, Owa-Nta, Delta State, scooping water from their classroom has surfaced on social media. In the video, the pupils were seen using containers to remove water from the classroom while their teacher, who spoke in the local language, appealed for help. Observation by Vanguard in […] The post Delta primary school pupils seen scooping water from flooded classroom appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23Igbo Day: Ohanaeze unveils charter for unity— Says document’ll redefine Igbo’s engagement with Nigeria— Moghalu to headline 2026 celebration in Umuahia By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has unveiled a Charter of Strategic Engagement for National Development aimed at strengthening Igbo unity and redefining the group’s engagement with Nigeria. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation unveiled the document on […] The post Igbo Day: Ohanaeze unveils charter for unity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23TRENDING: ‘We’ll engage 4,000 influencers to showcase Tinubu’s achievements’ — Umahi“…I want you to advise me on how to do it. You know I am proud of what the President is doing in infrastructure”. The post TRENDING: ‘We’ll engage 4,000 influencers to showcase Tinubu’s achievements’ — Umahi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 23Vodacom-Safaricom: diving into the heart of controversies surrounding the sale of the Kenyan flagshipLa Haute Cour du Kenya a annulé la vente d’une participation de 15 % dans Safaricom à Vodacom, jugeant le processus inconstitutionnel. Un verdict qui relance le débat sur la transparence et le prix de la cession.Jeune Afrique
DisasterSep 23Group calls for probe after Rivers gas explosion survivor dies amid unresolved emissionsPremium Times
MilitarySep 23Army vows to protect critical energy assetsBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting critical energy infrastructure and strengthening partnerships that support Nigeria’s economic growth and national development. Shaibu stated this on Wednesday when the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company […] The post Army vows to protect critical energy assets appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 23MPR cut should bring cheaper credit — MANBy Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, has urged banks to reduce lending rates to manufacturers following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 350-basis-point cut in the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, saying lower borrowing costs are essential to reviving investment and production. Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, made the call in a statement yesterday, […] The post MPR cut should bring cheaper credit — MAN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictBreakingSep 23Tigrayan Forces Mobilize Against the Central Government in EthiopiaNYT World
HealthSep 23Delta health workers suspend strike over uniform allowanceBy Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Allied health workers in Delta State have suspended their industrial action after the state government pledged to pay outstanding uniform allowances, while negotiations continue over their other demands. The workers, under the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) and the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes […] The post Delta health workers suspend strike over uniform allowance appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23Public Office Isn’t An Avenue To Become Wealthy Overnight, Nwifuru Tells LG ChairmenGovernor Francise Nwifuru told the public officers that public funds must be used lawfully and transparently. The post Public Office Isn’t An Avenue To Become Wealthy Overnight, Nwifuru Tells LG Chairmen appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 23The Iran War Might Be Somaliland’s Chance for RecognitionThe unrecognized republic is pitching itself as a strategic ally for Washington.Foreign Policy
WorldSep 23Witchcraft allegation: Police arrest four over Bauchi man’s murderBy Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged murder of a 45-year-old man, Garba Abdullahi, following an accusation that he caused a woman’s illness in Gadau Local Government Area. The command also arrested two other suspects allegedly found in possession of 69 blocks of dried leaves suspected […] The post Witchcraft allegation: Police arrest four over Bauchi man’s murder appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 23Burutu and the unhidden treasures of the Niger Delta blue economy, By Uche IgweThe blue economy opportunities that will be triggered by the proposed rehabilitation and upgrade of the Burutu seaport are immense. It would easily impact countries like Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. A huge warehouse already exists at the dock to provide dockyard services for the repair and maintenance of light vessels. With its proximity to crude […] The post Burutu and the unhidden treasures of the Niger Delta blue economy, By Uche Igwe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 23[VIDEO] AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Assure Fans Of Victory Against Madagascar‎The match is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, at 5 p.m. on Friday. The post [VIDEO] AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Assure Fans Of Victory Against Madagascar appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 232027: Enugu ADC candidate vows to tackle insecurityBy Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State, Chief Ocho Obodoeze, has pledged to tackle what he described as the root causes of insecurity if elected governor in 2027. Obodoeze made the pledge on Tuesday at the ADC Enugu East Senatorial District structure verification exercise and […] The post 2027: Enugu ADC candidate vows to tackle insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 232027: ‘I’m running for president; I’m voice of conscience — Sowore replies Donald DukeSowore said his candidacy was reflected in the final list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The post 2027: ‘I’m running for president; I’m voice of conscience — Sowore replies Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictBreakingSep 23Fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region flares up, rebels seize airportNOS Buitenland
PoliticsSep 23Gombe 2027: Gwamna ready for debate – SpokesmanGombe State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, is ready to participate in any debate with other candidates ahead of the 2027 election, his spokesman, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, has said. Shawai, in a statement, welcomed calls for an open debate among governorship candidates, saying Gwamna was prepared to engage […] The post Gombe 2027: Gwamna ready for debate – Spokesman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 23Fuel under-dispensing: PETROAN orders nationwide meter checksThe Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has ordered its members nationwide to immediately check their dispensing meters following a warning by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over under-dispensing of petroleum products. PETROAN National President, Billy Gillis-Harry, disclosed this Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. […] The post Fuel under-dispensing: PETROAN orders nationwide meter checks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23The U.S. has 17,500 refugee slots. Trump says they will primarily go to white South Africans.The Trump administration says it will allow up to 17,500 refugees to migrate to the U.S. in 2027, despite closing most of the U.S. refugee program, which is meant for those fleeing persecution and violence abroad. President Trump says those refugee spots will "primarily" go to white Afrikaners, who he claims are oppressed. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.CBS News
HealthSep 23Ebola: NCDC places Nigeria on high alertVanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 23ICC Convicts Ex-CAR Rebel Leader For Torturing PrisonersThe ICC will deliver a sentence for the crimes at a later date. Said was also acquitted of three counts of war crimes. The post ICC Convicts Ex-CAR Rebel Leader For Torturing Prisoners appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 23Amupitan says no predetermined results for 2027 polls…INEC, Police move to arrest pre-election violence perpetrators …Pending primary litigations won’t stop elections By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said there will be no predetermined results in the 2027 general elections, assuring Nigerians that the commission is committed to conducting transparent polls. […] The post Amupitan says no predetermined results for 2027 polls appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria