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PoliticsSep 22NDC Moves To Inaugurate Campaign Council, Gives Obi, Kwankwaso Nomination PowersThe NDC says the arrangement follows several meetings between Obi, Kwankwaso, National Leader Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and other party leaders. The post NDC Moves To Inaugurate Campaign Council, Gives Obi, Kwankwaso Nomination Powers appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 22Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal joins NDCMr Lawal joined NDC about three months after he resigned from the ADC, which he accused of manipulating its presidential primary election in favour of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The post Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal joins NDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 22FX pressures recede as reserves hit 18-year high, current account surplus rises 67.9% – CBNThe governor also attributed part of the improvement in Nigeria’s external buffers to diaspora remittances, which he said had played an important role in strengthening the country’s resilience. The post FX pressures recede as reserves hit 18-year high, current account surplus rises 67.9% – CBN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthSep 22Lassa fever deaths rise to 259 as Nigeria records 1,086 confirmed casesPremium Times
PoliticsSep 222027: Obi will restore fuel subsidy in ‘different form’ — KwankwasoHe said the NDC would seek ways to reduce the cost of petrol for Nigerians, including increased investment in domestic refining. The post 2027: Obi will restore fuel subsidy in ‘different form’ — Kwankwaso appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 22Top South African policeman charged with sexual offencesShadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.BBC World
PoliticsSep 22With Tinubu, Shettima abroad, who is running Nigeria – ADC asksThe African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday questioned who is exercising Nigeria’s presidential powers as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima remain outside the country. The post With Tinubu, Shettima abroad, who is running Nigeria – ADC asks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 22Osun Assembly passes resolution on state policeThe Osun State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the resolution in support of the creation of State Police. The post Osun Assembly passes resolution on state police appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 22Multiple FX windows cost Nigeria 3% of GDP – CBNCBN said its previous reforms have improved Nigeria's macroeconomic conditions, and the latest policy reset is intended to strengthen how monetary policy operates without abandoning its focus on inflation. The post Multiple FX windows cost Nigeria 3% of GDP – CBN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 22N50bn airport fund: ‘I got nothing from Tinubu’ — Makinde fires back at WikeOyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed as false a claim by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that the Federal Government gave Oyo State N50 billion for the upgrade of the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan. The post N50bn airport fund: ‘I got nothing from Tinubu’ — Makinde fires back at Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 22Drug Abuse: Kano arrests 380 suspects, secures 230 convictionsThe chairman said two rubber-solution dealers had been convicted for exposing about 43 underage children involved in street scavenging to intoxicating substances. The post Drug Abuse: Kano arrests 380 suspects, secures 230 convictions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 222027: Obi can’t win, enlightenment will cost him votes — UmahiBy John Alechenu ABUJA — Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Umahi stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a report from the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on its nationwide tour of federal roads. […] The post 2027: Obi can’t win, enlightenment will cost him votes — Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 22Former Archbishop of Canterbury visits Plateau, meets MutfwangJustin Welby was received by Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other political and religious leaders in Jos. The post Former Archbishop of Canterbury visits Plateau, meets Mutfwang appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 22Full List: Enugu Gov appoints Rachael Okonkwo, Eucharia Anunobi as aidesEnugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has approved the appointment of 118 persons as Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants to his administration. The appointments, contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Monday, take effect immediately. Among those appointed are Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and […] The post Full List: Enugu Gov appoints Rachael Okonkwo, Eucharia Anunobi as aides appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 222027: NDC gives Peter Obi, Kwankwaso power to pick campaign officialsThe latest development came barely 72 hours after a face-off between the NDC leadership and members of the OK Movement over setting up the Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. The post 2027: NDC gives Peter Obi, Kwankwaso power to pick campaign officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 22‘Don’t manipulate 2027 elections’ — Obidient Movement warns WikeThe Obidient Movement has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other political actors against attempting to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections. The post ‘Don’t manipulate 2027 elections’ — Obidient Movement warns Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterSep 22Floods take over homes, business premises in Warri, Udu, UvwieBy Jimitota Onoyume  Heavy flooding triggered by torrential rains on Monday and yesterday has taken over several homes and business premises in Warri South, Uvwie and Udu Local government areas of Delta state. Along Okere road in Warri, residential apartments and business premises were heavily flooded.  Residents and business owners were seen bailing out water […] The post Floods take over homes, business premises in Warri, Udu, Uvwie appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 22Uganda : France Expands Support for Uganda Green EntrepreneursFrance is increasing its support for green entrepreneurs in Uganda.allafrica.com · Nigeria
WorldSep 22APO Group - Africa Newsroom / Press release | Higher Education and Training on National Skills Fund ( NSF ) Acting Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) supporting South Africa at the WorldSkills International Competition in ShanghaiAn Acting CEO from South Africa's National Skills Fund is supporting the country's participation in the WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai. This highlights national investment in skills development and international representation in vocational competitions.africa-newsroom.com · South Africa
PoliticsSep 22Why State Police Bill was transmitted quickly to state assemblies – NASSThe National Assembly has explained that it gave priority to the transmission of a bill for the establishment of State Police Service to the State Houses of Assembly in response to widespread public demands and the need to address concerns relating to security and policing in the country through an appropriate constitutional and legal framework. The post Why State Police Bill was transmitted quickly to state assemblies – NASS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 22PREMIUM TIMES journalist shortlisted for Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year AwardThe Thomson Foundation announced the finalists on Tuesday, following its assessment of "651 stories submitted by 217 journalists from 56 countries." The post PREMIUM TIMES journalist shortlisted for Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 22Nigeria Triathlon Union sets date for elective congressThe congress, which will also serve as the union’s general assembly, will hold at the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) headquarters inside the National Stadium, Surulere, The post Nigeria Triathlon Union sets date for elective congress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 222027: I’ll transmit power to VP whenever I’m on vacation — MakindePresidential candidate of the Action Peoples Movement, APM, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has vowed to transmit power to the Vice President whenever he is unavailable, promising to obey the Constitution ‘to the letter’ if elected president in 2027. The post 2027: I’ll transmit power to VP whenever I’m on vacation — Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 22Court set to hear suit on turf battle between ICAN, forensic fraud investigators instituteThe Institute of forensic fraud investigators argued that ICAN cannot offer a “Certification Programme culminating in the award of Certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria (CFAN).” The post Court set to hear suit on turf battle between ICAN, forensic fraud investigators institute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times