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PoliticsSep 21Alleged Rights Violation: AGF asks court to dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn suitBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss, as lacking in merit, the N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit that the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, filed against him and the Independent Corrupt Practices […] The post Alleged Rights Violation: AGF asks court to dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn suit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthSep 21On the frontline of the Ebola outbreak: 'I'm not afraid to do this work'NOS Buitenland
BusinessSep 21Oil in Gabon: Assala Energy, Oligui Nguema's winning betFinancé par le trader Gunvor via un prêt contre des livraisons de pétrole jugé risqué, le rachat d’Assala Energy par la Gabon Oil Company s’avère être un succès. Production en hausse, nouvelles acquisitions : Libreville a déjoué les pronostics.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 21New suit seeks ex-AGF Aondoakaa’s disqualification from contesting Benue governorship, cites Supreme Court verdictThe plaintiffs cited a previous Supreme Court judgement that imposed a lifetime disqualification on Mr Aondoakaa from holding public office. The post New suit seeks ex-AGF Aondoakaa’s disqualification from contesting Benue governorship, cites Supreme Court verdict appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 212027: APM names retired NNPC chief as Adamawa deputy governorship candidateParty projects a strategic fusion of private sector enterprise and public sector experience as its formula to transform Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 polls. The post 2027: APM names retired NNPC chief as Adamawa deputy governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 21FG Defends Tinubu’s UNGA Absence, Says Shettima Has Full Presidential MandateThe Federal Government adds that Tinubu is currently on annual leave, stressing that his decision to ask the Vice President to lead Nigeria’s delegation is neither unusual nor a diminution of the country’s diplomatic standing. The post FG Defends Tinubu’s UNGA Absence, Says Shettima Has Full Presidential Mandate appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 21FG threatens Lagos-Calabar highway shutdown over safety…Gives motorists two weeks to comply with rules LAGOS — The Federal Government has given motorists and other road users on the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway two weeks to comply with safety regulations or face a shutdown of the route. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, issued the […] The post FG threatens to shut Lagos-Calabar highway shutdown over violations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 21Dangote Refinery IPO reflects long-term commitment to Africa’s industrial transformation – DangoteBy Udeme AkpanPresident and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said the ongoing Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering, IPO, reflects the Group’s long-term commitment to Africa’s industrialisation, wealth creation and economic development.Speaking during an interview with Bloomberg Television, Dangote said the IPO was designed not only to raise capital but also […] The post Dangote Refinery IPO reflects long-term commitment to Africa’s industrial transformation – Dangote appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21From G5 to rainbow coalition: Wike’s new political calculus, By Ehi BraimahNyesom Wike has never been a politician who hides behind ambiguity. When he takes a political position, he usually does so loudly, visibly and with an unmistakable sense of purpose. From the People’s Democratic Party’s G5 governors in 2022–2023 to the Rainbow Coalition now taking shape ahead of the 2027 elections, one thread runs through […] The post From G5 to rainbow coalition: Wike’s new political calculus, By Ehi Braimah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 21Ekiti Govt distributes 100 operational vehicles to security agenciesMr Oyebanji appealed to security personnel to remain vigilant as the state prepares for its forthcoming inauguration activities and the 2027 general elections, stressing the need for all stakeholders to work together to preserve the peace in Ekiti. The post Ekiti Govt distributes 100 operational vehicles to security agencies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 21South Africa arrests three more suspects, after nine women murderedTwo South African women appeared in court on Monday over the killing of one of nine women found dead in a neighbourhood east of Johannesburg -- a series of murders that have sparked alarm and anger. The post South Africa arrests three more suspects, after nine women murdered appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21‘Who Is In Charge?’ Atiku Questions Tinubu’s Absence After 21 DaysAccording to Atiku, the Constitution does not recognise a “working vacation” as an alternative system of presidential succession, insisting that the procedure provided by the Constitution must be followed. The post ‘Who Is In Charge?’ Atiku Questions Tinubu’s Absence After 21 Days appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BusinessSep 21FirstEase: How FirstBank is making big-ticket purchases and every day bills easierFirstEase is a digital lending solution that allows customers to shop, pay bills and split payments over an agreed period. The offer is built around two major channels: FirstEase for e-commerce purchases and FirstEase for bill payments. The post FirstEase: How FirstBank is making big-ticket purchases and every day bills easier appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 212027: Disu warns politicians against hiring thugs…Police unveil six-point election security framework OWERRI — Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has warned politicians against hiring thugs, buying votes, moving arms or threatening voters and electoral officials ahead of the 2027 general elections. Disu, who issued the warning on Monday at the sixth conference and retreat for senior police officers in Owerri, […] The post 2027: Disu warns politicians against hiring thugs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 21Access Bank redeems $500 million EurobondAccording to the lender, the repayment was integrated into the bank’s liquidity framework and has no detrimental impact on its operations or regulatory liquidity requirements. The post Access Bank redeems $500 million Eurobond appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 21I’ll never support Hope Uzodinma to become Senate president  -  WikeWike accused Uzodinma of creating an internal political problem and lacking the capacity to resolve it. The post I’ll never support Hope Uzodinma to become Senate president - Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 21Plateau imposes curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, ManguBy Golok Nanmwa, Jos JOS — Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following emerging security threats in the affected areas. The curfew, which took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026, restricts movement between 6pm and 6am until further notice. The state Commissioner for […] The post Plateau imposes curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21How the Malian military infiltrated all spheres of the StateDepuis le coup d’État d’août 2020, les officiers ont investi en silence tous les rouages de l’appareil d’État. Une enquête inédite, fondée sur 81 387 actes de nomination, documente l’ampleur de cette prise de pouvoir administrative.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 21NSITF now digital, efficient, accountable — FaleyeBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has shed its manual, top-heavy past and is now a digital, efficient and accountable institution, its Managing Director Oluwaseun Faleye has declared. Faleye made the assertion on Monday, when he received the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr Kamil […] The post NSITF now digital, efficient, accountable — Faleye appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21Deaths of 37 Miners: ASF France seeks protection for surviving detainees, witnessesVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21Makinde to APC critics: Fix power, stop attacking generators…Adelabu’s ally, supporters join APM in Ibadan By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Seyi Makinde, has challenged critics of his administration’s use of diesel-powered generators to illuminate some streetlights in the state to recall the promise by their political principal to fix Nigeria’s electricity […] The post Makinde to APC critics: Fix power, stop attacking generators appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 21Afreximbank, ATDC unveil $500m push to transform African tradeBy Udeme Akpan The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Africa Trading and Distribution Company (ATDC) have signed a $500 million Global Credit Facility to strengthen the movement of goods, supply chains and intra-African trade.The facility will finance the purchase and aggregation of African goods, logistics, transportation, warehousing and distribution, enabling ATDC to scale trade […] The post Afreximbank, ATDC unveil $500m push to transform African trade appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 21SUNU Assurances appoints new director, external auditorThe insurance company disclosed the changes in separate notices filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday. The post SUNU Assurances appoints new director, external auditor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 21Ebonyi police present N13.2m to deceased officers’ familiesBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State Police Command has presented cheques totalling ₦13,228,287.91 to the next-of-kin of deceased police officers in the state. The cheques were presented by the Commissioner of Police, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu. Okafor expressed sympathy to the beneficiaries […] The post Ebonyi police present N13.2m to deceased officers’ families appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria