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PoliticsSep 21Alleged Certificate Forgery: Court allows ex-Minister Nnaji to travel for medical treatmentBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday gave former Minister of Science and Technology Chief Uche Nnaji, who is facing trial for alleged certificate forgery, permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, the court directed the release of Nnaji’s international passport, […] The post Alleged Certificate Forgery: Court allows ex-Minister Nnaji to travel for medical treatment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 212027: I’m not sure Sowore is running for office — Donald DukeAccording to him, Sowore plays a different role in the political space by speaking on issues that some politicians may avoid because of the demands of political civility. The post 2027: I’m not sure Sowore is running for office — Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 21Nigeria’s indigenous oil ownership must deliver higher production, investment, jobsBy Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s growing indigenous ownership of oil and gas assets must translate into higher production, increased investment, job creation, technology development and broader public value, industry leaders and academics have said.They spoke at the 15th Dr. Emmanuel Egbogah Legacy Lecture in Port Harcourt, with the theme, “The Expanding Role of Upstream […] The post Nigeria’s indigenous oil ownership must deliver higher production, investment, jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21Tinubu hails Uba Sani’s mass transit scheme, challenges other governors to follow suitAccording to the president, the Kaduna State initiative ‘’is more of what we need to see at the subnational level.’’ The post Tinubu hails Uba Sani’s mass transit scheme, challenges other governors to follow suit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 21South-east speakers seek regional legislative collaboration, harmonisationThe Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, South-east zone, held a meeting in Awka on Saturday. The post South-east speakers seek regional legislative collaboration, harmonisation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 212027 Presidential Election: Meet Sandy Onor, scholar carrying PDP’s broken burdenHis name carries an unusual combination of scholarship and electoral politics. But the bigger story is the political road that brought him The post 2027 Presidential Election: Meet Sandy Onor, scholar carrying PDP’s broken burden appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterSep 21Plateau attacks: Tinubu’s N1bn, Mutfwang’s N500m reach 1,579 victimsBy Golok Nanmwa JOS — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, have overseen the disbursement of N1.5 billion in humanitarian assistance to 1,579 victims of violent attacks in five local government areas of the state. The intervention comprises N1 billion donated by First […] The post Plateau attacks: Tinubu’s N1bn, Mutfwang’s N500m reach 1,579 victims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21The Nigerian police and the fire next time, By Cheta NwanzeIn my not-so-humble opinion, the next large-scale unrest in Nigeria will not be triggered by politicians or ethnic militia. It will be triggered by the police. A single spark, a routine stop that turns fatal, a protest that turns violent, and the accumulated anger of millions will erupt. The Port Harcourt protesters blocked a road, […] The post The Nigerian police and the fire next time, By Cheta Nwanze appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 21Again, Wike defends Rainbow Coalition, says Tinubu’s re-election remains his concern“My primary concern is whether Tinubu will be re-elected for a second term, and I have made it known from the outset that I am going to support Mr President with all my might and strength.” The post Again, Wike defends Rainbow Coalition, says Tinubu’s re-election remains his concern appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthSep 21Lagos alerts residents over adulterated palm oil— Intensifies market surveillance, urges consumers to report suspects By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has alerted residents to the growing presence of sophisticated adulterated palm oil in markets across the state, warning consumers to be vigilant. The warning was issued through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, following a technical […] The post Lagos alerts residents over adulterated palm oil appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 21National Theatre residency will prove Africa can host global music events — Davido"Just being home just gave me so much inspiration. This kind of feels better doing it from where you’re actually from,” he said, adding, "I don’t ever want to take that kind of break away from my fans back home.” The post National Theatre residency will prove Africa can host global music events — Davido appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21Anambra businessman urges Soludo to stop attacking ObiBy Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — An Anambra businessman and Managing Director of Lomat Global Resources Limited, Chief Izuorah Nnamdi Iloma Anichebe, has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to focus on promoting his political positions and the achievements of President Bola Tinubu rather than engaging in repeated political exchanges with former Anambra governor, Peter Obi. Anichebe, popularly […] The post Anambra businessman urges Soludo to stop attacking Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 212027: Adegbonmire dismisses Wike’s ‘rainbow coalition’— Says APC will defeat opposition in Ondo By Dayo Johnson, Akure Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (SAN), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, has dismissed the political alliance linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing it as having no place in the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 […] The post 2027: Adegbonmire dismisses Wike’s ‘rainbow coalition’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 21Enugu Air launches direct Enugu-Douala flightsThe airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Ugonna Agubuokwu, confirmed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. The post Enugu Air launches direct Enugu-Douala flights appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 21Why gender-based violence persists in Southern AfricaA series of killings in South Africa has renewed scrutiny of efforts to combat violence against women. Activists say laws alone are not enough without effective implementation.DW News [en]
BusinessSep 21How the European Investment Bank is rethinking its African strategyAvec 3 milliards d’euros investis en Afrique en 2025, la Banque européenne d’investissement tient le cap dans un contexte de baisse structurelle de l’aide au développement. Elle joue désormais la carte géopolitique face à la Chine et aux fonds du Golfe.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 212027: Sowunmi describes Peter Obi as ‘master of empty campaign’He said Obi’s political appeal was largely connected to calls for equity for the South-East, which, he noted, had not produced a president in the current republic. The post 2027: Sowunmi describes Peter Obi as ‘master of empty campaign’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21Alleged Forgery: Court Releases International Passport Of Ex-Minister NnajiThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission had on July 13 arraigned the former minister on a six-count charge bordering on alleged certificate forgery, false information and corruption. The post Alleged Forgery: Court Releases International Passport Of Ex-Minister Nnaji appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 21Rainbow Coalition: Why Uzodinma, Abdulrazaq are after me – Wike"​So, God is the one who says what will be. If one is alive, then you begin to see what we will do. In any case, what is wrong assuming that I am positioning myself? But that is not correct. But you will hear the full details today about all this cries about the Rainbow Coalition. The post Rainbow Coalition: Why Uzodinma, Abdulrazaq are after me – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictBreakingSep 21Former enemies form alliance to overthrow Ethiopia's Abiy AhmedEuroNews [en]
DisasterSep 21Tenth woman's body found in South Africa, three suspects arrestedAfricanews [en]
BusinessSep 21FTSE Russell: It will attract international capital, broader investor participation – Market operatorsBy Peter Egwuatu As Nigeria returns to the frontier market today, market operators have expressed confidence that foreign capital into the country is expected to be enhanced following global visibility. Reacting to the return to frontier market, Fiona Ahimie , President Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers , CIS said : “ Nigeria’s return to frontier market […] The post FTSE Russell: It will attract international capital, broader investor participation – Market operators appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21Tinubu, El-Rufai and 2027: When prosecution begins to look like persecution, By Kehinde KolawoleWould El-Rufai be treated the same way today if he were still one of President Tinubu’s strongest political allies? That is a question the government cannot simply dismiss. Since leaving the APC political circle, El-Rufai has become increasingly critical of President Tinubu and has aligned himself with opposition forces seeking to challenge Tinubu in the […] The post Tinubu, El-Rufai and 2027: When prosecution begins to look like persecution, By Kehinde Kolawole appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MilitarySep 21Acquisition of 12 AH-1Z viper attack helicopters major milestone —CASThe Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is a major milestone. The post Acquisition of 12 AH-1Z viper attack helicopters major milestone — Army chief appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria