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PoliticsSep 20Akpabio in Italy prays for banditry, terrorism to end in NigeriaAkpabio visited the Prayer Ground of St. Padre Pio at St Giovanni Rotondo in Italy to pray for peaceful 2027 elections and an end to banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. The post Akpabio in Italy prays for banditry, terrorism to end in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 20VIS impounds 38 buses over illegal BRI operationsBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS, has impounded 38 buses for allegedly operating illegally under the Bus Reform Initiative, BRI. The vehicles were apprehended for operating under the BRI programme without the required licences and official approval from the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA. According to information from […] The post VIS impounds 38 buses over illegal BRI operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 20NDLEA seizes 1.3m opioid pills, 6,000kg cannabis, nabs two teenagers with AK-47s, pistol, ammunitionBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted more than 1.3 million pills and capsules of tramadol and other opioids, as well as about 6,000kg of cannabis, in a series of operations across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory. The agency said the seizures, including 603.75kg […] The post NDLEA seizes 1.3m opioid pills, 6,000kg cannabis, nabs two teenagers with AK-47s, pistol, ammunition appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictBreakingSep 20Nine killed in fresh Plateau attacksVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 20Uganda suspends military ties with Turkey over extradition of Museveni criticUganda has suspended all military and defence cooperation with Turkey over Ankara's ongoing refusal to extradite an exiled Ugandan blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni.RFI [en]
WorldSep 20FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Take On Colombia In Quarter-Final TieThe quarter-final is a chance for Nigeria to return to the semi-finals for the first time since Canada 2014, when Asisat Oshoala was among the Falconets' standout players. The post FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Take On Colombia In Quarter-Final Tie appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 20I didn’t abandon Gov Yusuf; I still like him — KwankwasoThe Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says he is willing to reconcile with Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State. It will be recalled that Yusuf, a staunch adherent of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, won the election in 2023 under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and later defected to the All Progressives Congress […] The post I didn’t abandon Gov Yusuf; I still like him — Kwankwaso appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitarySep 20How Morocco is becoming the pivot of American military strategy in AfricaPlus de pays signataires ou une coopération approfondie avec les membres existants, notamment le Maroc ? Évoquant la nouvelle phase des accords d’Abraham, l’Allison Center for National Security de la Heritage Foundation opte clairement pour la deuxième voie.Jeune Afrique
ConflictSep 20Ethiopia-Egypt: the new dams of angerUn an après son inauguration, le Grand barrage de la Renaissance (GERD) dépasse ses objectifs. Mais ses succès économiques attisent les tensions avec l’Égypte, qui menace de bloquer de nouveaux projets de l’Éthiopie sur le Nil.Jeune Afrique
DisasterBreakingSep 20Nine women found dead near Johannesburg sends shockwaves through South AfricaFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 20ADC candidate seeks police probe into Ekiti campaign officeAn ADC political candidate is requesting a police investigation concerning their campaign office in Ekiti. This concerns a political incident prompting legal inquiry.punchng.com · Nigeria
PoliticsSep 20SERAP sues INEC over political donation limits , party financSERAP is suing INEC concerning limits on political donations and party financing. This legal action addresses transparency and regulation in political funding.punchng.com · Nigeria
WorldSep 20Jehovah’s Witnesses’ blood transfusion policy still ‘confusing’ and deadly – Humanist group saysBy OLAYINKA LATONALAGOS, Nigeria — The Humanist Enabling Life Project (HELP) has accused Jehovah’s Witnesses of maintaining a contradictory and dangerous blood transfusion policy, saying the organization’s decision to allow members to accept some blood components on “personal conscience” while keeping its ban on whole-blood transfusions is confusing and continues to cost lives. In a […] The post Jehovah’s Witnesses’ blood transfusion policy still ‘confusing’ and deadly – Humanist group says appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthSep 20NSCDC arrests five over alleged sale of dead cattle in YobeBy Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman, Damaturu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Yobe State Command, has arrested five persons, including a 42-year-old woman identified as Nancy Benedict, over the alleged purchase and processing of dead cattle for human consumption. The suspects were arrested in the New Jerusalem area of Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. […] The post NSCDC arrests five over alleged sale of dead cattle in Yobe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 20Lagos APC Travel Ban Keeps Candidates in NigeriaThe Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has implemented a travel ban, preventing candidates from leaving Nigeria. This decision impacts the movement and activities of political candidates.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
HealthSep 20It not CO₂ , it black carbon : Ethiopia silent public health crisis , expert warnsAn expert warns that black carbon, not CO₂, is Ethiopia's silent public health crisis. This highlights a significant environmental health concern in the region.capitalethiopia.com · Ethiopia
PoliticsSep 20Museveni Ditches Ruto Over Kenya Oil Import SchemePresident Museveni has decided against President Ruto's Kenya oil import scheme. This signifies a significant disagreement or shift in an international trade policy between the two leaders.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
BusinessSep 20El Niño drought threatens Ethiopian power supply to crypto minersAn El Niño-induced drought in Ethiopia is threatening the power supply for crypto miners, potentially disrupting operations for this energy-intensive industry. This highlights the vulnerability of certain economic sectors to climate-related resource scarcity.capitalethiopia.com · Ethiopia
BusinessSep 20Nigeria Tax Ombud Multiple Levies Hurting BusinessesNigeria's Tax Ombud reports that multiple government levies are negatively impacting businesses, raising concerns about the country's economic environment and regulatory burden. This highlights a significant challenge for businesses operating in the region.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
DisasterSep 20Cape Winelands wildfire firefighters make headwayFirefighters are reportedly making progress against a wildfire in the Cape Winelands region. This indicates an ongoing natural disaster and efforts to contain it.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
BusinessSep 20Gabon Backs Port - Gentil Steel , 50 MW and Rare EarthsGabon is supporting projects related to steel production in Port-Gentil, a 50 MW power initiative, and rare earths development. This signifies government investment and economic diversification efforts in the country.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
PoliticsSep 20Miners’ Deaths: Call for sack of NSCDC boss misguided, unnecessary distraction — CSOsBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Coalition of Civil Societies for Transparency and Accountability (COSTA) has condemned the call for the termination of the tenure of the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi. The condemnation comes in the wake of an alleged call by a lawyer and […] The post Miners’ Deaths: Call for sack of NSCDC boss misguided, unnecessary distraction — CSOs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 20SERAP Sues INEC, Demands Disclosure Of Political Funding LimitsIt is further asking the commission to disclose its examination and audit reports, including reports submitted to the National Assembly The post SERAP Sues INEC, Demands Disclosure Of Political Funding Limits appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 20APC wins Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency bye-electionBy Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Engr. Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, has won the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency bye-election held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Kallamu polled 41,121 votes to defeat candidates of the other political parties that contested the election. The bye-election was conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to […] The post APC wins Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency bye-election appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria