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BusinessSep 19Inside Lagos’ auto spare parts market where traders protested Chinese retailing activities“What we are saying is that they should give us a chance to sell in the market; let them go somewhere else, and they also have shops. We didn’t say they should go out of Nigeria; they should just go out of here,” an auto spare parts trader said. The post Inside Lagos’ auto spare parts market where traders protested Chinese retailing activities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 19FG Plans ‘Low-Key’ 66th Independence Day CelebrationThe SGF, George Akume, noted that the achievements recorded by Nigeria since independence were built on the foundation laid by the country's nationalists, stressing the importance of remembering their sacrifices while reflecting on the nation's journey since October 1, 1960. The post FG Plans ‘Low-Key’ 66th Independence Day Celebration appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
ConflictBreakingSep 19Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained minersAl Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 19NDLEA trains sniffer dog handlers in narcotics detectionNDLEA noted that the dogs and their handlers had contributed to the agency's efforts to detect concealed narcotics at airports, seaports and border points. The post NDLEA trains sniffer dog handlers in narcotics detection appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 19Full List: 20 NSCDC officers suspended over 37 miners’ death; probe panel membersThe committee can co-opt relevant experts, access all facilities and documents, visit locations and request memoranda from the public; and has two weeks The post Full List: 20 NSCDC officers suspended over 37 miners’ death; probe panel members appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Edo NLC Caretaker Committee Rejects Labour Ministry Meeting, Urges Members To BoycottThe Caretaker Committee of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has directed its affiliate unions to boycott a sensitisation and familiarisation meeting organised by the state...independentng · nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Atiku denies corruption verdict, but fails to address ICC tribunal’s concerns over $500,000 paymentMambilla: Atiku denies indictment over suspicious $500,000 payment, but silent on key issues raised by ICC tribunal The post Atiku denies corruption verdict, but fails to address ICC tribunal’s concerns over $500,000 payment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictSep 19ICRC tracing 17,000 missing-person cases in NigeriaThe International Committee of the Red Cross says about 17,000 missing-person cases remain under active tracing in Nigeria, with many linked to years of conflict and displacement. The post ICRC tracing 17,000 missing-person cases in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterBreakingSep 19Ondo herbal drink tragedy: 48 dead, five blinded, 182 critically ill – NAFDACVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Makinde explains €55m French health loan, says 35% converted to grantThe governor in a statement provides details on the composition and proposed disbursement of the facility, including the portion that has reportedly been converted to a grant. The post Makinde explains €55m French health loan, says 35% converted to grant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MilitarySep 19Is Africa becoming a ‘testing ground’ for Chinese power projection?Six Chinese J-16 fighter jets arrived in Egypt last month for a joint exercise in what was the aircraft’s first known deployment in Africa. In Egyptian airspace, Chinese pilots had the rare chance to train against the Rafale, an advanced French-built fighter. The 6,000km (3,700-mile) deployment was completed in about nine hours with aerial refuelling, and tested China’s ability to move and support a combat-capable air package far from home. Analysts say the exercise reflects a decades-long...South China Morning Post
HealthSep 19Ebola outbreak reaches new areas in Democratic Republic of CongoFrance 24 [en]
HealthBreakingSep 19NAFDAC confirms 48 deaths, 182 cases of illness linked to toxic herbal concoction in OndoPremium Times
WorldSep 19Africa’s Green Revolution threatens traditional foodsThe promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 19Real Warri Pikin in dilemma?By Tony-Okafor Favour Popular comedian Real Warri Pikin cannot deny being in a dilemma after she was forced to apologise to her husband and fans over her viral interaction with singer Timaya during his performance at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards in Dallas, United States. The comedienne really did not expect the buzz that greeted her […] The post Real Warri Pikin in dilemma? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 192027: Ondo APC to set up reconciliation committeesBy Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to establish nine-member reconciliation committees in each of the 18 local government areas of the state. Chairman of the APC Reconciliation Committee, Prince Biyi Poroye, disclosed this in Akure during a […] The post 2027: Ondo APC to set up reconciliation committees appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Court overturns judgement ordering NDC’s deregistrationPREMIUM TIMES reported that the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, in June, set aside its earlier judgement directing INEC to register NDC as a political party. The post Court overturns judgement ordering NDC’s deregistration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 19Catholic Bishops demand end to insecurity, povertyBy Olayinka Latona LAGOS — The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called for an end to insecurity, poverty and what it described as bad governance, saying violence, poor infrastructure and economic hardship continue to undermine the wellbeing of Nigerians. The bishops also outlined measures ahead of the 2027 general elections and declared December […] The post Catholic Bishops demand end to insecurity, poverty appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Fuel price: Take my idea, rename it, take the credit — Atiku tells TinubuFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to adopt his proposal for government intervention to bring down petrol prices, telling him to take the idea, rename it and even claim the credit if that would make life easier for Nigerians. The post Fuel price: Take my idea, rename it, take the credit — Atiku tells Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Full List: FG Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers In Connection With Miners’ Deaths, Constitutes Committee For InvestigationThe development followed a directive by President Bola Tinubu for a comprehensive, transparent and unhindered investigation into the incident, which occurred on Thursday. The post Full List: FG Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers In Connection With Miners’ Deaths, Constitutes Committee For Investigation appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 19Distant allies, hostile neighbors: In Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed’s high-risk diplomatic gambleAddis-Abeba cultive l’art des alliances transversales, séduisant simultanément l’Occident, la Chine et les pays du Golfe. Une agilité qui trouve ses limites face aux rivalités de la Corne de l’Afrique.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 19FG deploys experts to assist in probe of deaths of 37 detained illegal mining suspects in NigerThe Niger State Government, NSCDC, Nigeria Police Force and other relevant agencies are also probing the incident The post FG deploys experts to assist in probe of deaths of 37 detained illegal mining suspects in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 19South Africa: Olifantsfontein residents hold vigil for woman found deadResidents of Olifantsfontein gathered to remember a woman whose body was found floating in a river in Clayville, east of Johannesburg, as communities across the area demand action over a series of killings of women.Africanews [en]
WorldSep 19Anambra Court jails native doctor ‘Eke Hit’ 12 yearsBy Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced a native doctor, Ekene Igboekweze, popularly known as “Eke Hit,” to 12 years’ imprisonment for offences arising from alleged kidnapping, protective charms and money rituals. Justice Jude Obiora sentenced Igboekweze to six years’ imprisonment on each of two counts, with […] The post Anambra Court jails native doctor ‘Eke Hit’ 12 years appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria