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BusinessSep 17Mambilla project: Nigeria wins $2.35bn arbitration battle against Sunrise PowerNigeria has won an arbitration dispute against Sunrise Power over the Mambilla hydropower project, with an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal in Paris dismissing the company’s $2.35 billion claim against the country. The post Mambilla project: Nigeria wins $2.35bn arbitration battle against Sunrise Power appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 17At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border regionAl Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 17PERSONAL TRIBUTE: They don’t make them like Olu Jacobs anymore — Tunde KelaniKelani remembers the generosity, discipline and formidable talent of one of Nigerian cinema’s defining actors The post PERSONAL TRIBUTE: They don’t make them like Olu Jacobs anymore — Tunde Kelani appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 17ICC Tribunal Rejects $3.38bn Claims Against Nigeria Over Mambilla ProjectPresident Bola Tinubu said the latest decision affirmed Nigeria's determination not to succumb to what he described as “predatory and exploitative claims by corrupt local and international entities and their enablers and funders”. The post ICC Tribunal Rejects $3.38bn Claims Against Nigeria Over Mambilla Project – Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldSep 17NSCDC orders probe as illegal miners die in custodyThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered a probe into the death of some suspected illegal miners who were arrested during enforcement operations conducted in parts of Niger State on September 15 and 16, 2026. The post NSCDC orders probe as illegal miners die in custody appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 17Abuja NUJ loses another member weeks after ex-chairman’s deathThe FCT NUJ said Mike Odiakose, a journalist with Daily Asset newspaper, died on Thursday after an illness. The post Abuja NUJ loses another member weeks after ex-chairman’s death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 17Women living in fear after body of ninth victim found outside JohannesburgAfricanews [en]
WorldSep 17Serial killer suspicions in South AfricaIn tonight's edition, the body of a 9th woman is found in Johannesburg as South African police start investigating a potential femicidal serial killer. Also, Africans are excited about what good use of the technology could mean to growth, but many are also worried about what an AI free-for all could soon mean for their lives and livelihoods. And Chad’s first music school officially opened its doors on Wednesday night in N’Djamena.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17Akume, Tambuwal, others visit Yari in Zamfara over aunt’s deathA cross-section of Nigeria's political class, cutting across party lines, converged on Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, on Thursday to condole with the Director General of the All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, following the death of his mother's immediate younger sister, Hajia Rukiya Jibril. The post Akume, Tambuwal, others visit Yari in Zamfara over aunt’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 17JUST IN: Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slotsWith the decision, Nigeria’s 2027 allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, bringing the total to 50,000 pilgrims. The post JUST IN: Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 17Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slotsWith the decision, Nigeria’s 2027 allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, bringing the total to 50,000 pilgrims. The post Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterBreakingSep 1720 feared dead as illegal mining pit collapses in TarabaVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 172027: Catholic Church declares December 8 national prayer, fasting dayAs the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections, the Catholic Church has declared December 8 as national day for prayer and fasting for the successful and peaceful conduct of the poll. The post 2027: Catholic Church declares December 8 national prayer, fasting day appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17There Won’t Be Office Of The First Lady Under My Presidency – SoworeThe AAC presidential candidate said that the position of First Lady is not recognised by the Nigerian Constitution. The post There Won’t Be Office Of The First Lady Under My Presidency – Sowore appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 17Côte d'Ivoire: justice lightens charges against Blaise Lasm, close to Laurent GbagboDétenu depuis septembre 2025, le responsable du PPA-CI a obtenu un non-lieu partiel. Son dossier est désormais renvoyé devant le tribunal correctionnel.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 17Dangerous threats and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of 2027 elections, By Ehi BraimahAs Nigeria inches towards the 2027 general elections, an ominous pattern is beginning to emerge. The language of politics is becoming more threatening, more intolerant and, in some cases, dangerously inflammatory. Politics is not supposed to be a do-or-die affair, and an election shouldn’t be a declaration of war. Political opponents are not enemies of […] The post Dangerous threats and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of 2027 elections, By Ehi Braimah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 17‘Our children are safe’ – IGP flags off Safe School Programme nationwideBy Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has assured parents that the Nigeria Police Force has taken responsibility for strengthening the security of schools across the country and that Nigerian children are safe, as the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) formally flagged off its Safe School Programme in Abuja. The programme which […] The post ‘Our children are safe’ – IGP flags off Safe School Programme nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17Rainbow Coalition: APC South-east caucus backs governors, asks Wike to apologise for ‘disrespect’The caucus said the APC governors, particularly those in the South-east, had demonstrated their ability to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu, including during the 2023 presidential election. The post Rainbow Coalition: APC South-east caucus backs governors, asks Wike to apologise for ‘disrespect’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 17Beyond politics: What defines a leader’s legacy?, By Akin FadeyiThis conversation should not be directed at philanthropists alone. Governors and local government chairmen should take a cue. The latest FAAC figures demonstrate that resources are reaching all three tiers of government. The 774 local governments alone received ₦673.649 billion from the July 2026 allocation. A philanthropist could distribute food. But an even stronger intervention might […] The post Beyond politics: What defines a leader’s legacy?, By Akin Fadeyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthSep 17Ebola outbreak in Congo is still serious, African health body saysDAKAR, Sept 17 (Reuters) - ⁠The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of ⁠Congo is still serious, with data indicating gaps ‌in infection prevention and control, Africa's top public health agency said on Thursday.thestar_my · malaysia
Sci & TechSep 17Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline.NPR News
WorldSep 17Nwabali returns as Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendlyChelle named a 24-man squad on Thursday for Nigeria’s opening two Group L fixtures, with captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon included The post Nwabali returns as Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 17Chelle Names Separate Squads For Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifiers, Russia FriendlyThe Nigeria Football Federation released the selections on Thursday, with Nigeria scheduled to play Madagascar on September 25 and Guinea-Bissau four days later on September 29. The post Chelle Names Separate Squads For Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifiers, Russia Friendly appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BusinessSep 17FG Inaugurates Committee On Digital Invoicing, Financial Optimisation Strategy To Unlock CapitalThe committee’s mandate cuts across revenue administration, monetary and financial infrastructure, securities regulation, industry, trade, insurance, development finance, SMEs and the organised private sector. The post FG Inaugurates Committee On Digital Invoicing, Financial Optimisation Strategy To Unlock Capital appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV