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ConflictSep 16Oyo School Abduction: DSS To Re-Arraign Five Suspected Ansaru Terrorists Over Alleged InvolvementChannels TV
PoliticsSep 16INEC: Amupitan away on official assignmentThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, is currently away from Abuja on an official assignment, stressing that he has the authority to delegate his responsibilities to any National Commissioner. INEC Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, gave the clarification in response to questions raised […] The post INEC: Amupitan away on official assignment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16Ebonyi 2027: Our campaign will be issue-based — OdiiBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has warned against violence and bloodshed before, during and after the 2027 governorship election. Odii, who spoke during the flag-off of his campaign in Abakaliki, said his campaign would be issue-based and devoid of rancour, name-calling […] The post Ebonyi 2027: Our campaign will be issue-based — Odii appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16NCDMB hosts 5th edition of book reading programme, tasks Nigerians on culture of learningThe event attracted leading lights of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Bayelsa State Chapter, their counterparts of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), as well as academics and university undergraduates The post NCDMB hosts 5th edition of book reading programme, tasks Nigerians on culture of learning appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 16Pride and joy as Kenya chosen to host 2029 World Athletics ChampionshipsAthletics-mad Kenya is rejoicing after Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 world championships, becoming the first African city to ever stage the event.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 16No going back on concession — Education MinisterBy Adesina Wahab, Joseph Erunke and Matthew Johnson The Federal Government on Wednesday ruled out any reversal of its decision to concession the management of King’s College, Lagos, to the institution’s Old Boys Association, as policemen took over the school premises following days of protests over the arrangement. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said […] The post No going back on concession — Education Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 162027: Obidient Movement demands INEC Chairman Amupitan’s whereaboutsThe Obidient Movement has demanded clarification from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the whereabouts and official engagements of its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, following his absence from an engagement with an African Union (AU) electoral delegation in Abuja. The post 2027: Obidient Movement demands INEC Chairman Amupitan’s whereabouts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 16Jigawa, Rano Air sign agreement for Abuja-Dutse commercial flightsThe signing ceremony, which was held at the Government House, Dutse, was presided over by the Deputy Governor, Aminu Usman, who represented Governor Umar Namadi. The post Jigawa, Rano Air sign agreement for Abuja-Dutse commercial flights appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 16NIMC, one of Tinubu’s clearest delivery stories – AkumeBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has described the National Identity Management Commission NIMC as one of the clearest delivery stories of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing rising enrolment and deepening integration with banking, telecommunications and social protection systems. Special Adviser to the SGF on Media and […] The post NIMC, one of Tinubu’s clearest delivery stories – Akume appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16JAMB moves to overhaul UTME with life skillsBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has begun a major review of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, with plans to introduce life skills and critical thinking into the nation’s tertiary admission test. The proposed reform could change how candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education are […] The post JAMB moves to overhaul UTME with life skills appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthSep 16No Confirmed Case Of Diphtheria In Enugu — CommissionerThe clarification comes as several states in the country have recorded confirmed cases of diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease. The post No Confirmed Case Of Diphtheria In Enugu — Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HealthSep 16Ebola fight in DRC ‘far from over,’ warns WHO chiefAl Jazeera [en]
HealthSep 16FG, Katsina Boosts Emergency Healthcare With 18 Ambulances, Upgraded General HospitalGovernor Dikko Radda, said the advanced life support ambulance would provide specialised emergency care and patient stabilisation during transportation. The post FG, Katsina Boosts Emergency Healthcare With 18 Ambulances, Upgraded General Hospital appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 16South Africa’s president Ramaphosa falls ill after BRICS summitRamaphosa, 73, returned from the BRICS summit in India on Monday and had been advised by his doctors to rest and recover, the presidency said. The post South Africa’s president Ramaphosa falls ill after BRICS summit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 16Why FG should write off airlines’ legacy debts – Finchglow GMDBy Dickson Omobola Finchglow Holdings has urged Federal Government to write off legacy debts incurred by domestic airlines, saying such debts are old and have become doubtful. Recently, there was a dispute over the non-remittance of the Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, by airlines, following a rise in operational costs and an increase in fuel prices […] The post Why FG should write off airlines’ legacy debts – Finchglow GMD appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84.Olu Jacobs était l'un des acteurs nigérians les plus reconnus, dont la carrière s'est étendue sur plusieurs décennies.BBC Afrique
PoliticsSep 16Navy hails conviction of nine crude oil thievesThe Nigerian Navy has welcomed the conviction of nine persons by the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for crude oil theft, describing the judgment as a significant development in the fight against economic sabotage. The nine convicts were sentenced on September 14, 2026, to five years’ imprisonment on Count One and 10 […] The post Navy hails conviction of nine crude oil thieves appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 16“A Recurring Pattern”: Civilians Paying the Price in Mali’s Drone CampaignBellingcat
BusinessSep 16Peter Obi urges Nigerians to buy Dangote Refinery sharesFormer Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to invest in the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The post Peter Obi urges Nigerians to buy Dangote Refinery shares appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 162027: S’Court reserves judgment in appeal to restore voided portions of Electoral ActBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, reserved its judgment in an appeal the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) filed to challenge the nullification of portions of the Electoral Act 2026 by the Court of Appeal. The Abuja Division of the appellate court had, on July 16, struck down sections 77(5), (6) […] The post 2027: S’Court reserves judgment in appeal to restore voided portions of Electoral Act appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 16NMDPRA targets $10bn gas investments through de-riskingBy Obas Esiedesa, Bangkok The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, is targeting up to $10 billion in gas investments through its Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, MDGIF, which has deployed about $300 million to de-risk projects and attract private capital. The Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Mallam Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, disclosed this […] The post NMDPRA targets $10bn gas investments through de-risking appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16‘Olu Jacobs was one of Nollywood’s respected fathers’ — Sanwo-Olu mournsLagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, as a great loss to Nigeria’s creative industry and the country. The post ‘Olu Jacobs was one of Nollywood’s respected fathers’ — Sanwo-Olu mourns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterSep 16Eight Killed In Cross River Boat AccidentThe police said that the incideent occurred while a W23 speedboat carrying 13 Nigerian passengers was travelling from Ikang towards the Republic of Cameroon through Cameroon territorial waters around the Tikoro area. The post Eight Killed In Cross River Boat Accident appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldSep 16Russia-Africa ties: Moscow's growing influence in AfricaThe third Russia-Africa Summit is due to bring African leaders to Moscow at the end of October, as ties between Russia and the continent continue to grow. The Kremlin has sought to expand its influence in Africa amid its isolation from the US and Europe, while African governments have pursued closer economic, diplomatic and security ties with Moscow. Russia has also sought to draw African recruits into its war in Ukraine. Four years after the invasion, Kyiv estimates that around 3,000 Africans have ended up fighting for Moscow on the front lines. We discuss Russia's growing ties with Africa anFrance 24 [en]
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