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HealthBreakingSep 16One dead as Taraba records first diphtheria caseVanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 16Fuel price: NLC demands wage awards, crude for refineriesBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to approve wage awards for workers to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices, which it said had worsened the economic hardship facing Nigerians. The NLC also urged the government to sell sufficient crude oil in naira to local […] The post Fuel price: NLC demands wage awards, crude for refineries appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Sports Fiesta 5.0 uses sports to deepen youth evangelism in LagosParticipants, mainly teenagers aged 13 to 19, competed under four houses The post Sports Fiesta 5.0 uses sports to deepen youth evangelism in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictSep 16“They saw the children, they still fired”: in Mali, investigation into the drone warJeune Afrique
DisasterSep 16Kara bridge repairs, Otedola crash worsen Lagos-Ibadan gridlockBy Olasunkanmi Akoni Motorists and commuters were stranded for several hours on Wednesday as ongoing repairs on Kara Bridge, at the Lagos-Ogun boundary, combined with a truck accident around the Otedola area to worsen traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and adjoining roads. The gridlock stretched from the expressway to Alapere Road and towards the Third […] The post Kara bridge repairs, Otedola crash worsen Lagos-Ibadan gridlock appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 16Energy costs rise as gas hits ₦1,500/kgBy Okeagu Oluchi & Ayuba Kehinde The price of cooking gas has risen by 25 per cent to ₦1,500 per kilogramme from ₦1,200, adding to the rising energy costs faced by households and businesses. This is even as the price of diesel, also known as Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), climbed to as high as ₦2,300 […] The post Energy costs rise as gas hits ₦1,500/kg appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16National Assembly Transmits Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill To Houses Of AssemblyThe transmission comes on the heels of major legislative pushes within both chambers of the National Assembly over recent months to reshape key aspects of national governance. The post National Assembly Transmits Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill To Houses Of Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 16South Africa’s Ramaphosa withdraws from duties over ill healthSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, with the presidency citing ill health. Ramaphosa’s absence comes as Deputy President Paul Mashatile continues to recover from a minor medical procedure, leaving both of the country’s top leaders temporarily away from public duties. The 73-year-old president […] The post South Africa’s Ramaphosa withdraws from duties over ill health appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Kizz Daniel drops first single of 2026The track features Young Jonn, Krizbeatz and Wave Choir The post Kizz Daniel drops first single of 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthBreakingSep 16Taraba Records First Confirmed Diphtheria Case, Patient DiesChannels TV
PoliticsSep 16Enugu govt denies tax protest, says drivers sought parking spaceThe Enugu State Government has denied reports that commercial bus drivers and tricycle operators protested in the state over alleged excessive taxes and levies. The government said the incident involved representatives of the transport operators seeking the allocation of designated parking spaces for their members at the new terminal. In a statement on Wednesday, the […] The post Enugu govt denies tax protest, says drivers sought parking space appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16South Africa slams planned US sanctions over alleged racial discriminationTrump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16Tinubu directs states, MDAs to implement action plan against child labourBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs, as well as state governments, employers, workers’ organisations, development partners and civil society organisations to ensure the full implementation of the National Child Labour Survey (Labour Force Survey) 2024 Report alongside the National Policy and National Action Plan for the Elimination […] The post Tinubu directs states, MDAs to implement action plan against child labour appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Nasarawa police families receive ₦30.8m insurance chequesBy Edwin Phillip, Lafia The families of deceased police officers in Nasarawa State have received Group Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident cheques totalling ₦30,845,424.03 from the state Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed. The cheques were presented to the beneficiaries at the Nasarawa State Police Command, Lafia. In a statement issued on Thursday, […] The post Nasarawa police families receive ₦30.8m insurance cheques appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Armed men kill police inspector inside commissioner’s residencePremium Times
CyberSep 16Facebook, TikTok shut down in Equatorial GuineaFacebook and TikTok have been inaccessible for more than two weeks in Equatorial Guinea, an AFP journalist said on Wednesday, after a video accusing the vice-president of corruption went viral. The post Facebook, TikTok shut down in Equatorial Guinea appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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