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PoliticsSep 142027: ‘No vacancy in Aso Rock’ — AkioluBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu I, has declared that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term on the strength of his performance in office. Akiolu spoke on Monday when the Director-General of […] The post 2027: ‘No vacancy in Aso Rock’ — Akiolu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14King’s College: Minister ‘scared’ to face workersBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The crisis over the planned concession of King’s College, Lagos, deepened on Monday as the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, was alleged to have declined to come to the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja to meet protesting workers, amid threats by the unions to disrupt the resumption of Federal […] The post King’s College: Minister ‘scared’ to face workers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14South-West 2027: Can opposition parties breach Tinubu’s political fortress?At the centre of the battle is a question: can opposition parties penetrate a territory Tinubu has cultivated deep networks over decades The post South-West 2027: Can opposition parties breach Tinubu’s political fortress? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14Gov Abiodun Tasks Judiciary On Justice, Accountability, FairnessGovernor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State said that contests of Ideas and not intimidation and violence remain the bedrock of democracy. The post Gov Abiodun Tasks Judiciary On Justice, Accountability, Fairness appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 14Atiku slams Tinubu over fuel price hike, demands probe of FAAC allocationsBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the current pump price of petrol, noting that Nigerians are now paying as much as ₦1,470 per litre even though crude oil, at $102.52 per barrel, sells for far less than the $147 per barrel it fetched […] The post Atiku slams Tinubu over fuel price hike, demands probe of FAAC allocations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 14Dangote IPO, DRC fire tragedy and regional developments [Africanews Today]From Nigeria’s landmark refinery share offering to mourning in the Democratic Republic of Congo and efforts to improve inclusion in Côte d’Ivoire, here are the main stories from Africa.Africanews [en]
PoliticsSep 14King’s College crisis: Alausa, unions begin fresh talksBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government and organised labour on Monday began fresh talks to resolve the crisis over the proposed new administrative arrangement for King’s College, Lagos, with the government assuring affected workers that they would retain their status as civil servants. The meeting, led by the Minister of Education, Dr […] The post King’s College crisis: Alausa, unions begin fresh talks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14Shehu Buba submits to security agencies over allegationsVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14Cameroon: Alamine Ousmane Mey, the free electron of powerEncarté au sein du RDPC, au pouvoir, le ministre de l’Économie Alamine Ousmane Mey joue sa propre partition, bien à distance des intrigues qui rythment le quotidien de Yaoundé. Proche de Franck Biya, cet énigmatique banquier, fils d’un ancien baron du Nord peut-il peser sur la succession de Paul Biya ?Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 142027: ‘Bar ‘partisan lecturers’ from collating election results’ – ADC tells INECThe ADC said the development raises doubts about the impartiality of university staff who typically serve as election officials. The post 2027: ‘Bar ‘partisan lecturers’ from collating election results’ – ADC tells INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 14Benin-Asaba road: Daramola seeks motorists’ patienceThe Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed to motorists and communities along the corridor to exercise patience as it prepares to accelerate permanent construction works on the 125-kilometre highway. Chief Executive Officer of BAECC, Samuel Daramola, made the appeal in a statement on Monday, saying the company remained committed to delivering the project […] The post Benin-Asaba road: Daramola seeks motorists’ patience appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 14Killings, rape, other abuses persist as NHRC logs nearly 300,000 rights complaints in AugustThe complaints were marked by child abandonment, mass abductions, rape, domestic and sexual violence, discrimination, freedom of religion, and freedom of movement. The post Killings, rape, other abuses persist as NHRC logs nearly 300,000 rights complaints in August appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 14Inside Dangote’s Push To Put Africa’s Biggest Refinery In More HandsBeyond expanding industrial footprint, the IPO incorporates protective economic benefits for everyday households, with Aliko Dangote pointing to dollar-denominated dividend returns. The post Inside Dangote’s Push To Put Africa’s Biggest Refinery In More Hands appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 14IPI Nigeria condems police invasion of TV station in Kaduna, calls for sanctionIPI Nigeria National Committee had hoped that the appointment of Tunji Disu as Inspector General of Police would usher in a new era of respect for human rights and press freedom. The post IPI Nigeria condems police invasion of TV station in Kaduna, calls for sanction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 14Dangote Refinery’s 1.4m-bpd expansion dependent on crude supply concernsThe company said its refining operations require a continuous and reliable supply of crude oil, noting that any interruption, delay or reduction in availability could affect its ability to operate efficiently. The post Dangote Refinery’s 1.4m-bpd expansion dependent on crude supply concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 14Nigerian government raises ₦729 billion bond to tackle power sector debtThe Federal Government has raised ₦728.9 billion through the Series 2 issuance under its ₦4 trillion Power Sector Multi-Instrument Issuance Programme, bringing the total raised under the debt reduction programme to more than ₦1.1 trillion. The post Nigerian government raises ₦729 billion bond to tackle power sector debt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 14LeBron as a star as Angola aims to profit from E1 racesL'Angola espère que l'organisation de la série E1 stimulera le tourisme après la présence de la star de la NBA, LeBron James, à la première course de bateaux électriques dans la capitale, Luanda.BBC Afrique
PoliticsSep 14How President Tinubu solved more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems in three years, By ‘Tope FasuaI wager that more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems have been solved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Walk with me. Now, it is important to understand Nigeria’s economic problems, especially from a historical perspective. Anyone who’s not interested in the history of how we got here is not interested in finding solutions. I don’t […] The post How President Tinubu solved more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems in three years, By ‘Tope Fasua appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 14Dangote refinery opens to public ownership in Africa's biggest IPODangote has defended the figure and plans to expand capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day, potentially making it the world's largest refinery.Africanews [en]
BusinessSep 14Nigeria rejoins J.P. Morgan Global Bond Index after 11 yearsNigeria’s inclusion in a J.P. Morgan global bond index is expected to attract about $17.5 billion into the country’s debt market and lower bond yields by up to 200 basis points. The post Nigeria rejoins J.P. Morgan Global Bond Index after 11 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 14Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share saleNigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.BBC World
WorldSep 14Gunmen abducted 16-year-old boy in Enugu, abandoned him in AnambraPolice said the victim was abducted in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State and later abandoned near a security checkpoint in Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State. The post Gunmen abducted 16-year-old boy in Enugu, abandoned him in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthSep 14Stakeholders seek stronger investment to reduce maternal, newborn deathsThe WHO Representative in Nigeria, Pavel Ursu, said the incentives could encourage families to seek essential maternal and newborn services, but stressed that increased attendance must be matched by quality care. The post Stakeholders seek stronger investment to reduce maternal, newborn deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictSep 14At least 50 soldiers killed in jihadist attack on Malian army baseAfricanews [en]