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WorldSep 13Benue IDP father seeks help after wife dies giving birthBy Peter Duru, Makurdi A 26-year-old Internally Displaced Person, IDP, Rochas Mende, from Tse Pen village in Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, has appealed for help after his 23-year-old wife, Sember, died shortly after giving birth to twins. Sember, who lived with her husband at the Ortese IDP […] The post Benue IDP father seeks help after wife dies giving birth appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 13Video: ‘I didn’t do what I was accused of’ – Poco LeeNigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee has spoken about his recent situation in the United Kingdom, saying his mind remained clear because he knew he had not committed the offence he was accused of. The post Video: ‘I didn’t do what I was accused of’ – Poco Lee appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 13A historic Niger Delta investment summit holds in Port Harcourt, By Ehi BraimahWhen I wrote in April about “Beyond oil: Niger Delta attracts investments for economic growth and development,” the central argument was straightforward: Niger Delta must begin to look beyond crude oil and deliberately position itself as a diversified investment destination. At the time, the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit (NDEIS) was scheduled for May. […] The post A historic Niger Delta investment summit holds in Port Harcourt, By Ehi Braimah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 13Uganda buries one-time ‘boy king’ whose death has sparked a succession battleUganda’s King Oyo Nyimba, who was once the world’s youngest monarch, was buried on Saturday amid an acrimonious succession dispute that has rocked the royal family and gripped the nation. The traditional monarch, who ascended the throne of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom as an infant in 1995, died last month from cancer. He was 34. He was buried next to his ancestors after an emotional funeral service in an Anglican cathedral in the remote city of Fort Portal, near the Congo border, concluding a nine-day...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 13Africa must build, finance, own its future — Leaders…Charge young leaders to take control of continent’s narrative…Oramah: Dangote Refinery helping Africa ‘take back its mind’…Amina Mohammed: Stop acting as recipients, start shaping global power By Udeme Akpan LAGOS — Prominent African leaders, including Aliko Dangote, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, and former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors […] The post Africa must build, finance, own its future — Leaders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 13Falana tasks FG to sue S-Africa over killings of NigeriansLAGOS—HUMAN rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, yesterday, tasked the Federal Government to move beyond diplomatic condemnations and institute legal proceedings against South Africa over the alleged killings and abuse of Nigerians in the country.Falana’s call follows the reported assassination of a Nigerian cleric, Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle, in Johannesburg on September 4.According to Falana, the […] The post Falana tasks FG to sue S-Africa over killings of Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 13Abi, Araga evicted from BBNaija Season 11With Abi and Araga now out of the competition, 14 housemates remain in the race for the grand prize. The post Abi, Araga evicted from BBNaija Season 11 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictSep 13Gunmen kill 4, injure one in Plateau attacksVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 132027: APC vows to win all seats in EbonyiBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to win all elective positions in the state during the 2027 general elections. The resolve was made on Sunday at a meeting of critical stakeholders of the party with the State Working Committee (SWC) at the APC […] The post 2027: APC vows to win all seats in Ebonyi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterSep 13Ondo Police arrest 15 over toxic ‘monkey tail’ drinkVanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 13Fuel price rise deepens pressure on Nigerians…MRS raises pump price to N1,400/litre…NNPC stations move to N1,375/litre…Independent marketers raise prices to N1,400/litre By Udeme Akpan & Marian Eko LAGOS — The surge in international crude oil prices above $100 per barrel is pushing up petrol prices across Nigeria, with major marketers raising pump prices and creating fresh pressure on transporters, commuters, households […] The post Fuel price rise deepens pressure on Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 132027: People’s will must prevail — Catholic bishopsBy Shina AbubakarOSOGBO — Catholic bishops in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties and candidates contesting the 2027 general elections to ensure that the will of the electorate prevails and desist from manipulating the electoral process. The bishops also commended the resilience of voters in Osun State during the […] The post 2027: People’s will must prevail — Catholic bishops appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 132027: Four major hurdles threaten Obi–Makinde alliance – Presidential aideBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —AHEAD of the January 16, 2027 presidential election, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman has said that four major obstacles could frustrate the emerging rapprochement between the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi […] The post 2027: Four major hurdles threaten Obi–Makinde alliance – Presidential aide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 13CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rivers United, Shooting Stars crash out, El-Kanemi progressNigeria suffered mixed fortunes in the CAF inter-club competitions on Sunday, with Rivers United and Shooting Stars eliminated. At the same time, El-Kanemi Warriors advanced to the second preliminary round of the Confederation Cup. The post CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rivers United, Shooting Stars crash out, El-Kanemi progress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 13Adeleke Orders Arrests Over Killing Of Osun Resident, Moves To Reintroduce Park Management SystemGovernor Ademola Adeleke said he would issue an Executive Order for the establishment of a Park Management System to restore discipline and orderliness across motor parks in the state. The post Adeleke Orders Arrests Over Killing Of Osun Resident, Moves To Reintroduce Park Management System appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 13Peter Obi’s 2027 ambition anchored on past achievements— Media OfficeBy Henry Umoru ABUJA— AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, the Media Office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, insisted that he is prepared for the presidency by performance records and not by political patronage. According to Peter Obi Media Office, the former Anambra State governor managed […] The post Peter Obi’s 2027 ambition anchored on past achievements— Media Office appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 13Uber exit exposes Nigeria’s transport, regulatory gaps — OyeThe Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), Dele Oye, has said Uber’s decision to exit Nigeria after 12 years has exposed gaps in the country’s transport and regulatory system, particularly in competition, consumer choice, airport operations and governance. In a statement, Oye said the exit of the global ride-hailing company should […] The post Uber exit exposes Nigeria’s transport, regulatory gaps — Oye appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 13Bamanga Tukur, a colossus of public service — ObasanjoBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing the late elder statesman as a patriot, bridge-builder and “colossus” of public service. Tukur, who died at the age of 91, held several prominent positions in public service, including […] The post Bamanga Tukur, a colossus of public service — Obasanjo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 13Ekiti Poll: Gov Oyebanji raises issues of violation of Electoral Act against SDP, AA petitions at tribunalThe tribunal will resume sitting on Monday in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The post Ekiti Poll: Gov Oyebanji raises issues of violation of Electoral Act against SDP, AA petitions at tribunal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 13Ekiti guber: Oyebanji formulates six issues before tribunalBy Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has formulated six issues for determination before the Election Petition Tribunal hearing petitions arising from the June 20, 2026 governorship election in the state. The governor’s issues for determination were contained in papers filed by his legal team led by Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN. Oyebanji, […] The post Ekiti guber: Oyebanji formulates six issues before tribunal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 13Insecurity: Police arrest 262 suspects, rescue 27 kidnap victimsBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force said on Sunday that its operatives arrested 262 suspected criminals, rescued 27 kidnapped victims and recovered 34 firearms and 375 rounds of live ammunition in nationwide operations conducted between September 5 and 11, 2026. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, said the operational gains, recorded […] The post Insecurity: Police arrest 262 suspects, rescue 27 kidnap victims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 13Police Begin Investigation Into Shooting Of Resident In OsunThe police said the investigation was aimed at determining the immediate and remote causes of the shooting, identifying those responsible and bringing anyone found culpable to justice. The post Police Begin Investigation Into Shooting Of Resident In Osun appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BusinessSep 13Nigeria’s crude oil output rises 0.4% in August — NUPRCBy Obas Esiedesa, Bangkok Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose marginally by 0.4 per cent in August 2026 to 1.68 million barrels per day (bpd), from 1.67 million bpd recorded in July, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said. The increase came as the country sustained crude oil production at its Organisation […] The post Nigeria’s crude oil output rises 0.4% in August — NUPRC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 13Separate but inter-dependent: The four quarters of Nigeria’s campaign season, By Chidi Anselm OdinkaluThe voting season is brief. It is the season for the security agencies, thugs, and lower-level staff of INEC to make hay. Thereafter, matters shift to the courts for the dispute resolution season, which belongs to the lawyers (mostly Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs) and judges. All four seasons are separate but inter-dependent. The beginning […] The post Separate but inter-dependent: The four quarters of Nigeria’s campaign season, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times