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WorldSep 13NDLEA seizes 2.3 tonnes of illicit drugsBy Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted more than 2.3 tonnes of assorted illicit drugs in operations across nine states, including synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or Colos, opioids and other controlled substances. The agency also said it dismantled a Colorado distribution network linked to two consignments shipped from […] The post NDLEA seizes 2.3 tonnes of illicit drugs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 13APM Terminals Apapa boost export growth with 24-hour barge operationsBy Godwin Oritse APM Terminals Apapa is moving to tackle key bottlenecks in Nigeria’s export logistics chain, with plans to scale up rail evacuation and commence 24-hour barge operations in the fourth quarter of 2026. The terminal, Nigeria’s largest container facility, unveiled the initiatives at the third edition of its Exporters Forum, themed “Exports – […] The post APM Terminals Apapa boost export growth with 24-hour barge operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterBreakingSep 13One killed, many trapped, as four-storey building collapses in EnuguVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 132026 BRICS Summit: Nigeria Wants Rules Of Global Governance, Finance RewrittenNigerian government also made a case for “a BRICS partnership that moves from dialogue to delivery, from commitments to implementation, and from cooperation to measurable development outcomes.” The post Reform Global Institutions To Reflect Today’s Economic Realities, Nigeria Tells BRICS appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 13Cross River commissioner Eka William diesBy Emma Una, CALABAR The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, has died in an Abuja hospital, throwing the state’s political and public service community into mourning. William reportedly died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. His death was disclosed by his brother, Nkang William, […] The post Cross River commissioner Eka William dies appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 132027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi lack capacity to move Nigeria forward – Adebayo campaignAdebayo said the SDP candidate’s policy approach was superior to those of Atiku and Obi, particularly in the areas of economic management, labour, production and governance. The post 2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi lack capacity to move Nigeria forward – Adebayo campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 13Mbah’s reforms, projects counter social media critics – AideBy Dennis Agbo, ENUGU The Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah on Media and External Relations, Mazi Uche Anichukwu, has responded to recent social media criticisms of the administration, highlighting what he described as reforms and projects in revenue generation, agriculture, industrialisation, education and aviation. Anichukwu, who spoke on Sunday, disputed claims that […] The post Mbah’s reforms, projects counter social media critics – Aide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 13Rufai, Dabiri clash over stranded Nigerian in IndiaBy Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor A fresh disagreement has erupted between broadcaster Oseni Rufai and Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over efforts to assist a Nigerian, identified as Ekene, who is reportedly being held at a deportation detention centre in India. Rufai alleged that he sent Ekene’s contact […] The post Rufai, Dabiri clash over stranded Nigerian in India appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 13Gunmen abduct six imams in Zamfara – PoliceAn army spokesperson also confirmed the kidnapping to PREMIUM TIMES. The post Gunmen abduct six imams in Zamfara – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 13‘I don’t want to go back to Nigeria’ — Chimamanda after son’s deathNigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has changed her feelings towards Nigeria, adding that she no longer wants to return to the country. The post ‘I don’t want to go back to Nigeria’ — Chimamanda after son’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 132027: INEC Releases Final NASS Candidate ListINEC's publication comes as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections, with the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027 The post 2027: INEC Releases NASS Final List Of Candidates appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MilitarySep 13Army debunks abduction at Yari’s residenceBy Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and Senator, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state. The Army, however, confirmed that some persons were abducted while travelling from the Sububu forest […] The post Army debunks abduction at Yari’s residence appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 13Subscribe to Dangote Refinery shares seamlessly through Zenith BankZenith Bank opens convenient channels for flawless subscription to Dangote Refinery shares through the Zenith Bank website, the Zenith mobile app, internet banking, USSD, corporate internet banking and any Zenith Bank branch nationwide. The post Subscribe to Dangote Refinery shares seamlessly through Zenith Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 13A kingdom within a republic: Inside Uganda’s BugandaThe kingdom’s traditions and institutions have endured through colonial rule, independence and decades of upheaval.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 13Bizarre Scenes! France Pull Off Unusual Corner Routine At U20 Women’s World Cup, Confuse Ghana | VIDEOFrance stunned Ghana with a bizarre corner routine at the U20 Women’s World Cup, as their players spun in a circle before suddenly fanning out across the box. The unusual movement appeared to confuse Ghana’s defenders and created space for France to score. The clever set-piece routine quickly caught attention for its creativity and unusual execution.freepressjournal · india
BusinessSep 13"And click, the money is there": how digital credit is revolutionizing banking practices in Côte d'IvoireEn Afrique subsaharienne, le crédit digital séduit des millions d’exclus du système bancaire. Une étude menée à Abidjan révèle comment ces mini-prêts mobiles s’intègrent dans des budgets précaires sans pour autant les transformer.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 132027: Four years enough to rescue Nigeria — Adebayo CampaignBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Adewole Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council weekend declared that four years is enough to rescue Nigeria from corruption, insecurity, poverty and bad governance, insisting that its candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, offers the most credible alternative ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The campaign argued that Nigerians have heard enough promises […] The post 2027: Four years enough to rescue Nigeria — Adebayo Campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 13Ortom defends lending vehicle to Obi during Benue visitFollowing the incident, Governor Hyacinth Alia’s Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, alleged that Ortom was involved in facilitating Obi’s visit. The post Ortom defends lending vehicle to Obi during Benue visit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 13S/S Govs, foreign investors, others storm PH for NDCCITMA Economic summitBy Daniel Abia, PORT HARCOURT Governors of the South-South states, foreign and local investors, financial institutions and other stakeholders are expected in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, Economic and Investment Summit. The Chamber said the Niger Delta was ready for local and international […] The post S/S Govs, foreign investors, others storm PH for NDCCITMA Economic summit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 13Drug Trafficking: NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Accepting Consignments From AbroadNDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi urged Nigerians to exercise caution and avoid situations that could expose them to criminal liability for drugs allegedly concealed in packages sent by others. The post Drug Trafficking: NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Accepting Consignments From Abroad appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BusinessSep 13NELFUND nursing funding rises to N1.08bnBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has disbursed more than N1.08 billion to 5,381 students studying nursing and midwifery across 21 institutions under its student financing scheme. The intervention, which covers federal and state nursing and midwifery institutions, represents a significant increase in funding over three academic sessions, according […] The post NELFUND nursing funding rises to N1.08bn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 13Anambra: Husband recounts discovery of alleged child abuseONITSHA — The husband of 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia, who was arrested by the Anambra State Police Command over an alleged sexual abuse of her underage daughter, has recounted how he discovered the incident. Ikechukwu Onyeanyusi said he learnt of the alleged abuse after a friend showed him a video purportedly involving his wife and their […] The post Anambra: Husband recounts discovery of alleged child abuse appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 13Don’t leave politics to opportunists, Fayemi tells CatholicsBy Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerian Catholics to actively participate in politics rather than withdraw from the political process because of the perception that politics is a “dirty game”. Fayemi made the call while speaking at the plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, […] The post Don’t leave politics to opportunists, Fayemi tells Catholics appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 13Insurance firm moves to cover festive travellersBy Rosemary Iwunze & Dickson Omobola Leading insurance provider and member of Leadway Group, Leadway Assurance, has created a seasonal insurance product targeting millions of Nigerians in the diaspora and international visitors expected to travel to the country during festive periods, particularly the forthcoming Detty December. The coverage is against risks including road accidents, medical […] The post Insurance firm moves to cover festive travellers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria