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POLITICSOct 8Gboko imposes curfew after protest turns violent…Council suspends BEMOA leadership …Protesters burn two Civil Protection Guards vehicles By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Gboko Local Government Council in Benue State has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the area following unrest that erupted after the killing of a commercial motorcycle operator by unknown gunmen. The council chairman, Torseer Yina, announced the curfew with […] The post Gboko imposes curfew after protest turns violent appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8NDC faults 30-day petrol discount…Calls measure tokenism, questions implementation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to introduce a 30-day discount on petrol sold through NNPC Limited retail outlets, describing the measure as inadequate to address the economic challenges facing Nigerians. In a statement issued on […] The post NDC faults 30-day petrol discount appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: ADC defies INEC warning, vows to publish polling-unit resultsBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to document, collate and share polling-unit results with the public during the 2027 general elections, despite a warning by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against privately collated results. The party said it would respect INEC’s exclusive power to declare official results and […] The post 2027: ADC defies INEC warning, vows to publish polling-unit results appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 8Labour gives FG two-week ultimatum to revert petrol price to 2024 level— Says basic necessities now unaffordable for Nigerian workers— Demands commencement of new minimum wage negotiations before end of October By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Organised Labour has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to revert the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly known as petrol, to its level before the signing of […] The post Labour gives FG two-week ultimatum to revert petrol price to 2024 level appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: Nigerians will reject your one-month fuel bribe — ADC campaignBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has described the Federal Government’s 30-day reduction in petrol prices at NNPC filling stations as a desperate attempt to bribe Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections. The council was reacting to the announcement by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of […] The post 2027: Nigerians will reject your one-month fuel bribe — ADC campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Ogun transport unions endorse Adeola for 2027By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta All nine transport unions in Ogun State, under the aegis of the Transport Unions Alliance for Yayi, have endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 election. The unions announced their endorsement at a rally held at […] The post Ogun transport unions endorse Adeola for 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 8Military Plane Crash: Air Chief sets up probe panel, assures adequate support for bereaved familiesThe air chief said he knew everyone on the ill-fated plane, having flown it alongside his family in the past. The post Military Plane Crash: Air Chief sets up probe panel, assures adequate support for bereaved families appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 8For Airtel Money, the Stock Exchange is also a way to relaunch acquisitionsValorisé 7 milliards de dollars, le géant de la finance mobile s’apprête à faire son entrée à la Bourse de Londres. Elle offre au groupe une vitrine boursière pour mener la consolidation de la fintech en Afrique et convertir ses 75 millions de clients télécoms.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 8Tinubu’s 30-Day Fuel Discount A Panic-Driven Publicity Stunt — AtikuAtiku said the government had watched Nigerians endure severe hardship without providing meaningful relief, accusing the administration of offering temporary relief as the 2027 elections approach. The post Tinubu’s 30-Day Fuel Discount A Panic-Driven Publicity Stunt — Atiku appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 8Returned Benin artefacts to go on public display…Cultural troupes from South-South, South-East to perform By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Returned Benin artefacts taken away during the 1897 British expedition will be displayed for public viewing as part of activities marking the 10th coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. Chairman of the anniversary organising committee and former Edo […] The post Returned Benin artefacts to go on public display appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 8DRC: Félix Tshisekedi seeks Monusco's help for the demobilization of the FDLRLe président congolais a écrit au secrétaire général des Nations unies pour qu’il soutienne son plan de démobilisation des anciens génocidaires hutu. La proposition pourrait être étudiée dans le cadre du renouvellement du mandat de la Monusco.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 8What happens on Day 31?  -  Atiku rejects FG’s 30-day petrol discount“What happens on Day 31? Nigerians wake up to the same brutal prices, the same punishing transport fares and the same rising cost of food,” Atiku said. The post What happens on Day 31? - Atiku rejects FG’s 30-day petrol discount appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 8Power plants utilise 81% capacity — NERC…Towers collapse leave Nasarawa communities in darkness By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Power plants in Nigeria utilised 81 per cent of their available generation capacity in September 2026, producing an average 4,089 megawatts (MW) from an available capacity of 5,038MW, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said. NERC disclosed this in its September 2026 factsheet […] The post Power plants utilise 81% capacity — NERC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 8Nigerian man, Chimaobim arrested after caught with pants off, exposing self in public in USU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe in Pennsylvania after he pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge following a public exposure incident. The post Nigerian man, Chimaobim arrested after caught with pants off, exposing self in public in US appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 8‘How Will It Be Funded Sustainably?’ Again, FG Questions Calls For Return Of Fuel SubsidyThe comment comes amid calls for the return of fuel subsidy, which critics argued has led to a hike in the cost of living in the country. The post ‘How Will It Be Funded Sustainably?’ Again, FG Questions Calls For Return Of Fuel Subsidy appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 82027: Sensational reports may deepen voter apathy — AmupitanBy Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe LAGOS — The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned online publishers against sensational and unverified election reports, saying fake news and misinformation could erode public confidence in the electoral process and deepen voter apathy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the warning […] The post 2027: Sensational reports may deepen voter apathy — Amupitan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8NLC Issues FG Two-Week Ultimatum On Petrol Price, Minimum WageThe Congress warned that failure to meet the demands within the stipulated period would compel it to take further action. The post NLC Issues FG Two-Week Ultimatum On Petrol Price, Minimum Wage appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 8Nigerian Photographer Bolaji Alonge’s Photos Featured in New Fela Kuti ‘Zombie’ VinylMr Alonge has spent years documenting Lagos and Nigerian culture through his photography project, Eyes of a Lagos Boy. The post Nigerian Photographer Bolaji Alonge’s Photos Featured in New Fela Kuti ‘Zombie’ Vinyl appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 8Customs seize three live pangolins in suspected wildlife-trafficking operation in OgunThe pangolins were found tightly bound in sacks, a cruel method of concealment used by wildlife traffickers to evade detection,” a customs official said. The post Customs seize three live pangolins in suspected wildlife-trafficking operation in Ogun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 8Fuel subsidy return could push petrol to ₦2,000/litre — Oyedele…Says FX could weaken to ₦3,000/$1 By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that a return to fuel subsidy could push the price of petrol to about ₦2,000 per litre and weaken the naira to as much as ₦3,000 to the […] The post Fuel subsidy return could push petrol to ₦2,000/litre — Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 8Return Of Subsidy Could Lead To ₦2,000/Litre Petrol, ₦3,000/$ Exchange Rate — FGChannels TV
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 8NLC draws battle line with FG, gives 14-day ultimatum on petrol, wagesVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8NYSC abduction: Alli seeks stronger security coordinationBy Adeola Badru The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has called for intensified intelligence gathering and stronger collaboration among security agencies following the rescue of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State. Alli, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Media […] The post NYSC abduction: Alli seeks stronger security coordination appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 8CAS promises Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within daysThe Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule within days on appeal against decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title.Al Jazeera [en]