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BUSINESSOct 8Moove shuts Nigeria operations, gives customers N35bn vehiclesMoove, a global mobility company founded in Lagos, has announced plans to shut down its operations in Nigeria and transfer ownership of eligible vehicles worth about N35 billion to its existing customers. The company disclosed this on Thursday, six years after commencing operations in Nigeria. According to Moove, customers whose vehicles qualify under the arrangement […] The post Moove shuts Nigeria operations, gives customers N35bn vehicles appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says conditions for December polls not metThe announcement has left the planned December legislative and presidential elections, meant to restore civilian rule, in limbo.Africanews [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 8BREAKING: FG Announces 30-Day Discount On Petrol Sold By NNPCChannels TV
POLITICSOct 8Don’t scrap NYSC over insecurity, Ogun lawyer tells FG…Lawyer seeks safer deployment, regionalisation as interim measure By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A legal practitioner in Ogun State and former Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ijebu-Ode Branch, Moruff Balogun, has urged the Federal Government not to scrap the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, over growing security concerns surrounding the scheme. Balogun, in […] The post Don’t scrap NYSC over insecurity, Ogun lawyer tells FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 8Iru Ekun to deepen Police, Army, DSS collaboration — IgbohoSecurity network gets N50m land, 10 motorcycles for FCT operations By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Founder of Iru Ekun Security Network, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said the organisation will deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services, DSS, and other security agencies to tackle insecurity […] The post Iru Ekun to deepen Police, Army, DSS collaboration — Igboho appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 8NAF crash: CAS leads search, recovery efforts at Igbokoda…Aneke assures families of thorough probe The Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Thursday led senior Nigerian Air Force, NAF, officials to Igbokoda, Ondo State, to assess ongoing search, recovery and investigative efforts following the crash involving an NAF ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931. Aneke expressed condolences to the […] The post NAF crash: CAS leads search, recovery efforts at Igbokoda appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: No candidate better positioned than Tinubu — Shoga— Says President’s record provides case for continuity By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Director-General of the City Boy Movement (CBM), Francis Shoga, on Thursday declared that no candidate is better positioned to drive Nigeria’s development beyond 2027. Shoga pointed to what he described as significant progress in infrastructure, agriculture, energy and broader economic reforms […] The post 2027: No candidate better positioned than Tinubu — Shoga appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: Edo APC seeks one-man-one-vote strategyBy Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has urged members of the party to adopt a “one man, one vote” strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tenebe made the call while addressing APC members during the party’s statewide mobilisation tour of Okpella, […] The post 2027: Edo APC seeks one-man-one-vote strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSBREAKINGOct 8JUST IN: Moove exits Nigerian Market"As a thank you for customers’ trust and support, Moove will transfer full ownership of vehicles worth over N35 billion to current customers, free of charge," a statement said. The post Moove exits Nigerian Market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 8Rwanda To Host F1 Grand PrixThe nation has been chasing a Grand Prix race for years, having already used football, basketball and other sports to enhance its image and attract investment. The post Rwanda To Host F1 Grand Prix appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 82027: Insecurity could haunt Tinubu politically — Adeyanju“It is not simply a question of statistics or the number of attacks recorded. Behind those figures are people who have lost their lives, families who have lost loved ones, communities that have been displaced, children whose education has been disrupted, and Nigerians who are increasingly afraid to travel, conduct their businesses or move freely,” Adeyanju said. The post 2027: Insecurity could haunt Tinubu politically — Adeyanju appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 8Ethiopian drones strike Eritrean forces near AdigratAfricanews [en]
POLITICSOct 82027: Insecurity, economy threaten Tinubu’s re-election — AdebayoBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria could provide the opposition with a potent weapon against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, Head of the Directorate of Media and Communications, Adewole Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign, Comrade Mark Adebayo, has said. Adebayo said rising kidnappings, banditry and other forms […] The post 2027: Insecurity, economy threaten Tinubu’s re-election — Adebayo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 8Africa’s wildlife population plunges by 80 percent in five decades, WWF warnsRFI [en]
DISASTEROct 8TCN announces maintenance, power disruption in OgunThe Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced scheduled preventive maintenance on two power transformers at its Ijebu-Ode Transmission Substation in Ogun State, with electricity supply to some communities expected to be affected. TCN said the annual maintenance exercise would be carried out on its T1 and T2 30MVA, 132/33kV power transformers on Thursday and […] The post TCN announces maintenance, power disruption in Ogun appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 8Lakurawa terrorists kill two security officers, foreign workers in Kebbi – PolicePremium Times
WORLDOct 8World anti-doping body seeks tough stance from Kenya ahead of championshipWADA urged it to strive for a zero tolerance of drugs in sports as it prepares to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 8Climate finance: $800m loss fund inadequate — FGBy Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — The Federal Government has said about $800 million is currently available in the international Loss and Damage Fund, describing the amount as inadequate to meet the financial needs of developing countries. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of the third edition […] The post Climate finance: $800m loss fund inadequate — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 8Collapsed towers disrupt power supply in NasarawaABUJA — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the unavailability of all 33kV outgoing feeders at the Keffi and Akwanga transmission substations in Nasarawa State following the collapse of three transmission towers. The affected towers — T78, T79 and T80 — are located along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132kV transmission line corridor. TCN disclosed this […] The post Collapsed towers disrupt power supply in Nasarawa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 8Harry’s Invictus Games challenge in Kenya is helping veterans battle physical and mental scarsEvent organised by the charity founded by the Duke of Sussex helps injured servicemen and women build confidence, resilience and camaraderieThe Telegraph
POLITICSOct 8Nyesom Wike the el-terrible of Nigerian politics, By Sunday AdelajaWhile Wike remains a formidable kingmaker, his aggressive manoeuvring has caused a massive pushback. Many APC governors have labelled him “politically toxic” or a “liability”, and have actively petitioned President Tinubu to make a choice between his loyal party members and Wike, arguing that the FCT Minister is acting like an autonomous warlord who threatens […] The post Nyesom Wike the el-terrible of Nigerian politics, By Sunday Adelaja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 8Lakurawa attack kills two soldiers, Chinese national in KebbiVanguard Nigeria
CYBEROct 8FBI arrests 130 over Ghana scam-centre operationWASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest and detention of more than 130 people in Ghana in a crackdown on an alleged international scam-centre network targeting American citizens. FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed this on his X platform on Thursday while providing an update on what he described as “Operation […] The post FBI arrests 130 over Ghana scam-centre operation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 8Infantino promises more FIFA funding for African footballFIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised increased resources and continued support for African football, saying the governing body will look for additional funding to help the continent’s game reach the top of world football. The post Infantino promises more FIFA funding for African football appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria