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POLITICS11h agoPresidency attacks Atiku’s $1.2m US lobbying dealThe Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Dr Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his reported $1.2 million lobbying agreement with a Washington-based firm, describing the campaign emanating from the United States as politically motivated speculation. Dare, in a statement, alleged that the media campaign surrounding the […] The post Presidency attacks Atiku’s $1.2m US lobbying deal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS12h ago2027: Step down, support Orji Kalu – Cleric tells Bourdex, NkoleA Baptist cleric, Reverend Samson Okoro Elekwa, has urged the Labour Party candidate, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, and Uko Nkole of the NDC to step down and support Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Abia North senatorial seat. The post 2027: Step down, support Orji Kalu – Cleric tells Bourdex, Nkole appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS12h ago2027: Why we endorsed opposition’s proposal to field single candidate against Tinubu – PDP factionThe faction says it is supporting the proposal by some opposition leaders to field a single presidential candidate because of the pains and hardships the Tinubu administration has allegedly brought on Nigerians. The post 2027: Why we endorsed opposition’s proposal to field single candidate against Tinubu – PDP faction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS12h agoJAMB, WAEC end multiple O’Level verification charges, fix N4,000 one-off feeThe two bodies also directed tertiary institutions to utilise the verified results supplied by JAMB for admission screening, processing and other administrative purposes. The post JAMB, WAEC end multiple O’Level verification charges, fix N4,000 one-off fee appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS12h ago'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chiefThe EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.BBC World
POLITICS12h agoNFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football bodyThe document, dated 1 September, and purportedly signed by FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström, claimed FIFA had raised concerns over the resignation of former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and threatened possible sanctions, The post NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football body appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS12h ago2027: Opposition alliance’ll rescue Nigeria from poverty, insecurity — Turaki“Our participation is anchored on the promise that the process will be hinged on the philosophical underpinnings of transparency, equality, data-driven decisions and egalitarianism,” Turaki said. The post 2027: Opposition alliance’ll rescue Nigeria from poverty, insecurity — Turaki appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS13h ago2027: Seek God’s direction as leadership without divine wisdom fails,Fufeyin tells Politicians**Says he doesn’t proclaim prophecies to impress people but to deliver what God has revealed The General Overseer of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Effurun, near Warri, Delta State, Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has urged political office holders ahead the 2027 polls and beyond to Seek God’s direction as leadership without divine Wisdom often leads […] The post 2027: Seek God’s direction as leadership without divine wisdom fails,Fufeyin tells Politicians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS13h agoFocus on how to use subsidy savings, not restoration — NANS tells politicians— Says anyone promising restoration is playing politics By Dayo Johnson Akure  The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Babatunde Akinteye, has declared that politicians promising to restore fuel subsidy ahead of the 2027 elections are merely playing politics with the economic realities of the country. Akinteye said fuel subsidy is […] The post Focus on how to use subsidy savings, not restoration — NANS tells politicians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS14h agoPhillips Consulting presents PASGA Report, setting the evidence base for a more capable, future-ready Federal Civil ServicePresentation of the report marks the official closeout of the landmark exercise designed to provide an evidence-based foundation for strengthening the capacity, effectiveness and future-readiness of Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service The post Phillips Consulting presents PASGA Report, setting the evidence base for a more capable, future-ready Federal Civil Service appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS14h agoGhana cocoa farmers reject new 'punitive' land conversion lawGhanaian cocoa farmers are ramping up their pushback against a new law preventing them from using their land for anything else without permission. President Mahama says supporting local processing is the key to economic growth. Cocoa chiefs say that the changes still leave the sector resting on an outdated colonial model.France 24 [en]
POLITICS14h agoDR Congo's opposition rejects president's dialogue offer and calls for demonstrationIn DR Congo, managing the spread of Ebola is made all the more difficult as the country is juggling simultaneous security crises including untangling a peace deal with M23 rebels. President Felix Tshisekedi offered to convene a national dialogue which opposition parties call a smoke screen hiding an attempted power grab.France 24 [en]
POLITICS14h agoGov Lawal mourns Sarkin Zamfara Zurmi, Bello SulaimanThe revered traditional ruler passed away on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Gusau The post Gov Lawal mourns Sarkin Zamfara Zurmi, Bello Sulaiman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS15h agoSouth Africa : National Minimum Wage Critical Protection for Women - Dominated Sectors - MethA statement highlights that the national minimum wage in South Africa provides critical protection for sectors primarily employing women. This underscores the social and economic impact of labor policies on vulnerable groups.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICS15h agoOborevwori urges Army to site 83 division HQ in DeltaDelta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Army Headquarters to site the headquarters of the newly created 83 Division of the Nigerian Army in Delta State. Oborevwori made the appeal when he received a committee from the Nigerian Army Headquarters on a stakeholders’ consultative visit to […] The post Oborevwori urges Army to site 83 division HQ in Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS15h agoFIFA demands clarification over alleged govt interference in NFF, threatens sanctionFIFA has requested clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The post FIFA demands clarification over alleged govt interference in NFF, threatens sanction appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS15h agoSubsidy Removal: Tinubu, APC reply Atiku, insist policy saved Nigeria from fatal hemorrhageNorth, biggest beneficiary of my economic reforms’ By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu and his ruling All Progressives Congress APC have restated that the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration was a difficult but necessary decision that redirected national resources into productive sectors, even as the party pushed back against a proposal by […] The post Subsidy Removal: Tinubu, APC reply Atiku, insist policy saved Nigeria from fatal hemorrhage appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS15h agoFive questions to understand why tensions are crystallizing on the Senegal-Gambia borderLa démolition, en juillet, d’un muret gambien par l’armée sénégalaise a failli virer à la crise diplomatique entre Dakar et Banjul. Une commission mixte tente à présent de clarifier le tracé d’une frontière dessinée grossièrement par les colonisateurs en 1889.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS16h agoJust In: PDP chieftain Dan Orbih is deadOrbih, an ally of the Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, reportedly died on Monday, 31st August 2026. The post Just In: PDP chieftain Dan Orbih is dead appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS16h ago2027: Opposition coalition may struggle to agree on single candidate – NdujiheAccording to him, although the opposition parties could still come together, the different ambitions of their leaders may make it difficult to reach an agreement on a single candidate. The post 2027: Opposition coalition may struggle to agree on single candidate – Ndujihe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS16h agoCourt fixes Sept 10 to hear suit seeking halt to Oyo LG pollsThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday slated September 10 to commence hearing a suit seeking to halt local government elections in Oyo State. The post Court fixes Sept 10 to hear suit seeking halt to Oyo LG polls appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS16h agoFG expands national tertiary institutions’ ranking, makes participation compulsory‎“The ranking will provide institutions with clear benchmarks for assessing their performance, identifying areas requiring improvement and measuring progress, while promoting healthy competition and continuous institutional advancement,” he said. The post FG expands national tertiary institutions’ ranking, makes participation compulsory appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS16h ago2027: Atiku’s Suit Against President Tinubu’s Eligibility StalledAtiku is challenging Tinubu’s eligibility to seek another term in office, arguing that the NYSC certificate submitted to INEC contains a name different from the president’s official name. The post 2027: Atiku’s Suit Against President Tinubu’s Eligibility Stalled appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS16h agoG-100: Turaki-led PDP joins opposition move to defeat TinubuThe Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed the G-100 (a group of 100 opposition stalwarts) driven process of creating an all-opposition front to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The post G-100: Turaki-led PDP joins opposition move to defeat Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria