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POLITICS6d agoAmnesty condemns police blockade of ‘Tinubu-Must-Go’ event in KanoAmnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged blocking of a “Tinubu-Must-Go” event in Kano State, accusing the police of violating the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly. The human rights organisation disclosed this in a post on its X platform on Sunday, saying heavily armed police officers blocked both ends of the road […] The post Amnesty condemns police blockade of ‘Tinubu-Must-Go’ event in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoPDP speaks on candidates’ omission from INEC’s list, says it will be addressedThe party urged affected candidates, members, and supporters to remain calm and patient while it engages with the electoral commission. The post PDP speaks on candidates’ omission from INEC’s list, says it will be addressed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS6d agoOtti warns Abians against selling future for ₦5,000, rice— Says politicians who ruined state over 24 years are back By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has warned voters against trading the state’s future for paltry financial inducements ahead of the 2027 general elections, cautioning that accepting as little as ₦5,000, ₦10,000, rice or wrappers from politicians could mortgage […] The post Otti warns Abians against selling future for ₦5,000, rice appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d ago2027: Atiku demands names of firms printing INEC’s ballot papersBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disclose who is printing sensitive materials for the 2027 elections, warning that opaque contracts and key departmental redeployments could undermine confidence in the polls. His central concern is that Nigerians could head into a decisive election without […] The post 2027: Atiku demands names of firms printing INEC’s ballot papers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d ago2027: NDC vows legal action over omitted candidatesBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to use every available legal means to ensure the restoration of its governorship candidates’ names on the list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The party’s position follows the omission of some of its governorship candidates […] The post 2027: NDC vows legal action over omitted candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoWill one-month petrol discount reduce poverty, insecurity? Obi asks TinubuBy Nwafor Sunday, Online News Editor Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has questioned whether the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price discount would reduce poverty, unemployment, insecurity and inequality in Nigeria. Obi raised the questions in a statement posted on his X platform on Sunday, describing the initiative as a reactive […] The post Will one-month petrol discount reduce poverty, insecurity? Obi asks Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoDan’iya challenges Aliyu to publish revenue recordsADC candidate demands state, 23 LGAs’ financial records ahead of 2027 elections By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has challenged Governor Ahmed Aliyu to publish his administration’s revenue and expenditure records from May 2023 to September 2026, saying residents deserve a […] The post Dan’iya challenges Aliyu to publish revenue records appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoEmir of Zazzau confirms Isiaka Abdulrazaq as Tafidan Yamman ZazzauThe confirmation conveyed in a letter by the Zazzau Emirate Council dated Wednesday, 7 October 2026, is in recognition of his longstanding commitment to community development, philanthropy, peace-building and the advancement of the emirate. The post Emir of Zazzau confirms Isiaka Abdulrazaq as Tafidan Yamman Zazzau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS6d agoEnugu Govt denies role in attack on NDC membersGovernment blames airport clash on lack of FAAN approval, says police probe secretariat incident By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Enugu State Government has denied involvement in Saturday’s incidents involving members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport and the party’s state secretariat in Enugu, alleging that the airport confrontation […] The post Enugu Govt denies role in attack on NDC members appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoChild marriage robs girls of their future — First LadyBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for an end to child marriage in Nigeria, warning that no girl should be denied education, safety, health or the right to determine her own future. In a message marking the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, observed on Sunday, October […] The post Child marriage robs girls of their future — First Lady appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoAmnesty condemns cancellation of Tinubu book presentationRights group alleges political pressure, urges ABU to uphold freedom of expression Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the cancellation of a planned public presentation of a book critically examining President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing the decision as an attack on freedom of expression. The organisation disclosed this on its X platform on Sunday, accusing the […] The post Amnesty condemns cancellation of Tinubu book presentation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoUmahi defends Ondo Coastal Highway diversion*Minister cites 100-metre-deep pits, high construction costs behind route change By John Alechenu, Abuja The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to divert the Ondo section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying the original route crossed terrain with pits more than 100 metres deep and would have significantly increased construction […] The post Umahi defends Ondo Coastal Highway diversion appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoCNG transport cuts commuters’ fares, saves money – TinubuPresident cites lower fares, new buses, tax waivers to ease transport costs By Nwafor Sunday, Online News Editor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said investments in compressed natural gas (CNG) transportation are helping to reduce transport fares and ease the financial burden on Nigerians amid rising petrol prices. Tinubu disclosed this in a post on […] The post CNG transport cuts commuters’ fares, saves money – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoINEC lists 19 governorship candidates for TarabaAgbu Kefas, Emmanuel Bwacha, Abubakar Tutare among contenders By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of governorship and deputy-governorship candidates for the 2027 election in Taraba State, featuring contenders from 19 political parties. Among those listed is the incumbent governor, Agbu Kefas, who is the candidate […] The post INEC lists 19 governorship candidates for Taraba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11SDP to engage INEC over omission of four guber candidates*Party explores 14-day window under Electoral Act 2026 to correct errors By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has said it will engage the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of its governorship candidates in Oyo, Bauchi, Benue and Sokoto states from the list of candidates for the 2027 elections. […] The post SDP to engage INEC over omission of four guber candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11Justice Administration: Our younger judges need mentorship, CJN insistsBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged senior judicial officers to cultivate the habit of mentoring their junior colleagues to ensure a seamless transfer of knowledge. Speaking at the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association’s Annual Conference in Kingston, Jamaica, the CJN argued that senior judicial officers […] The post Justice Administration: Our younger judges need mentorship, CJN insists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11Tinubu hails World Bank Report, says reforms ‘re delivering, promises more relief for NigeriansBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s latest assessment of Nigeria’s economy as fresh proof that his administration’s reforms are working, while conceding that more must be done to turn macroeconomic gains into better living conditions for ordinary households. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser […] The post Tinubu hails World Bank Report, says reforms ‘re delivering, promises more relief for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11Tinubu’s reforms creating enabling environment for industrialisation — OdodoGov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they are creating an enabling environment for industrialisation and private sector investment. The post Tinubu’s reforms creating enabling environment for industrialisation — Ododo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11Ebonyi 2027: Odii denies stepping down for Gov NwifuruBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has dismissed reports that he is stepping down for Governor Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Odii also denied claims that the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, […] The post Ebonyi 2027: Odii denies stepping down for Gov Nwifuru appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 112027: APC moves to bypass governors over polling agentsParty may pay election funds directly to candidates amid sabotage fears By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly directed its candidates to submit the names of their polling agents directly to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, in a move aimed at preventing […] The post 2027: APC moves to bypass governors over polling agents appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11Stop partisan removal of state officials – Methodist Church tells politiciansThe Methodist Church Ghana has asked the government and politicians to stop replacing state officials on partisan grounds, saying it costs the country skills and experience. The Presiding Bishop, Most Rev. Prof. Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, made the call in a media interview at the induction of Bro. Alfred Sakyi as the church’s 10th Lay President. […]adomonline · ghana
POLITICSOct 112027: ADC alleges ethnic bias in INEC postings, demands answersBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of a pattern of personnel redeployments that allegedly favours the South-West, demanding an explanation for the reported movement of officers from northern states out of strategic departments. The opposition party said the alleged changes raise questions about […] The post 2027: ADC alleges ethnic bias in INEC postings, demands answers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11Tinubu correcting decades of economic distortions — ShogaBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Director-General of the City Boy Movement (CBM), Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration is addressing long-standing structural distortions and building the foundation for Nigeria to become a $1 trillion economy. In this interview, Shoga argues that the President deserves commendation for confronting difficult […] The post Tinubu correcting decades of economic distortions — Shoga appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11Atiku’s shallow politics can’t buy Nigeria’s economic future — Presidency—Says Atiku’s subsidy revival risks repeating pre-2023 fiscal crisis By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidency has said that the Nigerian electorate is far too sophisticated to trade long-term national economic security for what it described as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s shallow, short-term demagoguery. It also said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has chosen […] The post Atiku’s shallow politics can’t buy Nigeria’s economic future — Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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