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POLITICSOct 11Amnesty 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
POLITICSOct 11Umahi 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
POLITICSOct 11CNG 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
POLITICSOct 11INEC 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
POLITICSOct 112027: Tinubu ‘ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity, First Lady declaresBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday declared that President Bola Tinubu would move Nigeria “from reforms to prosperity” if given a second term in 2027. Senator Oluremi Tinubu made the declaration as the All Progressives Congress (APC) launched a forceful North-Central endorsement of the Tinubu–Shettima ticket in Lafia, […] The post 2027: Tinubu ‘ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity, First Lady declares appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11PDP kicks as INEC omits candidates from final listBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun engaging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of some of its candidates from the commission’s final list, seeking a resolution in line with electoral laws and guidelines. The development has raised concerns within the party, with affected candidates facing uncertainty […] The post PDP kicks as INEC omits candidates from final list appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11241 candidates jostle for 36 seats in C’RiverAPC fields candidates for all positions; 43 women make final list By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — A total of 241 candidates have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to contest 36 elective positions in Cross River State in the 2027 general elections. Vanguard checks showed that the positions comprise the governorship, […] The post 241 candidates jostle for 36 seats in C’River appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 112027: Atiku, Obi Campaign Promises, Recipe For Public Chaos – OyintiloyeAn All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Osun, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to desist from making promises that are capable of causing chaos in the country. Oyintiloye, who spoke with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, said... The post 2027: Atiku, Obi Campaign Promises, Recipe For Public Chaos – Oyintiloye appeared first on New Telegraph.newtelegraphng · nigeria
POLITICSOct 11INEC omits ADC, NDC from Cross River guber list…NDC candidate blames bureaucratic error By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has omitted the governorship candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) from its final list of eight candidates for the 2027 governorship election in Cross River State. The list, signed by the Commission’s Secretary, […] The post INEC omits ADC, NDC from Cross River guber list appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11FG moves to strengthen states’ education, health budgets…HOPE-GOV trains 36 states, FCT on accountability By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government is taking steps to address weaknesses in states’ budgeting for basic education and primary healthcare ahead of the 2027 fiscal year. The initiative, under the World Bank-assisted HOPE Governance Programme (HOPE-GOV), will involve a technical workshop for government officials from the […] The post FG moves to strengthen states’ education, health budgets appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11Ogun East’s economic transformation will boost Nigeria’s growth – AbiodunAbiodun said the convergence of strategic assets and economic opportunities in Ogun East would not only accelerate economic growth in Ogun State but also strengthen Nigeria’s maritime trade, industrial capacity, logistics network, employment generation and investment prospects. The post Ogun East’s economic transformation will boost Nigeria’s growth – Abiodun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 11Court bars police from arresting Uzodimma’s aideBy Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Imo State High Court has restrained the Nigeria Police Force and its relevant units from arresting, harassing or intimidating Collins Opurozor, Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodimma on Electronic and Creative Media. The order, issued by Justice Emeka Orafu following an ex parte motion filed by Opurozor, also restrains […] The post Court bars police from arresting Uzodimma’s aide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 112027: 241 candidates jostle for 36 elective seats in C’RiverBy Ike Uchechukwu A total of 241 candidates have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to contest 36 elective positions in Cross River State in the 2027 general elections. Vanguard checks showed that the positions cover the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly seats. INEC’s final list shows […] The post 2027: 241 candidates jostle for 36 elective seats in C’River appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 112027: Tinubu ‘ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity, First Lady declaresThe First Lady defended the administration’s economic direction, pointing to exchange-rate movement, investor confidence and infrastructure projects by state governments as evidence that the reforms were beginning to yield results. The post 2027: Tinubu ‘ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity, First Lady declares appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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