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POLITICS1d agoA leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, By Dakuku PetersideDolly Parton has never governed a state, controlled a public budget, or commanded the machinery of government. Yet her life offers Nigeria a timely lesson: leadership is measured not by the grandeur of office, the length of a convoy or the volume of publicity, but by the durable good created for others. Parton built global […] The post A leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, By Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoGuinea-Bissau votes on stronger presidency as military transition nears endGuinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a proposed new constitution that would significantly strengthen presidential powers and shrink parliament, in a referendum seen as a test of the military government's bid to reshape the political system before elections scheduled for December.Africanews [en]
POLITICS1d agoFG should rethink public ranching, says ex-AGFBy Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo The former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Michael Aondoakaa, has urged the Federal Government to rethink its approach to ranching, arguing that the initiative should be driven by the private sector rather than government. Aondoakaa, who spoke during an interview on ARISE TV on Monday, […] The post FG should rethink public ranching, says ex-AGF appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoTinubu’s Health: APM demands presidency clears air over 3-week Europe leaveBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has demanded that the Presidency clear the air over concerns about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health and explain his three-week leave in Europe. The party said the concerns are difficult to ignore, given that the President is away at a time Nigerians are looking to […] The post Tinubu’s Health: APM demands presidency clears air over 3-week Europe leave appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoHow EFCC secured 10,872 convictions, N1.23tr recoveries in 34 months — Olukoyede…Agency battles cyber-crime, graft offences rise 24.1% …Recovers $684.5m, £373,906, €9.34m; releases N661.3bn, $492.4m to beneficiaries …10,053 assets forfeited, 102 tonnes of solid minerals recovered…Says work not finished, promises faster restitution, deeper prevention By Clifford NdujiheTHE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, said it secured 10,872 convictions and recovered N1.23 trillion, $684.48 million, £373,906 […] The post How EFCC secured 10,872 convictions, N1.23tr recoveries in 34 months — Olukoyede appeared first on Vanguard NewsVanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoFG tasks teachers on improved basic educationThe Federal Government has charged teachers in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones to be deliberate about improving the quality of basic education. Dr Aisha Garba, UBEC Executive Secretary, gave the charge on Monday at the opening of a four-day workshop in Uyo. Represented by Akpanossom Udoh, UBEC Director, South-South, Garba said that the commission […] The post FG tasks teachers on improved basic education appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoAPGA sweeps Anambra LG polls, wins 21 chairmanship seatsAn opposition candidate in the local election alleged that his agents and party members were barred at gunpoint from entering the polling units or monitoring the process on Saturday. The post APGA sweeps Anambra LG polls, wins 21 chairmanship seats appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoSowore rejects DSS plan to suspend trial, demands apologySowore is instead demanding that the DSS completely withdraw the charges, end the trial, and offer a public apology. The post Sowore rejects DSS plan to suspend trial, demands apology appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoFG prosecutes Ogoni leader over alleged seizure of oil wellscourt to hear bail application Sept. 3 By Davies Iheamnachor  PORT HARCOURT: The Federal Government of Nigeria, has commenced the prosecution of the Leader and Spokesman of the Conscience of Ogoni People, COP, Chief Gani Topba, on a four count of Terrorism, seizure and detention of all oil wells in Ogoniland against the Federal Government, […] The post FG prosecutes Ogoni leader over alleged seizure of oil wells appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoEthiopia backs executive presidency plan, raising fears of power grabEthiopia’s national dialogue has endorsed constitutional changes that would merge the roles of prime minister and president into a powerful executive presidency, a move critics warn could allow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to further consolidate his control after his party’s landslide election victory.Africanews [en]
POLITICS1d agoRail, port projects to cut road accidents – FGThe Federal Government says ongoing rail and port projects will reduce road accidents, extend highway lifespan and create thousands of transport-sector jobs. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Funsho Adebiyi, stated this on Monday in Abuja during the 19th National Council on Transportation. The meeting was with the theme, ‘Developing Effective Transport System for Nigeria: The […] The post Rail, port projects to cut road accidents – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoJUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman, is deadA statement issued by the palace says the traditional ruler died on Monday afternoon at the Federal Medical Centre in Gusau, the state capital. The post JUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoCyril Ramaphosa | We wont slow down Eskom reformsCyril Ramaphosa has affirmed that efforts to reform Eskom will not be decelerated. This signifies a commitment to ongoing structural changes within the national power utility.news24.com · South Africa
POLITICS1d agoWindhoek Mayor Sakarias Uunona Addresses August 2026 Ordinary Council MeetingWindhoek Mayor Sakarias Uunona addressed an ordinary council meeting scheduled for August 2026. This reports on standard local government proceedings.namibian.com.na · Namibia
POLITICS1d agoSylva quits APC , says party has lost its idealsSylva has resigned from the APC, stating that the party has lost its founding ideals. This marks a notable political development within the party.hallmarknews.com · Nigeria
POLITICS1d ago‘Drop bogus charges against Sowore,’ SERAP tells FG, DSSSERAP has urged the Federal Government DSS to “immediately withdraw all bogus charges against journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore" The post ‘Drop bogus charges against Sowore,’ SERAP tells FG, DSS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoEFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m in 33 months — OlukoyedeABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered more than N1.23 trillion and $684 million between October 2023 and June 2026, Chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed. Olukoyede gave the figures on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja during a briefing on the achievements of the commission under his leadership. […] The post EFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m in 33 months — Olukoyede appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoAppeal Court President seeks stronger safeguards on use of recovered assetsBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has called for tighter oversight on how recovered stolen assets are utilised. According to her, the administration of recovered assets must adhere to principles of transparency, integrity, and public accountability. Speaking at the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at […] The post Appeal Court President seeks stronger safeguards on use of recovered assets appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoWanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027“I am fully aware that my actions may invite a redoubled witch hunt against me and my associates, but that is a risk I am willing to take,” the former governor of Bayelsa said. The post Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoPeter Obi: Tinubu should confront questions about pastFormer Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as efforts to shield records relating to the President’s past from public scrutiny. Obi made the remarks in a post on his X platform on Monday, August 31, 2026, while reflecting on what he described as […] The post Peter Obi: Tinubu should confront questions about past appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d ago‘It’s figurative expression’; Borno’s commissioner denies threat to cut off opposition members’ fingersBy Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Comrade Saina Buba, has debunked media reports claiming that he threatened physical harm against opposition members. However, the commissioner, in a viral video which has sparked widespread concern, threatened to cut off the fingers of those who pointed a finger […] The post ‘It’s figurative expression’; Borno’s commissioner denies threat to cut off opposition members’ fingers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoEFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — OlukoyedeMr Olukoyede said 14,476 petitions investigated by the EFCC ended up in court, while the commission secured 10,872 convictions. The post EFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — Olukoyede appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoINEC portal: Initial glitches resolved, says Labour PartyBy John Alechenu ABUJA — The Labour Party, LP, has said the initial glitches encountered on the candidate nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, have been resolved. The party said it was satisfied with the handling of the upload of its list of candidates, adding that the process had been smooth after […] The post INEC portal: Initial glitches resolved, says Labour Party appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoNigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor roadAkwa Ibom’s Itu LGA received N9.46bn in FAAC allocations under Chairperson Ubong Nkutt, but Ambassador Ita Enang is questioning the council’s spending and the state of infrastructure, including roads, while fiscal records challenge some of his revenue claims. The post Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor road appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times