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POLITICS1d agoBadenoch condemns racist attacks after ‘Nigerian scammer’ remark“Britain is not a racist country, and because it’s not a racist country, their racist attacks and using my race as an attack form is not going to work,” she said. The post Badenoch condemns racist attacks after ‘Nigerian scammer’ remark appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoOtti celebrates Ebitu Ukiwe at 86, urges Nigeria to recognise his contribution to democracyGovernor Otti recalled how Commodore Ukiwe resigned his exalted position as the number two citizen of the country to uphold his principles and reputation, describing him as a rare gem who should be referenced as a great example to the present generation of politicians and public office holders. The post Otti celebrates Ebitu Ukiwe at 86, urges Nigeria to recognise his contribution to democracy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d agoNigeria’s NELFUND better than US, UK education loan models – UNIBEN VCHe said NELFUND was unique in every aspect, including the process of accessing it, the provision of a moratorium before repayment starts, and the percentage to be deducted when the repayment starts, saying that it was almost like a grant for education. The post Nigeria’s NELFUND better than US, UK education loan models – UNIBEN VC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 24France-Nigeria business forum postponed after Macron cancels trip to NigeriaThe council noted instead that “a revised date and arrangement will be communicated” at a later time. The post France-Nigeria business forum postponed after Macron cancels trip to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 23EXCLUSIVE: French President Macron cancels scheduled visit to NigeriaSources familiar with the matter said Mr Macron feared that a trip to Nigeria amid the ongoing demonstrations across France could be seen as insensitive and irresponsible. The post EXCLUSIVE: French President Macron cancels scheduled visit to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Nigeria already a failed state, middle class gone — DukePRP candidate blames poverty, unemployment for kidnapping, banditry The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has described Nigeria as a failed state, citing worsening poverty, unemployment, insecurity and economic decline. Duke said he decided to contest the 2027 presidential election because he could no longer remain on the sidelines while the […] The post Nigeria already a failed state, middle class gone — Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 20‘Don’t send money home, ask them to elect capable leaders,’ Peter Obi tells UK-based NigeriansMr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, made the remark on Sunday during a town hall meeting with his supporters in the UK. The post ‘Don’t send money home, ask them to elect capable leaders,’ Peter Obi tells UK-based Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 20‘My message twisted’  -  Obi denies telling UK-based Nigerians to abandon loved onesObi said he appreciated Nigerians in the diaspora who made sacrifices to support their families at home, stressing that his concern was the country’s dependence on remittances to meet basic needs. The post ‘My message twisted’ - Obi denies telling UK-based Nigerians to abandon loved ones appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 19IPOB urges Britain to press Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu’s appealThe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged the British Government to use its diplomatic channels to press Nigeria to hear the pending appeal of its leader, Mazie Nnamdi Kanu, without further delay. The post IPOB urges Britain to press Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 19‘Tell them no’: Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money homeThe NDC presidential candidate further implored Nigerians to begin by supporting leaders they consider less corrupt. “Let’s start with this one that is less corrupt. That’s how other countries change,” he added. The post ‘Tell them no’: Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 19‘Tell Them No’ – Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home“You have people at home in Nigeria today who are begging you for money. Tell them no!” Obi said at a town hall meeting with diaspora supporters in Manchester on Sunday. The post ‘Tell Them No’ – Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 18Macron should suspend Nigeria visit, prioritise France — OnohBy Emma Nnadozie Former South-East presidential spokesman, Denge Josef Onoh, has urged French President Emmanuel Macron to suspend his planned state visit to Nigeria, scheduled for October 28 and 29, 2026, arguing that France’s domestic challenges should take priority over international engagements. Onoh, in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday, said […] The post Macron should suspend Nigeria visit, prioritise France — Onoh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 18Nigel Farage crony makes Nigerian scammer jibe at Kemi , just days after Reform councillors were caught on camera making racist remarksAn associate of Nigel Farage reportedly made a 'Nigerian scammer' remark towards Kemi, occurring days after Reform councillors were recorded making racist comments. This suggests a pattern of controversial and potentially racist behavior within the party's affiliates.dailymail.com · United States
POLITICSOct 16Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declaresIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring that Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. Donald Duke and Engr Seyi Makinde are no match for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 15In The National Interest: UK launch exposes deep frustrations about Nigeria, by Olu FasanLast week, on October 7, the London School of Economics, LSE, hosted the UK launch of my book In The National Interest: The Road to Nigeria’s Political, Economic and Social Transformation. Two LSE faculties—the Department of International Relations and the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa—collaborated to organise the book launch, which included a public lecture. […] The post In The National Interest: UK launch exposes deep frustrations about Nigeria, by Olu Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 12Meet Nigeria’s longest-serving senatorsTheir years of service reflect the different paths they have taken to remain in the Senate since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999. The post Meet Nigeria’s longest-serving senators appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 10UK universities withdraw admission offers to Nigerians over visa crackdownUniversities in the United Kingdom are withdrawing admission offers to international applicants, including Nigerians and Pakistanis, amid fears that rising student visa refusals could lead to a ban on recruiting overseas students. The post UK universities withdraw admission offers to Nigerians over visa crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Oke presents letter of credence to Macron, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to FranceLetters of credence are formal diplomatic documents issued by a country’s head of state to confirm the appointment of an ambassador or permanent representative. The post Oke presents letter of credence to Macron, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to France appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 5Nigeria since 1999: When will the years begin to count?, By Dakuku PetersideThe generation born in 1999 deserves more than a life without soldiers in power. It deserves a government it can influence, institutions it can trust, and a country where hard work leads to a real future. We should judge the next Democracy Day by how far we have moved towards that. Nigeria has kept the […] The post Nigeria since 1999: When will the years begin to count?, By Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 5‘Give Tinubu time to fix Nigeria’ — Actor Hanks Anuku urges NigeriansVeteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the country’s problems did not begin under the current administration. The post ‘Give Tinubu time to fix Nigeria’ — Actor Hanks Anuku urges Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 5‘Nigerians should be patient with Tinubu; he didn’t spoil the country’ – Hanks Anuku“So the devil, you know, is better..” The post ‘Nigerians should be patient with Tinubu; he didn’t spoil the country’ – Hanks Anuku appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 2Citizenship-by-investment: EU deadline throws Nigerian golden passport holders into uncertainty… EU, UK others toeing Trump’s stringent immigration stance – Foreign policy expert … Calls for domestic policy reset … Focus may be shifted to residency schemes in Malta, Greece, others – Migration advisory firm By Nkiruka Nnorom Thousands of wealthy Nigerians who once turned to Caribbean golden passports as a backdoor route to Europe […] The post Citizenship-by-investment: EU deadline throws Nigerian golden passport holders into uncertainty appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Alausa orders Okebukola-led panel to rank Nigerian tertiary institutionsMinister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has directed the Nigeria Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee, NiTERAC, led by Prof. Peter Okebukola, to commence the 2026 national ranking of Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, as the country records increased representation in the global university ranking. The post Alausa orders Okebukola-led panel to rank Nigerian tertiary institutions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 29BREAKING: Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Four-Week European VacationThe President arrived in Lagos from Paris aboard Nigerian Air Force One, with the aircraft taxiing into the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 6:22pm on Tuesday. The post Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Four-Week European Vacation appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV