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PoliticsOct 20FSSAM: Strengthening federal and state cooperation for national security, By Chido OnumahThe third FSSAM meeting of 2026 reaffirmed the importance of a shared approach to Nigeria’s security. We must now carry that approach into the places where people live and work. Its success will be evident in institutions that respond more effectively, communities that can participate with confidence, and improvements in safety that citizens can recognise […] The post FSSAM: Strengthening federal and state cooperation for national security, By Chido Onumah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 20FG, Bi-Courtney end 20-year MMA2 disputeThe Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited have signed a final settlement to end a nearly 20-year dispute over MMA2, paving the way for renewed revenue generation and the completion of abandoned hotel and conference centre projects in Lagos. The post FG, Bi-Courtney end 20-year MMA2 dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 20Data depletion, poor network dominate NCC Consumer ParliamentData depletion and poor network quality dominated discussions at the 95th edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Telecom Consumer Parliament, as telecommunications operators acknowledged the need to improve service delivery, transparency and communication with subscribers. The post Data depletion, poor network dominate NCC Consumer Parliament appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Enugu LG councils to begin payment of 25-year gratuities arrearsThe councils are to dedicate 10% of their monthly allocations to gratuities with effect from October The post Enugu LG councils to begin payment of 25-year gratuities arrears appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthOct 20Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreadsLe Monde [en]
WorldOct 20Police rescue 11 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with Canada visa offerThe Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held against their will in Sagamu, Ogun State, after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas in a suspected international fraud scheme involving about ₦50.27 million. The post Police rescue 11 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with Canada visa offer appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 20EFCC, Emefiele differ over evidence in alleged fraudulent $6.23m CBN withdrawal, contract fraud trialThe court heard arguments for and against Mr Emefiele’s no-case submission in the alleged contract corruption and fraudulent $6.23 million CBN withdrawal trial. The post EFCC, Emefiele differ over evidence in alleged fraudulent $6.23m CBN withdrawal, contract fraud trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictOct 20Scores feared dead over clash involving OML 55 oil spill in RiversVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20APC opens door to Ikem as PDP crisis deepens in Cross RiverThe ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Cross River State has thrown its doors open to Mr Vena Ikem, the former state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, days after he quit the opposition party's leadership citing a "crisis of direction." The post APC opens door to Ikem as PDP crisis deepens in Cross River appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20SSS arraigns five linked to kidnapping of 20 NYSC members in ImoRecall that PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the 20 prospective NYSC members were released on 7 October, exactly one week after they were abducted on 1 October. The post SSS arraigns five linked to kidnapping of 20 NYSC members in Imo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthOct 20FG, stakeholders seek nationwide expansion of telemedicine servicesShe emphasised that President Bola Tinubu was pursuing an agenda focused on strengthening health systems, expanding access to essential services, improving healthcare financing, revitalising primary healthcare and advancing UHC nationwide. The post FG, stakeholders seek nationwide expansion of telemedicine services appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 20Cross River Assembly passes State Police BillThe Cross River State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, threw its weight behind the creation of state police, passing the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, with all 22 members present voting in favour and none against, as lawmakers pushed for a decentralised policing system to tackle insecurity. The post Cross River Assembly passes State Police Bill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 2020 things you should know about EbolaThe Federal Government has reportedly commenced contact tracing after a suspected imported case of Ebola disease was identified in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 44 close contacts said to have been identified. Below are 20 things you should know about Ebola: The post 20 things you should know about Ebola appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 20RFK Jr’s ‘deities of vaccine research’ raided by police in Guinea-BissauPolice seize doses of hepatitis B vaccine from people at center of dispute over research on African newbornsControversial vaccine researchers who have been praised by Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, had their offices in Guinea-Bissau raided by judicial police, who seized doses of hepatitis B vaccines, officials said on Facebook.The researchers have been at the heart of an ongoing dispute over research on African newborns, supported by $1.6m from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and matched by the Pershing Square FoundaGuardian World
PoliticsOct 20Awolowo family mourns Fasoranti, says era has endedThe Awolowo family and the management of African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publishers of the Tribune titles, have mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as one of the last titans of the Awolowo political tradition. The Chairman of ANN Plc and head of the Awolowo family, Ambassador Dr Ọlatokunbọ […] The post Awolowo family mourns Fasoranti, says era has ended appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Abiodun mourns Fasoranti, says Nigeria has lost a democratic iconGovernor Abiodun commiserated with Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, the Ondo State Governor and other prominent Yoruba leaders, as well as the family and associates of the deceased The post Abiodun mourns Fasoranti, says Nigeria has lost a democratic icon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthBreakingOct 20Nigeria records its first Ebola case, in capital AbujaDW News [en]
PoliticsOct 20Plateau Assembly approves state police billThe Speaker, Naanlong Daniel, presided over the sitting at which the lawmakers endorsed the bill, which seeks to provide a constitutional framework for establishing state police services alongside the Nigeria Police Service The post Plateau Assembly approves state police bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 20Bamidele mourns Fasoranti, says Nigeria has lost patriotBy Henry Umoru ABUJA: Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), has described the death of the national leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, at the age of 100 as a great loss to Nigeria, saying the country has lost a patriot par excellence. Bamidele, in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, […] The post Bamidele mourns Fasoranti, says Nigeria has lost patriot appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Ikubese mourns Fasoranti, says his gap will be hard to fillBy Dayo Johnson, Akure Former presidential aspirant and convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, saying the gap left by the elder statesman would be difficult to fill. In a statement issued on Tuesday night in Akure, Ikubese commiserated with the immediate family […] The post Ikubese mourns Fasoranti, says his gap will be hard to fill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 20NCDMB, Dangote, push for sustainable Nigerian contentThe two groups urged a decisive transition from mere regulatory compliance to a stronger national commitment anchored on technological innovation and sustainable financing The post NCDMB, Dangote, push for sustainable Nigerian content appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 20Appeal court upholds ruling on Zamfara APC primaryBy Idris Salisu, Gusau The Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto has dismissed an appeal filed by Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura challenging a Federal High Court judgment in Gusau over the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Zamfara North. The appellate court upheld the lower court’s decision in favour of Dr Sani Abdullahi […] The post Appeal court upholds ruling on Zamfara APC primary appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20In Guinea-Bissau, is the junta trying to oust Embaló?Hier soupçonné par l’opposition d’être de mèche avec les putschistes qui l’avaient pourtant renversé, l’ex-président Umaro Sissoco Embaló se retrouve aujourd’hui empêché de regagner Bissau, sur fond de purge parmi ses proches et de report sine die de la présidentielle.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 20Tambuwal dismisses APC defection rumoursBy Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has dismissed reports circulating on social media that he plans to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the claims as false and misleading. The former Sokoto State governor, through his media office, said he had no intention […] The post Tambuwal dismisses APC defection rumours appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria