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WorldOct 19Emir’s Murder: Osun police declare two ex-NURTW chiefs wantedBy Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has declared two former chieftains of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Wakili Nurudeen, popularly known as Alowonle, and Olayemi Ojo, alias Sibi, wanted in connection with the murder of Dauda Oyeyemi, also known as Emir. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, disclosed this […] The post Emir’s Murder: Osun police declare two ex-NURTW chiefs wanted appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19South-East APM chairmen call for dissolution of Makinde/Daura campaign structures—-Threaten to quit campaign, insist on respect for party leadership By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA– The five APM state chairmen in the South-East have called for the immediate dissolution of the state coordinatorship structures set up for the proposed Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Council, threatening to reconsider their involvement in the campaign if their concerns are not […] The post South-East APM chairmen call for dissolution of Makinde/Daura campaign structures appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 19Ticking Time Bomb: How ageing pipelines are bleeding Niger Delta, Nigeria dryVanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 19Fire guts 33,000-litre tanker under Otedola BridgeVanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 19VIDEO: Two Injured As Tanker Plunges From Otedola Bridge, Bursts Into FlamesThe victims sustained severe burn injuries. The post VIDEO: Two Injured As Tanker Plunges From Otedola Bridge, Bursts Into Flames appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 19NDC postpones unveiling of campaign council, gives reasonThe NDC recently gave Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the power to nominate choice leaders for the party’s soon-to-be unveiled campaign council following a face-off with the OK Movement, which had unveiled a campaign council later disowned by the opposition party. The post NDC postpones unveiling of campaign council, gives reason appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 19Uduaghan revolutionised governance in Delta — OgeahFormer Delta State Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah, has described the late former governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a visionary leader who revolutionised governance through innovative policies and programmes aimed at improving the lives of residents. Ogeah, who served during Uduaghan’s second term as governor, said the former governor demonstrated that state governments could […] The post Uduaghan revolutionised governance in Delta — Ogeah appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19REA chief warns against new energy bill, says proposed law could fragment electricity marketThe Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, warned that the proposed National Authority for Renewable Energy could create regulatory uncertainty, discourage private investment and fragment Nigeria’s electricity market. The post REA chief warns against new energy bill, says proposed law could fragment electricity market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 19CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal 'expected end November'The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Monday that a verdict on Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Morocco will be delivered at the end of NovemberAfricanews [en]
HealthOct 19Nigerian dietitians urge NASS to withdraw nutritionists’ council bill, warn of quackeryThe Institute for Dietetics in Nigeria said the proposed legislation did not adequately ensure that only qualified and certified professionals were permitted to practise in the nutrition and dietetics field. The post Nigerian dietitians urge NASS to withdraw nutritionists’ council bill, warn of quackery appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 19Alausa tightens recruitment controls in Federal universities…Orders VCs to Justify New Courses With Job-Market Demand By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has tightened recruitment controls in federal universities, directing vice-chancellors to justify manpower requests based on staffing needs, labour-market demand and national human capital development priorities. The directive, issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, comes amid concerns […] The post Alausa tightens recruitment controls in Federal universities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Adeda: Aghomi challenges Delta to release panel reportBy Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Media expert and activist, Austine Aghomi, has challenged the Delta State Government to release the report of the administrative panel of inquiry into the death of Unity Ekwevugbe Adeda and publish a white paper stating its position on the findings. Aghomi, Coordinator of Journalists for Just Development of the Niger […] The post Adeda: Aghomi challenges Delta to release panel report appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Lagos shuts Ejigbo Fire Station after alleged assaultBy Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has indefinitely closed its Ejigbo Fire Station following reported repeated assaults on its personnel, calling for an impartial investigation into the incidents. The Service said the decision was taken to protect firefighters and firefighting equipment after personnel were allegedly attacked at the station on Tuesday, […] The post Lagos shuts Ejigbo Fire Station after alleged assault appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Full list: US places 11 African countries on ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory listThe United States has placed 11 African countries under its highest travel advisory, warning American citizens against visiting the destinations because of security and other risks. The post Full list: US places 11 African countries on ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory list appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Kalu mourns former Delta Governor, UduaghanFormer Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. Kalu described Uduaghan’s death as a painful loss to his family, the people of Delta State and Nigeria at large. In a statement on Monday, the senator said the late […] The post Kalu mourns former Delta Governor, Uduaghan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Leader of a Kenyan cult who ordered parents to starve their children found guilty of 191 murdersBBC Afrique
BusinessOct 19Renaissance Capital Raises Dangote Refinery Valuation by 33.4% to ₦700 per ShareIn a statement issued on Sunday, the investment bank said the upward revision reflects the refinery’s strong earnings performance in the first nine months of 2026. The post Renaissance Capital Raises Dangote Refinery Valuation by 33.4% to ₦700 per Share appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 192027: City Boy Movement targets Oyo grassroots for TinubuBy Adeola Badru The City Boy Movement (CBM) in Oyo State has begun strengthening its grassroots structures across the state’s 33 local government areas to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections. The movement unveiled its strategy on Monday in Ibadan during […] The post 2027: City Boy Movement targets Oyo grassroots for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Tinubu: Uduaghan devoted leadership to Delta’s developmentBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a public servant whose leadership was devoted to the state’s development and service to Nigeria. Tinubu, in a condolence message, extended his sympathies to the Uduaghan family, the Delta State Government and the people […] The post Tinubu: Uduaghan devoted leadership to Delta’s development appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Governors mourn Uduaghan, honour his public serviceBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), comprising the 36 state governors, has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who died at the age of 71, days before his 72nd birthday. The governors said Uduaghan’s tenure from 2007 to 2015 formed a significant chapter in Delta State’s governance history and […] The post Governors mourn Uduaghan, honour his public service appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Rivers Assembly Reinstates Three Pro-Fubara Lawmakers, Rescinds Declaration Of Vacant SeatsThe affected lawmakers are Victor Oko-Jumbo, Sokari Goodboy Sokari, and Orubienimigha Timothy. The post Rivers Assembly Reinstates Three Pro-Fubara Lawmakers, Rescinds Declaration Of Vacant Seats appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MilitaryOct 19NAF reduces water level at crashed aircraft site in Ondo as recovery enters Day 14In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said continuous pumping had substantially reduced the water level, with personnel working to remove most of the remaining water, subject to prevailing conditions. The post NAF reduces water level at crashed aircraft site in Ondo as recovery enters Day 14 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldBreakingOct 19Kenyan cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of almost 200 murdersIrish Times World
BusinessOct 19Fuel subsidy return could push Naira to ₦4,000/$ — OyedeleMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that a return to petrol subsidy could trigger capital flight, weaken investor confidence and push the naira to between ₦3,000 and ₦4,000 to the dollar. Oyedele gave the warning on Monday during a press briefing at the International Monetary Fund and World […] The post Fuel subsidy return could push Naira to ₦4,000/$ — Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria