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WorldOct 19Gregory University founder, Prof. Ibe, dies at 63By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Founder and Proprietor of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, is dead. Ibe, who was the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Abia State in the 2023 election, died on Sunday at the age of 63 after a prolonged illness, according to his family. […] The post Gregory University founder, Prof. Ibe, dies at 63 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Who is cult leader Paul Mackenzie, accused of convincing followers to die?Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 19CALC faults AAC over declaration of court as campaign venueGroup warns against actions capable of disrupting judicial proceedings By Dapo Akinrefon The Centre for Advocacy for Credible Leadership (CALC) has criticised the African Action Congress (AAC) for declaring the environs of the Federal High Court and the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja as official campaign venues for October, warning against actions capable of […] The post CALC faults AAC over declaration of court as campaign venue appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Jigawa ADC suspends chieftain for 12 months over alleged anti-party activitiesBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State has suspended one of its chieftains, Hon. Aliyu Muhammad Tukur Gantsa, for 12 months over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced in a statement signed by the party’s Polling Unit Chairman in Buji Local Government Area, Ahmad Garba, on Monday. According to […] The post Jigawa ADC suspends chieftain for 12 months over alleged anti-party activities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictBreakingOct 19Drone attack near market kills 80 in SudanGuardian World
BusinessOct 19Inflation: Jigawa to increase NYSC members’ allowance — NamadiBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Jigawa State Government has announced plans to increase the ₦5,000 monthly allowance paid to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state to cushion the effects of rising inflation. Governor Umar Namadi disclosed this while addressing Batch C corps members at the Yakubu Gowon NYSC Orientation Camp in […] The post Inflation: Jigawa to increase NYSC members’ allowance — Namadi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Things to know about late ex-Delta gov Uduaghan“His passing has left us devastated. Words can hardly express the depth of our sorrow at the loss of a man who meant so much to our family and whose life and service touched countless others across Delta State and Nigeria.” The post Things to know about late ex-Delta gov Uduaghan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 19Police Rescue Eight Kidnap Victims, Arrest Two Suspects In BenueThe police say the suspects are currently assisting with the ongoing investigation, while efforts are being intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the criminal gang. The post Police Rescue Eight Kidnap Victims, Arrest Two Suspects In Benue appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 19NPFL sanctions Doma United, orders three home matches behind closed doorsThe sanctions follow the league’s findings over the incident during the Matchday Nine fixture played at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe on Saturday, 17 October The post NPFL sanctions Doma United, orders three home matches behind closed doors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 19CAS Verdict On Senegal AFCON Title Appeal ‘Expected End Of November’In March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory and the title. The post CAS Verdict On Senegal AFCON Title Appeal ‘Expected End Of November’ appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 19Ogoni Oil Resumption: Tinubu misled on true situation — SSRGGroup demands 50,000bpd crude allocation for coastal highway By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Convener of the South-South Reawakening Group (SSRG), Joseph Ambakaderimo, has said President Bola Tinubu may not be receiving adequate information about the situation in Ogoniland, a development he believes could be delaying the planned resumption of oil production in the area. […] The post Ogoni Oil Resumption: Tinubu misled on true situation — SSRG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 19NMA president condemns attacks on doctors, demands safe workplacesBy Dayo Johnson, Akure The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Afekhide Ernest Omoti, has condemned the rising cases of threats, intimidation and physical assaults against healthcare workers in the country, calling for stronger measures to guarantee their safety in the workplace. Omoti also warned that poor working conditions, inadequate remuneration and insecurity […] The post NMA president condemns attacks on doctors, demands safe workplaces appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19FG Reaffirms Commitment To Human Capital Development For Economic GrowthNational Coordinator of the Human Capital Development 2.0 Programme, Rukayya El-Rufai, said Nigeria’s economic future depends on deliberate and sustained investment in its people. The post FG Reaffirms Commitment To Human Capital Development For Economic Growth appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 19Cross River PDP chairman resigns after five years, gives reasonsCross River PDP chairman Venatius Ikem has resigned after five years, citing a crisis of direction and leadership coherence in the opposition party while hinting at a possible new political path. The post Cross River PDP chairman resigns after five years, gives reasons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 19Cameroon: Tiriane Noah at the head of the MRC, between loyalty to Maurice Kamto and internal challengesL’opposante a été élue à la tête du Mouvement pour la renaissance du Cameroun, principal parti d’opposition camerounais. Elle succède à Maurice Kamto, déjà annoncé comme le candidat du parti à la prochaine présidentielle.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 19Bauchi NDC Governorship Candidate Resigns From PartyKashim announced his resignation in a statement titled “A Message to My Supporters and the Good People of Bauchi State,” which was circulated on social media. The post Bauchi NDC Governorship Candidate Resigns From Party appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 19Alleged Rights Violation: Court dismisses El-Rufai’s N120m suitEl-Rufai, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and as minister of the FCT under former President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration, had accused the respondents in the suit of violating his rights. The post Alleged Rights Violation: Court dismisses El-Rufai’s N120m suit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Sokoto ADC, APC clash over Tinubu’s INEC nomineeBy Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State and the state government have disagreed over President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Mustapha Aliyu as an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner representing the North-West, with the opposition demanding closer scrutiny of his political neutrality and the government defending […] The post Sokoto ADC, APC clash over Tinubu’s INEC nominee appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictBreakingOct 19Drone attack near southern Sudan market kills scoresFrance 24 [en]
BusinessOct 19United Nigeria Airlines builds health centre in Ekiti…Oyebanji promises equipment, medical personnel By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — United Nigeria Airlines has constructed and handed over a community health centre, a solar-powered borehole and a perimeter fence to the Ekiti State Government as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The facilities, located in Aso-Ayegunle, Ado-Ekiti, were commissioned by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who […] The post United Nigeria Airlines builds health centre in Ekiti appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 19Joseph Kabila, « proxy » of Paul Kagame?En prenant les rênes du mouvement rebelle FRN, Joseph Kabila bouscule l’échiquier politique et militaire congolais. Décryptage d’une alliance opportuniste avec le Rwanda.Jeune Afrique
WorldOct 19Students threaten university with lawsuit over expulsionSeven students have served the institution’s vice-chancellor with a formal demand letter and pre-action notice, demanding immediate reinstatement and N200 million in damages. The post Students threaten university with lawsuit over expulsion 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 is expected at the end of November. The post CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal ‘expected end November’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 19Flood kills two, submerges 18 communities in NasarawaVanguard Nigeria