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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
PoliticsOct 1940 years after Dele Giwa’s killing, MRA demands justiceBy Elizabeth Osayande Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government to implement a court order directing it to investigate the assassination of renowned journalist and founding Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch magazine, Dele Giwa, and prosecute those found responsible. The call came on Monday, October 19, 2026, as Nigeria marked the 40th anniversary of […] The post 40 years after Dele Giwa’s killing, MRA demands justice appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Sci & TechOct 19Nigerian emerges West Africa chair for IUCN Snake Specialist GroupNigerian conservationist Edem Eniang has emerged as West Africa chair of the IUCN Snake Specialist Group as the global network moves to strengthen regional coordination and snake conservation. The post Nigerian emerges West Africa chair for IUCN Snake Specialist Group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 19NBBF Election: Oyedeji challenges Abdullahi’s emergence, demands fresh pollIn an appeal addressed to the committee chaired by lawyer Emmanuel Okibe, Mr Oyedeji challenged aspects of the electoral process, including his initial exclusion from the candidate list, the expulsion of eight board members, and the accreditation of delegates. The post NBBF Election: Oyedeji challenges Abdullahi’s emergence, demands fresh poll appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 19Ex-Governor Uduaghan is deadThe family announced the passing of the former governor of Delta State in a statement on Monday. The post Ex-Governor Uduaghan is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 19Kenyan cult leader faces verdict over 191 starvation deathsVanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19One in four Nigerian girls out of school – UNICEFAfuwai said poverty forced some families to keep their daughters out of school, while insecurity and learning environments compound the problem The post One in four Nigerian girls out of school – UNICEF appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Diocese threatens to quit Church of Nigeria over archbishop’s suspensionPREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the primate of the church had suspended the archbishop for six months over various allegations, including selling of church land for N2 billion. The post Diocese threatens to quit Church of Nigeria over archbishop’s suspension appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictOct 19‘Weight of responsibility’: Promise and perils of covering Ethiopia’s warAl Jazeera correspondent shares his experience of covering the fighting between government forces and Tigray rebels.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 19Natasha mourns Ex-Delta Governor Uduaghan, 71By John Alechenu, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed grief over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who reportedly died on Monday morning at the age of 71. The death of the former governor was announced on behalf of the family by Toju Anire Uduaghan, who described him as a […] The post Natasha mourns Ex-Delta Governor Uduaghan, 71 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19NGX Group named Africa’s Best Exchange at Euromoney Markets Awards 2026By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has been named Africa’s Best Exchange at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026, recognising its contribution to market infrastructure, digital innovation and capital formation. Presented at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, on Thursday, 15 October 2026, the award recognises achievements in market development during 2025 and […] The post NGX Group named Africa’s Best Exchange at Euromoney Markets Awards 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 192027: Yilwatda tasks Lagos APC to deliver Tinubu, HamzatBy Olasunkanmi Akoni The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has charged party leaders and members in Lagos State to ensure the victory of President Bola Tinubu, the party’s governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and all its candidates in the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda gave the charge on Monday at […] The post 2027: Yilwatda tasks Lagos APC to deliver Tinubu, Hamzat appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Adebayo condemns Plateau killings, demands urgent actionBy John Alechenu, Abuja The 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has condemned the renewed killings in Plateau State and other parts of the country, calling on Governor Caleb Mutfwang to take urgent steps to protect residents. Adebayo also criticised the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity, accusing President Bola […] The post Adebayo condemns Plateau killings, demands urgent action appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19High cost of farm inputs driving tomato prices — TOOPAN…Plans solar dryers to reduce post-harvest losses By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The National President of the Tomatoes and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOOPAN), Oyeleke Bola, has attributed the high prices of tomatoes across the country to the rising cost of farm inputs. Bola, who spoke with Vanguard over the weekend, said tomato farmers […] The post High cost of farm inputs driving tomato prices — TOOPAN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Five Things to Know TodayThe latest exchanges between the ADC and NDC demonstrate that opposition coordination remains unresolved. The post Five Things To Know Today appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HealthOct 19Ebola: Kenya confirms eighth case as DRC outbreak reaches new provinceEuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 19NDC shifts presidential campaign council inauguration to October 26By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has shifted the unveiling and inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) from October 20 to October 26, 2026. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, announced the change in a statement on Monday, attributing it to the tight schedule of its presidential candidate, Peter […] The post NDC shifts presidential campaign council inauguration to October 26 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria