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PoliticsOct 18Dele Cole: Nigeria has lost one of its finest intellectuals — Obasanjo— Says late ambassador helped rebuild Nigeria’s international relations By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the death of Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, describing him as one of Nigeria’s finest intellectuals and a trusted ally whose contributions to the country’s diplomacy, politics and public service were immense. Obasanjo, in a tribute to […] The post Dele Cole: Nigeria has lost one of its finest intellectuals — Obasanjo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18APC PCC mobilizes all 10,000 support groups for TinubuBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council PCC has gone all out to galvanize the party’s over 10,000 support groups as part of its grassroots mobilization strategies for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu. Consequently, the APC PCC said it has opened an online registration portal for registration and revalidation […] The post APC PCC mobilizes all 10,000 support groups for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Kebbi Govt slams Malami over UNDP poverty report claimThe government faulted the ADC guber candidate’s use of a UNDP poverty report to criticise the APC-led administration in the state. The post Kebbi Govt slams Malami over UNDP poverty report claim appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Otti raises scholarship award to ₦350,000, rewards six first-class graduates…Foundation inducts 81 new scholars By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has increased the annual scholarship award of the Alex Otti Foundation (AOF) from ₦250,000 to ₦350,000 per beneficiary and rewarded six first-class graduates with ₦500,000 each. Otti announced the increase on Saturday at the Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship Banquet, held at […] The post Otti raises scholarship award to ₦350,000, rewards six first-class graduates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Nnamdi Kanu: Family accuses Britain of failing detained citizen…Faults conviction under repealed law, alleges judicial irregularities …Says appeal filed in June remains unheard By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the British Government of failing to secure justice for him, demanding urgent diplomatic action over his continued detention and an appeal […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: Family accuses Britain of failing detained citizen appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 182027: Opposition woke up too late to stop Tinubu — AdebayoBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Chief Communications Adviser to the Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign, Comrade Mark Adebayo, has said opposition parties seeking a common presidential ticket may have waited too long to build the political structures needed to defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking with Vanguard in Abuja, Adebayo said the challenge goes beyond agreeing […] The post 2027: Opposition woke up too late to stop Tinubu — Adebayo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Zamfara deputy governor reportedly trapped by angry youthsBy Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Mani Malam Mumini, was reportedly trapped by angry youths in Gwashi town, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, on Sunday, during a visit to commiserate with residents over a recent bandit attack. Sources said the youths barricaded the entrance to the town, chanting “Bamayi”, which means “We […] The post Zamfara deputy governor reportedly trapped by angry youths appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 182027: I won’t step down for ADC, Kwankwaso declaresSenator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has ruled out withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, declaring that the opposition party offers no better alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The post 2027: I won’t step down for ADC, Kwankwaso declares appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Tinubu has achieved more for Nigeria than predecessors in 16 years DafinoneAn individual named Dafinone claims that Tinubu has accomplished more for Nigeria than previous leaders over a 16-year period. This represents a political assessment of the current administration's performance.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
BusinessOct 18India exports rise across geographies ; Africa , ASEAN lead growth in Apr - AugIndia's exports have increased across various regions, with Africa and ASEAN nations showing significant growth between April and August. This indicates a positive trend in international trade for India.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
WorldOct 18NDLEA Intercepts Saudi-Bound Cannabis In Palm Oil Keg, ₦6.98bn Tramadol ShipmentThe agency said operatives found 511.75 grammes of cannabis concealed in a gallon of palm oil the suspect was carrying. The post NDLEA Intercepts Saudi-Bound Cannabis In Palm Oil Keg, ₦6.98bn Tramadol Shipment appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 185 football competitions Nigeria will miss in 2027 after qualification failuresNigeria is set to miss five major international football competitions in 2027 after qualification setbacks involving the Super The post 5 football competitions Nigeria will miss in 2027 after qualification failures appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 18ESDIAC secures licence to operate in Nigeria’s data marketThe licence paves the way for expansion of the company’s telecommunications and digital communication services The post ESDIAC secures licence to operate in Nigeria’s data market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 18Lagos Airport Rail Project Financing Talks At Advanced Stage – FAAN MDThe project, planned by the Federal Government in collaboration with FAAN, will link the airport’s three terminals to the Red Line as part of the wider MMIA modernisation project. The post Lagos Airport Rail Project Financing Talks At Advanced Stage – FAAN MD appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 18Ex-Niger Commissioner Jonathan Vatsa Resigns From APCVatsa was the pioneer Publicity Secretary of the APC in Niger State. The post Ex-Niger Commissioner Jonathan Vatsa Resigns From APC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 18Tinubu has achieved more for Nigeria than predecessors in 16 years — DafinoneSenator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done more to fix Nigeria than previous presidents in the past 16 years, arguing that the administration’s tough economic policies are necessary to reverse decades of national challenges and reposition the country for sustainable growth. The post Tinubu has achieved more for Nigeria than predecessors in 16 years — Dafinone appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Five Things to Know Today  Today’s big picture: Nigeria faces fresh questions about security-sector accountability as an inquiry into the deaths of 37 detainees produces significant testimony. Meanwhile, the […] The post Five Things to Know Today appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 18Lagos Task Force detains dismissed operative over alleged extortionThe chairman of task force, CSP Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this in a statement signed by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan on Sunday in Lagos. The post Lagos Task Force detains dismissed operative over alleged extortion appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 18MOVIE REVIEW: Agbara Nla remake casts old spell on new generationThe remake blends nostalgia, faith, and improved production to introduce Mount Zion’s 1993 gospel classic, Mike Bamiloye’s terrifying Isawuru, to a new generation. The post MOVIE REVIEW: Agbara Nla remake casts old spell on new generation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 18Three years on from Kenya's Shakahola cult murders, families still seek closureA court in Mombasa, Kenya, will on Monday deliver a long-awaited verdict in the Shakahola sect murder trial. Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor, is accused of forcing church members, including children, to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus. Three years after the tragedy, families of the victims are hoping for closure so they can finally mourn their loved ones.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 182027: Defeating Tinubu in 12 states is wishful thinking – Lagos APC tells MakindeBy Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the claim by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s campaign organisation that it will defeat President Bola Tinubu in 12 states in the 2027 presidential election. APC described the declaration as grandiose, wishful thinking and political bravado without electoral evidence. Lagos […] The post 2027: Defeating Tinubu in 12 states is wishful thinking – Lagos APC tells Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 182027: We’ll repay good deeds with votes, Jigawa APC chairman saysBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Bashir Danmalam, has pledged to mobilise massive votes for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Umar Namadi and other party candidates in the 2027 general elections. Danmalam made the pledge on Saturday during an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Ringim, […] The post 2027: We’ll repay good deeds with votes, Jigawa APC chairman says appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterBreakingOct 18Edo tanker explosion: NUPENG grieves over loss of lives, calls for sweeping safety reformsVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Strike: SSANU suspends two-week ultimatum–Urges FG to reciprocate by releasing 2023 25%/35% salary award arrears, two months’ withheld salaries By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has announced the suspension of the two-week ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to release funds for the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement. The suspension, according […] The post Strike: SSANU suspends two-week ultimatum appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria