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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
PoliticsOct 182027 Polls: Katsina governor seeks forgiveness, urges APC unity – News Agency of NigeriaThe governor urged party members to close ranks, mobilise voters and intensify grassroots campaigns to secure victory for APC candidates. The post 2027 Polls: Katsina governor seeks forgiveness, urges APC unity – News Agency of Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 18Lagos water corporation serves only 1.03% of population — Official“Based on these records, actual daily production is three per cent of the installed capacity,” the official said. The post Lagos water corporation serves only 1.03% of population — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MilitaryOct 18EU To Offer €20m Defence Support For Nigerian Armed ForcesThe proposed support was discussed when the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, met with the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at Ship House in Abuja. The post EU To Offer €20m Defence Support For Nigerian Armed Forces appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
ConflictOct 18Police arrest 95 suspected ‘Vikings’ cultists in Delta, recover five gunsThe Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas of the state. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, targeted suspected cultists in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe local government areas, according to […] The post Police arrest 95 suspected ‘Vikings’ cultists in Delta, recover five guns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 182027: Jigawa Fulani community endorses Tinubu, Namadi, commends livestock development initiativesThe endorsement was announced during a community gathering organised under the leadership of Shehu Hadejia, at the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse, to appreciate the Jigawa State Government for its efforts to promote peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders The post 2027: Jigawa Fulani community endorses Tinubu, Namadi, commends livestock development initiatives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictOct 18SEHRB, Intersociety allege killings, torture in South-EastVanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 18Abiodun mournsThe governor described the passing of Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi as a painful loss to the Corps, the road safety community and the nation. The post Abiodun mourns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 18Jigawa Fulani community endorses Tinubu, Namadi, APC candidatesBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Fulani community in Jigawa State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Governor Umar Namadi and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced at a gathering held at the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse, where community members commended the state government for […] The post Jigawa Fulani community endorses Tinubu, Namadi, APC candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 18Nigeria Food Import Bill Hits $1 . 19bn In 6 Months Despite Push For Local ProductionNigeria's food import bill reached $1.19 billion over six months, despite efforts to boost local production. This indicates ongoing challenges in achieving food self-sufficiency and managing trade balances.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BusinessOct 18‘Why airlines may not get cheaper jet fuel despite local production’By Dickson Omobola Aviation fuel marketer, CITA Energies, has said jet fuel marketers may not be able to significantly reduce the price of Jet A1 supplied to the country’s airlines due to the single-source supply arrangement, pricing disparities and rising operational costs. This comes amid recent complaints by the country’s airlines over the high cost […] The post ‘Why airlines may not get cheaper jet fuel despite local production’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 18Jigawa governor commissions ₦3.5bn asphalt and precast plant to boost indigenous constructionsThe facility is expected to improve local access to construction materials, reduce sourcing challenges for contractors and stimulate economic activities across the state The post Jigawa governor commissions ₦3.5bn asphalt and precast plant to boost indigenous constructions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 18APC Wins All 21 LG Chairmanship Seats, 239 Councillorships In KogiThe elections were conducted on Saturday by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC). The post APC Wins All 21 LG Chairmanship Seats, 239 Councillorships In Kogi appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 18Cameroon's opposition MRC elects its first female president, Tiriane NoahCameroon’s main opposition MRC elected a new party president on Saturday, Tiriane Balbine Noah. She replaces Maurice Kamto and becomes the first woman to lead the party.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 18Rainbow Coalition will fail in Kwara — Accord PartyBy Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Accord Party in Kwara State has predicted that the Rainbow Coalition will fail to make the expected electoral impact in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, arguing that the alliance is driven more by elite political realignments than grassroots support. The party’s state publicity secretary, Olamilekan Esinrogunjo, stated […] The post Rainbow Coalition will fail in Kwara — Accord Party appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria