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PoliticsOct 18SERAP sues INEC over alleged ₦126bn missing electoral fundsThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its alleged failure to account for more than ₦126.46bn appropriated for electoral operations. The post SERAP sues INEC over alleged ₦126bn missing electoral funds appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Anambra : Obi of Onitsha Igwe Achebe marks 24th Ofala , urges FG to address poverty , insecurityThe Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Achebe, is marking his 24th Ofala festival and has urged the Federal Government to address issues of poverty and insecurity. This highlights a local leader's call for national government action on critical societal challenges.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
HealthOct 18Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, including three health workersPremium Times
ConflictOct 18Attacked from the sky : Sudanese goldminers count deadly cost of eking out a living on the Egypt borderaol.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 182027: APC chairman predicts 70% North’s votes for TinubuYilwatda said the administration was also undertaking railway and healthcare projects across the region, including health centres and free medical services for pregnant women. The post 2027: APC chairman predicts 70% North’s votes for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 18Gombe community gets 1MW solar power plant after 17 years off national gridThe 1-megawatt (MW) solar mini-grid project is expected to benefit about 6,000 households and businesses inTalasse, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State The post Gombe community gets 1MW solar power plant after 17 years off national grid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 18Dele Cole: Life and times of eminent journalist, ambassador“Dele Cole was one of the pioneers of modern Nigerian journalism. As MD of the Daily Times, he helped create a new, more confident and intellectually vibrant newspaper culture" The post Dele Cole: Life and times of eminent journalist, ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 18Literary icon Damian Opata laid to restLate Mr Opata, who retired from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) after many years of meritorious academic service, was engaged in community, state and national service before his demise. The post Literary icon Damian Opata laid to rest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 18Tinubu’s Northern support not a blank cheque — ShettimaVice-President Kashim Shettima has warned that growing support in northern Nigeria for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid is not a “blank cheque”, saying the administration must earn voters’ confidence through transparency, accountability and measurable results. Shettima spoke in Abuja on Saturday at the unveiling of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign head office and the […] The post Tinubu’s Northern support not a blank cheque — Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 182027: Why I’m best man for Ogun job —Yayi“My father was not buried in Ekiti; my father was buried in the house he built at Ogunsola Street at Alaguntan in Alimosho" The post 2027: Why I’m best man for Ogun job —Yayi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Macron should suspend Nigeria visit, prioritise France — OnohBy Emma Nnadozie Former South-East presidential spokesman, Denge Josef Onoh, has urged French President Emmanuel Macron to suspend his planned state visit to Nigeria, scheduled for October 28 and 29, 2026, arguing that France’s domestic challenges should take priority over international engagements. Onoh, in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday, said […] The post Macron should suspend Nigeria visit, prioritise France — Onoh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 18Troops kill two suspected kidnappers, rescue victim, recover ransom in Kano – OfficialThe operation led to the killing of two suspected kidnappers and the rescue of the victim, while other members of the gang reportedly fled into Falgore Forest. The post Troops kill two suspected kidnappers, rescue victim, recover ransom in Kano – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictOct 18Military operations degrading terrorism, but peace needs community support — RibaduBy Kingsley Omonobi The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has said sustained military operations are degrading terrorist activities across Nigeria, but stressed that lasting peace requires stronger intelligence-sharing, effective border control and active community participation. Ribadu said the evolving nature of banditry and terrorism demanded a comprehensive security strategy combining military pressure with intelligence gathering, […] The post Military operations degrading terrorism, but peace needs community support — Ribadu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Accord chairman seeks clarification over Adeleke’s role in Tinubu’s campaignMr Oladeji acknowledged Mr Adeleke’s right to make personal political decisions but argued that such choices should be assessed against Accord's interests. The post Accord chairman seeks clarification over Adeleke’s role in Tinubu’s campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterOct 18Horror in Edo: How dilapidated road crashed petrol tanker; 6 dead, 2,000 traders count lossesVanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 18Equatorial Guinea is expanding an ambitious malaria elimination planEquatorial Guinea is reportedly expanding its comprehensive plan to eliminate malaria, representing a significant public health initiative.therecord.com · Canada
PoliticsOct 18Peter Obi, Obidients biggest obstacle to Igbo presidency – Segun SowunmiSowunmi said the region needed to build alliances with other parts of the country and reduce political hostility if it hoped to secure the presidency in a multi-ethnic and multicultural nation. The post Peter Obi, Obidients biggest obstacle to Igbo presidency – Segun Sowunmi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 18Nigeria has world’s highest number of poor people – EU….commits €45m aidEU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Gautier Mignot, has said Nigeria probably has the highest number of people living below the poverty threshold globally The post Nigeria has world’s highest number of poor people – EU….commits €45m aid appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Nigeria’s rule of law under threat, justice too slow, costly – Ex-Supreme Court Justice, AugieAugie also raised concerns about the relationship between politics and the administration of justice, warning against the manipulation of legal institutions The post Nigeria’s rule of law under threat, justice too slow, costly – Ex-Supreme Court Justice, Augie appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Sokoto approves ₦10.96bn road projects, ₦7.84bn boreholesBy Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has approved ₦10.96 billion for the construction of 11 clusters of roads with reinforced-concrete and outfall drainage systems in the Arkilla Federal and State Low-Cost areas of Sokoto metropolis. The approval was part of the decisions reached at the ninth regular meeting of the State Executive […] The post Sokoto approves ₦10.96bn road projects, ₦7.84bn boreholes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 18NAF Plane Crash: ‘Investigate our waters for hazardous substances, human remains’“Our people should not be left to speculate about the safety of their waters or bear the consequences of any damage arising from an incident involving a Federal Government aircraft,” The post NAF Plane Crash: ‘Investigate our waters for hazardous substances, human remains’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 18Large foreign reserves don’t mean Nigeria is better off — Chike-ObiFormer Fidelity Bank chairman, Mustafa Chike-Obi, has questioned the economic benefits of Nigeria’s foreign reserves, arguing that maintaining reserves of between $52 billion and $53 billion could cost the country more than $10 billion annually. Chike-Obi spoke on Thursday during an episode of Policy Without Politics, a podcast he hosts with Ken Ikpe. He said […] The post Large foreign reserves don’t mean Nigeria is better off — Chike-Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Opposition alliance gaining ground ahead of 2027 — LukmanA chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and convenor of G100, Salihu Lukman, says opposition parties are making progress towards forming an alliance ahead of the 2027 general election. Lukman said the group had recorded more progress than anticipated in persuading political parties and their presidential candidates to consider working together to strengthen the […] The post Opposition alliance gaining ground ahead of 2027 — Lukman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Sci & TechOct 18FG to deploy 3,700 towers for 20m NigeriansThe Federal Government is set to deploy 3,700 telecommunications towers to provide network access to nearly 20 million Nigerians currently living in areas without coverage. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced this on Friday during the launch of the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project (NUCAP), with the commissioning of its […] The post FG to deploy 3,700 towers for 20m Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria