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PoliticsOct 17Utomi faces backlash over defence of Kila despite academic credentials controversyA public figure named Utomi is facing backlash for defending Kila amidst a controversy concerning Kila's academic credentials. This highlights a public debate over ethics and credibility in public life.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 172027 : Keke riders endorse Mbah , Tinubu , as governor extends tricycle operation time to 10pmKeke riders have endorsed political figures Mbah and Tinubu for 2027, coinciding with a governor's decision to extend tricycle operation hours. This reflects local political activities and policy adjustments impacting specific communities.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
WorldOct 17Obasanjo My Watch : A rare and generous act of witnessing ( 1 ), By Zayd Ibn IsahThis article is the first part of a commentary on a book titled 'Obasanjo My Watch,' describing it as a significant act of witnessing. It appears to be a literary or biographical analysis.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
WorldOct 17Obasanjo’s “My Watch”: A rare and generous act of witnessing (1), By Zayd Ibn IsahTo understand the living legend and national icon that is Olusegun Obasanjo, one must first read and appreciate his unforgettable autobiography. “During his watch, a watchman has no sleep and no respite.” — Olusegun Obasanjo, My Watch There is a famous line in Chinua Achebe’s classic, Things Fall Apart: “Looking at the king’s mouth, one […] The post Obasanjo’s “My Watch”: A rare and generous act of witnessing (1), By Zayd Ibn Isah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 17Utomi faces backlash over defence of Kila despite academic credentials controversyPat Utomi has faced a backlash for defending Anthony Kila despite evidence that Kila's academic credentials are fake. Critics insist that Mr Kila must provide verifiable evidence of his qualifications rather than rely on arguments about his intelligence and character. The post Utomi faces backlash over defence of Kila despite academic credentials controversy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 17Sahel states restart dialogue with ECOWASThey agreed to "set up joint thematic working groups (…) to reach a framework cooperation agreement". The post Sahel states restart dialogue with ECOWAS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 172027: Keke riders endorse Mbah, Tinubu, as governor extends tricycle operation time to 10pmThis was even as Governor Mbah scrapped the N750 daily payment by tricycle operators in the state The post 2027: Keke riders endorse Mbah, Tinubu, as governor extends tricycle operation time to 10pm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 17$7bn Deep Seaport: Ogun govt tackles PDP candidate over alleged ‘Broken Promise’ remarkThe state government said the Paris pact, investment commitments and project plans are verifiable while citing the 243.3km of roads delivered in Ogun East as evidence of development commitments The post $7bn Deep Seaport: Ogun govt tackles PDP candidate over alleged ‘Broken Promise’ remark appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictOct 17Police Restore Calm After Deadly Attack On Divisional Headquarters In AbiaThe police said no firearms or ammunition were carted away during the attack. The post Police Restore Calm After Deadly Attack On Divisional Headquarters In Abia appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 17Jonathan : Revive Almajiri schools to tackle insecurityA political figure has suggested reviving specific schools as a method to address insecurity. This highlights a proposed approach to a societal challenge.punchng.com · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Ambassador Dele Cole devoted his life to national service — TinubuPresident Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of the veteran journalist and diplomat, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, saying that the late statesman devoted his life to national service. The post Ambassador Dele Cole devoted his life to national service — Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 17Police arrest 67 suspected Vikings cultists at anniversary celebrationWhile the police in Delta State arrested 67 suspected cultists at an alleged anniversary celebration, suspected cultists in Port Harcourt reportedly renovated and handed over a police outpost on 15 October, prompting disciplinary action against two officers and raising concerns about cultism and police accountability. The post Police arrest 67 suspected Vikings cultists at anniversary celebration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 17FG Warns Return Of Fuel Subsidy Can Trigger Capital FlightMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele argued that any signal of a possible return to subsidies could prompt investors to withdraw their capital, putting pressure on the foreign exchange market and the naira. The post FG Warns Return Of Fuel Subsidy Can Trigger Capital Flight appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 17World Food Day: Gov Mbah had created safe environment for large-scale agriculture – NnajiMr Sani Friday Nnaji commended Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, for creating a secure and investment-friendly environment that is accelerating agricultural transformation, boosting food production and encouraging large-scale farming The post World Food Day: Gov Mbah had created safe environment for large-scale agriculture – Nnaji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 17Matt Renshaw to stay at number five as Aussies delay naming Test side in GqeberhaMatt Renshaw is expected to remain at number five as the Australian cricket team delays naming its Test side in Gqeberha. This is a routine update on team selection for an upcoming sporting event.abc.net.au · Australia
PoliticsOct 172027 : Atiku , Obi , others may settle for consensus candidate days to electionKey political figures such as Atiku and Obi may agree on a consensus candidate for the 2027 election. This potential development could significantly influence the upcoming electoral landscape.hallmarknews.com · Nigeria
ConflictOct 17Hunters kill two suspected bandits, recover ₦10m ransom in KanoTwo suspected bandits have been killed by local hunters, while ₦10 million paid as ransom for a kidnapped man has been recovered in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The post Hunters kill two suspected bandits, recover ₦10m ransom in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Five Things To Know — What Has Changed Since This Morning?The clearest change since the morning briefing is the government's renewed commitment to maintaining market-oriented economic reforms despite pressure over fuel prices. The post Five Things To Know — What Has Changed Since This Morning? appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 17Benue 2027: Ex-Otukpo council chair, APC, ADC, ZLP chieftains defect to PDPHe described their decision to join the PDP "as evidence of the party's growing acceptability across Benue The post Benue 2027: Ex-Otukpo council chair, APC, ADC, ZLP chieftains defect to PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 17WAFU-B U-17 Championship: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets crash out, to miss AFCON, World Cup againNigeria’s 1-1 draw with Côte d’Ivoire in Burkina Faso ended the Golden Eaglets’ hopes of qualifying for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and extended their absence from the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The post WAFU-B U-17 Championship: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets crash out, to miss AFCON, World Cup again appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterOct 17‎Niger State Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant Admits ‘Costly Mistake’, Apologises To Bereaved Families‎Suberu Aniviye's admission came as the command’s legal officer said he had advised the former commandant to release minors arrested during the operation to their parents on bail. The post ‎Niger State Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant Admits ‘Costly Mistake’, Apologises To Bereaved Families appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 17How my mother was kidnapped over $2.4bn subsidy fraud — Okonjo-IwealaOn her father's reaction at the time, she said: “He said, we don’t give in to blackmail. And he said, you’ve got to carry on. You’ve got to go to work" The post How my mother was kidnapped over $2.4bn subsidy fraud — Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 17Zulum calls for coordinated military offensive in the Lake ChadVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Jonathan, Dangote demands jobs, non-kinetic approach to defeat insecurity“My administration engaged in the establishment of Almajiri schools, aimed at providing skills to millions of youth population beyond religious education only," he said. The post Jonathan, Dangote demand jobs, non-kinetic approach to defeat insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria