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DISASTERSep 1UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills manA Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, England. The post UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills man appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 1Why I want to become Nigeria’s president — Donald DukeBy Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has said he joined the 2027 presidential race to tackle Nigeria’s challenges and provide Nigerians with a new lease of life. Duke, who spoke to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, lamented the country’s leadership challenges since the return […] The post Why I want to become Nigeria’s president — Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 1Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2, moves toward $1tn GDP — Finance MinistryNigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product, GDP, grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the Federal Ministry of Finance has said. The ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the latest growth also represented an improvement from the […] The post Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2, moves toward $1tn GDP — Finance Ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 1Nigerian man jailed 8 years for robbing elderly, disabled patients in UK; faces deportationA Nigerian former care worker, Ediongseyene Essien has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a series of burglary and robbery offences targeting elderly and vulnerable people in Liverpool, including some people he had previously cared for. The post Nigerian man jailed 8 years for robbing elderly, disabled patients in UK; faces deportation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 1Atiku vows to review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian studentsBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar has vowed to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND policy and provide debt forgiveness for qualifying Nigerian students, dismissing as “dishonest” President Bola Tinubu’s attempt to present the scheme as proof that education has become more affordable under his administration. […] The post Atiku vows to review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYSep 1US troop drawdown won’t weaken Nigeria security ties — DHQBy Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Headquarters has said the planned withdrawal of about 200 United States military personnel deployed to Nigeria will not affect the longstanding security partnership between both countries. The personnel were deployed to support intelligence, surveillance, training and logistics operations in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other security threats. The Director, […] The post US troop drawdown won’t weaken Nigeria security ties — DHQ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 1Nigerian films must move beyond box office success – Moses BabatopeBy Juliet Ebirim Stakeholders in Nigeria’s film industry have been urged to look beyond box office performance and focus on building intellectual property capable of generating value across multiple platforms and markets. The call was made by the Managing Director of Nile Media Entertainment Group, Moses Babatope, during a solo presentation at the 2026 Nigerian […] The post Nigerian films must move beyond box office success – Moses Babatope appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 1Sunbeth Global Concepts makes Nigerian agribusiness history with IFRS-aligned sustainability reportThe report, themed "Responsible Sourcing, Pioneering Action," sets a new benchmark for transparency and climate accountability in Nigerian agriculture. The post Sunbeth Global Concepts makes Nigerian agribusiness history with IFRS-aligned sustainability report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 1'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chiefThe EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.BBC World
POLITICSSep 1NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football bodyThe document, dated 1 September, and purportedly signed by FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström, claimed FIFA had raised concerns over the resignation of former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and threatened possible sanctions, The post NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football body appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 12027: Opposition alliance’ll rescue Nigeria from poverty, insecurity — Turaki“Our participation is anchored on the promise that the process will be hinged on the philosophical underpinnings of transparency, equality, data-driven decisions and egalitarianism,” Turaki said. The post 2027: Opposition alliance’ll rescue Nigeria from poverty, insecurity — Turaki appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 1Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43%, strengthens path to $1trn GDP by 2030According to the ministry, the performance lifted real GDP growth for the first half of 2026 to 4.16 per cent. The post Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43%, strengthens path to $1trn GDP by 2030 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYSep 1Why US is withdrawing 200 troops from Nigeria – DHQ“The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to clarify that the reported withdrawal of about 200 United States personnel should not be interpreted as a breakdown or termination of the Nigeria-United States security partnership,” Mr Uba said. The post Why US is withdrawing 200 troops from Nigeria – DHQ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYSep 1Nigerian military speaks on US troop drawdown, says exercise won’t weaken security partnershipThe DHQ explained that the deployment of US personnel to Nigeria was tied to specific operational and counter-terrorism objectives, making the drawdown part of the evolving nature of the engagement. The post Nigerian military speaks on US troop drawdown, says exercise won’t weaken security partnership appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTSep 1Nigerian military conducts 7,062 operations, kills 1,487 terroristsThe DHQ says the military troops also rescued 777 kidnapped victims The post Nigerian military conducts 7,062 operations, kills 1,487 terrorists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 1Subsidy Removal: Tinubu, APC reply Atiku, insist policy saved Nigeria from fatal hemorrhageNorth, biggest beneficiary of my economic reforms’ By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu and his ruling All Progressives Congress APC have restated that the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration was a difficult but necessary decision that redirected national resources into productive sectors, even as the party pushed back against a proposal by […] The post Subsidy Removal: Tinubu, APC reply Atiku, insist policy saved Nigeria from fatal hemorrhage appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 1Nigeria’s economy accelerates, on track towards a $1trn GDP – FMF… says manufacturing grew by 3.24 %By Innocent Anaba Th Federal Ministry of Finance, Tuesday, said Nigeria’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and accelerating growth with the second quarter of 2026 real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.43 percent year-on-year, up from 4.23 per cent in Q2 2025 and 3.89 percent in Q1 2026.The […] The post Nigeria’s economy accelerates, on track towards a $1trn GDP – FMF appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYSep 1US troop ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​⁠‍‍⁠​‍‌​withdrawal won’t weaken Nigeria’s security partnership — DHQThe Defence Headquarters says the planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring security partnership between both countries. The post US troop ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​⁠‍‍⁠​‍‌​withdrawal won’t weaken Nigeria’s security partnership — DHQ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 1Obi Faults Tinubu’s Trip, Says President Should Be Concerned About Fixing NigeriaThe presidential candidate said the country deserves a “leadership that puts Nigeria first; leadership that cares and plans for a better Nigeria.” The post Obi Faults Tinubu’s Trip, Says President Should Be Concerned About Fixing Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERSep 1Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minorThe US State Department disclosed that Mr Adekunle was arrested in Nigeria in 2023 and extradited three years later. The post Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 1Retirement: Three times Messi scored against NigeriaLionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious career with Argentina, leaving behind a record that includes winning the World Cup. The post Retirement: Three times Messi scored against Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 1ICC U-19 World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria thrash Malawi by 94 runsBy Jacob Ajom Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens continued their impressive start to the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1 in Tanzania with a commanding 94-run victory over Malawi U-19 Women on Match Day 2. The victory followed Nigeria’s four-wicket win over Uganda in their opening match, giving the Junior Female YellowGreens […] The post ICC U-19 World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria thrash Malawi by 94 runs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 1Nigerian newspapers review: [G-100] Opposition parties offer 4-yr single term to stop TinubuIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), proposing a 4-year single term to stop President Bola Tinubu. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [G-100] Opposition parties offer 4-yr single term to stop Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 1Nigeria’s GDP rises 4.4% as oil sector reboundsBy Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yesterday,  said that the Nigerian economy expanded in real terms by 4.43 percent  year-on-year, YoY, in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26  from 4.2 percent  in Q2’25. NBS disclosed this in its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, report for Q2’26 noting that both the oil and non-oil […] The post Nigeria’s GDP rises 4.4% as oil sector rebounds appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria