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WORLD2d ago“We needed that win to stay in the fight” — Fizdale hails D’Tigers’ Cape Verde masterclassWith the qualification campaign entering a decisive phase, Fizdale’s message to his players was straightforward: get the fifth victory and remain in contention The post “We needed that win to stay in the fight” — Fizdale hails D’Tigers’ Cape Verde masterclass appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS2d agoRail, port projects to cut road accidents – FGThe Federal Government says ongoing rail and port projects will reduce road accidents, extend highway lifespan and create thousands of transport-sector jobs. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Funsho Adebiyi, stated this on Monday in Abuja during the 19th National Council on Transportation. The meeting was with the theme, ‘Developing Effective Transport System for Nigeria: The […] The post Rail, port projects to cut road accidents – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoJUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman, is deadA statement issued by the palace says the traditional ruler died on Monday afternoon at the Federal Medical Centre in Gusau, the state capital. The post JUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS2d agoCyril Ramaphosa | We wont slow down Eskom reformsCyril Ramaphosa has affirmed that efforts to reform Eskom will not be decelerated. This signifies a commitment to ongoing structural changes within the national power utility.news24.com · South Africa
POLITICS2d agoWindhoek Mayor Sakarias Uunona Addresses August 2026 Ordinary Council MeetingWindhoek Mayor Sakarias Uunona addressed an ordinary council meeting scheduled for August 2026. This reports on standard local government proceedings.namibian.com.na · Namibia
POLITICS2d agoSylva quits APC , says party has lost its idealsSylva has resigned from the APC, stating that the party has lost its founding ideals. This marks a notable political development within the party.hallmarknews.com · Nigeria
DISASTER2d agoDogs attack telecom technician during installation workThe technician was rushed to the hospital after the attack. The post Dogs attack telecom technician during installation work appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTER2d agoNAPTIP rescues over 180 trafficked children in five statesBy Favour Ulebor ABUJA — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has rescued more than 180 children allegedly trafficked from five states by suspected criminal syndicates operating under the guise of civil society organisations. The agency disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying its latest operations led to the […] The post NAPTIP rescues over 180 trafficked children in five states appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT2d agoArmy, police, DSS rescue 21 kidnapped victims in KogiBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of the 12 Brigade, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, DSS, local hunters and members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, have rescued 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi State. The victims were rescued on Monday, August 31, 2026, during a […] The post Army, police, DSS rescue 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoNigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBSNigeria’s economy expanded faster in the second quarter of 2026, supported by improved performances in the oil and non-oil sectors, although industrial growth slowed compared with a year earlier. The post Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICT2d agoTroops neutralise 114 terrorists, rescue 60 abducted persons in August — DHQVanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d ago‘Drop bogus charges against Sowore,’ SERAP tells FG, DSSSERAP has urged the Federal Government DSS to “immediately withdraw all bogus charges against journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore" The post ‘Drop bogus charges against Sowore,’ SERAP tells FG, DSS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoEFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m in 33 months — OlukoyedeABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered more than N1.23 trillion and $684 million between October 2023 and June 2026, Chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed. Olukoyede gave the figures on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja during a briefing on the achievements of the commission under his leadership. […] The post EFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m in 33 months — Olukoyede appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoAppeal Court President seeks stronger safeguards on use of recovered assetsBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has called for tighter oversight on how recovered stolen assets are utilised. According to her, the administration of recovered assets must adhere to principles of transparency, integrity, and public accountability. Speaking at the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at […] The post Appeal Court President seeks stronger safeguards on use of recovered assets appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoWanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027“I am fully aware that my actions may invite a redoubled witch hunt against me and my associates, but that is a risk I am willing to take,” the former governor of Bayelsa said. The post Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS2d agoPeter Obi: Tinubu should confront questions about pastFormer Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as efforts to shield records relating to the President’s past from public scrutiny. Obi made the remarks in a post on his X platform on Monday, August 31, 2026, while reflecting on what he described as […] The post Peter Obi: Tinubu should confront questions about past appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d ago‘It’s figurative expression’; Borno’s commissioner denies threat to cut off opposition members’ fingersBy Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Comrade Saina Buba, has debunked media reports claiming that he threatened physical harm against opposition members. However, the commissioner, in a viral video which has sparked widespread concern, threatened to cut off the fingers of those who pointed a finger […] The post ‘It’s figurative expression’; Borno’s commissioner denies threat to cut off opposition members’ fingers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH2d agoOver 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoEFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — OlukoyedeMr Olukoyede said 14,476 petitions investigated by the EFCC ended up in court, while the commission secured 10,872 convictions. The post EFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — Olukoyede appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS2d agoINEC portal: Initial glitches resolved, says Labour PartyBy John Alechenu ABUJA — The Labour Party, LP, has said the initial glitches encountered on the candidate nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, have been resolved. The party said it was satisfied with the handling of the upload of its list of candidates, adding that the process had been smooth after […] The post INEC portal: Initial glitches resolved, says Labour Party appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT2d agoMutiny in Niger: a new test for the military junta - AnalysisBBC Afrique
POLITICS2d agoNigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor roadAkwa Ibom’s Itu LGA received N9.46bn in FAAC allocations under Chairperson Ubong Nkutt, but Ambassador Ita Enang is questioning the council’s spending and the state of infrastructure, including roads, while fiscal records challenge some of his revenue claims. The post Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor road appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD2d agoNigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta – Fair Finance CoalitionCivil society groups have challenged Nigerian banks to take responsibility for the environmental and human rights consequences of projects they fund, particularly in oil-producing communities where livelihoods are being threatened. The post Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta – Fair Finance Coalition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHBREAKING2d agoDRC Ebola outbreak surges past 6,000 cases as death toll nears 3,000Africanews [en]