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POLITICS2d agoShilluk land dispute needs radical solution , VP Igga saysradiotamazuj.org · South Sudan
POLITICS2d agoFalana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importationMr Falana said making the crude available to domestic refiners would reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products and help ease the hardship caused by the removal of petrol subsidy. The post Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD2d agoEx-int’l Obafemi Martins backs Seyi Tinubu for NFF presidencyFormer Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, has expressed confidence in Seyi Tinubu’s leadership potential, suggesting that the Nigerian businessman could one day become president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The post Ex-int’l Obafemi Martins backs Seyi Tinubu for NFF presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoNigeria : Today Opposition Gathering in Abuja - the Choice Before Presidential CandidatesOpposition parties are gathering in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss the choices before presidential candidates. This signifies a key political event regarding the country's upcoming elections.allafrica.com · Nigeria
WORLD2d agoDramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate – Winnipeg Free PressA dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over a packed South African stadium has sparked a safety debate. This incident raises questions about aviation regulations and public safety.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICS2d agoNorth Central insecurity: Tinubu seeks community-based security strategyBy Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged stakeholders in the North Central geopolitical zone to move beyond rhetoric and develop practical, measurable and sustainable solutions to insecurity ravaging parts of the region. Tinubu gave the charge on Monday at the 2026 North Central Regional Security Summit in Makurdi, Benue State, […] The post North Central insecurity: Tinubu seeks community-based security strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoEFCC recovers N1.233trn in 34 monthsABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it recovered N1.233 trillion between October 2023 and July 2026, as part of the enforcement drive under its Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The Commission also reported $684.48 million in recoveries during the 34-month period, spanning 16 currencies, while 10,872 convictions were secured from 14,476 cases […] The post EFCC recovers N1.233trn in 34 months appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER2d agoFlash flood: emergency agencies launch rescue operation in KadunaEmergency response agencies in Kaduna have launched evacuation, search and rescue operations following a flash flood that swept through parts of Kaduna metropolis on Sunday evening. The post Flash flood: emergency agencies launch rescue operation in Kaduna appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT2d agoWhy is piracy picking up off Somalia’s coast again?Piracy is surging back off Somalia's coast, though not yet at the scale of its 2011 peak.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoUba Sani faces 17 challengers in Kaduna governorship raceThe development has heightened political activities in Kaduna, one of the key states expected to witness keen competition The post Uba Sani faces 17 challengers in Kaduna governorship race appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoOML 42: Nestoil invests $28m in rigs to boost productionBy Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nestoil Group has invested about $28 million in two drilling rigs as part of efforts to boost crude oil production and strengthen indigenous drilling capacity in Nigeria. The Group disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying its strategic business unit, Scorpio Drilling International, recently deployed the Pathfinder 500 rig to […] The post OML 42: Nestoil invests $28m in rigs to boost production appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY2d agoDeceived and deployed: How young Cameroonians end up fighting in Russia's war in UkraineAnalysts say economic desperation and fraudulent recruitment schemes are funneling Cameroonian youth into the Russian military — with deadly consequences.DW News [en]
WORLD2d agoSuper Eagles’ Zaidu Sanusi faces two-month injury layoffTests conducted on Sunday confirmed the extent of the setback, with Portuguese publication O Jogo reporting that the 29-year-old is not expected to return until after the next international break. The post Super Eagles’ Zaidu Sanusi faces two-month injury layoff appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD2d agoWoman arrested for alleged attempt to smuggle ‘Colos’ into Ogun prisonBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Ogun State Command, has arrested a female visitor, identified as Mrs Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta. Sowunmi was arrested at about 1:33 p.m. on Friday during routine screening at the facility’s main entrance […] The post Woman arrested for alleged attempt to smuggle ‘Colos’ into Ogun prison appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER2d agoThree sisters killed in Kano boat accidentThe local government chairperson, Sa’adatu Salisu, says the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Saturday The post Three sisters killed in Kano boat accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS2d agoNigeria’s GDP grows 4.4% in Q2 2026 — NBSBy Elizabeth Adegbesan ABUJA — Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from the 4.2 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday. The growth was driven by improved performances in both the oil and non-oil sectors […] The post Nigeria’s GDP grows 4.4% in Q2 2026 — NBS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoGroup demands end to checkpoint extortion, prolonged detention in S-EastBy Dennis Agbo A non-partisan civic and socio-development platform, Oganihu, has called for an immediate end to alleged extortion, harassment and other abuses at security checkpoints across the South-East. The group, comprising concerned Igbo professionals and citizens, also demanded greater accountability from security agencies and governments in the region. Represented by its Co-chair, Prof Chijioke […] The post Group demands end to checkpoint extortion, prolonged detention in S-East appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoBad roads, insecurity, hardship worry Egbema residentsBy Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri Residents of Egbema in Imo State have raised concerns over the deplorable condition of roads in the area, insecurity and the worsening economic situation, saying the challenges have continued to affect their livelihoods and social activities. The concerns were contained in a four-page address presented by Comrade Lawrence Okwudili Alex to […] The post Bad roads, insecurity, hardship worry Egbema residents appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoState Police: Politicians must not recruit officers, procure arms — AondoakaaAondoakaa also opposed allowing individual state governments to independently procure firearms and other security equipment for their police formations. The post State Police: Politicians must not recruit officers, procure arms — Aondoakaa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d ago‘It’s false’ – OPay dismisses viral shutdown reportsDigital financial services provider OPay has dismissed reports claiming that it will suspend operations from Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The post ‘It’s false’ – OPay dismisses viral shutdown reports appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoUS lists 3 visa categories it will continue processing in Abuja embassyThe United States Embassy in Nigeria as said it will continue to process diplomatic and official visas despite the recent changes to routine visa services in Nigeria. The post US lists 3 visa categories it will continue processing in Abuja embassy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoWho’s in charge? PRP queries Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria.Alleges president travelled to block release of FBI documents By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has queried the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country, asking pointedly who is in charge of governance in their absence. Speaking on Monday […] The post Who’s in charge? PRP queries Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoOpposition Summit: We can replicate APC’s 2015 success – Reps minority caucusBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged opposition leaders in the country to work together and replicate the 2015 electoral successes of the then opposition All Progressives Congress APC. Minority Leader in the House, Hon. Fred Agbedi gave the charge on Monday in Abuja at the first national […] The post Opposition Summit: We can replicate APC’s 2015 success – Reps minority caucus appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoPolice teargas pensioners protesting pension arrears at Lagos HousePolice officers have reportedly fired teargas at pensioners protesting at the Lagos House in Ikeja over unpaid pension increases, wage awards and other outstanding benefits. The post Police teargas pensioners protesting pension arrears at Lagos House appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria