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POLITICSAug 6All is fair in politics’ comment not new to Nigeria’s political history — Prof. OpataBy Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA — The National Chairman of the South East Movement for Tinubu 2027, Prof. Damian Opata, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s recent remark that “all is fair in politics,” saying the statement is neither new nor peculiar to Nigeria’s political history. Opata, a Professor of African Literature, […] The post All is fair in politics’ comment not new to Nigeria’s political history — Prof. Opata appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 6Adams, Yoruba monarchs urge diaspora Nigerians to preserve culture, promote unityBy Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, the Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara State, Oba Joel Oyatoye, and the Olora of Ora Kingdom, Oba Rilwan Yekini, have called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to prioritise the preservation of their culture as a means of sustaining their identity and promoting […] The post Adams, Yoruba monarchs urge diaspora Nigerians to preserve culture, promote unity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 6Nigerian newspapers review: Outrage greets EFCC’s freezing of Osun govt’s accountIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the outrage that has greeted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's freezing of a bank account operated by the Osun State Government. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Outrage greets EFCC’s freezing of Osun govt’s account appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 6UNFPA partners Lagos, GoMed to expand reproductive health services for Nigerian studentsThrough the platform, students will have access to discounted health products and discreet delivery to campuses and student hostels. The post UNFPA partners Lagos, GoMed to expand reproductive health services for Nigerian students appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 6Growth must lift Nigerians, other Africans out of poverty — ITUC-Africa•Faults Nigeria’s planned removal of subsidy on electricity  By Victor Ahiuma-Young NAIROBI, Kenya — Organised Labour through the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has called on Nigeria and other African governments to ensure that industrialisation translates into improved living standards for workers and ordinary citizens. According to ITUC-Africa, economic growth must lift Nigerians and other Africans […] The post Growth must lift Nigerians, other Africans out of poverty — ITUC-Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 6Nigeria: More than 300 kidnapping victims rescued in major operationAfricanews [en]
HEALTHAug 640 % Nigerian under - 5s stunted as North bears brunt of malnutritionForty percent of Nigerian children under five are stunted, with the North bearing the majority of the impact from malnutrition. This highlights a severe and widespread public health crisis affecting a significant portion of the nation's young population.thesun.ng
WORLDAug 6Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abducteesThe government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.BBC World
POLITICSAug 6Strategic Autonomy : Nigeria Doctrine for Self - DeterminatioNigeria is developing a doctrine of strategic autonomy aimed at self-determination. This outlines the nation's approach to its foreign and domestic policy.punchng.com · Nigeria
WORLDAug 6Do Igbo Belong in Nigeria ? A Reader Response & DialogueA reader response and dialogue explores the question of whether the Igbo people belong in Nigeria. This signifies ongoing discourse regarding national identity and ethnic integration.punchng.com · Nigeria
WORLDAug 6Nigerian security forces rescue 300 kidnapping victimsNigerian security forces successfully rescued 300 individuals who had been victims of kidnapping.rte.ie · Ireland
WORLDAug 6Nigeria rescues more than 300 kidnapping victims in major operationFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICTAug 6Nigerian bishop concerned that Christians are easy targets for banditry and kidnappingA Nigerian bishop expressed concern that Christians are vulnerable targets for banditry and kidnapping in the region.ecumenicalnews.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 5Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizensKidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 5Nigerian security forces rescue 300 kidnapping victimsLe Monde [en]
CONFLICTAug 5Measures to tackle security challenges in Southeast NigeriaWhen political actors resort to violence to settle disagreements, they undermine the very democratic system they claim to defend The post Measures to tackle security challenges in Southeast Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 5NAICOM revokes Nigeria Reinsurance’s licence, appoints Muiz Banire as receiver/liquidatorBy Innocent Anaba The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation over its failure to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement, MCR, and appointed Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, as Receiver/Provisional Liquidator to wind up the company’s affairs.The appointment took effect on August 3, 2026, following the cancellation of the […] The post NAICOM revokes Nigeria Reinsurance’s licence, appoints Muiz Banire as receiver/liquidator appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 5Nigerian airlines may go extinct within 30 daysA report warns that Nigerian airlines face the possibility of extinction within 30 days. This indicates a severe economic crisis impacting the aviation sector in Nigeria.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 5Nigerian airlines may go extinct within 30 days – OnyemaPremium Times
WORLDAug 5WAFU B U20 Tourney: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles qualify for final after penalty win over Côte d’IvoireThe pulsating semi-final encounter ended 2-2 after extra time, making the penalty shootout inevitable The post WAFU B U20 Tourney: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles qualify for final after penalty win over Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 5Abuja becoming Nigeria’s most investor-friendly business environment – WikeRepresented by the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, the minister declared that Abuja is fully open for credible local and international investment. The post Abuja becoming Nigeria’s most investor-friendly business environment – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 5Falana faults Abdulsalami’s claim, insists Abacha looted Nigeria’s treasuryHuman rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has rejected former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar’s assertion that the late General Sani Abacha did not loot Nigeria’s treasury, describing the claim as an attempt to rewrite history. In a statement titled “Re: Abdulsalami Abubakar: Abacha Never Looted Treasury,” Falana argued that […] The post Falana faults Abdulsalami’s claim, insists Abacha looted Nigeria’s treasury appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 5Is Nigeria confusing moral authority with political neutrality ? This article questions whether Nigeria is conflating moral authority with political neutrality. It explores the implications of this potential confusion for the nation's actions.thecable.ng · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 5Makinde, Obi fault Nigeria’s leadership, Methodist Church seeks action on insecurity, economyBy Adeola Badru Ibadan — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, on Wednesday said Nigeria’s development challenges stem largely from poor leadership, despite the country’s abundant human and natural resources. The Methodist Church Nigeria also urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to […] The post Makinde, Obi fault Nigeria’s leadership, Methodist Church seeks action on insecurity, economy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria