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WORLDAug 28Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, former world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34KAMPALA — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at the age of three, has died at 34. The monarch died at about 10 p.m. local time on Thursday, according to the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong […] The post Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, former world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 28Family announces funeral arrangements for late journalist Dotun OladipoDotun Oladipo died on Tuesday in Lagos at the age of 56. The post Family announces funeral arrangements for late journalist Dotun Oladipo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 28Atiku Does Not Need Coalition To Win 2027 Election — ADCThere were initial talks about the opposition forming a coalition for the 2027 elections, but that has yet to materialise. The post Atiku Does Not Need Coalition To Win 2027 Election — ADC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSAug 28ASUU-NDU suspends strike after Bayelsa deal, seeks better fundingBy Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Niger Delta University (NDU) branch, has suspended its indefinite strike following an agreement with the Bayelsa State Government on the implementation of outstanding allowances and wage award arrears. The union had embarked on the strike over the state government’s delay in implementing the Consolidated […] The post ASUU-NDU suspends strike after Bayelsa deal, seeks better funding appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 28Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affectedAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 28Nigeria can cut oil production costs with local chemicals — ExpertBy Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor A Nigerian chemical engineer, Godswill Chidiebere Agomuo, has called for increased local formulation and production of specialised oilfield chemicals, saying the move could reduce operating costs, promote technology transfer and strengthen Nigeria’s technical capacity in the oil and gas industry. At an estimated average of about $40 per barrel, Nigeria’s […] The post Nigeria can cut oil production costs with local chemicals — Expert appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 28NARD urges Oyo govt to avert fresh crisis at LAUTECH Teaching HospitalBy Damilola Samuel The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the Oyo State Government to urgently address welfare and manpower challenges affecting resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The association made the appeal as the August 28 deadline for the ultimatum issued by the hospital’s […] The post NARD urges Oyo govt to avert fresh crisis at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 282027: Obi-Kwankwaso Movement rejects merger, backs Ughulu as DGBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has rejected any proposal to merge or absorb the organisation into another political body, insisting that it will remain an independent support group. The movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of Peter […] The post 2027: Obi-Kwankwaso Movement rejects merger, backs Ughulu as DG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 28Africa spends $90bn yearly servicing debt, pays $75bn risk premium — Kenya govt“Africa pays $90 billion a year in debt service. That is more than aid and climate finance combined,” Mr Sing’oei said. The post Africa spends $90bn yearly servicing debt, pays $75bn risk premium — Kenya govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 28Los Pumas vs Wallabies: Contepomi seeks to return to victory in Jujuy with the same team that fought against South AfricaFor the first time since coaching the national team, he will repeat the starting fifteen from one match to another. This time there will be no debuting players and the team is a perfect mix of experience and youth. They play in Jujuy on Saturday from 4 PM with broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.Clarín
POLITICSAug 28Adeleke dissolves, reconstitutes UNIOSUN governing councilBy Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dissolved the Governing Council of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and immediately reconstituted it to strengthen the institution’s governance structure. In a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said the reconstitution was aimed at ensuring continuity and avoiding any […] The post Adeleke dissolves, reconstitutes UNIOSUN governing council appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 28FG activates task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano…Deploys 500,000 vaccine doses, expands treatment centres By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated an emergency multi-agency task force to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children in parts of Katsina and Kano states. As part of the immediate response, the government has deployed 500,000 doses of diphtheria vaccines to the two […] The post FG activates task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 28FG’s $1bn Poverty Reduction Scheme Is ‘Audio Intervention,’ Says ADCIt alleged that the announcement was hurriedly made to shift public attention from the government’s handling of the fuel subsidy. The post FG’s $1bn Poverty Reduction Scheme Is ‘Audio Intervention,’ Says ADC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSAug 28Implement CBA to stem medical brain drain, NMA tells FG…Seeks 65-year retirement age for clinical health workers By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently conclude and implement the outstanding Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with health workers, warning that continued delays are fuelling dissatisfaction and encouraging the migration of medical professionals from the […] The post Implement CBA to stem medical brain drain, NMA tells FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 28Satan’s Chariot: Mercenary Trouble in MaliAtlantic Council
POLITICSAug 28ADC doesn’t need coalition to win 2027 election — Bolaji AbdullahiThe ADC spokesman maintained that while a broad opposition alliance could strengthen the party’s chances, it was not a prerequisite for victory. The post ADC doesn’t need coalition to win 2027 election — Bolaji Abdullahi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 28Military rescues 43 kidnapped victims, neutralises 26 terroristsVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 28DRC President Tshisekedi calls for national dialogue excluding M23 rebelsIn the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi calls for a national dialogue to ease tensions, while excluding M23 rebels from taking part, as the government plans to suspend 11 public universities in rebel-controlled areas. Meanwhile, in Ghana, 23 people, including 11 children, have died after falling into abandoned illegal gold-mining pits, as the country faces an unprecedented surge in galamsey operations. Finally, in Cameroon, US deportees face uncertainty and fears of persecution as they await decisions on their asylum claims, following controversial deals by Washington wFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 282027: Barau rallies Kano North support for Tinubu, APC…Empowers 1,300 petty traders with N130m monthly By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), has urged constituents in his senatorial district to remain united and support President Bola Tinubu, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, himself and other […] The post 2027: Barau rallies Kano North support for Tinubu, APC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 282027: SDP women leaders begin nationwide mobilisationBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the National Speaker of the Women Parliament of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Ambassador Sa’adatu Abdullahi, has called on women leaders across the country to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and build functional party structures. Abdullahi made the call on Friday at the SDP […] The post 2027: SDP women leaders begin nationwide mobilisation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 28From policy institute to parade ground, By Nuhu MohammedThe NIPSS experience, as recounted in this memoir, serves as a cautionary tale about what happens when leadership development becomes divorced from its foundational principles. An institute that cannot treat its participants — distinguished professionals in their own right — with respect and dignity cannot credibly claim to be developing leaders for the nation. When […] The post From policy institute to parade ground, By Nuhu Mohammed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 28KASU urges ASUU to suspend warning strike, cites Uba Sani’s interventionBy Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), KASU branch, to suspend its ongoing warning strike, citing steps being taken by the Kaduna State Government to address the union’s concerns. The university, in a statement signed by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi […] The post KASU urges ASUU to suspend warning strike, cites Uba Sani’s intervention appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 28Nigeria’s sovereign cloud: Beyond data control to digital independence, By Fom GyemA credible sovereign cloud ecosystem could stimulate investment in data centres, fibre networks, renewable and conventional energy solutions, cybersecurity services and specialised technology companies. It could create demand for cloud architects, network engineers, cybersecurity professionals, data specialists and other highly skilled workers. Nigeria’s digital economy is usually measured by the growth of fintech companies, expanding […] The post Nigeria’s sovereign cloud: Beyond data control to digital independence, By Fom Gyem appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 28Police arrest four over alleged organ harvesting, trafficking in NasarawaABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and paraded four suspects allegedly linked to an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) on August 19, 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities of the syndicate. According to a statement […] The post Police arrest four over alleged organ harvesting, trafficking in Nasarawa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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