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POLITICSOct 22Foundation seeks effective implementation of VAPP Law in ImoAn official said the foundation will distribute copies of the VAPP Law, assess institutional bottlenecks, and support local government actors to establish designated reporting desks. The post Foundation seeks effective implementation of VAPP Law in Imo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 22‘You have another son in me,’ Obi tells slain supporter’s mother— NDC candidate pledges continued support to bereaved family By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged continued support to the family of Ifeanyi Nwolie, his supporter who was shot dead during a political activity in Enugu State. Obi gave the assurance on Thursday while […] The post ‘You have another son in me,’ Obi tells slain supporter’s mother appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 22CapitalSage Holdings announces 10Xcellence Celebration, new headquarters opening, three-day exhibition in IbadanThe four-day celebration will mark the opening of the Group’s new headquarters and feature an exhibition of its businesses across multiple sectors, with prizes to be won, including a car. The post CapitalSage Holdings announces 10Xcellence Celebration, new headquarters opening, three-day exhibition in Ibadan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 222027: Atiku raises alarm over ‘missing’ voters’ register, demands INEC actionBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm over the alleged failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to publish the preliminary voters’ register for public scrutiny, warning that the lapse could undermine confidence in the 2027 general election. Atiku said Nigerians could not verify the commission’s claim […] The post 2027: Atiku raises alarm over ‘missing’ voters’ register, demands INEC action appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 222027: Ex-deputy governors seek credible leaders— Forum calls for security investment, ex-convicts’ reintegration — Demands merit-based recruitment, women’s inclusion and stronger grassroots engagement By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDG-N) has called for a reassessment of the country’s leadership recruitment process ahead of the 2027 general elections to ensure the emergence of credible […] The post 2027: Ex-deputy governors seek credible leaders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 22FIFA okays Normalisation Committee to run Nigerian footballThe Bureau of the FIFA Council on Thursday approved the appointment of a Normalisation Committee to manage the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation, pending fresh elections into the NFF Executive Committee. The post FIFA okays Normalisation Committee to run Nigerian football appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22Wike: FCT residents won’t repeat 2023 mistake, will back Tinubu in 2027By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has assured President Bola Tinubu that residents of the territory will not repeat the mistake of 2023 but would back his re-election in 2027. “The mistake we made in 2023, would we make that mistake again? If it was an error, would […] The post Wike: FCT residents won’t repeat 2023 mistake, will back Tinubu in 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 22Senate urges FG to seek foreign climate financing to protect Nigeria’s coastal settlementsThe upper chamber noted that about 80 per cent of homes and infrastructure in Ayetoro community, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, have been lost to sea incursion. The post Senate urges FG to seek foreign climate financing to protect Nigeria’s coastal settlements appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 222027: Makinde defends running against Tinubu, says South-west can present two presidential candidates“My ambition is driven by the desire to provide Nigerians with an alternative leadership capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and developmental challenges.” The post 2027: Makinde defends running against Tinubu, says South-west can present two presidential candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 22A Frenchman suspected of espionage arrested in Equatorial GuineaArrêté près du Cameroun, l’ex-militaire français est accusé d’espionnage par la Guinée équatoriale. Malabo affirme avoir tracé des échanges avec un groupe d’opposition classé « terroriste » par les autorités équato-guinéennes.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 222027: Posters, banners flood Kaduna as residents lament economic hardship, voice expectationsAs the APC prepares for its presidential campaign kick-off in Kaduna, residents express their expectations, with many demanding solutions to economic hardship, insecurity and unemployment. The post 2027: Posters, banners flood Kaduna as residents lament economic hardship, voice expectations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 22Crowd beats foreign citizen to death in South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions flareThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 22Burkina Faso is "a small country", "poor" and "landlocked": these expressions you will no longer find in Burkinabe school textbooks.Depuis la rentrée scolaire le 1er octobre 2026, les autorités burkinabè ont amorcé un processus de « décolonisation » de l'histoire enseignée dans son système éducatif.BBC Afrique
POLITICSOct 22Senate passes bills to establish new universities in Delta, Cross RiverA Federal University of Agriculture is to be established in Orogun, Delta State, while a Federal University of Education will be established in Obudu, Cross River State. The post Senate passes bills to establish new universities in Delta, Cross River appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 22Nile University of Nigeria Inducts 75 New Medical Doctors at 5th MBBS Attestation CeremonyNile University of Nigeria has inducted 75 new medical doctors into the medical profession at its 5th MBBS Attestation Ceremony in Abuja, bringing the total number of doctors produced by the University since the inception of its MBBS programme to 257. The graduates, members of the University’s Class of 2025/2026, took the Physician’s Oath on […] The post Nile University of Nigeria Inducts 75 New Medical Doctors at 5th MBBS Attestation Ceremony appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 22Ebola: Idris directs agencies to intensify public enlightenment— Minister urges accurate information, warns against spreading unverified reports By Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has directed agencies under his ministry to intensify public enlightenment on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following reports of a confirmed case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The directive was issued […] The post Ebola: Idris directs agencies to intensify public enlightenment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 22Adekunle Gold, Pesa commit $20,000 to sickle cell organisationsThe initiative will provide resources to help organisations build on their existing work and expand their reach within the sickle cell community. The post Adekunle Gold, Pesa commit $20,000 to sickle cell organisations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 222027: ‘Political Opponents Aren’t Enemies,’ John Momoh Cautions Against Divisive RhetoricDr. Momoh, who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Channels Media Group, says the public also needs to see that leaders accept responsibility, adding that a leader’s willingness to repair a mistake can strengthen trust more. The post 2027: ‘Political Opponents Aren’t Enemies,’ John Momoh Cautions Against Divisive Rhetoric appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSOct 22Many Nigerians can afford houses with right priorities — Ojiribe— Raphmaths Estates boss says some prioritise luxury cars over land By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Raphmaths Estates, Chief Raphael Ojiribe, has said that some Nigerians who consider themselves low-income earners and unable to afford homes could improve their chances of property ownership by prioritising their spending. Ojiribe […] The post Many Nigerians can afford houses with right priorities — Ojiribe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 22Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South AfricaBBC World
POLITICSOct 222027: Makinde says Southwest can field two candidates; knocks FG over UN budgetDefending his decision, Makinde cited the 1999 election, when former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Olu Falae, both from the South-West, contested the presidency. The post 2027: Makinde says Southwest can field two candidates; knocks FG over UN budget appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22Oyelese seeks disclosure of funds due to Oyo LGs— Group urges Makinde to publish allocation, transfer and expenditure records By Adeola Badru IBADAN — A former Minister of Power and Steel, Wole Oyelese, has called on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to provide a transparent account of statutory allocations to the state’s 33 local government areas. Oyelese, convener of the Oyo State Grassroots […] The post Oyelese seeks disclosure of funds due to Oyo LGs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22Bill to empower NUC to strengthen university accreditation processes passes second reading at SenateThe bill seeks to strengthen the NUC’s regulatory framework, promote global best practices in university education, and encourage innovation and research. The post Bill to empower NUC to strengthen university accreditation processes passes second reading at Senate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 22Explainer: What if BVAS fails in 2027 election?Under the Electoral Act, if a malfunctioning BVAS cannot be repaired or replaced, voting in that specific unit is postponed to the next day. The post Explainer: What if BVAS fails in 2027 election? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria