Latest News in Nigeria Today : Thursday 1st October 2026

These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Good governance advocate and former governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Anambra State, Mr John Nwosu, has said Nigeria’s greatest strength is its people, expressing optimism that the country can overcome its challenges and build a more prosperous future. Nwosu, in a message to mark Nigeria’s 66th The post Nigeria @66: Our greatest strength is the people — ADC chieftain, Nwosu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Thursday he would present “heroism” awards to four Israelis who helped overpower a flydubai co-pilot and prevented him from crashing the plane they were on. The post Israel president to present ‘heroism’ awards to 4 flydubai passengers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Amaechi’s one-year pledge comes shortly after his political rival, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said President Tinubu should remove him from office if he fails to deliver the FCT to the President in the 2027 election. The post 2027: I’ll resign if Nigeria doesn’t change in one year — Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.

…bars ex-Chief Whip from fresh contest, orders withdrawal of Certificate of Return By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Federal High Court No. 2 sitting in Gombe has nullified the emergence of Hon. Ali Isa J.C. as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election. The post Court nullifies Ali Isa JC’s APC ticket, orders fresh Balanga/Billiri primary appeared first on Vanguard News.

Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals and organisations for work leading to great advances for humanity, in line with the wishes of the prizes’ founder, inventor Alfred Nobel. The post Five things to know about the Nobel Prize appeared first on Vanguard News.

Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to tighten immigration controls. The post Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency appeared first on Vanguard News.

US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a “damn good” AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. The post US govt’s new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has granted absolute pardon to 130 inmates across custodial facilities in the state, while commuting the death sentences of four others to life imprisonment. The post Plateau gov pardons 130 inmates, commutes 4 death sentences appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening military relations with the United States, particularly in counter-terrorism operations. The post Nigeria, US deepen military ties to combat terrorism appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised 16 terrorists, recovered assorted weapons and repelled coordinated attacks during a series of operations in Adamawa State. The post Troops kill scores of terrorists, recover arms in Adamawa appeared first on Vanguard News.

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