Latest News in Nigeria Today : Sunday 4th October 2026

These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Sunday 4th October 2026 .

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to be “generous” towards President Bola Tinubu, saying the president took difficult decisions to prevent the country’s economy from collapsing. Shettima spoke in Lagos on Saturday after meeting with Tinubu, who returned to Nigeria a few days ago from his annual vacation. The vice-president said he and the president The post Shettima: Tinubu saved Nigeria’s economy appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Abuja and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to urgently account for over ₦94.4 billion in public funds reportedly diverted, unremitted, unaccounted for or irregularly spent.” The grave allegations are documented in The post Probe ₦94.4bn allegedly diverted, unremitted oil funds, SERAP tells Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Galadima described El-Rufai’s decision to return as an act of bravery, given what he characterised as the ruling All Progressives Congress’ determination to retain power. The post El-Rufai paying for what he did to others, Tinubu an ingrate — Galadima appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will deploy youth observers alongside its traditional election observation missions to monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Serigne Ka, Head of the ECOWAS Electoral Assistance Division, disclosed this in Abuja at the fifth edition of the Sectoral Reflection Series on Elections and Democracy, organised by the The post 2027: ECOWAS to deploy youth observers for Nigeria polls appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Imo State Police Command has identified the location where 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in the state are believed to be held, but security operatives have delayed moving into the area over fears that the camp has been planted with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, The post Imo police locate abducted NYSC members’ camp, IED threat delays rescue appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Calls on Ndigbo to reject divisive politics By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Labour Party (LP) in Ebonyi State has urged the Minister of Works and former governor of the state, Senator David Umahi, to focus on governance and infrastructure delivery rather than what it described as divisive political rhetoric against former Anambra State Governor and The post 2027: LP to Umahi: Stop attacks on Obi, focus on governance appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Efe Onodjae Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has revealed that there are times she questions her decision to marry her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde, saying marriage is not always about being “lovey-dovey.” The actress made the disclosure during an interview on the Chude Jideonwo Podcast, excerpts of which have gone viral on X. Omotola, The post There are times I wonder why I married my husband’ — Omotola appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Chioma Obinna As Vanguard Newspapers holds its fourth Mental Health Summit in Lagos, stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s Mental Health Act is dying from neglect, with critical provisions of the law remaining largely unimplemented amid a widening treatment gap and a severe shortage of mental health professionals. The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit, scheduled The post Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn appeared first on Vanguard News.

Yahaya noted that the North-East still faced major development gaps, including unrealised infrastructure projects, inadequate healthcare and poor educational outcomes. The post Boko Haram weakened but not defeated — Gov Inuwa Yahaya appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said sustained investment in basic education is critical to producing well-rounded citizens, professionals and responsible leaders for national development. Bamidele spoke in Iyin-Ekiti during the inauguration of the renovated Government Science College, Iyin-Ekiti, which he renovated at a cost of over N200 million. He The post Investing in basic education key to raising future leaders — Bamidele appeared first on Vanguard News.

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