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WORLDOct 22The Netherlands returns looted Benin artefact, 129 years after…Oba Ewuare II to reestablish ties with PortugalBy Ozioruva Aliu The Netherlands, Tuesday, returned a Benin artefact to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, 129 years after the invasion of the Benin Kingdom.The presentation took place at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City as part of activities marking the traditional ruler’s 10th coronation anniversary.Meanwhile, […] The post The Netherlands returns looted Benin artefact, 129 years after appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 22Kalu mourns late Afenifere leader, FasorantiFormer Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed condolences to the family of late elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100. Kalu described the late Yoruba leader as a respected statesman who devoted much of his life to the service of […] The post Kalu mourns late Afenifere leader, Fasoranti appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 22Africa Becoming an Increasingly Central Hub for Latin American Drug CartelsAfrica is reportedly becoming a key transit and operational center for drug cartels originating from Latin America. This signifies a significant shift in global drug trafficking routes and operations.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22Burkina Faso Restores Death PenaltyBurkina Faso has reinstated the death penalty. This represents a significant policy shift in the nation's legal system.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22NECA, SON, industry reject NAFDAC bill over regulatory clashesBy Sarah Adewole The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and tobacco industry operators have opposed provisions of the proposed Food, Medical Products and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) Bill, 2026, warning that it could create regulatory conflicts, increase compliance costs and disrupt businesses. In its submission to the Senate Committee […] The post NECA, SON, industry reject NAFDAC bill over regulatory clashes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 22Ebola Case: Keyamo Orders 21-Day No-Fly Restriction For 46 ContactsChannels TV
BUSINESSOct 22Standard Chartered names Adelagun CEOBy Kingsley Adegboye Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has confirmed Ayodeji Adelagun as its Chief Executive Officer following regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Adelagun has served as acting CEO since January 2026. He brings more than 26 years of banking and financial markets experience across Africa to the role. Since joining […] The post Standard Chartered names Adelagun CEO appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 22From the Scramble for Africa to Somalia Fragmentation : Will History Repeat Itself ? The article examines whether historical patterns from the Scramble for Africa could lead to further fragmentation in Somalia. This raises questions about geopolitical stability and historical parallels in the region.wardheernews.com · Somalia
BUSINESSOct 22EFCC arraigns Sierra Leonean over alleged $190,324 property fraud in LagosThe petitioner, Henrietta Vandi, a United States-based Sierra Leonean, alleged that she met Mr Kamara during a visit to the Synagogue Church of All Nations between 2019 and 2020. The post EFCC arraigns Sierra Leonean over alleged $190,324 property fraud in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 22Ebola: Nigerian govt assures citizens of containment strategies“The passenger with the disease showed no symptoms, which came four days after the woman got into Abuja." The post Ebola: Nigerian govt assures citizens of containment strategies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 22Stop reacting, start protecting: Inside Nigeria’s fight to keep children safe in schoolsWhen authorities announce new security measures, our reporting should not end with the announcement. When funds are allocated, we should investigate whether they are used as intended The post Stop reacting, start protecting: Inside Nigeria’s fight to keep children safe in schools appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22Senegal unions press on with general strike days before Youth OlympicsSenegal’s three-day general strike entered its second day on Thursday, with unions pressing the government to honour agreements on pay, pensions and working conditions amid a deepening economic crisis. The action comes just days before Senegal hosts the Youth Olympic Games.RFI [en]
BUSINESSOct 22Insurance firms’ N300b stuck at CBN over verification for illicit fundsThe insurance firms' efunds were held in the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, pending verifications for illicit funds inflows The post Insurance firms’ N300b stuck at CBN over verification for illicit funds appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 22'This war must end': UN and Swiss officials hold talks on Sudan conflictOn Wednesday the UN special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, and Swiss officials opened a new meeting of regional and global powers to help flesh out a plan toward ending the war in Sudan.Africanews [en]
HEALTHOct 22Ebola patient arrived Abuja Oct. 3 via Ethiopian Airlines from Uganda – SourceVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22$700,000 Fraud Trial: EFCC witness recounts arrest of two alleged impersonators of agency’s officialsThey allegedly claimed the money was required by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede and the commission’s director of operations. The amount was eventually reduced to $700,000, according to the prosecution. The post $700,000 Fraud Trial: EFCC witness recounts arrest of two alleged impersonators of agency’s officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 22No vaccine, specific treatment for Ebola strain in Nigeria — WHOVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 22Ebola: One imported case does not mean Nigeria is experiencing outbreak – WHOHe urged Nigerians to remain calm, stay informed and follow advice from public health authorities. The post Ebola: One imported case does not mean Nigeria is experiencing outbreak – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 22SPECIAL REPORT: Beyond tuition, extra school charges deepen financial strain on Nigerian parentsFrom Abuja to Lagos, Kaduna, Katsina and Benue, parents described additional bills for graduation ceremonies, textbooks, costumes, feeding, extra lessons, photographs, parties and other activities. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Beyond tuition, extra school charges deepen financial strain on Nigerian parents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 22Why Nigeria’s improved growth forecasts still aren’t enough, By Posi OlatubosunA growth rate measures the pace at which total output expands, not how evenly that growth is distributed. Nigeria’s population grows by approximately 2.5 per cent annually. With the economy expanding at just over 4 per cent, output per person increases by perhaps 1.5 to 2 per cent a year. At that rate, average income […] The post Why Nigeria’s improved growth forecasts still aren’t enough, By Posi Olatubosun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 22Search Launched for Seven Ghanaian Fishermen Stranded off Benin – Ghanamma . comA search operation has been launched for seven Ghanaian fishermen stranded off the coast of Benin. This is an urgent maritime incident involving missing persons.ghanamma.com · Ghana
SCI & TECHOct 22Electricity , internet pose challenges to AI infrastructure – FG – Daily TrustThe Federal Government identifies electricity and internet access as significant challenges for AI infrastructure development. This indicates potential barriers to technological advancement in the region.dailytrust.com · Niger
WORLDOct 22Austrian, Swiss women kidnapped in Niger are freed — reportAn Austrian woman and a Swiss woman kidnapped in Niger have been freed after 18 months in captivity, local reports say.DW News [en]
CONFLICTOct 22Tigray resumes daily life amid fears of wider warMekelle’s reopening offers little relief as instability and economic hardship persist.Al Jazeera [en]