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HEALTHOct 21No Ebola in Niger, state on high alert — Health DirectorBy Clare Nnabuike, Minna The Niger State Government has assured residents that no Ebola case has been detected in the state, saying it has activated emergency response measures to prevent a possible outbreak. The Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, Dr Ibrahim Idris, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a telephone […] The post No Ebola in Niger, state on high alert — Health Director appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 212023 Obi-Datti Campaign leaders dump Obi, back TinubuBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — Some former members of the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The former campaign officials, under a new political platform known as Batified Obidients, also […] The post 2023 Obi-Datti Campaign leaders dump Obi, back Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 21Controversial US-backed vaccine trial in African newborns haltedHepatitis B study in Guinea-Bissau that was to be funded by CDC and that drew global backlash ‘will not move forward’The US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial in African newborns that drew global backlash was halted, the lead researcher said on Wednesday.It was “now clear” that the study “will not move forward in Guinea-Bissau”, Frederik Schaltz-Buchholzer, a Danish researcher, wrote on LinkedIn, adding, “we were not given the necessary governmental approval.” Continue reading...Guardian World
MILITARYOct 21Military pensions board chair vows to end payment delaysBy Kingsley Omonobi The new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Major General Julius Ehioze Osifo, has pledged to tackle delays in the payment of pensions, gratuities and death benefits to retired military personnel and families of deceased service members. Osifo said delays in paying death benefits to the families of soldiers killed in […] The post Military pensions board chair vows to end payment delays appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21Why I get scared whenever Funke Akindele calls me for a job — Jide KosokoThe 72-year-old actor disclosed this during an interview on the African A-List podcast. The post Why I get scared whenever Funke Akindele calls me for a job — Jide Kosoko appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 212027: Opposition coalition closer to picking consensus candidate – G100The G-100 opposition coalition has intensified efforts to produce a consensus candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, inaugurating key committees to solidify its negotiations. The post 2027: Opposition coalition closer to picking consensus candidate – G100 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21Kano governor renominates commisioner forced to resign for bailing drug suspectMr Namadi resigned in August 2025 following intense controversy over his role in securing bail for an alleged drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu. The post Kano governor renominates commisioner forced to resign for bailing drug suspect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Tinubu meets with Zenith Bank founder Jim Ovia, Budget Office DG in Aso VillaBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA– PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu met on Tuesday with Jim Ovia, founder of Zenith Bank and chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President also met separately with the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation Tanimu Kurfi. Although no official reasons were given for […] The post Tinubu meets with Zenith Bank founder Jim Ovia, Budget Office DG in Aso Villa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21Alleged N27bn Fraud: I didn’t receive payment instructions from ex-governor Ishaku, but his co-accusedMr Ishaku's lawyer attempted to distance him from the suspicious payments made into the state official's bank account. The post Alleged N27bn Fraud: I didn’t receive payment instructions from ex-governor Ishaku, but his co-accused appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 21Dangote acquires 25% stake in Kenya pipelineAfrica’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says his company has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company in a deal valued at approximately $327 million. Dangote announced the acquisition on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, according to Reuters, saying the investment would facilitate the distribution of petroleum products. “We […] The post Dangote acquires 25% stake in Kenya pipeline appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21Kidnappers kill seven-year-old boy after demanding ₦2.5m ransomPremium Times
BUSINESSOct 21NIBSS, Transactility’s partnership delivers National Payment StackNPS is a next-generation ISO-20022 instant payments platform designed and developed by NIBSS for Nigeria’s payments ecosystem. The post NIBSS, Transactility’s partnership delivers National Payment Stack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Guinea Ex-Magistrate Sentenced To Seven Years In PrisonConde was overthrown in a 2021 coup that brought to power Mamady Doumbouya, who ruled first as junta chief before being elected president late last year in a vote with no substantial opposition. The post Guinea Ex-Magistrate Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 21FCT civil servants, artisans back TinubuBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Workers in the Federal Capital Territory FCT have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, pledging to mobilise supporters across the six Area Councils for his second-term bid. The endorsement was announced by the FCT coordinator of Working People United WoPU, Comrade Musa Fadawa, on Wednesday in Abuja. Fadawa described […] The post FCT civil servants, artisans back Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 21Ebola: NCDC holds emergency meeting to conclude action plansVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21Ebola: Atiku challenges Tinubu to account for N10bnBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for the N10 billion announced for Ebola preparedness, alleging that the confirmed case in Abuja exposed serious gaps in surveillance and the protection of health workers. Atiku said the government must explain how the emergency funds were spent […] The post Ebola: Atiku challenges Tinubu to account for N10bn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21Emerging African creatives seek greater visibility, income opportunities at Lagos festivalOrganisers say the maiden festival was created to connect talent with industry professionals and help turn creative skills into sustainable careers and businesses. The post Emerging African creatives seek greater visibility, income opportunities at Lagos festival appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 21Nigeria loses ₦1.13tn yearly to foreign cloud dependency — StudyExperts downplay fears of AI-driven job losses By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Nigeria loses about $850 million, equivalent to ₦1.13 trillion, annually through its reliance on cloud infrastructure provided by a handful of foreign companies, according to research commissioned by global technology philanthropy Luminate. The Chief Executive Officer of Luminate, Melanie Hui, disclosed this on […] The post Nigeria loses ₦1.13tn yearly to foreign cloud dependency — Study appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 21Ebola: NBMA offers experts to support NCDCVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21ADC Reps candidate, supporters attacked in AnambraBy Vincent Ujumadu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives candidate for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Hon. Nnamdi Ifebi, and his supporters have reportedly been attacked by suspected thugs during a meeting in Obosi. The assailants, said to be armed with dangerous weapons, reportedly stormed the venue of the […] The post ADC Reps candidate, supporters attacked in Anambra appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 21Lagos State Butchers Association unveils new executive leadership under Ismaila BabalolaThe Association further set a 7-point agenda for industry modernisation and members’ welfare The post Lagos State Butchers Association unveils new executive leadership under Ismaila Babalola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 21Cameroon's Eseka rail disaster survivors still waiting for justice, 10 years onA decade after Cameroon’s deadliest rail disaster killed 79 people and injured more than 500, survivors are still living with serious injuries, some compensation remains unpaid and an appeal against the convictions over the crash has yet to be heard. RFI spoke to survivors still living with the consequences of the disaster and to the husband of a woman whose body has never been found.RFI [en]
WORLDOct 21Kano police recover ₦8m stolen car, arrest mechanicBy Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has recovered a Kia Optima valued at ₦8 million and arrested a 24-year-old mechanic, Mubarak Muktar, in connection with the stolen vehicle. The black 2014-model car was reportedly stolen on October 4, 2026, after the owner’s wife parked it in front of Ziha Health Care in Karkasara […] The post Kano police recover ₦8m stolen car, arrest mechanic appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21INEC violates Electoral Act, fails to publish voter register 90 days before electionSince the 2027 general elections are scheduled to begin on 16 January 2027, with the presidential and National Assembly elections, the deadline for INEC to announce the seven days for displaying the voters’ register was Sunday, 18 October. The post INEC violates Electoral Act, fails to publish voter register 90 days before election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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