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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
DISASTEROct 21Vehicle accidents, congestion worsen on Abuja roads as traffic lights malfunctionCommercial drivers say malfunctioning traffic lights at some of the intersections are creating confusion and increasing the risk of road crashes. The post Vehicle accidents, congestion worsen on Abuja roads as traffic lights malfunction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Sowore’s AAC asks Tinubu for Villa venue, logistics for 5,000 campaign council members“We believe that granting this request would demonstrate the Presidency's commitment to fairness, equal access, and the principle that public institutions must serve all Nigerians without partisan discrimination,” the AAC said. The post Sowore’s AAC asks Tinubu for Villa venue, logistics for 5,000 campaign council members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Our political differences will not diminish my affection for Kwankwaso — TinubuPresident Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on his 70th birthday, saying their political differences will not diminish his affection for the former Minister of Defence. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, described Kwankwaso as a longtime friend and political associate whose contributions to […] The post Our political differences will not diminish my affection for Kwankwaso — Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21He’s a Northern kid — Sowunmi slams Baba-Ahmed for calling Tinubu ‘a failure’Baba-Ahmed had described Tinubu as a failure, arguing that although the president inherited a poor country with weak institutions, poverty and insecurity, he had spent three and a half years in office without delivering the expected results. The post He’s a Northern kid — Sowunmi slams Baba-Ahmed for calling Tinubu ‘a failure’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21Dele Cole & Emmanuel Uduaghan: Memories of two departed great men, By Mathew Hassan KukahBishop Kukah shares personal memories of Dele Cole and Emmanuel Uduaghan, two eminent Nigerians who recently passed away. The post Dele Cole & Emmanuel Uduaghan: Memories of two departed great men, By Mathew Hassan Kukah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Loan Scheme Based On Students’ Genuine Need For Assistance, Not Compulsory — NELFUNDIt urged tertiary institutions, student leaders and other stakeholders to provide accurate information about the scheme and guide students appropriately The post Loan Scheme Based On Students’ Genuine Need For Assistance, Not Compulsory — NELFUND appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 21RMAFC reviews Anambra’s ₦70bn request to tackle insecurity, erosionBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a review of Anambra State Government’s request for ₦70 billion from the Stabilisation Fund to address insecurity, erosion, infrastructure deficits and rising public service costs. The request, covering security, environmental management, healthcare, education, agriculture, solid minerals and tourism, is […] The post RMAFC reviews Anambra’s ₦70bn request to tackle insecurity, erosion appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 21FG urges Nigerians to embrace self-care, prevent diseasesBy Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to adopt self-care practices, including regular health checks, proper hygiene and responsible management of medical conditions, to prevent diseases and improve health outcomes. The government said evidence-based self-care could strengthen primary healthcare, reduce pressure on health facilities and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage in […] The post FG urges Nigerians to embrace self-care, prevent diseases appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21[VIDEO] ‘This Govt Has Normalised Lack Of Empathy,’ Rhodes-Vivour Condemns Use Of Tear Gas At #EndSARS AnniversaryGbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who is the governorship candidate of the ADC, accused the APC-led Federal Government of normalising the lack of empathy for Nigerians who lost their lives during the October 2020 protest against police brutality. The post [VIDEO] ‘This Govt Has Normalised Lack Of Empathy,’ Rhodes-Vivour Condemns Use Of Tear Gas At #EndSARS Anniversary appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 21Jigawa approves ₦1.48bn constituency projects, gender education policyBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved ₦1.48 billion for constituency projects across the state’s 30 constituencies and endorsed a new policy to promote gender equality and inclusive education. The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting […] The post Jigawa approves ₦1.48bn constituency projects, gender education policy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 21Drone Strike Kills More Than 150 in Abyei in Sudan’s Civil WarNYT World
POLITICSOct 21FCT civil servants, artisans back Tinubu, excited over Abuja’s renewalBy 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, excited over Abuja’s renewal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 21Students Hospitalised After Fresh Methane Emission In Two Ogun LGAsThe General Manager Ogun state environmental agency (OGEPA), Kehinde Bello, said government investigations had indicated that the phenomenon was a natural occurrence associated with geological and tectonic fault lines, rather than sabotage or a gas pipeline leak. The post Students Hospitalised After Fresh Methane Emission In Two Ogun LGAs appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 21Ebola case confirmed in Nigeria as outbreak spreads through AfricaThe Telegraph
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 21African health ministers to hold Ebola crisis talks as Nigeria confirms first caseEuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 21Police arrest man over alleged assault on VIO officersBy Golok Nanmwa, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Aweng Josiah, for allegedly mobilising hoodlums to assault Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) officers after they impounded his vehicle over traffic violations. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos, saying the […] The post Police arrest man over alleged assault on VIO officers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21Oyo assembly approves Makinde’s N100bn fresh loan, N300bn debt refinancingThe Oyo State House of Assembly has approved a fresh N100 billion loan for Governor Seyi Makinde's administration to finance infrastructure projects, alongside a separate N300 billion facility to refinance an existing contractors’ loan, in a financial arrangement involving a combined N400 billion. The post Oyo assembly approves Makinde’s N100bn fresh loan, N300bn debt refinancing appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBEROct 21Police arrest 11 suspects for cultism, ATM fraud in KogiRecover 59 ATM cards, two motorcycles, weapons By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects over alleged cultism and ATM card-swapping fraud in Itobe, Ofu Local Government Area, and Idah, respectively. The police also recovered 59 ATM cards belonging to different banks, two motorcycles, an axe, a cutlass and a […] The post Police arrest 11 suspects for cultism, ATM fraud in Kogi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 212027: Wike asks PDP members in FCT to back Tinubu, APC candidatesBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has asked members of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the FCT to support President Bola Tinubu and candidates of the All Progressives Congress APC in the 2027 elections. Wike, who is the coordinator of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu/APC Presidential Campaign […] The post 2027: Wike asks PDP members in FCT to back Tinubu, APC candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21Otti to flag off Aba, Umuahia court complexes in NovemberBy Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has announced plans to flag off the construction of ultra-modern court complexes in Aba and Umuahia in November. Each complex, according to the governor, will have an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,000. Otti also announced plans to commission 15 additional court halls […] The post Otti to flag off Aba, Umuahia court complexes in November appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria