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HealthOct 20RFK Jr’s ‘deities of vaccine research’ raided by police in Guinea-BissauPolice seize doses of hepatitis B vaccine from people at center of dispute over research on African newbornsControversial vaccine researchers who have been praised by Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, had their offices in Guinea-Bissau raided by judicial police, who seized doses of hepatitis B vaccines, officials said on Facebook.The researchers have been at the heart of an ongoing dispute over research on African newborns, supported by $1.6m from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and matched by the Pershing Square FoundaGuardian World
PoliticsOct 20Awolowo family mourns Fasoranti, says era has endedThe Awolowo family and the management of African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publishers of the Tribune titles, have mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as one of the last titans of the Awolowo political tradition. The Chairman of ANN Plc and head of the Awolowo family, Ambassador Dr Ọlatokunbọ […] The post Awolowo family mourns Fasoranti, says era has ended appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Abiodun mourns Fasoranti, says Nigeria has lost a democratic iconGovernor Abiodun commiserated with Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, the Ondo State Governor and other prominent Yoruba leaders, as well as the family and associates of the deceased The post Abiodun mourns Fasoranti, says Nigeria has lost a democratic icon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthBreakingOct 20Nigeria records its first Ebola case, in capital AbujaDW News [en]
PoliticsOct 20Plateau Assembly approves state police billThe Speaker, Naanlong Daniel, presided over the sitting at which the lawmakers endorsed the bill, which seeks to provide a constitutional framework for establishing state police services alongside the Nigeria Police Service The post Plateau Assembly approves state police bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 20Bamidele mourns Fasoranti, says Nigeria has lost patriotBy Henry Umoru ABUJA: Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), has described the death of the national leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, at the age of 100 as a great loss to Nigeria, saying the country has lost a patriot par excellence. Bamidele, in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, […] The post Bamidele mourns Fasoranti, says Nigeria has lost patriot appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Ikubese mourns Fasoranti, says his gap will be hard to fillBy Dayo Johnson, Akure Former presidential aspirant and convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, saying the gap left by the elder statesman would be difficult to fill. In a statement issued on Tuesday night in Akure, Ikubese commiserated with the immediate family […] The post Ikubese mourns Fasoranti, says his gap will be hard to fill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 20NCDMB, Dangote, push for sustainable Nigerian contentThe two groups urged a decisive transition from mere regulatory compliance to a stronger national commitment anchored on technological innovation and sustainable financing The post NCDMB, Dangote, push for sustainable Nigerian content appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 20Appeal court upholds ruling on Zamfara APC primaryBy Idris Salisu, Gusau The Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto has dismissed an appeal filed by Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura challenging a Federal High Court judgment in Gusau over the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Zamfara North. The appellate court upheld the lower court’s decision in favour of Dr Sani Abdullahi […] The post Appeal court upholds ruling on Zamfara APC primary appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20In Guinea-Bissau, is the junta trying to oust Embaló?Hier soupçonné par l’opposition d’être de mèche avec les putschistes qui l’avaient pourtant renversé, l’ex-président Umaro Sissoco Embaló se retrouve aujourd’hui empêché de regagner Bissau, sur fond de purge parmi ses proches et de report sine die de la présidentielle.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 20Tambuwal dismisses APC defection rumoursBy Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has dismissed reports circulating on social media that he plans to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the claims as false and misleading. The former Sokoto State governor, through his media office, said he had no intention […] The post Tambuwal dismisses APC defection rumours appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthBreakingOct 20First Ebola infection in Nigeria since new outbreak in AfricaNOS Buitenland
BusinessOct 20$1tn economy : Abuja chamber proposes five targetspunchng.com · Nigeria
ConflictBreakingOct 20Drone strike on market in disputed region of Abyei kills at least 153bostonherald.com · United States
BusinessOct 20Infinity Mortgage Bank to raise ₦50bn in fresh capital…Targets expansion, higher profitability By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc is set to raise ₦50 billion in fresh capital to strengthen its financial capacity, expand operations and improve its competitiveness in Nigeria’s mortgage banking industry. The Chairman of the bank, Dr. Nkechi Bibilari, disclosed this after shareholders unanimously approved the […] The post Infinity Mortgage Bank to raise ₦50bn in fresh capital appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Abiodun mourns Fasoranti, describes him as democratic iconHe said the deceased remained steadfast in advocating justice, equity, good governance and restructuring, demonstrating his commitment to building a united and prosperous Nigeria. The post Abiodun mourns Fasoranti, describes him as democratic icon appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 20Closing the gap between healthcare availability and access in NigeriaIn this interview, Wahen Egbe, Chief Business Officer, OneHealth by AXA, discusses how healthcare providers, employers and insurers can help close the gap between available healthcare, cost and the care people The post Closing the gap between healthcare availability and access in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 20Reps probe SGF’s approval for lawmakers’ foreign tripsBy Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Public Service Matters and Legislative Compliance to investigate a circular requiring the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to approve official foreign trips by National Assembly presiding officers, principal officers and members. The House also reaffirmed the constitutional independence of […] The post Reps probe SGF’s approval for lawmakers’ foreign trips appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20NECA, SON reject proposed NAFDAC bill, warn of regulatory duplicationBy Soni Daniel Employers’ body urges National Assembly to exclude tobacco products from legislation The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and industry operators have rejected aspects of the proposed Food, Medical Products and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could create regulatory conflicts, duplicate existing […] The post NECA, SON reject proposed NAFDAC bill, warn of regulatory duplication appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20NTI centre managers suspend strike, reach agreement with managementPREMIUM TIMES reported that the strike began on 12 October over unpaid honoraria. The post NTI centre managers suspend strike, reach agreement with management appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 20Otti, Wabara mourn Prof Greg Ibe, UduaghanGregory University declares seven days of mourning for founder By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, and former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, have mourned the deaths of Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, founder of Gregory University, Uturu, and former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan. Otti and Wabara described Ibe’s death […] The post Otti, Wabara mourn Prof Greg Ibe, Uduaghan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 202027: Atiku’ll cut cost of living, revive Eastern ports — AkobunduSenator inaugurates grassroots support group in two Abia LGAs By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Senator Austin Akobundu, Director-General and Campaign Manager of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has said an Atiku presidency would reduce the cost of living, revive the economy and reactivate the Eastern maritime port corridor. […] The post 2027: Atiku’ll cut cost of living, revive Eastern ports — Akobundu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 20Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa’s Eastern CapeA 65-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday in a shark attack off South Africa’s southeastern coast, police and municipal authorities said, prompting the closure of two beaches. Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo city, formerly East London, at about 7am, where they found the woman’s body, Eastern Cape police spokeswoman Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa said. An inquest has been opened into the death. “The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is deeply saddened to confirm that a fatal shark...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 20Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti dies at 100The Ondo State Governor announced his death in a Tuesday’s statement. The post Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti dies at 100 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times