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WorldOct 20Lagos water corporation revises 1.03% coverage figure, says it serves 1.65 million peopleLagos Water Corporation said its water connections were plot-based and that each plot served multiple households. The post Lagos water corporation revises 1.03% coverage figure, says it serves 1.65 million people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 20Court fines former banker N1m over bank fraud in LagosThe commission stated that Mr Nweke accessed a desktop computer assigned to Emmanuella Anyanwu without lawful authority on 21 June 2025. The post Court fines former banker N1m over bank fraud in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictBreakingOct 20Massacre in Mali: Islamic State attacks the Idaksahak community in the Ménaka regionJeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 20Plateau Assembly Adopts State Police Bill, Backs Decentralised PolicingFollowing deliberations, lawmakers adopted the recommendations and voted in support of the proposed amendment. The post Plateau Assembly Adopts State Police Bill, Backs Decentralised Policing appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 20APC denies assassination plot against Atiku as US lobbyist raises alarmThe APC Presidential Campaign Council has rejected allegations of a plot to assassinate ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, while a US lobbying firm linked to the former vice-president says it intends to raise the matter with American authorities. The post APC denies assassination plot against Atiku as US lobbyist raises alarm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 20FG moves to tackle illegal fishing, maritime threats in Gulf of GuineaBy Folarin Kehinde The Federal Government has moved to strengthen the fight against illegal fishing and maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea through a proposed regional Marine and Blue Economy Policy aimed at improving security, attracting investment and deepeningcooperation among member states. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, said a common regional […] The post FG moves to tackle illegal fishing, maritime threats in Gulf of Guinea appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 20Fried chicken and sugary drinks: Tanzania battles a growing obesity problemWaistlines have ballooned as sedentary lifestyles, urbanisation and western diets have taken over East AfricaThe Telegraph
PoliticsOct 20Reps move to regulate nutrition practice, protect Nigerians from harmful counselBy Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has begun moves to establish a regulatory framework for nutrition practice in Nigeria, with lawmakers and stakeholders meeting on Tuesday to consider a bill seeking to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria. The proposed legislation is aimed at strengthening professional standards, improving the quality of nutrition […] The post Reps move to regulate nutrition practice, protect Nigerians from harmful counsel appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Lekki shooting: Why didn’t you ask Buhari? Tinubu’s aide faults Atiku’s EndSARS questionThe presidential aide further accused Atiku of trying to revive his economic recovery plan and dismissed his presidential ambition, saying his latest intervention was driven by a desire to win the presidency. The post Lekki shooting: Why didn’t you ask Buhari? Tinubu’s aide faults Atiku’s EndSARS question appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 20Nigeria’s 2030 manufacturing goal hinges on local engineering capacity, says Dorman Long“If we want manufacturing at 25 percent of GDP, we need to invest in building the engineering base first, not after,” said Chris Ijeli, Managing Director/CEO of Dorman Long Engineering The post Nigeria’s 2030 manufacturing goal hinges on local engineering capacity, says Dorman Long appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 20Cash-out delays are turning excitement into suspicionIt used to be that the thrill of a win was almost instant—a rush followed by quick cash in your account. Now, more and more online gamblers are noticing something different. The wait for payouts is stretching longer than expected, and that pause is starting to feel uncomfortable. For many in Nigeria and beyond, what […] The post Cash-out delays are turning excitement into suspicion appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20No Plot To Assassinate Atiku APCThe APC political party has denied the existence of a plot to assassinate Atiku, addressing serious political allegations.leadership.ng · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20EFCC witness answers questions on work histories of ex-minister Sirika’s daughter, son-in-lawMr Sirika’s daughter and son-in-law are his co-defendants in the trial on charges of gratification and corruptly awarded aviation contracts. The post EFCC witness answers questions on work histories of ex-minister Sirika’s daughter, son-in-law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 20My mission is to demonstrate power; I don’t collect tithes – OdumejeGeneral Overseer of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has said his ministry does not collect tithes, insisting that his primary mission is to demonstrate spiritual power. The post My mission is to demonstrate power; I don’t collect tithes – Odumeje appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Oyo APC crisis: Folarin backs Alli, calls for unity ahead of 2027Folarin said aggrieved members deserved to be heard and appealed to, stressing the need for the party’s leadership to address their concerns rather than allow resentment to undermine its chances in the forthcoming elections. The post Oyo APC crisis: Folarin backs Alli, calls for unity ahead of 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 204 African countries ranked among world’s best places to live in 2026Four African countries have been ranked among the world's best places to live in 2026, finishing ahead of the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States in the Nomad Lifestyle Index published by Nomad Capitalist. The post 4 African countries ranked among world’s best places to live in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 20Nigeria parks chief stresses conservation gains amid struggle to protect wildlifeNigeria's parks chief is highlighting conservation achievements while acknowledging ongoing challenges in wildlife protection. This demonstrates the continuous efforts and struggles in environmental preservation in the region.news.mongabay.com · Indonesia
PoliticsOct 20‘Tinubu Must Go’: Nigeria's northern protests test the limits of political dissentThe arrest of several men wearing anti-government T-shirts and the disruption of a political meeting have renewed debate over free expression and protest rights in Nigeria.DW News [en]
BusinessOct 20FG, Bi-Courtney End 20-Year Legal Dispute With Historic Aviation SettlementUnder the new agreement, Bi-Courtney completely wrote off a massive N132 billion judgment debt and interest claim against the government. The post FG, Bi-Courtney End 20-Year Legal Dispute With Historic Aviation Settlement appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 20FACT CHECK: How true is the claim by Nigerian lawmaker that tax laws would require citizens to pay 25% of earnings?The senator made the claim while addressing her supporters at a gathering in Abuja. The post FACT CHECK: How true is the claim by Nigerian lawmaker that tax laws would require citizens to pay 25% of earnings? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 20Niger Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC commandant apologises to familiesSuberu Aniviye apologised to families of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in NSCDC custody, describing the incident as an avoidable mistake. The post Niger Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC commandant apologises to families appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 20Senate Moves To Strengthen Senior Secondary Education NationwideMeanwhile, the Red Chamber has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the erosion crisis in Obogoro community in Bayelsa State, which has reportedly rendered more than 300 people homeless. The post Senate Moves To Strengthen Senior Secondary Education Nationwide appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
ConflictOct 20Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemiesAfricanews [en]
PoliticsOct 20Enugu Assembly approves creation of state policeThe National Assembly had approved the constitution amendment bill to establish the state police, but it still needs the support of 24 of Nigeria’s 36 state assemblies and the signature of the president to become law. The post Enugu Assembly approves creation of state police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times