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WorldOct 19Lagos shuts Ejigbo Fire Station after alleged assaultBy Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has indefinitely closed its Ejigbo Fire Station following reported repeated assaults on its personnel, calling for an impartial investigation into the incidents. The Service said the decision was taken to protect firefighters and firefighting equipment after personnel were allegedly attacked at the station on Tuesday, […] The post Lagos shuts Ejigbo Fire Station after alleged assault appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Full list: US places 11 African countries on ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory listThe United States has placed 11 African countries under its highest travel advisory, warning American citizens against visiting the destinations because of security and other risks. The post Full list: US places 11 African countries on ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory list appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Kalu mourns former Delta Governor, UduaghanFormer Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. Kalu described Uduaghan’s death as a painful loss to his family, the people of Delta State and Nigeria at large. In a statement on Monday, the senator said the late […] The post Kalu mourns former Delta Governor, Uduaghan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Leader of a Kenyan cult who ordered parents to starve their children found guilty of 191 murdersBBC Afrique
BusinessOct 19Renaissance Capital Raises Dangote Refinery Valuation by 33.4% to ₦700 per ShareIn a statement issued on Sunday, the investment bank said the upward revision reflects the refinery’s strong earnings performance in the first nine months of 2026. The post Renaissance Capital Raises Dangote Refinery Valuation by 33.4% to ₦700 per Share appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 192027: City Boy Movement targets Oyo grassroots for TinubuBy Adeola Badru The City Boy Movement (CBM) in Oyo State has begun strengthening its grassroots structures across the state’s 33 local government areas to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections. The movement unveiled its strategy on Monday in Ibadan during […] The post 2027: City Boy Movement targets Oyo grassroots for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Tinubu: Uduaghan devoted leadership to Delta’s developmentBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a public servant whose leadership was devoted to the state’s development and service to Nigeria. Tinubu, in a condolence message, extended his sympathies to the Uduaghan family, the Delta State Government and the people […] The post Tinubu: Uduaghan devoted leadership to Delta’s development appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Governors mourn Uduaghan, honour his public serviceBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), comprising the 36 state governors, has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who died at the age of 71, days before his 72nd birthday. The governors said Uduaghan’s tenure from 2007 to 2015 formed a significant chapter in Delta State’s governance history and […] The post Governors mourn Uduaghan, honour his public service appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Rivers Assembly Reinstates Three Pro-Fubara Lawmakers, Rescinds Declaration Of Vacant SeatsThe affected lawmakers are Victor Oko-Jumbo, Sokari Goodboy Sokari, and Orubienimigha Timothy. The post Rivers Assembly Reinstates Three Pro-Fubara Lawmakers, Rescinds Declaration Of Vacant Seats appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MilitaryOct 19NAF reduces water level at crashed aircraft site in Ondo as recovery enters Day 14In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said continuous pumping had substantially reduced the water level, with personnel working to remove most of the remaining water, subject to prevailing conditions. The post NAF reduces water level at crashed aircraft site in Ondo as recovery enters Day 14 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldBreakingOct 19Kenyan cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of almost 200 murdersIrish Times World
BusinessOct 19Fuel subsidy return could push Naira to ₦4,000/$ — OyedeleMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that a return to petrol subsidy could trigger capital flight, weaken investor confidence and push the naira to between ₦3,000 and ₦4,000 to the dollar. Oyedele gave the warning on Monday during a press briefing at the International Monetary Fund and World […] The post Fuel subsidy return could push Naira to ₦4,000/$ — Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19‘Tell them no’: Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money homeThe NDC presidential candidate further implored Nigerians to begin by supporting leaders they consider less corrupt. “Let’s start with this one that is less corrupt. That’s how other countries change,” he added. The post ‘Tell them no’: Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 192027: Ex-Kogi gov predicts APC landslide, defends Tinubu’s recordMr Bello said the newly established Arewa for Asiwaju movement would help consolidate support for Mr Tinubu across northern Nigeria, arguing that the president deserves a second term to complete his eight-year tenure. The post 2027: Ex-Kogi gov predicts APC landslide, defends Tinubu’s record appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterOct 19Kenyan cult leader, assistants guilty on all charges over 191 starvation deathsRFI [en]
PoliticsOct 19Oborevwori, Senators, Itsekiri leaders mourn UduaghanBy Jimitota Onoyume Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, senators Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and Ede Dafinone, former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly Emomotimi Guwor, Itsekiri Leaders of Thought and other political leaders have mourned former governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who died on Monday at the age of 71. […] The post Oborevwori, Senators, Itsekiri leaders mourn Uduaghan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Plateau ADC Unveils Deputy Governorship Flagbearer, Presents 2027 Candidates At Statewide RallyThe ADC deputy governorship candidate promised to confront insecurity, heal divided communities, and restore Plateau State’s lost glory. The post Plateau ADC Unveils Deputy Governorship Flagbearer, Presents 2027 Candidates At Statewide Rally appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 19Guilty as charged: Kenyan court finds cult leader responsible of 191 starvation deathsA self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 19$2.1m alleged land deal: Why we took Wike’s son to EFCC — claimants…as court adjourns case to Dec 1 By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Two firms have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged role of Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in a disputed $2.1 million land transaction. The petitioners, Safwan Garba GY and GY Global […] The post $2.1m alleged land deal: Why we took Wike’s son to EFCC — claimants appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Starvation cult leader found guilty of murder of 190 childrenCBS News
WorldOct 19Cult Leader Convicted of Mass Murder by Court in KenyaNYT World
WorldOct 19Kenyan starvation cult leader guilty of murder of 190 children and one adultGuardian World
DisasterOct 19NAF lowers water level at Igbokoda crash siteBy Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported significant progress in dewatering operations at the site of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as recovery efforts entered their 14th day on Monday. The Air Force said continuous pumping had substantially reduced the water level at the crash site, […] The post NAF lowers water level at Igbokoda crash site appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 19Four passengers injured in Lagos crash, drivers handed to policeThe crash occurred along the Otedola Bridge axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, where previous accidents have been recorded. The post Four passengers injured in Lagos crash, drivers handed to police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times