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POLITICSOct 9FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days"Our estimate is that the exchange rate could approach N3,000 to the dollar within months, and so-called subsidised petrol would cost at least N2,000 a litre" The post FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9R88bn in GDP at stake as SA’s bus industry underperformsPolicy, procurement and localisation barriers should be fixed, study saystimeslive · south africa
CONFLICTOct 9UN extends Darfur arms embargo, blocks broader Sudan sanctions proposalRussia and China block US efforts to expand the Darfur arms embargo to cover all of Sudan amid ongoing conflict.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 9World Sight Day: FG activates 1,400 PHCs for eye careBy Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated more than 1,400 primary healthcare centres, PHCs, across the country to provide primary eye care services as part of efforts to expand access to quality eye care and reduce avoidable blindness. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, […] The post World Sight Day: FG activates 1,400 PHCs for eye care appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9Ogun pensioners demand gratuities, pension increasesBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Pensioners in Ogun State have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to release outstanding gratuities owed retirees from January 2021 to June 2025 and approve consequential pension increases for long-serving retirees. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ogun State Council, Comrade Waheed Oloyede, made the appeal at the 2026 […] The post Ogun pensioners demand gratuities, pension increases appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny…..As Vanguard summit holds today By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s response to the mental health challenges facing its young people comes under fresh scrutiny today as policymakers, psychiatrists, health professionals, security and correctional authorities, regulators, media and other stakeholders converge in Lagos for the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit holding at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, […] The post Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Shun professional misconduct, MDCN tells new doctorsBy Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has warned newly inducted medical doctors against professional misconduct in the discharge of their duties. The Registrar of the council, Prof. Fatima Kyari, gave the warning in Aba while inducting 16 medical doctors who graduated from Rhema University. Kyari, who was represented […] The post Shun professional misconduct, MDCN tells new doctors appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 9Will Ethiopia’s neighbours intervene as Tigray war escalates?Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 9APC campaign organisation alleges attacks in OyoBy Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has alleged attacks on All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, supporters and political activities in Ibadan, Oyo State. The organisation alleged that Alhaja Tawakalitu Alli, wife of the APC governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Alli, was attacked during a medical outreach she organised at Ibikunle House, […] The post APC campaign organisation alleges attacks in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 8Retired KC-10 Extender Tankers Could Get A Second Life With North African Mystery OperatorThe USAF wants to know what it would take to regenerate a quartet of KC-10s for an undisclosed operator, and there are a couple of likely suspects. The post Retired KC-10 Extender Tankers Could Get A Second Life With North African Mystery Operator appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
HEALTHOct 8Kenyan patient suspected of Ebola infection tests negativePreliminary lab results ease fears of a second case in Kenya, after the country reported its first-ever case this week.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 8AELEX plays key role in Dangote Refinery’s $1.5bn IPOBy Henry Ojelu LAGOS — The approximately US$1.5 billion Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE has been completed, with AELEX acting as Solicitors to the Offer in the landmark transaction. The offering is the largest single IPO undertaken in Africa and the first public offering by a Free Zone Entity, […] The post AELEX plays key role in Dangote Refinery’s $1.5bn IPO appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Lagos 2027: Doherty unveils 34-point manifesto, Animashaun as running mateTHE Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Funso Doherty, has unveiled a 34-point manifesto he said would take the state to the next level, if elected. He also unveiled Mrs. Tolani Animashaun as his running mate in the February 6, 2027 governorship poll.Presenting his manifesto titled: Ònà Tuntun (New Road), […] The post Lagos 2027: Doherty unveils 34-point manifesto, Animashaun as running mate appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 8HIV status not food safety risk, LSACA tells food sector stakeholderBy Henry Ojelu The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA, has urged employers and workers in the food sector to end stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, stressing that the virus cannot be transmitted through the preparation, handling or serving of food. The agency made the call at a sensitisation meeting for food […] The post HIV status not food safety risk, LSACA tells food sector stakeholder appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8India-Cote d’Ivoire partnership anchored in mutual respect: JaishankarMr. Jaishankar arrived in Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) from Ghana on the second leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also includes EthiopiaThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Only a madman will vote for Tinubu in 2027 — AmaechiRotimi Amaechi, vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy as “reckless,” declaring that only a madman would vote for the president in the 2027 general election. Amaechi made the remarks on Thursday at the ADC town hall meeting in Edo State, where he […] The post Only a madman will vote for Tinubu in 2027 — Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Reps warn participating institutions against manipulating NELFUND loansLawmakers said some beneficiary institutions failed to administer NELFUND funds properly, warning that deliberate non-compliance could lead to suspension from the scheme, fund recovery, and referral to law enforcement agencies. The post Reps warn participating institutions against manipulating NELFUND loans appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8The Battle For Political Structures And The Voters Who May Not Show UpBut as politicians compete for influence, a more fundamental question is emerging: Will Nigerians who say they want to vote actually turn up at the polling booths? The post The Battle For Political Structures And The Voters Who May Not Show Up appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 8El-Rufai fails to get order stopping ICPC, EFCC from freezing accountsFormer Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has failed to persuade the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other anti-graft agencies in the country from freezing his bank accounts. The post El-Rufai fails to get order stopping ICPC, EFCC from freezing accounts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 8Vehicles torched in South Africa as protests over asylum ruling rage onAt least 24 vehicles were burned and shops looted as protests over a court ruling easing access to asylum turned violent in two South African cities on Thursday.…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 8Enugu Conference: NGE denies partisanship, urges Nation Newspaper to apologiseThe Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has denied allegations of partisanship over the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Enugu and urged Nation Newspaper to apologise over its editorial on the conference. The post Enugu Conference: NGE denies partisanship, urges Nation Newspaper to apologise appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 8CAS Opens Hearing Into Senegal AFCON Title AppealThe hearing in Lausanne comes almost 10 months after Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave Senegal victory over the tournament hosts following a chaotic finish to normal time. The post CAS Opens Hearing Into Senegal AFCON Title Appeal appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DISASTEROct 8NYSC abduction: Mother demands airlift, security escorts for corps members nationwideThe abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members travelling to their orientation camps has triggered fresh calls for the Federal Government to overhaul the transportation and security arrangements for young graduates deployed across the country for national service. The post NYSC abduction: Mother demands airlift, security escorts for corps members nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 8South Africa protests turn violent amid rage over asylum rulingSeveral cars torched and foreign-run businesses forced to shut in Johannesburg's Soweto and coastal city of Durban.Al Jazeera [en]