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ConflictOct 18Police arrest 95 suspected ‘Vikings’ cultists in Delta, recover five gunsThe Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas of the state. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, targeted suspected cultists in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe local government areas, according to […] The post Police arrest 95 suspected ‘Vikings’ cultists in Delta, recover five guns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 182027: Jigawa Fulani community endorses Tinubu, Namadi, commends livestock development initiativesThe endorsement was announced during a community gathering organised under the leadership of Shehu Hadejia, at the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse, to appreciate the Jigawa State Government for its efforts to promote peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders The post 2027: Jigawa Fulani community endorses Tinubu, Namadi, commends livestock development initiatives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictOct 18SEHRB, Intersociety allege killings, torture in South-EastVanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 18Abiodun mournsThe governor described the passing of Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi as a painful loss to the Corps, the road safety community and the nation. The post Abiodun mourns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 18Jigawa Fulani community endorses Tinubu, Namadi, APC candidatesBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Fulani community in Jigawa State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Governor Umar Namadi and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced at a gathering held at the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse, where community members commended the state government for […] The post Jigawa Fulani community endorses Tinubu, Namadi, APC candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 18Nigeria Food Import Bill Hits $1 . 19bn In 6 Months Despite Push For Local ProductionNigeria's food import bill reached $1.19 billion over six months, despite efforts to boost local production. This indicates ongoing challenges in achieving food self-sufficiency and managing trade balances.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BusinessOct 18‘Why airlines may not get cheaper jet fuel despite local production’By Dickson Omobola Aviation fuel marketer, CITA Energies, has said jet fuel marketers may not be able to significantly reduce the price of Jet A1 supplied to the country’s airlines due to the single-source supply arrangement, pricing disparities and rising operational costs. This comes amid recent complaints by the country’s airlines over the high cost […] The post ‘Why airlines may not get cheaper jet fuel despite local production’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 18Jigawa governor commissions ₦3.5bn asphalt and precast plant to boost indigenous constructionsThe facility is expected to improve local access to construction materials, reduce sourcing challenges for contractors and stimulate economic activities across the state The post Jigawa governor commissions ₦3.5bn asphalt and precast plant to boost indigenous constructions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 18APC Wins All 21 LG Chairmanship Seats, 239 Councillorships In KogiThe elections were conducted on Saturday by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC). The post APC Wins All 21 LG Chairmanship Seats, 239 Councillorships In Kogi appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 18Cameroon's opposition MRC elects its first female president, Tiriane NoahCameroon’s main opposition MRC elected a new party president on Saturday, Tiriane Balbine Noah. She replaces Maurice Kamto and becomes the first woman to lead the party.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 18Rainbow Coalition will fail in Kwara — Accord PartyBy Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Accord Party in Kwara State has predicted that the Rainbow Coalition will fail to make the expected electoral impact in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, arguing that the alliance is driven more by elite political realignments than grassroots support. The party’s state publicity secretary, Olamilekan Esinrogunjo, stated […] The post Rainbow Coalition will fail in Kwara — Accord Party appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 18Borno loses billions in infrastructure to metal scavenging — ZulumBy Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said the state has lost infrastructure, electrical materials and metals worth billions of naira to metal scavengers, known in Hausa as Ajakuta. Zulum said the losses, alongside other security concerns, informed the state government’s decision to ban scrap metal trading. The governor spoke at […] The post Borno loses billions in infrastructure to metal scavenging — Zulum appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Governor donates ₦60m to Offa hospital project, awards scholarships to 50 studentsThe donations comprise ₦50 million for the hospital project and ₦200,000 each for 50 students, bringing the total support to ₦60 million The post Governor donates ₦60m to Offa hospital project, awards scholarships to 50 students appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 18PREMIUM TIMES’ journalists, others named finalists of African Investigative Journalism AwardsThe award, organised by the Wits Centre for Journalism and supported by Absa Africa, is in its fourth year and recognises outstanding investigative reporting across Africa that reveals untold stories, holds the powerful to account, questions those in public life and serves the public interest. The post PREMIUM TIMES’ journalists, others named finalists of African Investigative Journalism Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 18Oyebanji targets industrialisation, SMEs to drive Ekiti growth…Governor plans agro-processing, cheaper transport, 24-hour airport operations By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said his administration will prioritise industrialisation, small business development and productivity in his second term to transform infrastructure investments into jobs, local manufacturing and economic growth. Oyebanji said the government would expand support for small-scale entrepreneurs, […] The post Oyebanji targets industrialisation, SMEs to drive Ekiti growth appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 182027: HPM targets six million votes for Hashim in North-WestThe Hashim Progressive Movement (HPM) has set a target of at least six million votes for Accord Party presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, across Nigeria’s North-West region in the 2027 general election. Hon. Aminu Aminu, HPM coordinator and Accord’s senatorial candidate for Jigawa Central, announced the target, saying the movement was mobilising supporters across the […] The post 2027: HPM targets six million votes for Hashim in North-West appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Road projects: Uba Sani pays ₦2bn in compensation to 865 property owners—Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa homeowners benefit-Receives ADC heavyweights into APC in Kaduna By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA –THE Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has paid ₦2 billion in compensation to 865 property owners affected by township road projects in Zaria, Sabon Gari and Giwa. This makes the total sum the Uba Sani administration has paid […] The post Road projects: Uba Sani pays ₦2bn in compensation to 865 property owners appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 18Forest fires significantly worsening across Africa’s tropical nations, data showsExclusive: Prevalence of fires is increasing across the Congo and Guinean tropical forest basins, Nick Ferris reports – as fears grow the great forest sinks of Africa could one day go the way of the Amazon and IndonesiaThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 182027: Ondo targets one million votes for Tinubu — OkeBy Dayo Johnson, Akure A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, has expressed confidence that the state will deliver more than one million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Oke spoke at the weekend in Akure during the inauguration of the Ondo State […] The post 2027: Ondo targets one million votes for Tinubu — Oke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 18I don’t want my son to lose Medicine and Surgery admission — Abia pastor cries out…330 UTME score, no N500,000 to secure admissionBy Steve OkoUMUAHIA — For Rev. Enyinnaya Nwabuko, a rural pastor in one of the foremost Pentecostal churches who has spent nearly two decades preaching the gospel, one prayer now weighs heavily on his heart: that poverty will not destroy his son’s dream of becoming a medical doctor. […] The post I don’t want my son to lose Medicine and Surgery admission — Abia pastor cries out appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 18Flamingos lose 2-1 to Poland in U-17 Women’s World Cup openerNigeria’s Flamingos began their campaign at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening Group B match on Saturday. The post Flamingos lose 2-1 to Poland in U-17 Women’s World Cup opener appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Oyebanji credits Tinubu’s policies for Ekiti developmentBy Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has credited President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies and increased financial resources available to state governments for the development recorded by his administration, pledging to consolidate the gains in his second term. Oyebanji, who was inaugurated for a second term on Friday, October 16, 2026, also […] The post Oyebanji credits Tinubu’s policies for Ekiti development appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18In Uganda, how Muhoozi Kainerugaba extends his influence from the army to politicsDepuis la réélection de Yoweri Museveni en janvier 2026, l’emprise du chef d’état-major de l’armée sur son pays ne cesse de croître. Du Parlement au gouvernement en passant par la sphère économique, il a continué à étendre son réseau, se positionnant plus que jamais comme le successeur de son père.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 18Customs, Afreximbank plan Nigeria-Benin, Cameroon border upgradeBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced discussions with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on plans to modernise Nigeria’s borders with Benin Republic and Cameroon to improve trade facilitation and cross-border efficiency. The proposed sub-regional programme is also aimed at advancing the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade […] The post Customs, Afreximbank plan Nigeria-Benin, Cameroon border upgrade appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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