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WorldOct 17Police rescue baby allegedly sold by mother for N2mThe Police Command in Oyo State has rescued a one-month-old baby girl, allegedly sold by her mother for N2 million to one Folawewo in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan. The post Police rescue baby allegedly sold by mother for N2m appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Why Rwanda's agreement for the Formula 1 Grand Prix remains controversialLa Formule 1 fera son retour en Afrique au début des années 2030, mais l'accord conclu avec le Rwanda pour organiser une course a suscité des accusations de « sportwashing » à l'encontre du pays.BBC Afrique
WorldOct 17Top 5 African countries with the most visa-free travel if you own their passportSeychelles has one of Africa’s most powerful passports, giving its citizens broad access to destinations across the world without securing a visa in advance. The post Top 5 African countries with the most visa-free travel if you own their passport appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Buhari offered to support Osinbajo’s presidential bid four times — Akande counters Babachir LawalHe said Buhari had, on at least four separate occasions, personally offered to support Osinbajo, asking him, “If I don’t support you, who will I support?” The post Buhari offered to support Osinbajo’s presidential bid four times — Akande counters Babachir Lawal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 17Cameroonian journalist shot in BamendaFrance 24 [en]
BusinessOct 17Ecobank empowers students with digital skills in four Nigerian regionsEcobank is providing digital skills training to students across four regions in Nigeria. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities and technological literacy.hallmarknews.com · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17THE POLITICAL ARENA | Who can fix Nelson Mandela Bay ? Mayoral candidates make their caseMayoral candidates for Nelson Mandela Bay are presenting their arguments on how they can address issues in the area. This signifies an ongoing political debate regarding local leadership and governance.timeslive.co.za · South Africa
PoliticsOct 17Tinubu - Adeleke alliance will meet Osun people demands , group says – Business HallmarkA group suggests that an alliance between Tinubu and Adeleke will address the demands of the people in Osun. This indicates a political development concerning local leadership.hallmarknews.com · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Kwara APC: Oba leads peace committee to reconcile aggrieved membersBy Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Elder statesman and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Oba AbdulRaheem, OFR, is leading a group of prominent Kwara indigenes to reconcile aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and mobilise support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, known as the Kwara APC […] The post Kwara APC: Oba leads peace committee to reconcile aggrieved members appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 17INTERVIEW: How Johnvents is turning Nigeria’s cocoa challenges into a global agribusinessJohn Alamu, founder and Group Managing Director of Capitalsage Holdings, explains how Johnvents is tackling challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural sector through cocoa processing, farmer support, sustainable sourcing, and value addition, while expanding across Africa and international markets. The post INTERVIEW: How Johnvents is turning Nigeria’s cocoa challenges into a global agribusiness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthOct 17Uganda launches Ebola vaccine trialThe town of Masaka in southern Uganda is currently conducting a Phase 1 trial of a vaccine candidate against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which is circulating in the region. There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine for this strain.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 17Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the pastMore than three decades after the end of apartheid, families of victims of some of the worst crimes of South Africa's pastare still fighting for justice. As survivors and perpetrators grow older, a new wave of legal efforts is seeking truth, accountability and reparations before it's too late.NPR News
WorldOct 17Court Convicts Five For Thuggery In BauchiThe development followed a complaint received by the Bauchi State Police Command on 14th October, 2026, from the Peace and Security Committee, Unguwar Dim, over the resurgence of thuggery activities in the area. The post Court Convicts Five For Thuggery In Bauchi appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HealthOct 17Kenya reports third Ebola case, contact tracing continuesFrance 24 [en]
ConflictOct 17Nigeria commiserates with Saudi Arabia over terrorists’ attacks‎President Bola Tinubu has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Saudi Arabia over the recent numerous attacks on the country by the Houthi militia from Yemen. The post Nigeria commiserates with Saudi Arabia over terrorists’ attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 17Police rescue one-month-old baby sold for N2m, arrest two suspectsThe Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for N2 million and arrested two suspects, including the child’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered. The post Police rescue one-month-old baby sold for N2m, arrest two suspects appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17PHOTOS: Shettima, Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu, Others Attend Oyebanji’s Second-Term Inauguration In EkitiSpeaking in Ado-Ekiti during the inauguration ceremony, Oyebanji said his administration would focus on translating infrastructure projects and public spending into tangible economic benefits for households, farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs and young people. The post PHOTOS: Shettima, Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu, Others Attend Oyebanji’s Second-Term Inauguration In Ekiti appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 17EFCC confirms custody of Maina’s son, speaks on next stepsThe commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this to PREMIUM TIMES Saturday morning, saying a necessary court order would be needed to transfer him to a correctional centre to serve his prison sentence. The post EFCC confirms custody of Maina’s son, speaks on next steps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 17CJID to launch Living Archives Initiative, unveil book honouring veteran journalist Lade BonuolaThe book, Ladbone: A Life in Print, draws on contributions from more than 80 editors, media managers, academics, political figures and industry experts. The post CJID to launch Living Archives Initiative, unveil book honouring veteran journalist Lade Bonuola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CyberOct 17AI misuse : Runsewe warns Nigerians against fake content , social media manipulationRunsewe has warned Nigerians about the misuse of AI, specifically cautioning against fake content and social media manipulation. This highlights concerns about digital integrity and misinformation.theeagleonline.com.ng · Nigeria
ConflictOct 17Gunmen storm Plateau community, kill four vigilantesGunmen have killed four vigilantes keeping watch over their community in Shurum village, Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Gunmen storm Plateau community, kill four vigilantes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 17NSCDC Rescues Two 13-Year-Old Girls From Traffickers In Zamfara, Arrests SuspectThe State Commandant, CC Sani Mustapha, has directed the immediate transfer of the case to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and necessary action. The post NSCDC Rescues Two 13-Year-Old Girls From Traffickers In Zamfara, Arrests Suspect appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 17The African Grand Prix in Rwanda, the return of Joseph Kabila to the DRC, the Chadian president in Paris… The 5 news stories you shouldn't have missedCette semaine, le Brief de Jeune Afrique revient sur le retour de Joseph Kabila en RDC, dresse le portrait du nouveau président de la Chambre des représentants au Maroc, fait le point sur les relations entre le Tchad et la France, s’interroge sur l’opération F1 du président rwandais et décrypte la montée au capital d’Eramet de Paris.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 17CAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment“For profiteers, control of water is becoming the new petroleum,” he said. The post CAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times