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PoliticsOct 16Rivers DPO, DO suspended over renovation of police post by cultistsA Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of a station in Rivers State has been suspended alongside some other serving officers of his post for reportedly allowing cultists to renovate their facility. The post Rivers DPO, DO suspended over renovation of police post by cultists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16Senate passes bill backing Akwa Ibom’s federal university of technologyThe Senate passed the bill four years after the establishment of the university and a day after the university announced that it has secured approval for 12 additional degree programmes. The post Senate passes bill backing Akwa Ibom’s federal university of technology appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 16Police remove DPO after suspected cultists renovate stationA Facebook user identified the group as “Aro Bagger” and claimed that the police station was unveiled as part of the group’s activities to mark its 2026 “Humanitarian Day celebration” on 15 October. The post Police remove DPO after suspected cultists renovate station appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 16Bauchi Commisioned Flyovers : Completed Projects Or Unfinished Promises ? - By Yasir Shehu AdamThe article questions whether commissioned flyover projects in Bauchi are completed or remain unfinished promises. This concerns local governance and accountability for infrastructure development.opinionnigeria.com · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16Somalia sets date for May presidential election amid ongoing Islamist insurgencySomalia's election commission has announced it will hold parliamentary and presidential polls in April and May next year, but critics say the decision will lead to more conflict in a deeply fragmented country facing a long-running Islamist insurgency.RFI [en]
WorldOct 16A saint has joined the angels – Tope Alabi mourns ToluwanisingsNigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has expressed sadness over the passing of gospel artiste Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, who died at age 41. The post A saint has joined the angels – Tope Alabi mourns Toluwanisings appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 162027 Elections: INEC Decries Exclusion Of PwDs From Elective Positions In Akwa IbomINEC reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive electoral process in which no eligible voter or group would be marginalised because of disability. The post 2027 Elections: INEC Decries Exclusion Of PwDs From Elective Positions In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MilitaryOct 16NAF deploys pumping machines to recover crash wreckage in OndoThe Nigerian Air Force has engaged community leaders and residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, over concerns that ongoing aircraft recovery operations could affect their water source. The post NAF deploys pumping machines to recover crash wreckage in Ondo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16Belgian police search homes of Congolese President Tshisekedi's relativesLa police belge a perquisitionné mercredi les domiciles de plusieurs proches et associés du président de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), Félix Tshisekedi, dans le cadre d'une enquête pour blanchiment d'argent présumé lié aux revenus du secteur minier, selon deux avocats qui ont déposé la plainte.BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 16Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declaresIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring that Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. Donald Duke and Engr Seyi Makinde are no match for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 16Kidnapped ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​⁠​‌⁠⁠​​‌​Kaduna couple, 6-month-old daughter regain freedomA couple, Ahmed Zakka and his wife, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, abducted in Kaduna State, have regained their freedom. The post Kidnapped ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​⁠​‌⁠⁠​​‌​Kaduna couple, 6-month-old daughter regain freedom appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 16Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in BenueVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16In Senegal, why Pastef repeatedly clashes with the Constitutional Council's censorshipDepuis les législatives de 2024, pas moins de dix textes de loi émanant du parti d’Ousmane Sonko ont été censurés par les « sages ». Décryptage d’un bras de fer institutionnel qui vient encore de rebondir.Jeune Afrique
ConflictBreakingOct 16Rival JNIM and Islamic State jihadists clash in intensifying Sahel turf warAfricanews [en]
PoliticsOct 16National policing bill to reach National Assembly in a week – Gbajabiamila“The governors have one or two observations,” Mr Gbajabiamila said, not giving details. The post National policing bill to reach National Assembly in a week – Gbajabiamila appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 16Stakeholders seek unified framework for school safety in NigeriaThe summit featured a diverse lineup of speakers and panellists, including the National Coordinator, Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, Halima Iliya; and the Lagos Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun The post Stakeholders seek unified framework for school safety in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 16Tinubu assents to bill upgrading Kaduna Polytechnic to federal universityPresident Bola Tinubu has assented to the bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna, in a move expected to strengthen technical education and skills development in Nigeria. The post Tinubu assents to bill upgrading Kaduna Polytechnic to federal university appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 16At least 12 dead after migrant boat sinks off GambiaEuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 16APC proposes 12-state campaign tour for Tinubu ahead of 2027 electionsPresident Bola Tinubu is expected to appear at APC presidential campaign rallies in 12 states between October 2026 and January 2027 under a proposed nationwide mobilisation programme ahead of the 2027 elections. The post APC proposes 12-state campaign tour for Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 16Formula 1 in Rwanda: Sportswashing claims vs. hopes for African legacyFormula 1 will return to Africa for the first time since 1993. There is concern Rwanda are using it as another sportswashing opportunity, but there is also hope the event's legacy can impact wider African society.DW News [en]
BusinessOct 16Cocoa: why the alliance between Ivory Coast and Ghana is falteringL’association nouée en 2018 entre Abidjan et Accra pour peser sur le marché mondial du cacao montre des signes d’essoufflement. Ce tandem vacille alors que les deux pays sont sous pression pour renforcer la traçabilité de leurs fèves.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 16‘Bogus statistics’ – Most of Obi’s figures were correct, Kwankwaso replies Shettima“And the only thing is, because as human beings, we are bound to make mistakes or slip of tongue, as they call it. But for him to come and make that statement, I don’t think he was correct.” The post ‘Bogus statistics’ – Most of Obi’s figures were correct, Kwankwaso replies Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 16NSC pledges support as Nigeria hosts world polo qualifiersThe National Sports Commission has pledged support as Nigeria prepares to host the world polo qualifiers. This signifies national backing for an international sporting event.dailytrust.com · Niger
BusinessOct 16Eni to drill up to 6 wells offshore Mozambique for Coral North project , third FLNG being pursuedEni plans to drill up to six offshore wells for its Coral North project in Mozambique and is pursuing a third floating liquefied natural gas facility. This indicates significant investment and expansion in the energy sector for the region.cnbcafrica.com · South Africa
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