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HealthOct 15NAFDAC records 213 raids, 474 new cases in eight monthsShe said enforcement activities covered food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, drinks and chemicals, reflecting NAFDAC’s mandate to protect consumers from unsafe, substandard and falsified products. The post NAFDAC records 213 raids, 474 new cases in eight months appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthBreakingOct 15Kenya reports second Ebola case, family member of first patientFrance 24 [en]
ConflictOct 15Gunmen kill immigration officer, injure another in NigerUnidentified armed men have killed an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS on routine surveillance patrol in the Tunga Taya–Woro axis of Niger State, leaving his colleague seriously injured. The post Gunmen kill immigration officer, injure another in Niger appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 15Belgian police raid Tshisekedi family properties in DRC mining investigationPolice have searched several properties in Belgium belonging to family members of Democratic Republic of Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi, as part of an investigation into suspected personal enrichment from the country’s mining sector.RFI [en]
DisasterOct 15Military Plane Crash: Igbokoda communities petition TinubuThe communities noted that the petition was not intended to prejudge the outcome of ongoing investogations or to attribute liability, but was made in the public interest and on behalf of residents who may have been affected by the crash and its aftermath. The post Military Plane Crash: Igbokoda communities petition Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 15‘Local champion’  -  Donald Duke replies Gov Diri over Lagos-Calabar coastal roadDiri had expressed disappointment with Duke’s earlier claim that constructing the highway through Bayelsa would be impracticable because of the state’s swampy terrain. The post ‘Local champion’ - Donald Duke replies Gov Diri over Lagos-Calabar coastal road appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 15Burkina Faso's military leader launches new football championshipThe "Sovereignty League" tournament will feature 20 teams representing all the country's regions and aims to expand high-level football beyond major cities.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 15Man,​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍⁠‌​‌‍​‌​ 40, dies in attack on Accord supporters in Ibadan – PoliceThe Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the death of one Azeez Tajudeen, 40, following Wednesday’s attack on supporters of the Accord governorship candidate, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, in Ibadan. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the death in a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan. He said the incident happened around the Molete area […] The post Man,​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍⁠‌​‌‍​‌​ 40, dies in attack on Accord supporters in Ibadan – Police appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 15Zamfara Govt To Distribute Dangote Shares To 36,176 ResidentsThe initiative, according to the State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Relief Matters, is designed to enable residents to participate in investment opportunities and benefit from the country's business sector. The post Zamfara Govt To Distribute Dangote Shares To 36,176 Residents appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 15Suspected Electricity Cable Thief Escapes Mob Lynching In KebbiThe incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday morning when the suspect climbed an electricity pole to remove cables, only for power supply to be restored unexpectedly while he was carrying out the alleged operation. The post Suspected Electricity Cable Thief Escapes Mob Lynching In Kebbi appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DisasterBreakingOct 15Mauritius is rocked by the worst riots in decades after a woman was shot by policeBBC Afrique
BusinessOct 15Tanzania closes in on $42 billion gas development projectThe liquefied natural gas project — led by Equinor and Shell is expected to unlock 47.13 trillion cubic feet of natural gas ⁠reserves, Reuters reported, enough to place Tanzania among Africa's top six holders of gas reservesAfricanews [en]
HealthOct 15Suspected Fake Surgeon Arrested In Rivers State, Eight Facilities SealedThe exercise forms part of the Rivers State Government's efforts to rid the health sector of unqualified practitioners. The post Suspected Fake Surgeon Arrested In Rivers State, Eight Facilities Sealed appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 15Police Rescue Abducted 11-Year-Old Girl Sold For N4m In EbonyiAccording to the police spokesperson, preliminary interrogations revealed that Mrs. Ibekwe allegedly procured the young girl through an illegal adoption network disguised as a legitimate child welfare process. The post Police Rescue Abducted 11-Year-Old Girl Sold For N4m In Ebonyi appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 15Ray Ekpu investigative journalism prize opens 2026 entries, increases prize money to N1.75mFounded by Udom Inoyo in 2021 with a N500,000 top prize, the Ray Ekpu Prize has raised its total purse to N1.75 million for 2026, as two new sponsors join the initiative that has recognised investigative journalism The post Ray Ekpu investigative journalism prize opens 2026 entries, increases prize money to N1.75m appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthOct 15UCH resident doctors suspend warning strikeThe Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has suspended its three-day warning strike and directed members to resume duty on Thursday. The post UCH resident doctors suspend warning strike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictBreakingOct 15Gunmen kill traditional ruler in PlateauPremium Times
BusinessOct 15Plateau motorists pay ₦1,420 for petrol at NNPC stations as other outlets charge ₦1,492PREMIUM TIMES' checks at filling stations across Plateau State capital on Wednesday, 14 October, showed that outlets operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited sold petrol at ₦1,420 per litre, while other filling stations charged between ₦1,472 and ₦1,492. The post Plateau motorists pay ₦1,420 for petrol at NNPC stations as other outlets charge ₦1,492 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthOct 15Katsina health professionals declare 7-day warning strikeHe said the struggle for improved allowances began in 2024, when the state government indicated its intention to review the benefits of healthcare professionals in line with what is obtained in the federal government service. The post Katsina health professionals declare 7-day warning strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 152027: Tinubu’s grip on Nigeria worse than Abacha – Dele MomoduHe likened the development to the political consolidation witnessed during the Abacha era. The post 2027: Tinubu’s grip on Nigeria worse than Abacha – Dele Momodu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictOct 15Court convicts 19 in Kebbi over terrorism, illegal firearms, cable vandalismThe convictions followed 17 months of police investigations and prosecutions involving terrorism, unlawful possession of firearms and electricity cable theft in Kebbi State. The post Court convicts 19 in Kebbi over terrorism, illegal firearms, cable vandalism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 15Gospel singer Toluwanisings is deadHis family confirmed his death. The post Gospel singer Toluwanisings is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 152027: Radda chairs Tinubu campaign council in Katsina, minister named DGThe APC has named Katsina Governor Dikko Radda chairman of its Tinubu/Dikko 2027 Campaign Council and Housing Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa director-general ahead of Saturday's inauguration. The post 2027: Radda chairs Tinubu campaign council in Katsina, minister named DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 15Formula 1: Can Kagame's financial gamble pay off?En obtenant le retour de la F1 sur le continent, le Rwanda s’offre une vitrine internationale inédite. Et réalise un coup sportif d’envergure dont la facture financière reste un mystère.Jeune Afrique