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PoliticsOct 14Lagos-Calabar highway, rail link to ease students’ travel — NANSBy Adeola Badru The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and its accompanying rail system will improve students’ mobility, reduce travel time and ease access to tertiary institutions across the South-West and South-South regions. The association said the Federal Government’s coastal highway project would strengthen connectivity between geopolitical zones, […] The post Lagos-Calabar highway, rail link to ease students’ travel — NANS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 14Tragedy averted as 33,000-litre ethanol truck falls off Lagos bridgeBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — A major disaster was averted on Wednesday after a truck conveying 33,000 litres of ethanol fell off the Second Rainbow Bridge in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident, saying no […] The post Tragedy averted as 33,000-litre ethanol truck falls off Lagos bridge appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 14ABUAD: Canadian, US varsities to award Afe Babalola honorary law degrees…Varsity to honour Cavista Holdings chairman, two others as 286 students bag first-class degrees By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, will receive honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from two foreign universities as the institution prepares to graduate 2,194 students at its 14th convocation […] The post ABUAD: Canadian, US varsities to award Afe Babalola honorary law degrees appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 14Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newbornsHealth minister says government ‘did not authorize’ Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK JrGuinea-Bissau has not approved the controversial hepatitis B study in newborns that would be funded by the US government and private partners, the African country’s minister of health said on Tuesday.The study, which would not investigate the safety or effectiveness of vaccines but would instead track “nonspecific” health outcomes like overall mortality or neurodevelopmental conditions, has been championed by Robert F Kennedy Jr, secretary of the US Department of Health and Human ServicesGuardian World
PoliticsOct 14FG Trains 100 On Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing TerrorismThe initiative reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to sustained inter-agency collaboration, stronger institutional capacity and demonstrable progress ahead of its next Mutual Evaluation. The post FG Trains 100 On Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing Terrorism appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 14Mali hosts more than 322,000 refugees and asylum seekersMali is facing mounting humanitarian pressure, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking safety inside its borders. As of September 30, 2026, the country was hosting 322,584 refugees and asylum seekers, alongside 414,524 internally displaced people.Africanews [en]
BusinessOct 14Why is Gabon, an oil producer, facing a fuel shortage?Depuis le 26 septembre 2026, des files d'attente interminable s'allongeaient devant les stations-service de Libreville, la capitale, puis celles des autres régions du pays. Des automobilistes devaient patienter pendant plusieurs heures, dans l'espoir de trouver quelques litres de carburant.BBC Afrique
BusinessOct 14Rising debt: IMF urges FG to boost revenue, cut wasteThe Fund also backed targeted transport subsidies to cushion vulnerable Nigerians against rising fuel costs, warning that blanket subsidies are expensive and less effective than directing assistance to those who need it most. The post Rising debt: IMF urges FG to boost revenue, cut waste appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 14Coastal Highway: Niger Delta groups urge FG to restore original routeBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — Niger Delta groups have urged the Federal Government to revert to the original alignment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to include riverine communities in Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa and other coastal states. The groups, under the aegis of Niger Delta Concerned Stakeholders for Accountable Security and Progress (NDCSASP) and the 21st […] The post Coastal Highway: Niger Delta groups urge FG to restore original route appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 14Only youths ignorant of Atiku’s history can be hoodwinked – KeyamoMinister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the economic hardship and insecurity in the country, accusing him of hypocrisy and saying only younger Nigerians unfamiliar with his record could be misled by his claims. The post Only youths ignorant of Atiku’s history can be hoodwinked – Keyamo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 14Four dead in shooting during commemoration in South AfricaBij de herdenking van een overleden lokale politicus in de Zuid-Afrikaanse stad Johannesburg heeft een man gisteravond het vuur geopend. Vier mensen kwamen om het leven, onder wie ten minste één kind. Drie andere aanwezigen raakten gewond. De verdachte heeft zichzelf aangegeven, en zit nu vast. Lokale media zeggen dat meerdere slachtoffers lid zijn van de jongerenafdeling van de ANC-partij. Die is op dit moment de grootste politieke partij in het Zuid-Afrikaanse parlement. De herdenking van gisteravond werd georganiseerd voor een overleden vrouwelijke politicus van diezelfde ANC-partij. Zij weNOS Buitenland
HealthOct 14DR Congo: Cholera cases spike amid fight against EbolaUN News
PoliticsOct 14INEC Commences PVC Collection, Display Of Voter Register In FCTThe commission clarified that PVCs for the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise were currently not available, adding that voters would be duly notified as soon as the cards were ready for collection. The post INEC Commences PVC Collection, Display Of Voter Register In FCT appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 14UBEC: $552m World Bank grant targets 29m Nigerian children, 500,000 teachersThe Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has unveiled an ambitious plan to reach 29 million Nigerian children with improved basic education under a $552.18 million World Bank-supported programme, warning state governments that failure to provide the required funding could jeopardise its implementation. The post UBEC: $552m World Bank grant targets 29m Nigerian children, 500,000 teachers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 14FCT judicial committee flouted procurement law, financial regulations in N866.5m contract awards – Audit reportThe audit report pointed out five FCT Judicial Service Committee contracts aggregately worth N866.5 million with their litany of issues and the risks they pose to public funds. The post FCT judicial committee flouted procurement law, financial regulations in N866.5m contract awards – Audit report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 14Indonesia seeks Nigerian investors, eyes stronger trade tiesIndonesia is seeking increased investment from Nigerian businesses and stronger bilateral cooperation in renewable energy, waste management, manufacturing and agriculture, while expressing willingness to invest in Nigeria, and expand trade, industrial partnerships between both countries. The post Indonesia seeks Nigerian investors, eyes stronger trade ties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 14Ogun APC secretariat set for commissioning in November — AbiodunThe governor disclosed this while conducting an on-the-spot inspection of the imposing edifice located along Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, where he expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work The post Ogun APC secretariat set for commissioning in November — Abiodun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
ConflictBreakingOct 14Gunman Kills Four ANC Youth Members In Attack Ahead Of South Africa PollsChannels TV
MilitaryOct 14France and Chad sign 'renewed' defence partnership following two-year hiatusFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. The countries' defence ministers signed a declaration of intent to structure their defence cooperation "on a renewed basis".RFI [en]
WorldOct 14Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by policeBBC World
PoliticsOct 14[VIDEO] NRM Presidential Candidate Esther Okereke Promises To Tackle Electricity Crisis, InsecurityShe said that the electricity challenge has contributed to business losses and, in turn, the loss of jobs. The post [VIDEO] NRM Presidential Candidate Esther Okereke Promises To Tackle Electricity Crisis, Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 14Centre showcasing black and African culture opens in LondonIn addition to film screenings, the venue will host masterclasses, industry panels, and live performances by established and emerging talent.Africanews [en]
WorldOct 14Hunger changed my mind — Timini Egbuson on embracing YouTube moviesNollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on his changing perception of YouTube movies, joking that he might have struggled financially had he continued to look down on productions made for the video-sharing platform. The post Hunger changed my mind — Timini Egbuson on embracing YouTube movies appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 14Alleged Financial Misconduct : El-Rufai’s Trial Continues Today At Federal High CourtThe former governor was arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over alleged financial misconduct and abuse of office during his tenure as governor of Kaduna State. The post Alleged Financial Misconduct : El-Rufai’s Trial Continues Today At Federal High Court appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
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