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HealthBreakingOct 7Ten people linked to Kenya's first-ever Ebola case quarantined as screening concerns growBBC World
PoliticsOct 7Mutfwang Inaugurates Reconstruction Of 41km Bisichi-Fan-Mangu Halle RoadGovernor Caleb Mutfwang said the road, which serves as a vital link between neighbouring communities, would upon completion reduce travel time, improve road safety and provide easier access to essential services. The post Mutfwang Inaugurates Reconstruction Of 41km Bisichi-Fan-Mangu Halle Road appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 7Meet Nigerian woman Lola Ogunbote who joins Chelsea as Head of Football OperationsOgunbote joined the London club after spending almost five years at Burnley Women, where she played a key role in developing the club’s women’s football structure. The post Meet Nigerian woman Lola Ogunbote who joins Chelsea as Head of Football Operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7Haba, Abba Bichi: These birthday adverts don pass the limit!, By Yushau A. Shuaib…I offer my counsel with respect rather than malice. Celebrate, certainly. Appreciate your friends and supporters. Accept goodwill. But there must be a limit. In politics, as in public relations, sometimes the most powerful publicity is knowing when enough is enough. Fatih Lawal-Garu, a corps member who tracks print media content at the PRNigeria Centre […] The post Haba, Abba Bichi: These birthday adverts don pass the limit!, By Yushau A. Shuaib appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 7Orji Kalu mourns Ebem monarch, Ezie UkohaBy Our Correspondent Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has mourned the death of the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ujuruezie Ancient Kingdom, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, who died at the age of 89. Kalu, in a condolence message, described the late monarch as a respected royal father who […] The post Orji Kalu mourns Ebem monarch, Ezie Ukoha appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7C’River Assembly passes Customary Court Bill, mandates lawyers as chairmenThe Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Customary Court Bill, 2026, requiring that chairmen of customary courts be legal practitioners, in a major overhaul of grassroots justice administration. The post C’River Assembly passes Customary Court Bill, mandates lawyers as chairmen appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 7World Decent Work Day: ITUC-Africa raises alarm over decent work deficitBy Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has raised the alarm over a growing decent work deficit affecting millions of young workers across the continent.The organisation, representing 18 million workers through 107 affiliated national centres in 52 countries, said young Africans are increasingly trapped in informal, unstable and […] The post World Decent Work Day: ITUC-Africa raises alarm over decent work deficit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7SDP campaign suspends activities over NAF crashBy John Alechenu ABUJA — The Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended all campaign activities for one week in honour of victims of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The NAF ATR-42 aircraft crashed on Monday in the coastal riverine area of Igbokoda, with 25 […] The post SDP campaign suspends activities over NAF crash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7FG succumbs to SSANU threat, releases eight months arrears—As SSANU hails minister’s swift reaction By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Less than two days after issuing a 14-day ultimatum over the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has commended the Federal Government for releasing eight months’ salary arrears to its members. SSANU said the prompt intervention […] The post FG succumbs to SSANU threat, releases eight months arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7Tinubu pays tribute to ex-NADECO Chieftain, chief Ralph ObiohaBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Chief Ralph Obioha, a respected statesman, former lawmaker, businessman and prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to Chief Obioha’s family, his community, the people of Abia State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, members of the National Democratic Coalition […] The post Tinubu pays tribute to ex-NADECO Chieftain, chief Ralph Obioha appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7Ex-Enugu lawmakers urge withdrawal of crowd control billBy Dennis Agbo ABUJA — The Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly has urged the state legislature to withdraw the proposed Enugu State Crowd Control and Management Agency Bill, 2026, citing concerns over its possible impact on constitutional freedoms. The forum, chaired by former Speaker Denge Josef Onoh, made the […] The post Ex-Enugu lawmakers urge withdrawal of crowd control bill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 7Africa embraces ‘Go to Work on an Egg’ to boost maternal health and nutritionPoverty and malnutrition are rife in Malawi. But a growing body evidence suggests the humble egg could be a highly effective remedyThe Telegraph
ConflictOct 7Malian army retakes strategic city of Kidal after Tuareg separatists withdrawThe Malian army and its Russian allies entered the strategic northern city of Kidal on Tuesday without resistance after Tuareg separatists announced a tactical withdrawal, five months after government forces were driven out.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 7Aviation ministry paid N686m for control towers, firearms without satisfactory evidence of work, supply — Audit ReportThe Auditor-General’s report found gaps in documentation, evidence of work and proof of supply in three payments by the ministry. The post Aviation ministry paid N686m for control towers, firearms without satisfactory evidence of work, supply — Audit Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 7Ogoni diaspora group backs ADC candidate, faults WikeBy Daniel AbiaP/Harcourt Some Ogoni people in the diaspora have expressed support for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr Gabriel Pidomson, while criticising what they described as the growing political influence of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in the state. In a statement on Wednesday, Canada-based political […] The post Ogoni diaspora group backs ADC candidate, faults Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7Rivers ADC faults Davies for joining Wike-led coalitionBy Daniel AbiaP/Harcourt The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised Dr Sokonte Davies, a former political ally of the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, for joining the Rainbow Coalition led by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The party’s reaction followed a photograph of Davies with […] The post Rivers ADC faults Davies for joining Wike-led coalition appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 7IGP Disu mourns 25 NAF personnel, passengers killed in crashInspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed police formations nationwide to fly their flags at half-mast in honour of the 25 Nigerian Air Force personnel and passengers killed in the October 5 aircraft crash. Disu, in a condolence message, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and sympathised with the Chief of the Air Staff, […] The post IGP Disu mourns 25 NAF personnel, passengers killed in crash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 7Kenya races to trace all contacts after first Ebola death, WHO official saysUN News
PoliticsOct 7Obi visits NAF headquarters, signs crash condolence registerFormer Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited the Nigerian Air Force headquarters in Abuja to sign the condolence register for personnel who died in a recent military aircraft crash. Obi, who disclosed the visit in a post on his official X account, described […] The post Obi visits NAF headquarters, signs crash condolence register appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 7Photos: Military deploys sonar to locate NAF aircraftThe Nigerian military has commenced an underwater survey using side-scan sonar equipment to locate the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The sonar operation is aimed at mapping the crash site and determining the exact position of the submerged aircraft to guide divers and technical personnel in […] The post Photos: Military deploys sonar to locate NAF aircraft appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 72027: Makinde urges Nigerians to collect PVCs as voter register hits 103mSeyi Makinde has urged Nigerians to collect their PVCs as INEC says the voter register has surpassed 103 million ahead of 2027. The post 2027: Makinde urges Nigerians to collect PVCs as voter register hits 103m appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 7Ondo traditional chief shot dead during colleague’s burial ritesA traditional high chief in Ayeka, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, High Chief Akinwalere Akinola, has been shot dead during the burial rites of a fellow traditional title holder. The incident occurred while members of the community were gathered for the funeral rites of their late colleague. According to sources, a firearm was […] The post Ondo traditional chief shot dead during colleague’s burial rites appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 7Passenger Dies After ‘Medical Emergency’ On Kenya Airways Flight To LagosKenya Airways said its crew administered first aid to the passenger and followed emergency procedures. The post Passenger Dies After ‘Medical Emergency’ On Kenya Airways Flight To Lagos appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 7FG bows to SSANU pressure, releases eight months’ arrearsLess than two days after issuing a 14-day ultimatum over the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has commended the Federal Government for releasing eight months’ salary arrears to its members. The post FG bows to SSANU pressure, releases eight months’ arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria