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POLITICS18h agoObi Of Onitsha Urges South-East Residents To Vote In 2027Achebe urged Ndigbo to overcome what he described as historical apathy towards elections, saying they could not complain about marginalisation while staying away from the electoral process. The post Obi Of Onitsha Urges South-East Residents To Vote In 2027 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CONFLICT18h agoDRC: Joseph Kabila, a rebel after allJeune Afrique
DISASTER18h agoRivers Monarch Gives NGC 24 Hours To Address Pipeline Explosion DamageThe explosion occurred at about 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, damaging houses and vehicles and reportedly injuring residents. The post Rivers Monarch Gives NGC 24 Hours To Address Pipeline Explosion Damage appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS18h agoDR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repressionAfricanews [en]
WORLD18h agoNUJ, Women’s Centre seek stronger media focus on gender-sensitive journalismThe Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development and NUJ agreed that sustained collaboration between the media and the Centre could help amplify women’s voices, improve public understanding of women-focused policies and strengthen accountability for programmes designed to improve the lives of women and girls. The post NUJ, Women’s Centre seek stronger media focus on gender-sensitive journalism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS18h agoFRC operated without board for over 13 years, nominee tells senateBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for chairman of the board of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Abdullahi Saidu, has told the Senate that the commission has operated without a board for more than 13 years, a situation he said has hindered its operations. Saidu spoke on Wednesday when he appeared before […] The post FRC operated without board for over 13 years, nominee tells senate appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS18h agoCameroon: state intelligence, between clan warfare and private businessOfficiellement destinés à protéger l’État, les services de renseignement camerounais, affaiblis par la guerre des clans autour de Paul Biya et par la précarité de leurs agents, se mettent régulièrement au service d’intérêts privés. Décryptage en vidéo.Jeune Afrique
DISASTER19h agoNSIB Probes Mid-Air Door Separation On Aircraft En Route To LagosThe Bureau said the aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI, was flying from Abuja to Lagos when its crew declared a mayday after the door separated at an altitude of 3,500 feet. The post NSIB Probes Mid-Air Door Separation On Aircraft En Route To Lagos appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS19h ago2027: Ndigbo with PVCs back Tinubu — ObidikeA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, has expressed confidence that Ndigbo will rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, urging eligible voters in the South-East to make their votes count. Obidike, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clarivo Oil and Gas, said the South-East could no […] The post 2027: Ndigbo with PVCs back Tinubu — Obidike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD19h agoFrom 95,000 to 60,000 Pilgrims: How Nigeria lost Hajj seats, as citizens raise concernsWithin two Hajj cycles, the number of Nigerian pilgrims has fallen sharply, leaving thousands facing the prospect of postponing a religious obligation they may have spent years preparing for. The post From 95,000 to 60,000 Pilgrims: How Nigeria lost Hajj seats, as citizens raise concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS19h agoBayelsa governor aide faults Donald Duke over Lagos - Calabar coastal highway commentsAn aide to the Bayelsa governor has criticized Donald Duke regarding comments made about the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. This reflects a political disagreement concerning infrastructure development.thesun.ng
WORLD19h agoTrafficking: Titi Atiku laments Nigerian girls becoming ‘a nuisance’ abroadThe wife of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour, Chief Titi Atiku Abubakar, has decried human trafficking, saying Nigerian girls going abroad are becoming a “nuisance” in their host countries. The post Trafficking: Titi Atiku laments Nigerian girls becoming ‘a nuisance’ abroad appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS19h agoObi of Onitsha raises alarm over rising poverty, insecurityBy Vincent Ujumadu The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has expressed concern over rising hardship in Nigeria, lamenting that more citizens are being pushed below the poverty line amid persistent insecurity and economic difficulties. Achebe, in his royal message to mark the 2026 Ofala festival, titled “Celebrating 500+ Years of the Onitsha Monarchy,” […] The post Obi of Onitsha raises alarm over rising poverty, insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS19h agoDecisions of the Council of Ministers of October 16, 2026 - Maurice Info - Share and inform fullyThe Council of Ministers made decisions on October 16, 2026. This reports on official government proceedings and policy formulation.maurice-info.mu · Mauritius
HEALTH19h agoLAUTECH doctors suspend 50-day strike after Makinde’s interventionBy Chioma Obinna The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has suspended its 50-day industrial action for an initial period of eight weeks following the intervention of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The suspension takes effect on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with the resumption of full clinical […] The post LAUTECH doctors suspend 50-day strike after Makinde’s intervention appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY19h agoInsecurity must end before third decade, Defence Minister tells army officersBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has charged graduands of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) to translate the knowledge acquired during their nine-month professional military training into decisive action to strengthen national security and end insecurity. Musa gave the charge on Friday, October 16, 2026, at […] The post Insecurity must end before third decade, Defence Minister tells army officers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH19h agoA Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write an award-winning workSimbarashe Kundizeza répondait à une accusation qui a suscité un tollé sur les réseaux sociaux.BBC Afrique
POLITICS19h agoLagos targets 40% food self-sufficiency, Sanwo-Olu saysBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has set a target of increasing food self-sufficiency from 20 per cent to 40 per cent of the state’s demand through innovation, infrastructure development and strategic partnerships. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Friday, represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, at the grand finale of […] The post Lagos targets 40% food self-sufficiency, Sanwo-Olu says appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS19h agoIn Kenya, the cancellation of the Vodafone-Safaricom deal threatens to weigh on the country's financesLe Kenya fait face à une grave crise budgétaire et réglementaire après l’annulation de la vente d’une participation de 15 % de Safaricom à Vodacom. L’État risque de devoir rembourser 1,9 milliard de dollars.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESS19h agoLagos Begins 35-Day Ozumba Mbadiwe road repairs MondayBy Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government will begin a 35-day rehabilitation of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road on Monday, October 19, 2026, prompting the release of alternative routes to ease traffic during the construction period. The rehabilitation will cover the stretch from the Adetokunbo Ademola/Civic Centre junction to Samuel Manuwa/BJ junction. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun […] The post Lagos Begins 35-Day Ozumba Mbadiwe road repairs Monday appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS19h agoNorthern Ghana Water Gets US$363M PackageNorthern Ghana is set to receive a US$363 million package for water infrastructure. This significant investment aims to address water access and development in the region.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICS19h agoTrump administration sets a refugee limit , prioritizing white South AfricansThe Trump administration has reportedly set a new refugee limit that prioritizes white South Africans. This policy decision signals a shift in immigration priorities.americamagazine.org · United States
CONFLICT20h agoTroops kill two Lakurawa terrorists, recover four AK-47 rifles in SokotoBy Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised two suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles and other items during clearance operations in Sokoto State. The operations were conducted on October 15, 2026, as part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore security in the joint operations area. […] The post Troops kill two Lakurawa terrorists, recover four AK-47 rifles in Sokoto appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS20h agoTunji-Ojo praises Tinubu for approving lifetime pay for retired immigration chiefsTunji-Ojo noted that Tinubu under the renewed hope agenda, was building a system that would stand the test of time and be in full effect even after he was out of office. The post Tunji-Ojo praises Tinubu for approving lifetime pay for retired immigration chiefs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria