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DISASTER20h 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
POLITICS20h 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
WORLD20h 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
POLITICS20h 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
WORLD20h 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
POLITICS20h 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
POLITICS20h 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
HEALTH20h 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
MILITARY20h 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 & TECH20h 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
POLITICS20h 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
BUSINESS20h 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
BUSINESS21h 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
BUSINESS21h 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
POLITICS21h 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
CONFLICT21h 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
POLITICS21h 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
WORLD21h agoPolice debunk report of woman cutting off husband’s manhood in TarabaThe Taraba State Police Command has debunked a viral social media report alleging that a 24-year-old woman, identified as Maimuna, severed her 30-year-old husband’s manhood, leading to his death in Maigoje village, Gashaka Local Government Area of the state. The post Police debunk report of woman cutting off husband’s manhood in Taraba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS21h agoThe artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boomNasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the clean energy race.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD21h agoPolice debunk viral report of woman severing husband’s manhood in TarabaTaraba State Police Command has officially debunked a widely circulated news report alleging that a 24-year-old woman, Maimuna, cut off her 30-year-old husband’s manhood, leading to his death in Maigoje village, Gashaka Local Government Area. The post Police debunk viral report of woman severing husband’s manhood in Taraba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT21h agoEthiopia's Abiy Ahmed appoints interim Tigray governmentDW News [en]
POLITICS21h agoMadagascar marks one year since uprising as Russia’s influence growsMadagascar marks one year on Saturday since military leader Michael Randrianirina took power following weeks of youth-led protests that brought down elected president Andry Rajoelina. Over the past year, Russian influence has grown through closer military ties and weapons deliveries, while researchers have identified Moscow’s interest in a strategic Indian Ocean port. Many of the political reforms demanded by protesters, however, remain unfinished.RFI [en]
POLITICS21h agoHardship: Ulasi says opposition failing to win voters’ support*Predicts Obi could defeat Tinubu in Lagos By Juliet Umeh A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dan Ulasi, has said opposition parties are failing to turn Nigerians’ concerns over the rising cost of living into political support, despite public frustration over food prices and the cost of petrol. Ulasi also predicted that National […] The post Hardship: Ulasi says opposition failing to win voters’ support appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS22h agoUnited Nigeria Airlines plans N20 billion commercial paper issuanceAccording to the airline, the proposed issuance is part of its strategy to strengthen its financial position while expanding operations across domestic, regional, and international markets. The post United Nigeria Airlines plans N20 billion commercial paper issuance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times