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BUSINESS22h 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
BUSINESS22h 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
BUSINESS22h 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
POLITICS22h 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
CONFLICT22h 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
POLITICS22h 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
WORLD22h 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
BUSINESS22h 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]
WORLD22h 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
CONFLICT22h agoEthiopia's Abiy Ahmed appoints interim Tigray governmentDW News [en]
POLITICS23h 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]
POLITICS23h 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
BUSINESS23h 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
HEALTH23h agoGhana’s Malaria Deaths Have Plummeted Since 2011“Ghana has recorded a significant decline in malaria deaths, dropping from 3,259 in 2011 to 52 in 2025, representing a 98 percent reduction, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has announced. In remarks delivered on his behalf at a durbar to commemorate World Malaria Day 2026 in Accra, the Director […] The post Ghana’s Malaria Deaths Have Plummeted Since 2011 appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
POLITICS23h agoTinubu nominates four new INEC National Commissioners, two Resident Electoral CommissionersPresident Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the nominees' confirmation in view of the forthcoming general elections next January. The post Tinubu nominates four new INEC National Commissioners, two Resident Electoral Commissioners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICT23h agoEthiopian gains in Tigray risk wider war with Eritrea, analyst warnsAfricanews [en]
WORLD23h agoAfrica overtakes Europe in Catholic population as global mumbers reach 1.422 billionAfrica now has more Catholics than Europe. The Vatican’s latest statistics put Africa’s Catholic population at 288 million, slightly ahead of Europe’s 287 million.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECH23h agoWorld’s Top Cocoa Producer Aims For A Climate-Tough BeanWhile waiting for science to come up with a super-cocoa bean, Amani and others like him have tried to stem effects of climate change by altering how they plant their cocoa trees. The post World’s Top Cocoa Producer Aims For A Climate-Tough Bean appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DISASTER23h ago[PHOTOS] Edo Gov Okpebholo Visits Oluku Market, Victims After Petrol Tanker ExplosionGovernor Monday Okpebholo said the disaster could have been avoided. The post [PHOTOS] Edo Gov Okpebholo Visits Oluku Market, Victims After Petrol Tanker Explosion appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS23h agoNigeria had records of only 40,000 expatriates when we took over – Tunji-OjoMinister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that when he assumed office about three years ago, official records showed only about 40,000 expatriates working in Nigeria, a figure he said was impossible for a country of 200 million people. The post Nigeria had records of only 40,000 expatriates when we took over – Tunji-Ojo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER23h agoAircraft loses door mid-air, makes emergency landing in AbujaThe aircraft, a CL60 with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, was departing Abuja for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, when the incident occurred. The post Aircraft loses door mid-air, makes emergency landing in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS23h agoSecond term: Oyebanji vows to link education with jobs; Tinubu congratulates himPresident Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji on his inauguration for second term in office, urging him to consolidate on his previous achievements to deliver more dividends for the people of the state. The post Second term: Oyebanji vows to link education with jobs; Tinubu congratulates him appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS23h agoNigeria : Coca - Cola Nigeria Contributed $1 Billion Across Value Chain Coca-Cola Nigeria has reportedly contributed $1 billion across its value chain within the country. This highlights the significant economic impact of the company's operations in the region.allafrica.com · Nigeria