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WORLDOct 23NYSC kidnap: DSS witness exposes how suspects were identifiedDSS, operative yesterday told an Imo State High Court how 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members were abducted at gunpoint The post NYSC kidnap: DSS witness exposes how suspects were identified appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 23State Police: 24 states approve bill; Lagos, 9 northern, 2 southern states dilly-dally14 of the 17 southern states have endorsed the police bill and 10 of the 19 northern states have okayed the move. Lagos, Ondo, and Ebonyi are the southern states still being awaited The post State Police: 24 states approve bill; Lagos, 9 northern, 2 southern states dilly-dally appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 23Kenya warned of shifting electoral hotspots ahead of 2027 pollsKenya has received a warning about potential changes in electoral hotspots leading up to the 2027 polls. This indicates concerns regarding areas that might experience political tensions or instability during the upcoming election period.standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya
HEALTHOct 23Nigeria and Kenya Ebola patients may have crossed paths at Uganda airport, officials sayBBC World
HEALTHOct 23Ebola: FG quarantines high-risk contacts, allays fears; patient zero shows signs of recoveryVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 23WHO: Africa facing 'complex' Ebola outbreak after Nigeria reports first caseAfricanews [en]
WORLDOct 23CJID launches Living Archives Initiative to preserve Africa’s media historyDapo Olorunyomi, publisher of PREMIUM TIMES and chief executive officer of CJID, said the initiative would digitise and preserve the works and legacies of people who shaped journalism across the continent. The post CJID launches Living Archives Initiative to preserve Africa’s media history appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 23Why food prices remain high despite FG’s interventions, ongoing harvestIn August, a big basket of tomatoes sold for between N65,000 and N80,000 and later settled at N60,000 at the end of September, but has since risen to N70,000 in October The post Why food prices remain high despite FG’s interventions, ongoing harvest appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 23Ebola : Tinubu Calls For Preventive Action , Sustainable Healthcare SolutionsTinubu has urged for preventive measures and sustainable healthcare solutions in response to the threat of Ebola. This highlights concerns about public health and the need for preparedness against infectious diseases.leadership.ng · Nigeria
WORLDOct 23Not enough of us contributed : Pat Cummins reflects on Australia humiliating defeat to South AfricaPat Cummins reflected on Australia's significant defeat to South Africa, attributing it to insufficient team contribution. This provides insight into the team's performance analysis following a major sporting event.timesofoman.com · Oman
WORLDOct 23Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced. The post Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 23Burundi : Congolese Refugees in Busuma Face Mounting Threat as Humanitarian Funding Dries Up – LiveNews . co . nzCongolese refugees in Busuma, Burundi, face an increasing threat as humanitarian funding diminishes. This highlights a worsening humanitarian crisis impacting vulnerable populations.livenews.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSOct 23IEBC backs bill to mandate disability representation on county assembly party listsThe IEBC has expressed support for a proposed bill that would require disability representation on county assembly party lists. This indicates legislative efforts to enhance inclusivity in local governance.kenya-today.com · Kenya
BUSINESSOct 22FG powers 2,214 homes, businesses with Kano mini-gridsBy Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has commissioned two solar mini-grids in Kano State, providing 2,214 electricity connections to homes and businesses in underserved communities. The projects, delivered through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), are funded by the […] The post FG powers 2,214 homes, businesses with Kano mini-grids appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 22Psychiatrists seek home-grown research to tackle Africa’s mental health crisis… Say Nigeria’s Mental Health Act needs action, not just legislationBy Chioma Obinna Nigeria and other African countries must invest in home-grown mental health research and translate policies into action to improve care for millions of people facing mental health challenges, psychiatrists have said. The experts warned that Africa’s low contribution to global mental health […] The post Psychiatrists seek home-grown research to tackle Africa’s mental health crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 22Free digital learning reaches 1m Nigerian students — UNICEF, Airtel… As partnership connects nearly 2,000 schools, trains over 19,000 teachersBy Chioma Obinna Nearly one million Nigerian students across the country are benefiting from free digital learning opportunities through a partnership between Airtel Africa, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, and the Federal Government, as stakeholders move to bridge the digital divide and equip young […] The post Free digital learning reaches 1m Nigerian students — UNICEF, Airtel appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22‎First Lady receives China’s Ambassador in Aso Villa‎–Says friendship between two nations has begun to yield visible results‎‎By Johnbosco Agbakwuru‎‎ABUJA — THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday, received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria,‎Yu Dunhai at the presidential villa, Abuja.‎‎At the visit, Ambassador Dunhai said the ongoing reforms in Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are yielding tangible and […] The post ‎First Lady receives China’s Ambassador in Aso Villa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22Fasoranti stood for integrity, selfless service — AdamsBy Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has described the late leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as a symbol of integrity, discipline and selfless service to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria. Adams, who expressed sorrow over Fasoranti’s death on Tuesday at the age of 100, […] The post Fasoranti stood for integrity, selfless service — Adams appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 22Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation findsBBC World
POLITICSOct 22Family announces burial plans for late Afenifere leader, FasorantiThe family of the late Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has announced his burial plans, showing that his remains will be buried on December 17, 2026. The post Family announces burial plans for late Afenifere leader, Fasoranti appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 22Hundreds of Ethiopians cross into Kenya to flee regional fightingAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 22N10bn untouched – APC accuses Atiku of politicising Ebola responseThe All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, of politicising Nigeria’s Ebola response, insisting that approved emergency funds remain untouched. The post N10bn untouched – APC accuses Atiku of politicising Ebola response appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22Tinubu names former DSS DG Bichi NISS board chairmanPresident Bola Tinubu has appointed former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies. The post Tinubu names former DSS DG Bichi NISS board chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22House Democrats demand answers from CDC on African hepatitis B studyTop Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee demanded answers Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the agency’s funding of a controversial hepatitis B clinical trial in Guinea-Bissau. The CDC awarded $1.6 million last year to Danish researchers to conduct the study in Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West…The Hill