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MILITARYOct 8Army takes over Old Oyo Park for military training in aftermath of school abductionThe Army said the takeover of the park form part of measures to prevent the area from being used as a hideout by criminal groups. The post Army takes over Old Oyo Park for military training in aftermath of school abduction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 8Glenfiddich unveils Aston Martin F1-inspired 16-year-old whisky in LagosThe event, which brought together business and cultural leaders, creatives, celebrities and leading tastemakers. The post Glenfiddich unveils Aston Martin F1-inspired 16-year-old whisky in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 8African Union launches continent's first credit rating agencyThe African Union launched the continent's first credit rating agency on Wednesday, seeking to provide an alternative to the "big three" global ratings agencies as debt burdens weigh on many African economies. The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) — the creation of which African leaders endorsed in 2018 — was ​launched at a ceremony ‌attended by African officials in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, where it will be based.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTOct 8Eritrean troops reportedly enter Ethiopia’s Tigray regionFrance 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 8Minister appeals to NASWDEN to suspend industrial action.According to the statement, the minister said in the interest of industrial harmony, mutual understanding and the overall stability and development of Nigeria’s steel sector, the strike should be suspended. The post Minister appeals to NASWDEN to suspend industrial action. appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: Don’t insult my opponents — OnjehThe 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Benue South Senatorial candidate, Daniel Onjeh, has appealed to his supporters, particularly young people, not to insult or attack his political opponents on his behalf ahead of the general elections. The post 2027: Don’t insult my opponents — Onjeh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 8DRC: New fighting in Masisi as AU delegation rushes to save ceasefireAfricanews [en]
CYBEROct 8N18m fraud: Man allegedly impersonating Ogun prophet on Facebook arrestedThe Police Command in Ogun has arrested a suspect, Adewale Arojah, for allegedly impersonating a cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of over N18 million. The post N18m fraud: Man allegedly impersonating Ogun prophet on Facebook arrested appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: Your PVC is not for sale — Obi Media Office to NigeriansBy Henry Umoru ABUJA- AHEAD of next year’s elections, the media office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to remain remain vigilant against anyone offering money or inducements in exchange for their votes, advising the people not to sell their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC or participation […] The post 2027: Your PVC is not for sale — Obi Media Office to Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8CCT can’t account for funds spent on 52 contracts – Audit reportThe case of 52 unjustified contracts is part of the three clusters of transactions the auditor general flagged in CCT’s records for the 2024 financial year. The post CCT can’t account for funds spent on 52 contracts – Audit report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 82027: Obidient movement still with me  –  Rhodes-VivourRhodes-Vivour said his relationship with members of the movement had continued beyond the 2023 election, adding that he had maintained personal relationships with them and remained involved in their affairs. The post 2027: Obidient movement still with me – Rhodes-Vivour appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Court grants alleged fake JAMB registrar N50m bailThe Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted Mr Arinze Nwogba to a N50 million bail with two sureties in like sum. The post Court grants alleged fake JAMB registrar N50m bail appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Gauteng spends R183m a year renting 10 education district officesGauteng is paying more than R183 million a year to rent 10 education district offices while officials assess whether provincial buildings could provide alternative accommodation.capetimes · south africa
DISASTEROct 8<a href='https://news.sky.com/video/nurses-work-for-free-as-aid-budgets-slashed-and-medicine-running-out-13596310'>A small pot of rice to feed a family of 17: How funding cuts mean risk of famine looms over Somalia</a>Sky News World
POLITICSOct 8“It’s time to lay down arms”: in Bissau, General N’Tam calls on soldiers who remained close to EmbalóAprès l’annonce de la candidature à la présidentielle du président déchu Umaro Sissoco Embaló, se sont ensuivies des rumeurs de mécontentement au sein de la garde présidentielle. Dans la foulée, plusieurs éléments ont été désarmés et placés sous contrôle de l’état-major.Jeune Afrique
MILITARYOct 8Military Disrupts Kidnappers In BenueThe Nigerian Air Force said the successful outcome underscores its continued resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action and support efforts to restore safety and security to affected communities. The post Military Disrupts Kidnappers In Benue appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 8AU commission flags weak accountability for anti-foreigner violence in South AfricaAn African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights delegation has rejected claims that South Africa is inherently xenophobic, while raising concerns about vigilantism, discrimination and slow investigations into violence against foreign nationals.capetimes · south africa
CONFLICTOct 8Ndume meets new Theatre Commander over schoolchildren, others in captivityVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 82027: Presidential aide claims Tinubu will win by wider marginMr Bwala made the prediction while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday The post 2027: Presidential aide claims Tinubu will win by wider margin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 8Gunmen kill youth leader, injure two in PlateauVanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 8Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO Still Opens for SubscriptionThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO) is now open. The offer is expected to run from Monday, 14 September to Tuesday,13 October 2026, giving eligible investors an opportunity to acquire shares in the company. The offer comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share with a minimum purchase of […] The post Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO Still Opens for Subscription appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 8Nigeria,​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‌​‍‌‌‌‍‌​ Africa lose $74.5bn yearly to unfair credit ratings – UNThe United Nations says inaccurate and context-poor sovereign credit ratings are estimated to cost African countries about 74.5 billion dollars annually through excessive borrowing costs and lost financing. The post Nigeria,​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‌​‍‌‌‌‍‌​ Africa lose $74.5bn yearly to unfair credit ratings – UN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 8Liberia Plans Standard Rice Measurement CupBy Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, October 8, 2026: The Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA) says it is planning to introduce a standardized measuring cup for rice sellers nationwide as part of efforts to protect consumers from inaccurate measurements. LiSA Deputy Director General for Technical Services Koakun Emmanuel Myers said the proposed standard is intended to address what … The post Liberia Plans Standard Rice Measurement Cup appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.thenewdawnliberia · liberia
POLITICSOct 8Mahama announces ‘Easy Rent’ programme to ease rent advance burdenPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to introduce an Easy Rent programme under the National Housing Fund to help workers who struggle to raise large sums required as rent advances. Under the proposed arrangement, the National Housing Fund will settle the rent advance for eligible workers, who will then repay the amount in monthly […]adomonline · ghana