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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
BUSINESSOct 8Hospitality: in the Sahel, players reinvent themselves without NGOs or foreign clientelePrivés d’une partie de leur clientèle internationale par la crise sécuritaire et le recul de l’aide au développement, les hôtels sahéliens repensent leurs offres. De Bamako à Ouagadougou, ils tentent de séduire la clientèle locale.Jeune Afrique
WORLDOct 8Court dismisses Abba Kyari’s witness, strikes out evidence in cocaine trialThe court dismissed Mr Kyari’s second defence witness and struck out his previously given evidence on Wednesday. The post Court dismisses Abba Kyari’s witness, strikes out evidence in cocaine trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8Activist Semi Keba faces extradition to Benin after court setbackBenin issued an international warrant for the influencer's arrest on December 12 after he supported a foiled coup in which mutinous soldiers claimed on television to have overthrown President Patrice TalonAfricanews [en]
CONFLICTOct 8Will Egypt succeed in containing Ethiopia?Le Caire tente de rassembler autour de lui les adversaires de l’Éthiopie, mais on ignore encore quelle est la solidité de l’alliance qu’il a nouée avec l’Érythrée, le Soudan et la Somalie, et quelle sera la réaction de Washington.Jeune Afrique
CYBEROct 8Meta policies fail as scam ads, deepfakes impersonating Nigerian public figures litter FacebookMeta’s policies say it doesn’t allow such ads, yet they have flooded the social media platform, some of them specifically targeting Nigerians. The post Meta policies fail as scam ads, deepfakes impersonating Nigerian public figures litter Facebook appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8How Orbih refused Amaechi’s offer to abandon my gov bid – WikeMinister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the late Chief Daniel Orbih turned down every inducement from the then Governor of Rivers State, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, to withdraw his support for Wike's governorship ambition. The post How Orbih refused Amaechi’s offer to abandon my gov bid – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Bwala admits Tinubu economic reforms increased povertyMr Bwala acknowledged that the immediate impact of the reforms was painful and that more Nigerians fell into poverty during the process. He argued, however, that the hardship was an unavoidable consequence of economic restructuring. The post Bwala admits Tinubu economic reforms increased poverty appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 82027: Gov Yusuf reconciles Deputy Senate President Barau, BichiGov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reconciled Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and a member of the House of Representatives, Abubakar Bichi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Gov Yusuf reconciles Deputy Senate President Barau, Bichi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Gombe NBA accuses AIG of extortion, police chief denies allegationBy Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe Branch, has called for an investigation into allegations of extortion, intimidation and unprofessional conduct levelled against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Gombe, Emmanuel Agene. The NBA also urged the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to investigate the […] The post Gombe NBA accuses AIG of extortion, police chief denies allegation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 8Why we withheld information on abducted NYSC members – UzodimmaPREMIUM TIMES previously reported that NYSC members were released on Wednesday following a joint operation by the State Security Service, military personnel, and police operatives in Imo State, Nigeria's South-east. The post Why we withheld information on abducted NYSC members – Uzodimma appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8Gombe police pledges people-centred policingBy Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to improving service delivery, strengthening community relations and promoting people-centred policing across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, gave the assurance on Wednesday at a stakeholder engagement organised by the Command to mark the 2026 Customer Service Week […] The post Gombe police pledges people-centred policing appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8SERAP challenges ₦100m DSS defamation award at appeal courtThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja to set aside the judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court awarding ₦100 million in damages against SERAP in a defamation suit brought by two officers of Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS). The appeal is scheduled for hearing […] The post SERAP challenges ₦100m DSS defamation award at appeal court appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Court strikes out criminal case against Taraba media executiveThe case had previously attracted attention after Mr Olayinka spent several months in custody The post Court strikes out criminal case against Taraba media executive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8God used Dan Orbih to make me Rivers governor — WikeThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has recounted how late Chief Daniel Orbih served as the divine instrument that paved the way for his emergence as Rivera governor in 2015. The post God used Dan Orbih to make me Rivers governor — Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Amnesty faults Plateau govt over withdrawal of four-year-old’s defilement caseAmnesty International says Plateau State Government discontinued the case despite a court-issued warrant for the accused person’s arrest after he repeatedly failed to appear for trial. The post Amnesty faults Plateau govt over withdrawal of four-year-old’s defilement case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times