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CONFLICTOct 7Troops ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​​⁠⁠‌‌​⁠‌​repel ISWAP assault in Borno, kill over 20 terroristsVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Unemployment has dropped to 5% under Tinubu — AremuTHE Director General, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, MINILS, Comrade Issa Aremu, Tuesday, asserted that the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, unemployment figure is stable at five per cent, while the Federal Government has paid N758 billion in inherited pension liabilities, reflecting improving economic activity in both the public and private sectors. The post Unemployment has dropped to 5% under Tinubu — Aremu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 72027: INEC targets 7:30 a.m. readiness at polling unitsMr Ifogah said the commission’s chairman, Joash Amupitan, had emphasised that election officials and materials should not arrive late at polling units. The post 2027: INEC targets 7:30 a.m. readiness at polling units appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 7Nasarawa Assembly probes multiple taxation of businesses…sets up ad hoc committee for investigation By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has raised concerns over multiple taxation, saying the practice is imposing hardship on businesses and residents across the state. Speaker of the House, Dr Danladi Jatau, raised the concern while reading the House’s resolution on a Matter of […] The post Nasarawa Assembly probes multiple taxation of businesses appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Edo: ADC candidate, Imansuagbon escape gun attackBENIN CITY — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate for Edo Central Senatorial District, Herberta Okonofua, and a chieftain of the party, Kenneth Imansuagbon, reportedly escaped unhurt after gunmen allegedly attacked their convoy in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State on Tuesday. The incident reportedly occurred during political engagements by ADC leaders in the […] The post Edo: ADC candidate, Imansuagbon escape gun attack appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Kemi Seba Affair: South African justice reopens the way for extradition to BeninIncarcéré en Afrique du Sud, l’activiste visé par une extradition vers le Bénin s’est vu refuser la protection diplomatique. Un revers majeur pour sa défense, qui mise désormais sur l’audience prévue en novembre.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 7FG releases 8-month consolidated allowance to non-academic staff…moves to avert fresh crisis in tertiary institutions By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has released eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance, CONTA, to non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, in a move aimed at strengthening industrial harmony and preventing disruptions in the nation’s tertiary […] The post FG releases 8-month consolidated allowance to non-academic staff appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell TinubuBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Over 1,000 northern Islamic clerics have told President Bola Tinubu to drop his 2027 re-election ambition, citing killings, kidnappings and acts of terrorism across the country, particularly in the North-West. The demand was contained in a communique issued at the end of a national conference on “An Assessment of the State […] The post Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 7Ten people linked to the first Ebola case in Kenya have been quarantined amid growing screening concernsBBC Afrique
POLITICSOct 7No eligible voter must be left behind – INEC,,,INEC, Canada, IFES deepen inclusive voter education The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced a national training programme aimed at strengthening inclusive voter education ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X platform on Wednesday, saying the two-day National Inclusive Voter Education Training was designed to […] The post No eligible voter must be left behind – INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 7Ten people linked to Kenya's first-ever Ebola case quarantined as screening concerns growBBC World
POLITICSOct 7Mutfwang Inaugurates Reconstruction Of 41km Bisichi-Fan-Mangu Halle RoadGovernor Caleb Mutfwang said the road, which serves as a vital link between neighbouring communities, would upon completion reduce travel time, improve road safety and provide easier access to essential services. The post Mutfwang Inaugurates Reconstruction Of 41km Bisichi-Fan-Mangu Halle Road appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 7Meet Nigerian woman Lola Ogunbote who joins Chelsea as Head of Football OperationsOgunbote joined the London club after spending almost five years at Burnley Women, where she played a key role in developing the club’s women’s football structure. The post Meet Nigerian woman Lola Ogunbote who joins Chelsea as Head of Football Operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Haba, Abba Bichi: These birthday adverts don pass the limit!, By Yushau A. Shuaib…I offer my counsel with respect rather than malice. Celebrate, certainly. Appreciate your friends and supporters. Accept goodwill. But there must be a limit. In politics, as in public relations, sometimes the most powerful publicity is knowing when enough is enough. Fatih Lawal-Garu, a corps member who tracks print media content at the PRNigeria Centre […] The post Haba, Abba Bichi: These birthday adverts don pass the limit!, By Yushau A. Shuaib appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 7Orji Kalu mourns Ebem monarch, Ezie UkohaBy Our Correspondent Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has mourned the death of the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ujuruezie Ancient Kingdom, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, who died at the age of 89. Kalu, in a condolence message, described the late monarch as a respected royal father who […] The post Orji Kalu mourns Ebem monarch, Ezie Ukoha appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7C’River Assembly passes Customary Court Bill, mandates lawyers as chairmenThe Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Customary Court Bill, 2026, requiring that chairmen of customary courts be legal practitioners, in a major overhaul of grassroots justice administration. The post C’River Assembly passes Customary Court Bill, mandates lawyers as chairmen appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7World Decent Work Day: ITUC-Africa raises alarm over decent work deficitBy Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has raised the alarm over a growing decent work deficit affecting millions of young workers across the continent.The organisation, representing 18 million workers through 107 affiliated national centres in 52 countries, said young Africans are increasingly trapped in informal, unstable and […] The post World Decent Work Day: ITUC-Africa raises alarm over decent work deficit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7SDP campaign suspends activities over NAF crashBy John Alechenu ABUJA — The Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended all campaign activities for one week in honour of victims of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The NAF ATR-42 aircraft crashed on Monday in the coastal riverine area of Igbokoda, with 25 […] The post SDP campaign suspends activities over NAF crash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7FG succumbs to SSANU threat, releases eight months arrears—As SSANU hails minister’s swift reaction By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Less than two days after issuing a 14-day ultimatum over the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has commended the Federal Government for releasing eight months’ salary arrears to its members. SSANU said the prompt intervention […] The post FG succumbs to SSANU threat, releases eight months arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Tinubu pays tribute to ex-NADECO Chieftain, chief Ralph ObiohaBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Chief Ralph Obioha, a respected statesman, former lawmaker, businessman and prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to Chief Obioha’s family, his community, the people of Abia State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, members of the National Democratic Coalition […] The post Tinubu pays tribute to ex-NADECO Chieftain, chief Ralph Obioha appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Ex-Enugu lawmakers urge withdrawal of crowd control billBy Dennis Agbo ABUJA — The Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly has urged the state legislature to withdraw the proposed Enugu State Crowd Control and Management Agency Bill, 2026, citing concerns over its possible impact on constitutional freedoms. The forum, chaired by former Speaker Denge Josef Onoh, made the […] The post Ex-Enugu lawmakers urge withdrawal of crowd control bill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 7Africa embraces ‘Go to Work on an Egg’ to boost maternal health and nutritionPoverty and malnutrition are rife in Malawi. But a growing body evidence suggests the humble egg could be a highly effective remedyThe Telegraph
CONFLICTOct 7Malian army retakes strategic city of Kidal after Tuareg separatists withdrawThe Malian army and its Russian allies entered the strategic northern city of Kidal on Tuesday without resistance after Tuareg separatists announced a tactical withdrawal, five months after government forces were driven out.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 7Aviation ministry paid N686m for control towers, firearms without satisfactory evidence of work, supply — Audit ReportThe Auditor-General’s report found gaps in documentation, evidence of work and proof of supply in three payments by the ministry. The post Aviation ministry paid N686m for control towers, firearms without satisfactory evidence of work, supply — Audit Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times