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BUSINESSOct 5Ibom Air, Etihad sign deal to connect five Nigerian cities to global networkTickets combining Etihad and Ibom Air services are expected to become available from 3 November 2026, ahead of the commencement of Etihad’s Lagos and Accra services in March 2027. The post Ibom Air, Etihad sign deal to connect five Nigerian cities to global network appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 525 Passengers, Seven Crew Members Were Aboard Crashed Military Aircraft, Says KeyamoChannels TV
CONFLICTOct 5Security forces kill ISWAP commander in Ondo forestAbdulssamad Ohide was killed on Sunday during an operation in a forest located in Owo, in the northern part of the state. The post Security forces kill ISWAP commander in Ondo forest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHOct 5FG, Lagos begin push for 24-hour powerLagos accounts for 40-50% of national electricity demand — Minister By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Shekinah Ijile LAGOS — The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have established joint committees to drive interventions aimed at achieving 24-hour electricity supply in Lagos, with the state serving as a pilot for similar efforts in other major energy […] The post FG, Lagos begin push for 24-hour power appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 5Nigeria’s industrial hub ambition hinges on competitive operating environment – MANBy Yinka KolawoleNigeria’s ambition to become Africa’s industrial hub will depend on its ability to lower production costs, attract manufacturing investment, create jobs and deepen domestic value addition, rather than simply increase the volume of goods produced locally, President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Francis Meshioye, has said.Meshioye said a competitive manufacturing sector […] The post Nigeria’s industrial hub ambition hinges on competitive operating environment – MAN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 5Miners’ deaths: Shettima announces N250m for families…VP warns against politicising Niger mining tragedy MINNA — Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday announced N250 million in Federal Government support for the families of the 37 illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State. Shettima also cautioned Nigerians against blaming Governor […] The post Miners’ deaths: Shettima announces N250m for families appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 5Five major aspects of Cheikh Hamidou Kane, the author of ''L'Aventure ambiguë'', who died at the age of 98Cheikh Hamidou Kane est décédé samedi soir à Dakar à l'âge de 98 ans. Eminent écrivain et intellectuel sénégalais, Cheikh Hamdiou Kane à travers son œuvre ''L'Aventure ambiguë'' a marqué durablement des générations en Afrique et bien au-delà.BBC Afrique
WORLDOct 5‘Fight real men’, ex-BBNaija star Mike Edwards wants bout with Carter EfeFormer Big Brother Naija housemate and boxer Mike Edwards has challenged Nigerian streamer and singer Carter Efe to a boxing bout, urging him to take on what he described as a tougher opponent. The post ‘Fight real men’, ex-BBNaija star Mike Edwards wants bout with Carter Efe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 52026 Agreement: SSANU gives FG 14-day ultimatum to pay arrears—Education Minister moves to avert strike By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to release funds for the implementation of the recently signed 2026 Agreement and pay outstanding arrears, failing which it will shut down universities. But the Minister of Education, […] The post 2026 Agreement: SSANU gives FG 14-day ultimatum to pay arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 5‘I sponsored my wife, four children to Canada; she blocked me on arrival’ — Nigerian man cries outA Nigerian man, Francis Ushie, has recounted how he became separated from his wife and four children after they relocated to Canada, saying he was left stranded at an airport when he could not locate his family. The post ‘I sponsored my wife, four children to Canada; she blocked me on arrival’ — Nigerian man cries out appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 5Nigeria climbs four places in Bloomberg rankingCountry now eighth most investable African economy By Yinka Kolawole LAGOS — Nigeria has emerged as the biggest climber among major African economies in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter, rising four places to eighth position on the back of improved economic, fiscal and external indicators. The latest scorecard, which assesses the relative investability of […] The post Nigeria climbs four places in Bloomberg ranking appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 5Customs auctions 22,175 litres of seized petrolProducts, five vehicles valued at N32m By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned 22,175 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, seized along the Lagos-Ogun border corridor as part of its efforts to curb cross-border petroleum smuggling. The public auction was conducted on Monday at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, and involved […] The post Customs auctions 22,175 litres of seized petrol appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 52027: APC may lose Zamfara — Prof AbubakarAnalyst warns Tinubu, Yari, Lawal over eight lawmakers’ exit By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — A political analyst, Prof. Abubakar Ahmed Abdullahi, has warned that the resignation of eight members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly from the All Progressives Congress could have serious political implications for the party ahead of the 2027 elections. […] The post 2027: APC may lose Zamfara — Prof Abubakar appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 5I don’t have to speak perfect Yoruba to preserve Lagos culture  -  Rhodes-VivourClarifying his remarks, Rhodes-Vivour said his challenge is simply fluency, noting that he processes his thoughts in English before translating them into other languages. The post I don’t have to speak perfect Yoruba to preserve Lagos culture - Rhodes-Vivour appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 5Sokoto health college denies report of 18 students’ abduction en route to OyoGamji College of Health Technology says none of its students was kidnapped. The post Sokoto health college denies report of 18 students’ abduction en route to Oyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 5Teachers’ Salary: NUT laments 4-year delay, demands Buhari-era pay dealFour years after the Federal Government approved a special salary structure for teachers in basic and secondary schools, the National Union of Teachers, NUT, has accused the authorities of leaving the long-awaited pay regime in limbo, demanding its immediate implementation to halt declining morale in the profession. The post Teachers’ Salary: NUT laments 4-year delay, demands Buhari-era pay deal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 5Praise won’t pay teachers’ bills — Atiku tells FGBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has told the Federal Government that praise will not ease the hardship facing Nigerian teachers, urging it to tackle the rising cost of food, transport, rent and electricity. Atiku said teachers were being asked to keep […] The post Praise won’t pay teachers’ bills — Atiku tells FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 5Oyebanji rewards Ekiti teachers with N70.5m203 public secondary schools now have ICT labs By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday rewarded outstanding teachers across the state with N70.5 million as part of activities marking the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. The beneficiaries, drawn from public primary and secondary schools, private schools and administrative cadres, were recognised […] The post Oyebanji rewards Ekiti teachers with N70.5m appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 52027: Kano politician in soup over alleged display of firearm at rallyMr Warkal, a chieftain of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), was filmed firing shots into the air during a political rally in the Janbulo area of Gwale Local Government Area. The post 2027: Kano politician in soup over alleged display of firearm at rally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 52027: INEC sets date for PVC collectionMr Amupitan said newly produced PVCs would be distributed to Local Government Area (LGA) collection centres nationwide for eligible voters to collect. The post 2027: INEC sets date for PVC collection appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 5Betika Backs Grassroots Football as Jeff Kuria Tournament Crowns Eighth-Edition ChampionsBy Milton Oluoch Betika has reaffirmed its support for grassroots sports development following the conclusion of the eighth edition of the Jeff Kuria Football Tournament at Ruthigiti Stadium in Kikuyu, Kiambu County. The tournament brought together 16 teams across the men's and women's categories , giving young footballers an opportunity to compete and showcase their talent before fans and other participants. Betika Jeff Kuria Tournament 1 Barcelona FC emerged as champions in the men's competition after beating Wazee 1-0 in the final . Barcelona FC received KSh100,000 , while Wazee collected KSh50,000 for finishing second. The women's final also ended 1-0, with VSRI defeating Musiengen to secure the title. VSRI walked away with KSh100,000 , while runners-up Musiengen received KSh50,000 . Betika Jeff Kuria Tournament 1 Betika supported the tournament as its official sponsoring partner, continuing its involvement in grassroots initiatives designed to provide opportunities for young people through sport. Betika Head of Brand Eric Mwiti said the company views grassroots football as an important platform for identifying talent and creating opportunities for young players. “Grassroots football is where talent begins. Our support for the Jeff Kuria Football Tournament is about giving young people a platform to compete, be seen and believe that their talent can take them further,” Mwiti said. He also welcomed the participation of both men's and women's teams, saying the tournament was giving young players an opportunity to compete and develop their abilities. Betika Jeff Kuria Tournament 1 Tournament founder Jeff Kuria said the competition remains focused on identifying and empowering young football talent by creating an environment where players can compete and showcase their abilities. Now in its eighth edition, the tournament has developed into a grassroots football platform that seeks to connect promising players with opportunities that can support their sporting development. Betika Jeff Kuria Tournament 1 The latest edition also demonstrated the growing role of partnerships between private companies and community sporting initiatives in creating competitive opportunities outside established professional football structures. For Betika, the Jeff Kuria Football Tournament forms part of its broader use of sport to support talent development and community participation, particularly among young people. With Barcelona FC and VSRI taking the respective men's and women's titles, the eighth edition closed with KSh300,000 awarded to the four finalists , while the 16 participating teams received another opportunity to test themselves on a competitive grassroots stage.kenyatoday · kenya
POLITICSOct 5Miners’ Death: FG Announces ₦250m Support For Families Of 37 VictimsIt said the death of the 37 young men in NSCDC custody was a matter of national concern, stressing that every citizen deprived of liberty remains entitled to the protection of the state. The post Miners’ Death: FG Announces ₦250m Support For Families Of Victims appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CONFLICTOct 5Zamfara Insecurity: We’re Working To Improve Our Response Time — Gov LawalDespite ongoing military counter-offensives and rescue operations, Zamfara State has experienced several banditry and terrorist attacks this year, impacting local communities, security personnel, and key transport routes. The post Zamfara Insecurity: We’re Working To Improve Our Response Time — Gov Lawal appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHOct 5Nearly 150m Africans live with mental health conditions — WHOAgency urges greater funding, community-based care By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja Nearly 150 million people across Africa are living with mental health, neurological or substance use conditions, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, calling for greater investment in mental healthcare across the continent. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, disclosed this in […] The post Nearly 150m Africans live with mental health conditions — WHO appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria