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POLITICSOct 9Detention of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze in Gabon: the hidden side of a sensitive caseL’ancien Premier ministre et opposant au président Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema est toujours incarcéré à la prison centrale de Libreville dans l’attente de son procès. Ses conseils fustigent une procédure judiciaire gelée et dénoncent une arrestation politique, ce que réfutent les autorités.Jeune Afrique
WORLDOct 9Morocco and Senegal await AFCON final verdict after arbitration hearingThursday saw the Court of Arbitration for Sport hold a long-awaited hearing in Lausanne, as sport's highest court considered Senegal's appeal over the decision to award Morocco this year's Africa Cup of Nations title. While Senegal won the match on the pitch in Rabat 10 months ago, the Confederation of African Football later overturned the result because the Lions of Teranga had left the pitch in protest mid-game before coming back on. The three-judge panel is expected to issue a verdict soon.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 9South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violenceSouth Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive allowing asylum applications following anti-migrant protests that turned violent in Johannesburg and Durban. The post South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9American lobbying firms disagree over $57m US lawsuit against TinubuDCI Group has rejected allegations in a $57 million US lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu and others, while Femi Fani-Kayode's office says he has not been formally served. The post American lobbying firms disagree over $57m US lawsuit against Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 9NNPC extends N66 petrol discount to October 31, denies subsidy returnThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has extended its N66 per litre petrol discount across its retail outlets nationwide until October 31, insisting that the initiative does not amount to a restoration of petroleum subsidy. The company said the discount, initially introduced on October 1 to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, was intended […] The post NNPC extends N66 petrol discount to October 31, denies subsidy return appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 9Sobowale’ Death: Nigeria has lost distinguished media scholar – AmosunBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the death of renowned communication scholar, veteran journalist and former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, as a great loss to Nigeria’s media and academic communities and the nation at large. Amosun, in a condolence message said the late […] The post Sobowale’ Death: Nigeria has lost distinguished media scholar – Amosun appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9N100m damages against SERAP: Appeal Court fixes Oct 13 for hearingThe Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday deferred until October 13 the hearing of two separate appeals seeking to nullify a judgment that ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay N100 million in damages for defaming two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). The post N100m damages against SERAP: Appeal Court fixes Oct 13 for hearing appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Kenya confirms preliminary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negativeThere had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of ⁠the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.Africanews [en]
CONFLICTOct 9Benue Attack: Four-year-old, two others killed in OtukpoVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9What happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discountPaul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price reduction initiative, arguing that it would not provide adequate relief to Nigerians because of the limited reach of NNPC retail outlets. Ibe, who disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Friday, said the government should […] The post What happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discount appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9From Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentumAt the centre of the discussion was a clear message: Nigeria’s reform story has moved beyond crisis management and is entering a phase in which results can be measured, tested and built upon. The post From Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 9James Mwangi (Equity): « Africa must add value to what it produces »Expansion régionale, IA et projet de raffinerie à Lamu : le patron du groupe kényan Equity, leader en Afrique de l’Est, met en avant sa stratégie pour assurer l’essor et la diversification de ses activités. Tout en insistant sur la nécessité pour le continent de mieux maîtriser ses chaînes de valeur.Jeune Afrique
HEALTHOct 9Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMAThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The post Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Foreign aid to Africa falls by over 25%: How women and children are bearing the bruntAs international aid to Africa dries up, what does it mean for women and children on the ground? We report from Kenya on the impact of cuts to US-aid backed health programmes for women. Annette Young also talks to Nana Zulu from the African Women's Development Fund on what it means for the region as a whole. Plus the bravery of Borneo's female firefighters; as Indonesia endures its worst fire season in 11 years, these women are also facing a sexist backlash.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 9IGP Disu posts new police PROs to commandsThe Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the posting of new Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected commands and formations of the Nigeria Police Force. The postings are aimed at strengthening strategic communication, improving public access to credible police information and enhancing engagement with the media and […] The post IGP Disu posts new police PROs to commands appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9Obidient Movement proposes half-price petrol under ObiThe Obidient Movement says a Peter Obi administration will introduce a proposed half-price petrol policy, backed by transparent subsidy payments and independent verification of fuel sales. The post Obidient Movement proposes half-price petrol under Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBEROct 9Ghana rejects FBI claim on cybercrime raid leadershipGhana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has rejected suggestions that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) independently led a recent operation against suspected cybercrime centres in the country, insisting that the exercise was planned, coordinated and executed by Ghanaian authorities. The Authority’s response followed a post by FBI Director Kashyap Pramod Patel on X […] The post Ghana rejects FBI claim on cybercrime raid leadership appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9Veteran ambassador Burudi Nabwera passes away at 99Following Kenya's independence, he served as the nation's first Permanent Representative to the United Nations from December 1963 to September 1970, concurrently becoming Kenya’s first Ambassador to the United States.citizen_digital · kenya
POLITICSOct 9Tinubu, Sultan expected as MUSWEN General Assembly meeting holds in NovemberMUSWEN is the umbrella body for all Muslims in South Western Nigeria. The post Tinubu, Sultan expected as MUSWEN General Assembly meeting holds in November appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 9World News in Brief: ‘Horrific’ attack Sudan, Israeli incursions in Syria intensify, most women and girls homeless in GazaUN News
POLITICSOct 9NLC’s Ajaero Insists On Minimum Wage Increase, Says States Pay Above ₦70,000He cited Imo State as paying ₦104,000, saying some other states were paying ₦100,000, ₦85,000, ₦84,000 and ₦75,000. The post NLC’s Ajaero Insists On Minimum Wage Increase, Says States Pay Above ₦70,000 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 92027: AAC sets up campaign council, targets voters across 36 statesBy Dickson Omobola African Action Congress, AAC, has said the 2027 general election is about changing Nigeria’s political direction rather than merely changing the occupant of Aso Rock. The party, which lamented the failure of the existing political order to meet Nigerians’ expectations, announced the inauguration of the Sowore–Magashi 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, as […] The post 2027: AAC sets up campaign council, targets voters across 36 states appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9Anambra: Police probe video showing operatives, court bailiff riftThe Anambra Police Command says it is assessing a social media video concerning an encounter between a Court bailiff and police operatives attached to “B” Division, Awka. The post Anambra: Police probe video showing operatives, court bailiff rift appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UKDr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.BBC World