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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
DISASTEROct 9Over 20,000 Ethiopian Migrants cross into Djibouti in three weeksAfricanews [en]
POLITICSOct 9103 Million Voters: Will Africa’s Largest Electorate Show Up In 2027?The most revealing number in the expanding register is not its headline total but the 43,265,946 voters aged between 35 and 49, higher than the total valid votes of 24,025,940 recorded in the 2023 presidential election. The post 103 Million Voters: Will Africa’s Largest Electorate Show Up In 2027? appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CONFLICTOct 9Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreatFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 9Kenya confirms prelimary 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]
WORLDOct 9The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African jurist Navanethem « Navi » PillayLa juge de 85 ans a consacré sa carrière à qualifier juridiquement les crimes contre l’humanité et les génocides comme à Gaza, au Myanmar ou au Rwanda. Elle rejoint la prestigieuse liste de nobélisés sud-africains.Jeune Afrique
HEALTHOct 9NDLEA rehabilitates 53,843 drug users in five years — MarwaThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said it counselled, treated and rehabilitated 53,843 persons struggling with drug use across its 31 rehabilitation centres nationwide in the last five years. The post NDLEA rehabilitates 53,843 drug users in five years — Marwa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 9'The Blue Fighter': Zimbabwean author Kundizeza wins 2026 Caine PrizeA big win for Zimbabwean literature: Harare-based author Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has claimed the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story "The Blue Fighter". The award is given to the best short story by an African writer published in English and comes with a £10,000 pounds cash prize. FRANCE 24's Sharon Mazingaizo met with the writer.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 9Senegal, Morocco to get AFCON title verdict within daysThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco. The hearing in Lausanne comes almost 10 months after Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave Senegal victory over the tournament hosts following a chaotic finish to normal time. But in March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, and the title.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 9South African former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace PrizeThe Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South Africa's Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, the judge who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and last year presided over a UN commission that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.RFI [en]
HEALTHOct 9Kenya Red Cross supports response to country’s first Ebola caseFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 9Ebola outbreak: Border surveillance gaps raise concerns in the Central African RepublicThe fight against Ebola poses a challenge in the Central African Republic. In Zemio, in the country’s south-east, proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised fears that the virus could spread across the border. But health screening remains difficult. The repeated absence of health workers at checkpoints is hampering surveillance, while residents continue to cross the border through unofficial crossing points, as FRANCE 24's team on the ground reports.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 9NNPC Ltd extends fuel discount promotion by one weekAccording to the notice, the promotion will now run at all NNPC retail outlets until Oct. 14, 2026, with terms and conditions applying. The post NNPC Ltd extends fuel discount promotion by one week appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govtNigeria lacks adequate specialists and facilities to manage mental illnesses, the Lagos State Government has said, calling for a shift towards preventive mental healthcare to address growing mental health challenges, particularly among young people. The post Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9Concerns about the 2027 general elections, By Jibrin IbrahimAs the countdown to the 2027 elections reached 100 days this week Tuesday, Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), called a press conference to brief the Nation on their preparedness for the rapidly approaching polls. His big story was that the commission will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools for result verification […] The post Concerns about the 2027 general elections, By Jibrin Ibrahim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 9Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youthsThe Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, has called for affordable, quality and confidential mental healthcare for young Nigerians, urging stakeholders to strengthen access to services and tackle the stigma associated with mental illness. The post Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youths appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 9Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal's appeal over AFCON titleTen months after the explosive AFCON final, Senegal and Morocco are still fighting over the title, this time at sport's highest court. A verdict on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's victory by default is expected within days. Also, it's a race against time in Kenya. Health officials are tracing dozens of contacts after an Ebola patient died following a journey from DR Congo. Plus Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza wins the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story "The Blue Fighter".France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 9Nigerian children losing local intelligence to social media influence – Lagos govtLagos State Government has raised concerns over the impact of social media and foreign influences on children’s mental health, calling for stronger preventive measures and improved parental guidance to protect young people. The post Nigerian children losing local intelligence to social media influence – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 92027: ADC Govt. will lower cost of living, reverse fuel subsidy – AmaechiHe said the party’s proposed policy would support domestic fuel production and reduce petrol costs to lower transportation expenses and ease pressure on Nigerians. The post 2027: ADC Govt. will lower cost of living, reverse fuel subsidy – Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election loomsNigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operatorsAfricanews [en]