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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]
WORLDOct 9Cars burned and shops looted: anti-migrant violence erupts in South AfricaBBC Afrique
DISASTEROct 9Social media distraction can cause road crashes — FRSC bossThe Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, has warned that distractions from social media, emotional distress and fatigue could endanger motorists and other road users, calling for greater attention to the link between mental wellbeing and road safety. The post Social media distraction can cause road crashes — FRSC boss appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 9TUC Directs FCT Members To Disregard NLC’s Indefinite Strike OrderThe TUC said it neither participated in the meeting that produced the directive nor endorsed the decision to embark on industrial action. The post TUC Directs FCT Members To Disregard NLC’s Indefinite Strike Order appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CONFLICTOct 9Terrorists using new technologies to expand operations, FG warnsOdumegwu-Ojukwu said armed groups were increasingly using new technologies in their operations and funding their activities through transnational organised crime and illicit financial flows. The post Terrorists using new technologies to expand operations, FG warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9NNPC petrol discount is not fuel subsidy — Finance ministerAccording to the minister, NNPC Retail is absorbing the reduction from its profit margin, rather than relying on government funds to lower petrol prices. The post NNPC petrol discount is not fuel subsidy — Finance minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 9We need stronger action on youth mental health– Eze AnabaVanguard Media Limited on Friday held its 4th Mental Health Summit in Lagos, focusing on youth mental health in Nigeria and the impact of technology and social media on young people's wellbeing. The post We need stronger action on youth mental health– Eze Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — AnabaThe Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the harmful effects of social media remain major concerns for youth wellbeing. The post Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9Nigerian newspapers review: FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 daysIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Government saying it would offer a discount on petrol dispensed at the filling stations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for the next 30 days. The post Nigerian newspapers review: FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDCThe NCDC identified late presentation of patients as a factor contributing to the higher case fatality rate. The post Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 9Rwanda makes first ever Oscar submission with Cannes prize winner ’Ben’Imana’Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s debut won the Caméra d’Or for best first feature and Fipresci prize at Cannesscreendaily · united kingdom
WORLDOct 9Rwanda enters first ever film to Oscars with Cannes prize winner ’Ben’Imana’Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s debut won the Caméra d’Or and the Fipresci prize at Cannesscreendaily · united kingdom
WORLDOct 9All about African clay sculptingAfrican clay sculpting is an age-old art form that reflects the continent's rich cultural heritage.newsbytesapp · india
WORLDOct 9South Africa lawyer Navanethm 'Navi' Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to prosecute war crimes and genocideNavanethem "Navi" Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her work promoting peace and international law.CNBC
DISASTEROct 9Motorist escapes death as train collides with car at Lagos PWD rail lineTragedy occurred on Thursday evening when a 55-year-old motorist narrowly escaped death after a moving train collided with his Honda car at the PWD Railway Line in Lagos. The post Motorist escapes death as train collides with car at Lagos PWD rail line appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria