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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
HEALTHOct 9FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to perform 25,000 free cataract surgeries across the country by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to reduce avoidable blindness and expand access to quality eye care. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this on […] The post FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 9South Africa’s Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace PrizeThe Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to South Africa's Navi Pillay, a human rights champion who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and last year accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, the prize committee said. The post South Africa’s Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9Ezekwesili urges African youths to reclaim political powerBy Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja Former Minister of Education, Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has urged Nigerian and African youths to harness their collective political power to overcome money-driven politics, demand accountable leadership and shape the continent’s future. Ezekwesili made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the 2026 #FixPolitics Africa Conference, themed “Reimagining Elections in Africa: Restoring […] The post Ezekwesili urges African youths to reclaim political power appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protestsSouth Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 9South Africa withdraws asylum directive after xenophobic clashesThe South African government has withdrawn a directive on processing asylum applications following xenophobic clashes between foreign nationals and anti-immigration protesters that left vehicles burnt and foreign-owned shops looted. The post South Africa withdraws asylum directive after xenophobic clashes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 9Driver Escapes Unhurt As Train Hits Car At PWD In LagosThe wrecked car was subsequently handed over to security personnel for investigation into the cause of the collision. The post Driver Escapes Unhurt As Train Hits Car At PWD In Lagos appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 92026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South Africa's Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay for her efforts to promote international lawPillay, 85, is a former UN human rights commissioner. The Nobel jury said it was honoring her for her 'commitment to universal legal principles and her firm moral compass.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 9‘Where did you get dollars to save?’ Oshiomhole questions Obi over $150m claim“So all the allocations we receive are in naira. So I asked Obi, where did you get dollars to save? Did you receive naira from Abuja and go to bid for dollars to save for Anambra State?” Oshiomhole said. The post ‘Where did you get dollars to save?’ Oshiomhole questions Obi over $150m claim appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9Niger set for $200 million financial package from IMFThe International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reformsAfricanews [en]
WORLDOct 9South African Navanethem Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace PrizeEl galardón fue anunciado este viernes por el Comité Noruego.Clarín
WORLDOct 9Peace Prize for South African human rights chief and ICC judge Navi PillayDe Nobelprijs voor de Vrede gaat dit jaar naar de Zuid-Afrikaanse rechter Navi Pillay. Zij was van 2003 tot 2008 rechter bij het Internationaal Strafhof (ICC) en van 2008 tot 2014 Hoge Commissaris voor de Mensenrechten van de Verenigde Naties. Momenteel is ze actief voor het Internationaal Gerechtshof in de zaak over genocide op de Rohingya in Myanmar. Vorig jaar leidde Pillay een VN-onderzoekscommissie, die concludeerde dat Israël genocide pleegt in Gaza. "De internationale gemeenschap mag niet zwijgen over de genocidale campagne die Israël voert tegen het Palestijnse volk. Het negeren van teNOS Buitenland
CONFLICTOct 9Russia-Ukraine conflict finds new battleground in Africa’s Sahel"In Africa and the Sahel, (Ukraine) is providing clear and open support to terrorist groups and other mafia-like groups to undermine our country's territorial integrity," Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop alleged at the United Nations in September. The post Russia-Ukraine conflict finds new battleground in Africa’s Sahel appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 9🔴 South Africa's Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace PrizeSouth Africa's Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. This signifies major international recognition for her contributions.France 24 [en]
MILITARYOct 9Igbo youths’ apathy may leave military without Igbo officers — NwachukwuBy Vincent Ujumadu The Senator representing Anambra South, Emma Nwachukwu, has warned that continued reluctance by Igbo youths to enlist in the Nigerian Armed Forces could leave the South-East with little or no military officers of Igbo extraction in the coming years. Nwachukwu, who spoke while briefing his constituents at his country home in Ukpor, […] The post Igbo youths’ apathy may leave military without Igbo officers — Nwachukwu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9In Central African Republic, deported immigrants find themselves in limboThe Trump administration says it has deported more than 25,000 people to countries to which they have no ties. NPR spoke to three men who say it feels like they've lost control over their own lives.NPR News
WORLDOct 9Video: Zlatan to wed partner Davita on October 24The singer and his partner revealed the date in a video shared on Instagram on Thursday night, accompanied by the caption, “24 October 2026”. The post Video: Zlatan to wed partner Davita on October 24 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9Nigeria’s Growth Hits 4.2% As State Revenues Rise By 93% — World BankEducation’s share of total expenditure fell from 14.9 per cent in 2021 to 12.1 per cent in 2025, while health spending remained broadly stable at around seven per cent. The post Nigeria’s Growth Hits 4.2% As State Revenues Rise By 93% — World Bank appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 9Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World BankThe World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025, but education received a declining share of the sector’s expenditure. The post Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9Oil: the inside story of Simon Tiemtoré's failed foray into the African downstream marketLe banquier américano-burkinabé s’était positionné, via Lilium Capital Group, pour l’acquisition d’un réseau de quelque 400 stations-service. Mais les discussions n’ont finalement pas abouti. Coulisses.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 9Atiku, NDC Fault FG’s 30-Day Petrol DiscountAtiku questioned what would happen when the discount ended, arguing that a temporary reduction would not address transport fares and food prices. The post Atiku, NDC Fault FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV