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POLITICSOct 8South Africa blames disinformation as anti-migrant protests turn violentAnti-migrant protests in two South African cities including Johannesburgs Soweto township turned violent on Thursday with the government blaming disinformation over a court ruling on asylum seekersdevdiscourse · india
POLITICSOct 8NNPC discount measure for petrol pump price has Tinubu’s backing – PresidencyThe Presidency on Thursday explained that the measure taken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to forgo its petrol retail profit margin and sell to Nigerians at cost to cushion the impact of global crude oil price shocks and volatility on vulnerable households has the approval of President Bola Tinubu. The post NNPC discount measure for petrol pump price has Tinubu’s backing – Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 8NDIC pays N1.48bn to 10,312 depositors of 47 closed MFBsThe Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has paid N1.48 billion to 10,312 insured depositors of 47 recently closed microfinance banks, MFBs, as part of efforts to strengthen confidence in the banking system. The post NDIC pays N1.48bn to 10,312 depositors of 47 closed MFBs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 8Similarities between Benin and Opobo, By Eric TeniolaOpobo Kingdom in Rivers State now has a new King. He is King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI. The king was crowned as the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo and the coronation which was held at Jaja Square, Opobo Town, marked the climax of activities that began on September 17, 2026, to celebrate the emergence […] The post Similarities between Benin and Opobo, By Eric Teniola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 8Abiodun approves J4-Gao Road, sets November for Deep Sea port ground breakingThe governor said the port and the, LNG projects would transform Ogun Waterside into energy and maritime hub The post Abiodun approves J4-Gao Road, sets November for Deep Sea port ground breaking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8NSC reshuffles sports federations’ secretariesThe Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, announced the changes during a meeting with General Secretaries of the national sports federations in Abuja. The post NSC reshuffles sports federations’ secretaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 8Fuel subsidy would cost Nigeria over N20trn yearly — MinisterThe Federal Government has rejected calls for the return of petrol subsidy, warning that restoring petrol to its pre-reform price would cost more than N20 trillion annually and could eventually push the exchange rate towards N3,000 to a dollar and petrol prices to at least N2,000 per litre. The post Fuel subsidy would cost Nigeria over N20trn yearly — Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 8Troops foil Lakurawa attack on Kebbi base, recover weaponsTroops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group on the Forward Operating Base in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The post Troops foil Lakurawa attack on Kebbi base, recover weapons appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8OK Movement makes U-turn on campaign council, blames APC for crisisRecall that the leadership of the NDC and the OK Movement appeared to have been in a face-off after the party disowned a PCC unveiled by the support group, a decision it subsequently rejected. The post OK Movement makes U-turn on campaign council, blames APC for crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 8Police in Akwa Ibom arrest two over alleged machete attacks, robberiesLess than 24 hours after urging victims of the alleged Uyo machete attacks to make formal reports, Akwa Ibom Police arrested two suspects; seven women have so far identified one of them as their alleged attacker. The post Police in Akwa Ibom arrest two over alleged machete attacks, robberies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 8Everyone has a plan for Africa; but does Africa have the conviction to drive its own? (1), By Dipo BaruwaSo why does it often appear that Africa has no plan? Why does everyone else appear able to impose or advance their own agendas on the continent? From my low-plains position, what Africa appears to be in short supply of is collective conviction, effective coordination and sustained implementation… Perhaps, therefore, the statement that “everyone has […] The post Everyone has a plan for Africa; but does Africa have the conviction to drive its own? (1), By Dipo Baruwa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 8Can a New Credit Rating Agency Help Africans Borrow at Better Rates?The African Union is challenging the big three rating agencies’ approach to assessing African borrowing risk.Foreign Policy
POLITICSOct 8SDP’s Adebayo likens FG’s 30-day petrol discount to ‘Fuji House of Commotion’Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the measure was not a return to subsidy, but an arrangement for NNPC to sell petrol at cost for the initial 30-day period. The post SDP’s Adebayo likens FG’s 30-day petrol discount to ‘Fuji House of Commotion’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Private conversation is no shield for racist language such as the k-word, SCA rulesThe Supreme Court of Appeal has made an important ruling on racist language used in private, finding that even conversations between white people can amount to hate speech. As such, it upheld a R500,000 order against a businessman over his repeated use of the k-word.dailymaverick · south africa
POLITICSOct 810 measures FG announced to cushion rising petrol pricesThe Federal Government has announced 10 measures aimed at cushioning the impact of rising petrol prices on households, businesses and transport users across Nigeria. The post 10 measures FG announced to cushion rising petrol prices appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Ex-Obi campaign members launch platform for TinubuBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former members of the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council of Peter Obi have launched a political platform, Batified Obidients, declaring their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said its decision to support Tinubu followed what it described as […] The post Ex-Obi campaign members launch platform for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 8Rescued 20 prospective NYSC members arrive IbadanThe 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members rescued after being abducted while travelling to their orientation camps have arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, and were taken to the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters for debriefing. The post Rescued 20 prospective NYSC members arrive Ibadan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8Tinubu’s 30-Day Fuel Discount A ‘Failed Media Stunt’ — Makinde CampThe organisation said the measure amounted to a “slap on the face” of Nigerians who were expecting an impactful reduction in petrol prices. The post Tinubu’s 30-Day Fuel Discount A ‘Failed Media Stunt’ — Makinde Camp appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 8Leadership and storytelling in election season, By Azu IshiekweneOn the economy, we tell the story of renewal and hard times. As elections draw near, we hear official accounts of macroeconomic progress. But the story must connect today’s pain with tomorrow’s promise. When people ask the government what it has done with savings from the removal of petrol subsidy, for example, they are testing […] The post Leadership and storytelling in election season, By Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 8South Africa: Anti-migrant protests turn violentDW News [en]
DISASTEROct 8WFP urgently seeking over $30 million to keep feeding Congolese refugees in BurundiThe World Food Programme is seeking more than $30 million to maintain food assistance for Congolese refugees in Burundi, warning that supplies could run out as early as October 2026 without additional funding.Africanews [en]
CONFLICTOct 8Troops Repel Lakurawa Attack On Kebbi Base, Recover 17 MotorcyclesThe military said troops recovered 17 motorcycles, a PKT machine gun, an AK-47 rifle, assorted ammunition and a communication device believed to have been used during the attack. The post Troops Repel Lakurawa Attack On Kebbi Base, Recover 17 Motorcycles appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 8Gboko imposes curfew after protest turns violent…Council suspends BEMOA leadership …Protesters burn two Civil Protection Guards vehicles By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Gboko Local Government Council in Benue State has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the area following unrest that erupted after the killing of a commercial motorcycle operator by unknown gunmen. The council chairman, Torseer Yina, announced the curfew with […] The post Gboko imposes curfew after protest turns violent appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 8NDC faults 30-day petrol discount…Calls measure tokenism, questions implementation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to introduce a 30-day discount on petrol sold through NNPC Limited retail outlets, describing the measure as inadequate to address the economic challenges facing Nigerians. In a statement issued on […] The post NDC faults 30-day petrol discount appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria