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Freedom advocates urge Nigeria to grant Africans visa-free entry

They advocated reciprocal arrangements among African countries, citing Kenya and Rwanda as examples of countries that had taken steps to ease entry for other Africans. The post Freedom advocates urge Nigeria to grant Africans visa-free entry appeared first on Premium Times…

Freedom advocates urge Nigeria to grant Africans visa-free entry
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Joint naval, army forces kill 34 insurgents in Lake Chad region

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Marines and Nigerian Army have conducted “intelligence-driven” offensives against terrorists ravaging the troubled Lake Chad region, killing at least 34. The post Joint naval, army forces kill 34 insurgents in Lake Chad region appeared first on…

Joint naval, army forces kill 34 insurgents in Lake Chad region
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Pastor Jimmy Odukoya introduces new wife

Mr Odukoya previously married Ms Banjoko in London in March 2013, and they have two children. The post Pastor Jimmy Odukoya introduces new wife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Pastor Jimmy Odukoya introduces new wife
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Katsina govt denies violence link to Radda’s campaign rally

The Katsina State Government says a disagreement over a Maulud procession led to violence in Yankara, where two vehicles were reportedly burnt and several people injured. The post Katsina govt denies violence link to Radda’s campaign rally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Katsina govt denies violence link to Radda’s campaign rally
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‘I didn’t protest against Jonathan’ — Adeboye clarifies

He spoke amid allegations that his support for President Tinubu and his administration stems from their shared Yoruba heritage, despite the country's worsening situation. The post ‘I didn’t protest against Jonathan’ — Adeboye clarifies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

‘I didn’t protest against Jonathan’ — Adeboye clarifies
IOL South Africa

Standard Bank faces complaint over alleged greenwashing

Lawyers for Human Rights, acting for Fossil Free South Africa and the StopEACOP coalition, have complained to the Advertising Regulatory Board over Standard Bank’s climate and sustainability claims, citing its financing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.

Standard Bank faces complaint over alleged greenwashing
IOL South Africa

Who can afford a holiday? These people

South Africans spent R63.2 billion on domestic travel in 2025, despite taking fewer trips. With average real take-home pay down 2.6% year on year, financial constraints remain a major barrier to travel.

Who can afford a holiday? These people
France 24 Africa

Youth Olympic Games kick off in Dakar

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games have officially kicked off in Senegal. Crowds gathered for Saturday's opening ceremony, featuring hundreds of drummers and dancers celebrating Senegalese and wider African culture, in keeping with the Games' motto: “Africa welcomes, Dakar…

Youth Olympic Games kick off in Dakar
Mail & Guardian

Before & After: Children Draw Gaza

Through art and psychosocial sessions run by Doctors Without Borders, children in Gaza share moving drawings depicting their lives before and after prolonged conflict and displacement.

Before & After: Children Draw Gaza
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Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Nigeria joins historic opening

Nigeria’s 19-member team marched into the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Saturday, with sprinter Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo serving as flagbearer. The post Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Nigeria joins historic opening appeared first on Premium Times…

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Nigeria joins historic opening
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Ebola: Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Kenya, halts visa issuance

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced the measures in a statement published on its official X account on Friday, 30 October, saying they followed epidemiological assessments by the country’s health authorities The post Ebola: Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Kenya, halts visa…

Ebola: Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Kenya, halts visa issuance
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Group seeks end to health workers’ absenteeism in PHCs

“Our expectation is that the government and other policymakers will take renewed action to ensure that these interventions are implemented across the state,” the group's coordinator said. The post Group seeks end to health workers’ absenteeism in PHCs appeared first on Premium…

Group seeks end to health workers’ absenteeism in PHCs
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Plateau police arrest man over wife’s killing

The police said the suspect allegedly shot his wife in the chest with a locally fabricated firearm following a domestic dispute at their residence The post Plateau police arrest man over wife’s killing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Plateau police arrest man over wife’s killing
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Tech Armageddon is here!, By Osmund Agbo

Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are beginning to look less like product launches and more like weapons tests. The technologies being unveiled by competing companies promise to transform human existence, but they also raise a frightening question: What happens when…

Tech Armageddon is here!, By Osmund Agbo
IOL South Africa

AA backs plan to phase out fuel levies

The Automobile Association supports Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s long-term plan to phase out fuel levies, but calls for a public review of fuel pricing and a new funding model for the Road Accident Fund.

AA backs plan to phase out fuel levies
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Ebola: Nigeria reports two new suspected cases in North-east

The development comes 11 days after Nigeria confirmed its first case of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the current regional outbreak. The post Ebola: Nigeria reports two new suspected cases in North-east appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ebola: Nigeria reports two new suspected cases in North-east
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What Rabiu, Uba Sani, Yari, others said after Umrah with Tinubu

Mr Rabiu expressed gratitude for the opportunity to join President Tinubu in the Holy Land, and emphasised the spiritual significance of the visit at a critical juncture in the nation's political calendar. The post What Rabiu, Uba Sani, Yari, others said after Umrah with Tinubu…

What Rabiu, Uba Sani, Yari, others said after Umrah with Tinubu
RFI English

Can Latino discontent loosen Republican grip on Florida?

Rising petrol prices and anger over immigration raids are testing Latino support for Republicans in Florida. Ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats see an opening in a state that has swung firmly to the right, but economic frustration may not be enough to overturn years…

Can Latino discontent loosen Republican grip on Florida?
France 24 Africa

Senegal hosts Africa’s first ever Youth Olympic Games

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opens with a spectacular ceremony Saturday in the Senegalese capital Dakar in the first ever Olympics to be held on African soil. It comes as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions.

Senegal hosts Africa’s first ever Youth Olympic Games
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Tinubu welcomes Airtel’s open network launch

President Tinubu said the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to encouraging private-sector investment. The post Tinubu welcomes Airtel’s open network launch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu welcomes Airtel’s open network launch
Mail & Guardian

To The Class Of 2026

Inspired by Mary Schmich's famous sunscreen essay, Shaun Read offers an honest, grounded commencement speech for the Class of 2026 on success, failure and staying human.

To The Class Of 2026
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Süper Lig: Osimhen scores again as Galatasaray thrash Konyaspor

The Super Eagles striker opened the scoring in the 12th minute, taking his league tally to nine goals in eight appearances this season as Okan Buruk's side moved to 22 points after 10 matches The post Süper Lig: Osimhen scores again as Galatasaray thrash Konyaspor appeared first…

Süper Lig: Osimhen scores again as Galatasaray thrash Konyaspor
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Nigeria, Russia move to replace 59-year-old aviation agreement

The two countries have agreed to conclude negotiations within six months and sign a new air services agreement in Saint Petersburg in April 2027. The post Nigeria, Russia move to replace 59-year-old aviation agreement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria, Russia move to replace 59-year-old aviation agreement
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BUA Foods’ nine-month profit rises to N450 billion

“Despite a 19% decline in revenue to ₦1.15 trillion, driven by softer pricing conditions and subdued consumer demand, we maintained a substantial improvement in profitability through effective cost optimisation, improved productivity, and rigorous execution across the business,”…

BUA Foods’ nine-month profit rises to N450 billion