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A memo, dated 18 October and addressed to its members, said the council would formally commence the collective assignment, consider and adopt the campaign calendar and deliberate on preparations for the commencement of the presidential campaign flag-off on 24 October. The post…
According to the latest assessments, 1.4 million people — or two-thirds of Gaza's population — are still "acutely food insecure" and need humanitarian assistance to survive. The post UN Agency Slashes Gaza Food Aid Over Funding appeared first on Channels Television .
Additionally, 19 were critically injured, eight were stable, and 12 were ambulatory after being treated for injuries, officials told reporters at a news conference Sunday. The post Four Soldiers Dead, Dozens Injured In Canada Military Base Fire appeared first on Channels…
Iran seized control of the strait after war broke out against the United States and Israel late February, choking off the vital shipping route which normally carries about a fifth of the world's oil. The post Oil Tanker On Fire After Hitting Mine In Hormuz appeared first on…
Injuries were reported among protesters, with one demonstrator's hand blown off by a police crowd-control grenade. The post Police ‘Lost Control’ During Nationwide Protests In France, Says Interior Minister appeared first on Channels Television .
The initiative forms part of the foundation’s broader target of empowering two million vulnerable women across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the statement said. The post Dangote Foundation to gift refinery shares to 778,000 women in 15 states…
In the Open Category, the overall winner will receive N350,000, second place N250,000 and third place N150,000, while 4th to 10th positions will get N50,000 each. Best Edo indigene and best veteran will also receive N50,000 each. The post Oba Of Benin Opens Royal Chess Classic…
Most countries joined a historic call four years ago to halt and reverse the destruction of nature by 2030, but governments have been slow to act on these pledges. The post COP17: Over 200 Nations Seek Reset At UN Talks As Nature Goals Off Track appeared first on Channels…
Mackenzie also faces separate charges of manslaughter and terrorism, which he denies. The verdict is being closely watched by victims’ families seeking justice three years after the discovery.
The latest case was a 49-year-old man with symptoms including fever, high temperature, headaches, and muscle pain, said health ministry director Patrick Amoth said in an interview with Citizen TV late Sunday. The post Kenya Detects Eighth Ebola Case appeared first on Channels…
The Bank in its recent Nigeria Development Update (NDU) had raised concern over the country’s debt servicing/revenue ratio for the first half of 2026, put at 124 per cent. The post Nigeria Disagrees With World Bank Over ₦7.7tn Debt Interest Payments appeared first on Channels…
The World Health Organization has warned that it could surpass the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which erupted more than a decade ago and killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa.
Nigerians expect the presidential candidates to come up with governance frameworks that would checkmate the unabashed looting of the country’s oil resources. The post EDITORIAL: Issues should dominate as campaigns kick-off appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The ancient wisdom of our forefathers we grew up to meet is that, no one delegates the very personal task of emptying one’s bowel to their closest acquaintance. Not even your child. “A kì í fi iṣé ìgbònsè rán ọmọ ẹni” was the ancient Yoruba wisdom in this regard. But that was…
Last time, this column dressed the researcher for the street. It described the Visual Assimilation Protocol, the wardrobe of the worn and unremarkable, and the deep immersion through which a scholar-journalist or researcher may, for a time, become less conspicuous inside a…
Champions Barca are six points ahead of Real Madrid before next weekend's Clasico at Camp Nou after thrashing Betis on Saturday. The post Mbappe Bags Brace As Real Madrid Rout Sevilla appeared first on Channels Television .
He asked Nigerians to assess candidates by their plans for the economy and how they want to go about it if elected as president next year. The post VIDEO: [2027] Any Candidate Not Discussing Productivity Will Run Economy Down – Alaje appeared first on Channels Television .
Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamoko Traore, led the AES delegation, while Senegal’s Foreign Minister, Cheikh Niang, headed the ECOWAS team. The post Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali resume talks with ECOWAS after withdrawal from regional bloc appeared first on Premium Times…
Mr Fatai, who identifies himself as Razaq Okoya’s first child, sought reconciliation without disclosing the cause of their estrangement. The post ‘Please forgive me’: Fatai Okoya begs billionaire father after 40 years apart appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The presidency dismissed Mr Makinde’s claim as false. The post Presidency disputes Makinde’s claim of N250 billion NLNG dividends per state appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The environmental group says Nigeria’s food security depends on protecting local seed varieties, supporting smallholder farmers and promoting agroecology. The post Protect indigenous seeds, farmers’ rights, HOMEF tells FG on World Food Day appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria…
The programme combines six months of classroom instruction with six months of structured on-the-job training, giving participants specialised knowledge and practical experience in subsea engineering The post NCDMB, Heritage Energy train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering…
Pat Utomi says Victor Attah has attained “immortality” through a development vision that outlived his tenure. The post Utomi says Akwa Ibom ex-governor Victor Attah has attained ‘immortality’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), where Mr Akanni is currently on sabbatical, also congratulated him on the recognition. The post LASU professor Tunde Akanni inducted as peace studies fellow appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Delivering judgement on the appeal on Thursday, a three-member panel of judges unanimously upheld the award. The post Court of Appeal upholds N12m damages against EFCC over Ubani’s detention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Ajao said information and care responsibility must follow patients as they move between providers, warning that poor communication and weak referral processes could leave them unsure where to seek further treatment. The post Stakeholders say poor healthcare coordination…
Both films will compete against seven productions from across the continent The post AMAA 2026: Nigeria fields two contenders for Africa’s Best Film appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.
Pope Leo XIV thanked the thousands of faithful in the Vatican’s Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalised earlier this week.
Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding…
France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence.
An AI boom is lifting technology-exporting economies. But rising energy costs and climate disasters are pushing many developing nations into debt distress. Greater digital connectivity would allow them to benefit from tech advances.
Cameroon’s main opposition MRC elected a new party president on Saturday, Tiriane Balbine Noah. She replaces Maurice Kamto and becomes the first woman to lead the party.
The Nigerian Army Chief of Staff is visiting troops stationed in the northeast of the country, a few days after jihadists killed fifteen soldiers in the region.
Sudanese miners injured in a deadly airstrike along the border with Egypt last week have been describing how the incident unfolded.
Officials in DR Congo are accusing former president Joseph Kabila of planning a general attack on the country. Kabila on Monday joined forces with the rebel M23 to head a new outfit , taking a more direct role in the insurgency ravaging eastern DRC.
Tony Elumelu says Afrinvest’s repayment of an undocumented $1 million investment made after the 2008 financial crisis has reinforced his belief that trust, when honoured, can unlock business growth and encourage more Africans to invest in promising entrepreneurs. The post…
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he’ll leave office when his term expires in 2030. Making the announcement on Saturday, Sisi described the matter as “completely settled.”
Senegal’s former President Macky Sall is pulling out of the race to lead the United Nations. Saturday's announcement comes one day after an informal straw poll by UN Security Council members saw all seven candidates receive at least one veto.
Frontline workers in DR Congo received the Ervebo vaccine on Friday as the country’s worst ever Ebola outbreak continues to spread. Ervebo is effective against the Zaire strain of Ebola. Authorities hope it will offer some protection against the Bundibugyo strain driving the…
All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said Friday.
Iran has denied any involvement in an escalation of attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi targets. The international airport in Yemen’s interim capital Aden was struck by two missiles late on Friday, the second such incident in less than two weeks.
Hundreds of former fighters in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have been signing up for a government programme to help them return to civilian life.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints the members of his country's new government, led for the first time in its history by a woman prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.
Kenya has confirmed its third Ebola case, raising concerns over the spread of the deadly virus across East Africa. The Health Ministry says the latest patient is a 65-year-old woman and a close relative of the country’s first two cases. She had been in quarantine since October 6.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila. Presented as a national security measure, the decision has divided the political class and reignited debate over democratic…
Human Rights Watch says the military has killed an estimated 31 people since late August, with at least 50 other people at risk.
Ethiopia’s military advances in northern Tigray do not spell an end to the conflict but have the potential to increase the risk of war with neighboring Eritrea, an analyst with knowledge of the region has warned
Africa now has more Catholics than Europe. The Vatican’s latest statistics put Africa’s Catholic population at 288 million, slightly ahead of Europe’s 287 million.
Doctors says the 71-year-old pontiff is showing steady improvement since having part of his right lung removed on Tuesday.
Police in South Africa have arrested a pastor and his wife after a raid on a church-run rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga province revealed shocking living conditions.
Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.
A father-and-son team at the Cape Honeybee Conservancy have moved over 250 wild bee colonies from urban locations since 2018.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced Friday the establishment of an interim administration in the northern Tigray region, which has been controlled by rebels who have clashed with federal forces in recent weeks
Kenya is on high alert as it races to contain Ebola! Linked to a deadly outbreak in the DRC, the virus has reportedly claimed one life in Kenya, with two cases recorded. At the Ugandan border, screenings are intensifying, with travelers undergoing temperature checks and…
A Chinese Medical ship with a crew of 376 arrived at the port of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Thursday and began offering free medical consultations and medicines to local residents
Russian strikes ignited massive fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as President Zelensky met European leaders for talks.
President Hakainde Hichilema described it as an endorsement of the country's commitment to protecting human rights.
Pix of the Day, 16 October, 2026 - Across the world
Flight delays and cancellations disrupted Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday 16 October after a fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s nationwide air traffic control system.
At least 10 students have died from Ebola in Ituri Province, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities said Thursday
With just two weeks to go before the vote on extending MINURSO’s mandate, tensions are rising over Western Sahara.
Underwater archaeologists in Turkey have discovered 4,400–4,700-year-old amphorae off Kekova Island, near Antalya. Believed to come from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck, the vessels could offer rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday, urging dialogue under a peace deal agreed between Ethiopia and Eritrea in 2018.
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will resume his duties on Monday after he was cleared of charges that he broke public finance rules.
In September, the U.S. refused to grant Burhan a visa to attend the U.N. General Assembly meetings, a move seen as punishment for Burhan's reservations about Washington's easefire proposal
The United States on Thursday issued a new round of Iran-related sanctions, targeting 16 individuals and 11 entities, including financial institutions, currency exchange firms and energy and trading companies.
Rival jihadist factions in the Sahel have clashed on an unprecedented scale in recent weeks. On Monday, the Islamic State in the Sahel Province said it had killed more than 400 fighters from the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM four days earlier.
A Ukrainian company has demonstrated an unusual new battlefield rescue system: a drone capable of carrying a wounded soldier inside an enclosed cabin. Developed by SkyFall, the aircraft, named StarGate, was filmed taking off, flying and landing with a person on board.
Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers near Istanbul, overturning vehicles and cutting off power. At least 3 people have died and 5 remain missing as emergency crews clear the wreckage.
The International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5% this year and its Africa Director Zeine Zeidane praised the continent's resilience.
Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner sharply criticised Formula One's plans to hold an African Grand Prix in Rwanda, saying it would help “polish the image of an authoritarian leader.”
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly spread to North Ubangi, at the border with the Central African Republic, making it the eighth Congolese province affected by the virus.
Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.
It is the first time he faces the 37-members since he was forced to drop his secretive and divisive World Cup sell-off plan.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have struck Riyadh’s King Khalid international airport 20 times since the start of October. A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said the attacks involved 10 drones, four ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and two unidentified projectiles.
The three Sahel countries have reopened formal talks with the West African bloc about future cooperation despite their earlier withdrawal.
The presidency has challenged a claim by Governor Seyi Makinde concerning alleged dividends due to each state from Nigeria LNG.
A striking official estimate has renewed questions about public water access in Nigeria’s most populous urban centre.
A long-delayed wind-power project has become a case study in the difficulties of financing and completing clean-energy infrastructure.
Nigeria has two contenders in the top film category at the 2026 Africa Movie Academy Awards, according to the nominations report.
Stakeholders warn that fragmented health services can leave patients handling difficult referrals and follow-up arrangements themselves.
The reported $200m in aid from Iran to Hezbollah has put the Lebanese government under increased pressure from the US.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez acknowledges that police 'lost control' during weekend protests.
An Australian MP has been attacked outside her office, the country's prime minister Anthony Albanese has said.
Soldiers, fighters and separatists in West African country committing grave laws-of-war violations, rights group finds.
An elderly man was forcibly restrained by police during a protest against Elbit Systems in Ulm, Germany.
Macron acknowledges 'failures in anticipation and intelligence', rules out interior minister's resignation over riots.
The Cuban Revolution, with all its contradictions, has given plenty to the world. Its fall will be a major loss.
In Exarchia, residents say short-term rentals are driving up rents and eroding its character.
The media had a field day with Zacharia’s short tenure, but claims of chaos in Trump administration are exaggerated.
Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 a day after Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-2 as the Spanish giants prepare for El Clasico.
Israel’s Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox parties face attacks but could hold the balance of power after October 27 vote.
GDP growth picks up from Q2 amid AI-driven boom in exports.
Ten suspects have been arrested in connection with recent violence in the West Bank including attacks on an American photojournalist and European diplomats, Israeli police have said.
US President Donald Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli election
Pope Leo pledges a gradual return to duties in an address to the Catholic faithful in St Peter's Square at the Vatican.
Brazil's president and his opponent lob a barrage of attacks on each other in debate a week before the October 25 vote.
Mutiny erupts in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad in an uncomfortable test for the Kremlin.
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Fall color covers the forested slopes of Bieszczady National Park, while patches of polonina, a type of high-mountain meadow, have turned tan.
Residents in Limoges, France, are expressing shock and anger after protests saw their 140-year-old town hall set ablaze.
Claude creator says fund could be used for donations to NGOs and 'direct distributions to specific populations'.
US president accuses Ukrainian leader of not wanting to end the war, as Zelenskyy speaks with Washington envoys.
Fast-moving grass fire caused Canada’s military base tragedy
The air strike, one of Ukraine's largest in the war, comes amid rising tensions between Kyiv and Washington.
Kenyan health authorities say latest patient was likely exposed to the country's first Ebola case.
Somalia’s piracy crackdown leaves coastal fishermen struggling to survive.
US embassies in the Middle East have issued a security alert for Americans as fighting in Yemen continues to ramp up.
Crew of Austrian Airlines flight OS82 decides to land in Sofia after receiving bomb threat, Bulgarian authorities say.
Israeli protesters disrupted a Tel Aviv university event featuring far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
The exiled Nobel laureate has petitioned for new elections in Venezuela and for the country to allow her return.
A flight from Tel Aviv has made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat.
Protesters have clashed with police in a second day of violence in the Italian city of Milan.
Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the Israeli elections later this month, calling him a "great warrior prime minister".
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the US formally siding with Russia would be a "historic mistake" - as Ukrainian drones attacked oil facilities in St Petersburg.
Albania's prime minister has said he will not resign despite days of protest and growing unrest, warning that the escalating violence is threatening the country's chances of joining the European Union.
Pope Leo has said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties, as he greeted crowds in St Peter's Square during his first public event following lung cancer surgery.
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French President Emmanuel Macron says protesters who attacked government buildings need to pay for their crimes.
Alberta’s independence movement faces likely defeat, but history suggests losing a referendum may not end the fight.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has named Stephen Cash director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective Monday, Oct. 19. Cash, a veteran NASA engineer and aerospace executive, returns to lead the center where he began his career more than…
Shortly after NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down on April 10, 2026, U.S. Navy divers captured underwater imagery of the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield. In the months after, the agency measured whether the thermal protection system effectively safeguarded the crew and Orion…
As the supercooled propellant flowed into the core stage, and NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket roared to life, Allison Mjoen and her family watched with awe and pride. Mjoen, NASA’s operations manager for the agency’s Exploration Ground Systems Program, helped shape the…
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove.
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High-definition images of nighttime lights show where the hurricane knocked out power along the Florida Panhandle and how quickly the lights came back.
Oil retreated from recent highs while investors weighed possible changes to U.S. restrictions on Russian energy and continuing disruption risks in the Middle East.
The UN agency says funding shortages are forcing reductions that leave around 500,000 people without monthly food aid.
China’s quarterly economic figures beat expectations slightly while several Asian markets remained unsettled by technology-sector valuations.
Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence could produce serious risks if oversight and ethical standards fail to keep pace with adoption.
An IPCC meeting in Addis Ababa was suspended without a timetable for the next major climate-science review.
Ukraine’s president urged continued backing for sanctions aimed at Moscow after President Trump moved to suspend their implementation.
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