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October 10, 2025, 9:30 pm
All of Africa Today - October 10, 2025
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Road to 2026 - Nigeria Knuckle Down As South Africa Seek to Claw Back Points
- [RFI] Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle urged his squad to focus on beating Lesotho in their penultimate game in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, not on the permutations emerging from the other fixtures in the pool.
Tinubu Names Amupitan As New INEC Chairman, Ncs Endorses Choice
- [This Day] Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja, Nume Ekeghe in Lagos, Seriki Adinoyi in Jos and Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja
Lesotho Vs Nigeria (Live Updates) - Super Eagles Chase Vital Win in Polokwane
- [Premium Times] With World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, Nigeria go all out for three points against Lesotho's Crocodiles in Polokwane.
Gombe Health Summit 2025 - Financing Accountability As the New Frontier of Reform
- [Nigeria Health Watch] Sheriff Gbadamosi and Uche Kennedy (Lead Writers)
From Disgrace to Jail to Pardon - What Is Next for Farouk Lawan?
- [Premium Times] The former lawmaker was jailed for receiving a $500,000 bribe from Femi Otedola, a businessman. The money was part of the $3 million Mr Lawan requested to remove Mr Otedola's firms from the list of companies indicted for fuel subsidy fraud.
Gov Kefas Launches 5-Year Strategic Peace Plan
- [Leadership] Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has launched a comprehensive Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management, aimed at strengthening peace, social cohesion, and development across the state.
Nigeria Endorses Dr Elias As Candidate for ICJ Election
- [Daily Trust] The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially presented Dr Taoheed Olufemi Elias as its candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' principal judicial organ, ahead of the decisive global vote scheduled for November 2025.
Again, Herders, Farmers Killed in Plateau
- [Daily Trust] At least five people were killed in two separate attacks on Wednesday in the communities of Mangu and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State.
Police Arrest 26 Suspected Kidnappers in Kaduna
- [Daily Trust] The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 26 suspected kidnappers and recovered four fabricated firearms, dangerous weapons, and ₦546,000 believed to be part of ransom proceeds.
State Pardon Affirms Tinubu's Statesmanship, Belief in National Healing - APC
- [Vanguard] The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has applauded President Bola Tinubu's "courageous and compassionate decision" to grant a state pardon to late nationalist, Herbert Macaulay, and 174 others.
Atiku Joins Sowore's Campaign for Nnamdi Kanu's Release
- [Daily Trust] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in calling on the federal government to immediately release detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
Senate Plans Engagement With Govt On Counter-Terrorism Strategy Amid U.S. Bill Threatening Sanctions On Nigeria
- [This Day] The Senate has announced plans to engage the federal government to develop a coordinated counter-terrorism and diplomatic strategy following a proposed bill in the United States seeking imposition of sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of religious persecution.
Michael Obinna Calls Out Real Estate Firms 'Hiding in the Shadows' Without Marketing Strategy
- [This Day] Abuja, Nigeria -- Real estate marketing consultant and brand strategist Michael Obinna has sounded a wake-up call to developers and property firms that overlook the power of marketing, warning that they risk becoming "invisible mansions" in an industry driven by visibility and storytelling.
Udokanma Okonjo Petitions CBN Over $97,000 Overdraft Claim By Providus Bank
- [This Day] Managing Director/Chief Executive, Fine and Country West Africa, Mrs. Udokanma Okonjo, has petitioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over claims she owed Providus Bank unpaid overdraft amounting to $97,000.
Emefiele's Trial - Court Orders Trial-Within-Trial Over Disputed Statement, Admits More EFCC Exhibits
- [This Day] Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, yesterday ordered a trial-within-trial to determine the voluntariness of statements allegedly made by the second defendant, Henry Omoile, in the ongoing trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, who is facing allegations of $4.5 billion fraud and abuse of office.
Presidential Pardon - 'My Hope Is Renewed By Tinubu' - Farouk Lawan
- [Vanguard] Former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan has said that President Bola Tinubu has renewed his hope with the presidential pardon he granted him.
Lagos Announces Dates for 2025 Trade Test
- [Vanguard] The Lagos State Examinations Board, under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has announced the dates for 2025 Trade Test for artisans and technicians across the state.
Ncdmb, Nexim Disburse $42 Million to Boost SMEs
- [This Day] Port Harcourt -- In an effort to empower Nigeria's oil and gas services sector, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoriong Board (NCDMB), and Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) have disbursed about $42 million to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to boost their participation in the sector.
Pencom DG - Judiciary Key to Resolution of Retirement Benefit Disputes
- [This Day] ·National Industrial Court: it's gross social injustice to pay elected public officers, political appointees' pension, severance allowance
Making Nigeria's Voice Heard in Ifrs S1 & S2 Sustainability Standards
- [Premium Times] Nigeria was the first country to adopt the IFRS S1 & S2 Sustainability Standards in Africa and among the first globally, through the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria. One major issue with the adoption of international standards like this is how the voices of the adopting countries can be heard in the standard setting process, especially when these are emerging economies. This is because the local circumstances of emerging economies may not be the same as those of developed economies that
APC Dissolves Enugu Party Leadership, Appoints Caretaker Committee
- [Premium Times] The APC in Enugu State has been enmeshed in a leadership crisis in recent years, resulting in the splitting of the party into two factions.
Setback for El-Rufai's Coalition As Women Leader Quits Sdp
- [Leadership] Hajia Zainab Sani, the Women Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State has resigned from the party, which is a major setback to the planned SDP-ADC merger reportedly being spearheaded by former Governor Malam. Nasir El-Rufai.
2027 - Olawepo-Hashim Lampoons APC Elements for Reviving Old Smear Campaign
- [Leadership] Notable presidential aspirant for the 2027 polls, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has accused elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring renewed allegations against him through his estranged wife, describing it as part of a smear campaign to discredit him ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sankara Nigeria, Kano Govt Launch Agricultural Alliance
- [Leadership] In a strategic move set to transform Nigeria's agricultural landscape, the Kano State Government held a high-level meeting with Sankara Nigeria Limited and Lovol Nigeria, alongside leading farming associations, to forge a partnership that promises to modernise farming practices and boost productivity nationwide. The session was led by Hon. Engr. Ahmad Ibrahim, chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture.
'Boss Lady' Launches Artiste Diggy Rich to Spotlight
- [Leadership] 'Boss Lady', the single by upcoming music artiste, Diggy Rich, has launched her into the spotlight in the Nigerian music industry.
High Expectation As 'The Chosen Adventures' Animation Hits Screen
- [Leadership] Nigerian-American actress and comedian, Yvonne Orji ('Insecure', 'The Blackening') and American singer, Jordin Sparks, will grace the country's screens from October 17 on Prime Video, voicing the characters 'Pigeon' and 'Fish' in 'The Chosen's Adventures Animated Series'.
Tinubu, Anyaoku Mourn As Business Icon, Christopher Kolade, Dies At 92
- [Leadership] President Bola Tinubu and other distinguished Nigerians have paid glowing tributes to the late Dr. Christopher Kolade, a revered boardroom titan, elder statesman, broadcaster, and educator. They have celebrated him as a business icon whose life exemplified diligence, integrity, and patriotism.
Nigeria Unveils Initiative to Verify Authentic E-Commerce Platforms
- [Leadership] The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Trustmark Initiative, a new scheme designed to verify and certify authentic e-commerce websites and platforms in Nigeria.
Rabiu Olowo Warns Weak Ethical Leadership May Dampen Economic Prospects, Others
- [This Day] Abuja -- Executive Secretary/Chief Executive, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Dr. Rabiu Olowo, has warned about the dangers of weak ethical leadership, saying history provides ample evidence of how poor moral choices can bring down institutions, economies, and even nations.
