Regional News

World’s oldest ruler re-elected in Cameroon, protests erupt | Reuters YAOUNDE, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, election results showed, triggering clashes between security forces and opposition supporters who say the vote was rigged. Backers of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary,

FG Repatriates 153 Stranded Nigerians From Chad – Daily Trust The federal government has repatriated 153 stranded Nigerians from Chad under the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) Programme facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The returnees were received by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos Operations Office.

Insurgency grounds Hajj terminal at Maiduguri airport The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has revealed that insurgency in the North-East has forced the Hajj terminal at Maiduguri International Airport out of service, complicating flight operations and pilgrim movements at the facility. Speaking with newsmen recently, the International Terminal Manager of Maiduguri Airport, Ibrahim Bello, said although the airport continues to

We Received Threats From Terrorists To Attack N/Assembly – Rep – Daily Trust The Chairman of the House Committee on Internal Security, Garba Ibrahim Muhammad, has revealed that the National Assembly previously received terrorist threats to bomb the complex, prompting calls for stronger internal security measures. Speaking Tuesday in Abuja during a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish a Legislative Security Directorate, Muhammad said the parliament has become a target for criminal elements exploiting

Violence Spreads Across Cameroon After Disputed Election – Daily Trust Violence continues to spread across Cameroon just one day after the Constitutional Council declared President Paul Biya the winner of the country’s disputed presidential election. The announcement has triggered a wave of unrest, with reports of arson, looting, and clashes erupting in the commercial city of Douala, and Mbouda, Bertoua, and Batouri cities.

Kaduna Islamic Scholars Petition Gov’t Over Alleged Blasphemy – Daily Trust A group of Islamic scholars under the umbrella of the Concerned Ulama of Sunnah has petitioned the Kaduna State Government, accusing two preachers of making offensive statements against Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) in their social media sermons. The petition, signed by sixteen scholars and submitted under the leadership of Shaikh Umar Shehu Zaria and Malam Muhammad Sani Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Juma’at Mosque Hayin Na’iya, called on the state government to urgently intervene.

Nigeria committed to ending TB by 2030 despite drop in donor support – First Lady Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to ending tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 despite reduced donor support to the national TB response. Speaking as the special guest of honour at the 39th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting in Manila, the Philippines, Mrs Tinubu said Nigeria has continued to strengthen its fight against TB through leadership, community engagement, and strategic national coordination.

9 in 10 Nigerian children face online risks- Report A new report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shown that 9 in 10 Nigerian children face at least one form of cyber risk, with many reporting cases of sexual exploitation and harassment while using the internet. The revelation was made by Shirley Ewang, the Lead, Policy and Advocacy at Gatefield, on Monday in Abuja during the Child Online Safety Forum, organised by Gatefield in collaboration with Paradigm Initiative and Luminate.

Soldiers foil terror attack in Borno, kill 10 terrorists, recover weapons — Official The Nigerian Army says the troops of a joint task force, Operation Hadin (OPHK) Kai, have thwarted an attack in Gamboru Ngala, killing 10 insurgents and recovering weapons. The spokesperson of the counter-insurgency joint task force, Sani Uba, a colonel, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Uba noted that the battle took place in the Gamboru-Dikwa-Marte axis, The latest victory followed a similar gunfight where troops killed more than 50 terrorists at Katarko,

NITDA Boss Pushes for Nigerian Rules on TikTok to Protect Local Culture – PRNigeria News Nigeria’s top technology regulator, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has asserted that the country must wield greater power over video apps like TikTok, demanding that social media platforms adhere to Nigeria’s laws and cultural priorities rather than imposing global content policies. In an interview with Tech 24 and monitored by Tech Digest, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) criticized the platform for its current

https://ashenewsdaily.com/health-healthy-living/nard-issues-19-point-ultimatum-strike-looms-saturday/ NARD President, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, announced the demands on Monday in Abuja during a media briefing, presenting resolutions from the association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. The meeting followed the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government (FG). Suleiman said the association had exercised patience for too long amid government inaction, noting that

Yobe Gov’t Employs 948 Teachers – Daily Trust The Yobe State Government has recruited 948 primary school teachers to boost primary education in the state. The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alh. Umaru Hassan Babayo, confirmed this on Monday shortly after meeting with Governor Mai Mala Buni. Babayo explained that the new recruitment is to fill existing gaps in manpower needs in the primary schools.

Farmers, FG Disagree Over Drop In Food Prices – Daily Trust Farmers and the federal government have disagreed over the recent drop in prices of food items across the country. Many of the farmers and their associations, who spoke to Daily Trust, cited what they described as massive importation of food items recently approved by the government as the cause of the price crash

Blackout In Borno,Yobe As Vandals Strike Again – Daily Trust Residents of Borno and Yobe states have been thrown into darkness following yet another act of vandalism targeting the national power infrastructure. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed on Sunday that suspected vandals destroyed one of its 330kV transmission towers along the Gombe–Damaturu line, disrupting electricity supply to major parts of the two states.

SPECIAL REPORT: Hypertension surges among young Nigerians, defying age beliefs As the nurse strapped the cuff around her arm, Faith Bako sat still, feeling the pressure build up slowly. After a few seconds, the blood pressure monitor blinked and showed 180 over 110. At first, the numbers meant little to her; it was the nurse’s pause, not the beeping machine, that told her something was wrong.

Shake-up As Tinubu Fires Service Chiefs – Daily Trust President Bola Tinubu has sacked General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, and some other service chiefs. This was contained in a statement by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, on Friday. According to the statement, Musa was replaced by General Olufemi Oluyede, who until the new appointment was Chief of Army Staff.

‘65% Of Human Diseases In Nigeria Are Livestock-related’ – Daily Trust Dr Moses Arokoya, President, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has said that 65 per cent of human diseases in Nigeria are livestock-related. He made this known at the 61 Annual National Congress/Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NVMA held in Jalingo, Monday.

2 Dead, 26 Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse – Daily Trust Two dead bodies have been pulled out of the rubble where a two-storey building collapsed in the Oyingbo area of Lagos. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the development on Tuesday, bringing the number of confirmed fatalities to two. Also, 26 people were rescued, according to authorities.

92-year-old Biya Re-elected After 43 Years In Power – Daily Trust 92-year-old President Paul Biya has been officially declared winner of the 2025 Presidential Election in Cameroon. According to the results announced by The Constitutional Council, Biya secured 53.66% of the votes against Issa Tchiroma, who obtained 35.19%. The results were officially declared on Monday, although the election held on October 12.

Polio Eradication: Rotary Foundation Chair To Visit Nigeria – Daily Trust The chairman of the Rotary Foundation and former Rotary International President, Holger Knaack, and his spouse, Susanne, will visit Nigeria from November 1–7, 2025 to strengthen Rotary’s efforts in polio eradication, preventing disease and protecting mothers and children. A statement yesterday by Rotary’s Public Image Coordinator for Zone 22, Region 27, Ibim Semenitari, said Knaack will meet with government officials, Rotary leaders, and

Mali court sentences former prime minister to two years in jail | Reuters BAMAKO, Oct 27 (Reuters) – A Malian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to two years in prison over a social media post that criticized military rulers for shrinking democratic space in the West African nation, his lawyer said on Monday. Mara is among a handful of public figures to openly question Assimi

Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits for non compliance | Reuters ACCRA, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by subsidiaries of international mining companies, according to an official decree seen by Reuters. Companies affected include local subsidiaries of Harmony Gold (HARJ.J), opens new tab,

Mali suspends schools over fuel crisis, strikes deal with Russia for petroleum products | Reuters BAMAKO, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Mali has suspended school and university classes throughout the country for two weeks from Monday due to a fuel shortage, the government said late on Sunday, after al Qaeda-linked insurgents imposed a blockade. Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) militants announced a blockade on fuel imports to the landlocked West African

Fuel Price May Go Up – Marketers – Daily Trust Major marketers of petroleum products yesterday warned that the introduction of the 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel could signal another round of fuel price increase. The approval of the duty by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is causing division in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry with some economic experts applauding the move as a welcome development aimed at discouraging importation of petroleum products and supporting local refineries, while others express worry over likely hike in prices of petroleum products.

Senate Clears Oluyede As Screening Of Service Chiefs Begins – Daily Trust The Senate. on Wednesday, confirmed Chief of Defence Staff-designate, General Olufemi Oluyede. This followed the senate’s screening of service chiefs that commenced on Wednesday afternoon during plenary in Abuja. Oluyede was cleared barely an hour after he and other nominees arrived at the complex amidst tight security.

Why old Presidents still win: generational tensions after Cameroon and Ivory Coast votes | Africanews In a continent where the median age is under 20 (world barometer), two leaders in their 80s and 90s, Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast and Paul Biya of Cameroon have just extended their presidential mandate following their electoral victories in October this year. Their victories have reignited a conversation many Africans feel keenly: the generational gap between aging leadership and a population that is overwhelmingly young.

FG, EU Sign Agreements On Access To Vaccines, Medicines, Others – Daily Trust The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and ECOWAS, on Thursday 30th October, signed three landmark agreements. These agreements, which are part of the EU Global Gateway Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines, and Health Technologies (MAV+) initiative and SRHR flagships, will support a new generation of local producers and innovators who will build a stronger and more resilient health ecosystem across Nigeria and West Africa.

Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma vows to resist until “final victory” over President Biya | Africanews Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he will continue to reject the results of this month’s presidential election until he secures a “final victory” over incumbent Paul Biya. Addressing the regime in a post published on social media, Tchiroma accused state institutions of “using their power to impose their candidate” and warned that “their impunity is coming to an end.” “The truth of the ballot is clear. We won this election by a large majority. This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to the Cameroonian people,”

Peace and Security

Several African leaders attend annual Paris Peace Forum in French capital | Africanews French President Emmanuel Macron welcoming heads of state to the presidential palace in the capital on Wednesday. Several African leaders are among those in the city to take part in the two-day 8th annual Paris Peace Forum. This include Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, Ghana’s John Dramani Mahama, Joseph Boakai of Liberia, and Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Amid numerous conflicts and other challenges facing the world today, discussions at this year’s forum take place under the theme “New Coalitions for Peace, People and the Planet”.

Social Media User Who Called For Coup Lands In DSS Custody – Daily Trust The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a social media user who asked the military to overthrow the current government. Posting on his “X” handle “@TheAgroman,” Innocent Chukwuma, stated that a coup was needed in Nigeria and called on the military to “suspend the Nigerian government.”

EU parliament urges Nigeria to improve security for communit The European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs has called for stronger protection of vulnerable communities and greater accountability for violence in Nigeria. The delegation, led by David McAllister, visited the country from October 26 to 28, 2025, and spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. McAllister, who chairs the Committee, said terrorism and insecurity were central to

UN decries youth exclusion in North-East Nigeria decisions The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has raised concerns that youths in Nigeria’s North East are largely excluded from major economic, political, and governance decisions in the region. Speaking at the third edition of the North East Youth in Crisis conference in Maiduguri, Borno State, UNOCHA Localisation Adviser Christopher Agutu urged a collaborative approach

How Nigeria Can Defeat Terrorism — Maj-Gen Mainasara – Daily Trust Major General (rtd) Mainasara Abdul Masanawa, a defence innovation and industrial development expert, has said that Nigeria must be self-sufficient in military equipment production to end terrorism. Masanawa stated this at the 6th Abuja Forum 2025 held at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in Abuja on Thursday.

Anger erupts into protests in Cameroon after Paul Biya re-election | Africanews Inhabitants of Douala have been protesting for a second day, following the announcement that president Paul Biya was re-elected for an eighth term. Armed forces have been deployed to several districts of the city. Barricades, fires, live bullets: in Douala, as in many other cities of Cameroon, the aftermath of the announcement of results for the presidential election was violent. Current president Paul Biya was declared the winner of the elections by the

NHRC offers to lead talks on religious freedom in Nigeria | Premium Times Nigeria The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday stated its readiness to lead conversation about religious freedom in the country. The commission also announced that it received 371,622 human rights complaints in September. Speaking during the NHRC’s September dashboard presentation, the Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu, cited ongoing controversy over allegation of genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Mr Ojukwu noted that

How we can win war against insecurity – CDS nominee Olufemi Oluyede The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) nominee, Olufemi Oluyede, has called for an urgent restructuring of the Nigerian Police Force, saying the police should ordinarily manage many operations currently handled by the military. Mr Oluyede, a lieutenant general and outgoing Chief of Army Staff, made the call on Wednesday while addressing senators during the screening of service chiefs at the Senate chamber.

https://www.channelstv.com/2025/10/26/rotation-of-service-chiefs-will-not-solve-nigerias-security-problem/ He stated this on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, following President Bola Tinubu’s recent reshuffle of the military leadership. Bukarti acknowledged the credentials of the newly appointed service chiefs but stressed that reforms, not rotation, are what matter most. “All of the new service chiefs are eminently qualified when you look at their background in their military and their paper qualifications,” he said on the show.

Forced military retirement in Nigeria under Buhari & Tinubu Despite escalating insurgency across the country, no fewer than 500 senior military officers, including Major-Generals, Brigadier-Generals, Rear Admirals, and Air Vice Marshals, have been forced into early retirement following the changes of service chiefs under the Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu administrations. The mass retirements, spanning the Army, Navy, and Air Force

Humanitarian

UN: Funding cuts derail fight against violence on women The United Nations gender equality agency, UN Women, has said funding cuts are dismantling the frontline organisations working to end violence against women and girls. UN Women, in a report published on Monday, warned that aid cuts, shutdown or suspension of one in three women’s anti-violence programmes.

NEMSAS expands emergency medical coverage to 30 states — Official – SolaceBase The National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System ( NEMSAS) has expanded operations to 30 States of the Federation, allowing residents in those states to access free emergency medical care by dialling 112. Dr Emuren Doubra, the National Programme Manager of NEMSAS, said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja. Doubra said that the federal government will cover costs for the first 48 hours of treatment,

Switzerland Backs Borno State’s Post-Conflict Reintegration Model – Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service Borno State has strengthened its homegrown post-conflict reintegration model, drawing new international backing as Switzerland signalled support for the initiative designed to demobilise and rehabilitate repentant insurgents. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum disclosed this on when he received the new Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Egloff, at the

Healing Through Theatre: UNODC and Borno Govt use art to rebuild communities – Yerwa Express News As Borno State advances its 25-Year Development Plan centered on reconstruction, human capital development, and the revival of cultural identity, art is taking center stage in driving social healing. Across North-East Nigeria, local artists are using theatre to tell stories of resilience,

Adamawa Raises Alarm Over Rising Malnutrition – Daily Trust The Adamawa State Government has raised concern over the worsening crisis of malnutrition and poverty across the state, blaming the situation on the lingering effects of conflict and climate vulnerability that continue to strain local livelihoods. Dr. Bayeso Ibrahim, Acting Director of Agricultural Services at the State Ministry of Agriculture, disclosed this to journalists in Tashan Turmi during a dry-season farming input intervention programme organised by the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) for women in displaced communities.

1,900 Displaced Benue Families Get Aid – Daily Trust The Nigerian Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has commenced the distribution of cash and relief materials to 1,900 displaced households across six local government areas of Benue State. The intervention, tagged the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) Population Movement Project, targets households displaced by recent communal clashes and armed attacks in Guma, Gwer West, Otukpo, Agatu, Apa, and Gwer East LGAs.

Mobilization and economic development

Borno partners with NRC to revive train service The Borno State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Nigerian Railway Corporation toward reviving train services between Maiduguri and its surrounding communities. District Public Relations Officer, North Eastern District (NED), Bauchi, Mrs. Sefrem Felix-Feson, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Bauchi.

P/Harcourt Refinery Shutdown: How Nigeria Lost N366.2bn In 5 Months – Daily Trust The shutting down of the Port Harcourt Refinery, the biggest refinery in the country has caused the Nigerian government over $249.7 million equivalent of N366.210 billion, in the period of five months, from May 24, 2025 to October 31, which is the period of 156 days, Daily Trust checks have revealed. The refinery, located at Eleme axis of Rivers State, was revived on November, 2024 and commenced operations thereafter.

Sanusi To FG: Borrowing After Subsidy Removal Wrong – Daily Trust The 16th Emir of Kano and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Muhammadu Sanusi II, has queried the rationale behind borrowings after the removal of petrol subsidy by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in Abuja yesterday at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch, the emir said the removal of fuel subsidy had led to increased revenue.

FG Mobilises $2billion For Indigenous Drug Manufacturers – Daily Trust The federal government has disclosed plans to mobilise over $2 billion in catalytic financing through partnerships with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) for indigenous drug manufacturers. The government assured that local drug manufacturers will be able to access the funds to boost domestic pharmaceutical production.

Power Without Prosperity: How Politics Keeps Nigeria’s Economy Shackled – Daily Trust Some of the achievements recorded in Nigeria’s economy show that Nigeria can work, if the political class decides to work for the citizens. From the success of the Dangote Refinery in changing the face of petrol supply in the country, for instance, to the stability in the exchange rate of the naira, there is evidence that things can be done right in the country, if politicians muster the will to do so.

Nestoil Group speaks on asset seizure, says operations unaffected Nestoil Group has reassured stakeholders that its operations remain unaffected in spite of the seizure of its Lagos headquarters by armed police officers on Tuesday. PREMIUM TIMES had reported how armed police officers sealed the Lagos office of Nestoil Limited on Tuesday, following a Federal High Court order granting liberty to First Trustees and FBNQuest Merchant Bank to take over the company’s assets on account of an alleged multibillion-dollar debt default.

Nigeria to impose 10% withholding tax on interest on short-term securities | Reuters ABUJA, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s tax agency has directed banks, stockbrokers and other financial institutions to deduct a 10% withholding tax on interest earned from investments in short-term securities, the Federal Inland Revenue Service said on Tuesday.

CBN urged to introduce higher currency notes for naira A new economic review by Quartus Economics has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to introduce higher-value currency notes such as N10,000 and N20,000 bills to restore the naira’s portability and reduce the rising cost of cash transactions. The report, titled “Is Africa’s Eagle Stuck or Soaring Back to Life?”, warned that the naira’s continued depreciation had rendered the N1,000 note, the

Borno plastic factory begins exportation and national sales Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, on Thursday unveiled the Borno Plastic Factory, announcing the commencement of both nationwide distribution and exportation of its plastic products to neighbouring countries. Zulum made the announcement during an inspection tour of the facility located in the new Maiduguri Industrial Area, describing it as part of his

Nigerian oil firm NNPC seeks equity partners to revive refineries, CEO says | Reuters LAGOS, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Nigerian state-owned oil firm NNPC Ltd is seeking technical equity partners to help revive three of its refineries which have remained idle despite significant, opens new tab investments, its chief executive said on Thursday. The refineries, with a combined capacity of 445,000 barrels per day, alongside the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, could help Nigeria end its