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     Finnish Court Slashes Pro-Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa's Jail Term From 6 Years To 4 Years But Upholds Terrorism Conviction Finnish appeal court has reduced the prison sentence of pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, from six years to four years, while maintaining his conviction for terrorism-related offences. According to Finnish public broadcaster Yle, the court on Thursday, October 15, upheld its earlier finding that Ekpa participated in a terrorist organisation and publicly incited crimes for terrorist purposes. Ekpa was initially sentenced to six years in prison in September 2025 by the Päijät-Häme District Court after he was found guilty of terrorism offences, aggravated tax fraud and violation of the Lawyers Act. During the appeal, Ekpa argued that his actions in the South-East were driven by political agitation and not terrorist intent. The prosecution on the other hand argued that the six-year sentence was too lenient given the gravity of his crimes. The appeal co...

 Royal Family Member Found Collapsed On Street Of London With Toddler, 3, After Binging On Drugs A member of a royal family was found collapsed on the street of west London after indulging in a drugs binge while looking after a three-year-old, a court has heard. Mahrah Al Nahyan, 32, was found lying on railings close to an unconscious man while the child in her care was playing near a busy road. The member of the Abu Dhabi royal family had been taking cocaine days before being found on the street, a court was told. Police said it took her 30 minutes to regain consciousness after a member of the public alerted them to the incident. After finally coming around she reportedly yelled: "This is not a slaughterhouse, why do you care so much? Why are you so worried." She admitted to one charge of child neglect at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday, October 13. Al Nahyan has been undergoing drug addiction treatment at the Priory centre in Woking, Surrey, since the incident occurred in ...

  Former Gymnastics Coach Sentenced To 90 Years In Prison For Secretly Filming Young Athletes A former coach at a prestigious Iowa gymnastics academy known for training Olympic athletes has been sentenced to 90 years in federal prison for secretly recording young gymnasts changing clothes and using the bathroom at a Mississippi gym. Sean Gardner, 39, of West Des Moines, Iowa, received three consecutive 30-year prison terms after pleading guilty earlier this year to three counts of production of child sexual abuse material, court records show. U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson also ordered a lifetime term of supervised release following his incarceration and to pay about $9,290 in restitution to victims. Court records show he was remanded to U.S. Marshals Service custody. Federal prosecutors said Gardner abused his position of trust to secretly create recordings of children while working at a gymnastics facility in Purvis, Mississippi. Investigators later discovered images and vide...

 Mercy Johnson's Emotional Instagram Post Sparks Fan Concern Amid Toluwanisings' Passing Nollywood icon Mercy Johnson Okojie has caused a wave of apprehension among her online followers after sharing a profoundly emotional tribute. The actress posted a grief-stricken message on her Instagram page that left many fans puzzled, as it did not explicitly name the individual she was mourning. Her words were steeped in raw emotion and existential questions, prompting widespread speculation and concern from her audience who sought to understand the context behind such a poignant outpouring. Tribute Follows Gospel Singer Toluwanisings' Demise The heartfelt post by Mercy Johnson surfaced in the wake of the untimely death of gospel singer Toluwanisings. The revered artist passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, sending shockwaves of grief through the Christian music community and beyond. Fans and fellow entertainers have since taken to various social media platf...

 Lisandro Martinez Apologizes to Manchester United Hierarchy Following Board Criticism Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has issued a formal apology to the club leadership after voicing public criticism regarding transfer recruitment following a mid-week European defeat. The Argentina international published a revised statement on Instagram following a meeting at the Carrington training ground with manager Michael Carrick, technical director Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar Berrada. Club sources indicate that senior figures consider the matter closed, leaving Martinez eligible for selection in Sunday's Premier League clash against Leeds United. Reflecting on a Heated Outburst Addressing the situation, Martinez admitted that his intense drive and passion for the game led him to voice his frustrations inappropriately in the immediate aftermath of the match. In his statement, Martinez noted that he held a productive discussion with the club leadership and manager to s...

 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REITERATES COMMITMENT TO PARTNER TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG NIGERIANS Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the commitment of the Tinubu administration to fostering unity among Nigerians and driving economic development through partnership with the traditional institution. The Vice President stated this when he received the 17th Emir of Gumel, Dr. Lawan Ahmed Sani, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa. State House Correspondent Abdurrahman Jibrila Reports that the Vice President said under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government continues to hold traditional rulers in high esteem as the fathers of the nation and vital partners in advancing national security and unity. He commended the new Emir for his commitment to unity and peaceful coexistence, describing him as a unique blend of traditional royalty and modern tech expertise needed to transform the emirate and beyond. Vice President Shettima expressed ...

 Senate orders probe into corps member’s death at Enugu NYSC camp The Senate on Thursday ordered an investigation into the death of a corps member, Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, at the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation camp in Enugu State. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Senator Aniekan Bassey (APC, Akwa Ibom North-East), who said the Senate received news of Daniel’s death with shock. He described the deceased as a former Students’ Union Government president of Akwa Ibom State University who had embarked on national service. Bassey said reports indicated that Daniel died from complications arising from a minor headache after allegedly experiencing delays in receiving adequate medical attention at the camp clinic. He said the incident raised serious concerns about medical services in NYSC camps, including the availability of qualified personnel, functional facilities and emergency referral systems. The senator stressed that the governmen...

   I sponsor Muslims to Mecca; many work for me – Akpabio clarifies The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained that he has nothing against Islam and Muslims, revealing that he sponsors pilgrims to Mecca annually. And has been doing so for 25 years. According to Senator Akpabio, political detractors twisted what he said in the Senate during plenary on Tuesday during debate on motion to decriminalise suicide attempt, to pitch him against the Muslim community. On Tuesday, during consideration of the bill sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), Akpabio said some young people contemplate suicide because “they believe seven virgins await them in the afterlife”. His remarks sparked criticism from some commentators who accused him of denigrating Muslims. Reacting on Thursday, Akpabio said: “I just want to drop a word of caution. When we discuss here, we discuss for and against and in the cause of our discussions, whatever we say should not anger anybody o...

 FIRE OUTBREAK AT WANDEGEYA BARRACKS Police at Wandegeya have today, 15 October 2026, registered a fire outbreak at Wandegeya Barracks in Kampala District. The Police Fire Prevention and Rescue Services team is currently at the scene responding to the incident. Investigations are underway to establish the cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage, including the property lost. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. SP Kawala Racheal PRO, KMP.  More photos below. 

 LAWMA  EVACUATES  WASTE BLACKSPOT AT IYANA OWORO The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced the evacuation of a huge waste blackspot at Carwash Bus Stop, Iyana Oworo, along the Alapere/Third Mainland Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area. The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said that the  operation, which began on Thursday, 15 October 2026, involved the deployment of a heavy-duty excavator and tipper trucks to evacuate accumulated household and commercial waste from the road median and drainage channel. He disclosed that LAWMA, in collaboration with relevant enforcement agencies, was investigating the source of the illegal dumping at the location. “The evacuation is only the first step. We will strengthen monitoring, identify those responsible and take appropriate action to prevent this location from becoming a dumping ground again,” he said. He said that the Authority would work with Kosofe Local Government ...

 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MOVES TO SECURE IMMUNISATION FUNDING, BOOST LOCAL VACCINE PRODUCTION The Federal Government is working out modalities to secure sustainable immunisation funding and expand local vaccine production to protect Nigerian children against preventable diseases. Speaking at an Interagency Coordination Committee meeting in Abuja, that brought together government agencies, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, the World Bank and other development partners, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, called for increased state government contributions and stronger primary healthcare delivery. The Minister stressed that local vaccine manufacturers must meet national regulatory requirements and World Health Organisation prequalification standards, while warning that misinformation and vaccine hesitancy continue to fuel outbreaks, including diphtheria among unvaccinated children. As Nigeria plans its 2026–2030 immunisation priorities, su...

 ANAMBRA POLICE MOURNS CSP ELAIGWU AUSTIN; CP NNANNA VISITS JOINT SECURITY TEAM IN AGUATA, TASKS PERSONNEL ON SUSTAINED OPERATIONS The Anambra State Police Command has expressed profound grief over the death of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Elaigwu Austin, a committed and courageous officer whose service, professionalism, and dedication to the fight against crime earned him recognition in the security operations of the Command. CSP Elaigwu Austin played a significant role in security operations across Anambra South Senatorial District, where he led a Police-led Joint Security Team comprising military personnel and operatives of other security agencies. Under his leadership, the team undertook coordinated, intelligence-driven operations aimed at disrupting criminal activities, dismantling criminal networks, and improving the security situation in the area. In honour of the late officer and to ensure continuity of ongoing security efforts, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra S...

 Alleged ₦110.4bn kogi Fraud:  Witness Says ₦1.425bn Was Used for Forex Transactions in Two Months A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor,  Yahaya Bello has told the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that transactions amounting to ₦1.425 billion were carried out for the purchase of foreign currencies between December 15 and February 21, 2022. The witness, a bureau de change operator Jamilu Abdullahi, who testified as Prosecution Witness 19, PW19, said he delivered the foreign currencies purchased through the transactions to Abba Adaudu.   Abdullahi disclosed this on Thursday, October 15, 2026, before Justice Maryanne Anineh while being led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN. Explaining the transactions, the witness identified several cash lodgments and transfers into accounts associated with him and his company, stating that the transactions were carried out for foreign exchange purpos...

 Bandits Abduct Supervisory Councillor, Two Sons In Zaria Bandits have reportedly abducted Lamido Muhammad, Supervisory Councillor for Special Duties in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, alongside his two sons, Aliyu Lamido and Amir Lamido. The armed men reportedly invaded Muhammad’s residence in Wucicciri, Abba area of Zaria, in the early hours of Sunday before taking him and his two sons to an undisclosed location, according to conflict reporter Bakatsine. Bakatsine disclosed that the whereabouts of Muhammad and his sons remained unknown at the time of filing the report. Efforts by SaharaReporters to reach the Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, for comments were unsuccessful. His phone rang without an answer, and he did not respond to messages sent to him.

 Osimhen’s pregnant girlfriend involved in car crash – Report Stefanie Kim Ladewig, the eight-month pregnant girlfriend of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, has escaped injury after a three-vehicle crash in Istanbul, Türkiye. The 26-year-old model was discharged from hospital after undergoing medical examinations as a precaution because of her pregnancy, Türkiye Today reported on Wednesday, citing the Demirören News Agency. The accident occurred at about 3:10 pm on Tuesday in the Mithatpasa neighbourhood of Kemerburgaz, in Istanbul’s Eyupsultan district. According to DHA, Ladewig was driving an SUV when she entered a bend and hit a light commercial vehicle driven by a person identified as Paris T. The impact reportedly caused her to lose control of the SUV, which then collided with another SUV travelling in the opposite direction. The crash involved two SUVs and a light commercial vehicle. All three vehicles sustained damage, but no injuries were reported. DHA reported that Lade...

 Umahi reopens First Niger Bridge adorned with Tinubu’s pictures The bridge, built in 1965, was closed to traffic on September 7, 2026, for emergency rehabilitation and maintenance initially scheduled to end on September 21. The closure was extended beyond the original deadline following persistent rainfall and other unforeseen circumstances that delayed the work. The rehabilitation followed the discovery of vandalised structural components, including steelwork around the bridge’s expansion joints. At the reopening, Umahi praised Tinubu’s administration for what he described as its commitment to infrastructure development in the South-East and South-South regions. Umahi defends Ondo Coastal Highway diversion He said the attention being given to the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos was similar to the rehabilitation and maintenance work being carried out on the Second Niger Bridge and other major bridges across the country. According to the minister, the South-East and South-South woul...

 Abia university warns staff against extorting students, selling unapproved books Abia State University, Uturu, has threatened serious disciplinary measures against employees found guilty of extortion, poor attitude to work, the sale of books to students and negative utterances against Governor Alex Otti, among other misconducts. In an internal memo with reference number ABSU/REG/VII/113/, dated October 12, 2026 and obtained by our correspondent on Thursday, the Acting Registrar of the university, Dr Joy Nwankwo, said the Governing Council had observed that some staff members were violating the rules and regulations governing their conditions of service. The memo, addressed to “All Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff”, stated, “It has come to the attention of the University Governing Council that many staff of the University have decided to flout the rules and regulations governing the conditions of service of staff.” The university listed the alleged breaches to include the direct sal...

 ‘You insulted Osun people, spat on their sacrifice’ – Adeleke, Davido under fire over Tinubu, APC support Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have come under fire on social media platform, X, over the governor’s support for the All Progressives Congress, APC. The backlash is coming after the governor declared that he would deliver Osun State for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. It was also reported that the governor, who was included in the APC Presidential Campaign Council, has been appointed the coordinator of the City Boy Movement in Osun State. This has prompted Nigerians to question the governor after he had declared, during the Osun gubernatorial election, that he would not allow the APC win in the state.  Davido is also facing backlash as several of his old tweets against the APC have resurfaced. In one of the posts, which is being circulated online, Davido wrote, “Anybody supporting APC in Osun is an...

  Real Madrid Star Vinicius Jr Banned For Four Matches After Red Card, To Miss El Clasico Real Madrid star, Vinícius Júnior has been handed a four-game ban after receiving a red card in Real Madrid's LaLiga win over Villarreal and will miss this month's Clásico with Barcelona. The Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee confirmed on Wednesday, October 13, that the Madrid forward had been given a two-game ban for violent conduct after pulling Nathan Saliba's hair during Saturday's match at the Bernabéu, and another two games for his angry reaction to the decision. Shortly after the hair pull, Vinícius converted Jude Bellingham's pass to put Madrid 2-0 up, before a VAR review of the incident disallowed the goal and the Brazilian international was shown a red card. Vinícius will now miss Madrid's game with Sevilla on Sunday, the Clásico at Camp Nou on Sunday, Oct. 25, and matches against Racing Santander and Valencia. Following Real Madrid's dr...

 ANAMBRA SECURITY: CP NNANNA INTENSIFIES POLICING OPERATIONS, EXTENDS POLICE PRESENCE TO PREVIOUSLY UNDERSERVED AREAS The Anambra State Police Command has intensified security operations and expanded police presence in previously underserved areas across the state as part of its renewed commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring the safety of residents. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, has strengthened police deployment to Umuchu, Ogbunike, Uli, Aguata, Ojoto, Amansea and other areas to enhance police visibility, improve response to security threats and ensure that communities across the state have access to effective and responsive policing services. The initiative forms part of the Command’s proactive security strategy, which prioritises intelligence-led policing, strategic deployment of personnel and strengthened collaboration with other security agencies, community leaders and residents to address emerging security ...

 OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS OVERRUN LAKURAWA TERRORISTS' ENCLAVE, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS, RECOVER WEAPONS IN SOKOTO STATE Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have overrun a Lakurawa terrorists' enclave in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, neutralising several terrorists and recovering weapons and five motorcycles during a clearance operation conducted on 15 October 2026. During the operation, troops of Sector 2 advanced through identified terrorists' enclaves along Alela, Bilange and Kandam villages towards Waria Forest and made contact with the terrorists. During the firefight, troops dominated the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their positions and flee deeper into the forest. Troops subsequently pursued the fleeing terrorists, neutralising some of them in the process. Further exploitation of the area led to the destruction of the terrorists' camps and all life-support structures, as ...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE OPERATIVES FOIL ATTEMPTED CULPABLE HOMICIDE AND THEFT OF MOTORCYCLE, ARREST ONE The Bauchi State Police Command has recorded yet another breakthrough in its ongoing onslaught against violent crimes and crimes against property, with the arrest of a suspect who allegedly conspired to poison and rob a commercial motorcyclist of his motorcycle. The incident occurred on 14th October, 2026, following a distress call received from a Good Samaritan. According to preliminary investigation by the detectives attached to 'D' Division, Dutsen Tanshi, one Isiyaka Badamasi 'M', 27 years old of Na'ibawa Area, Kano State, criminally conspired with one Ma'aruf Sani 'M' of the same address, who is currently at large. In furtherance of their criminal intent, the suspects allegedly lured and poisoned their victim, 21 years old resident of Yelwa Tudun Area, Bauchi Metropolis, a commercial motorcyclist, by offering him a sweet laced w...

 KYARI COMMENDS RURAL WOMEN'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOOD SECURITY  The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari  has commended and appreciated the contribution of rural women to the national food security programme. The statement Minister notes that as the world marks the International Day of Rural Women under the theme “Rural Women Farmers Caring for Mother Nature,”  government is adopting smart and gender-friendly agricultural policies and programmes. It  paid tribute to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her support and encouragement of smallholder farmers, especially women farmers.  The statement further notes that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Tinubu, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has distributed fertilisers, water-pumping machines, solar equipment, and heavy-duty machinery to rural women farmers across the country.  It also acknowledged the ongoing development of rural road infrastructure, markets, and processing ...

 NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE CONFIRMS DEATH OF PERSONNEL ANOTHER INJURED DURING ATTACK IN NIGER STATE  The Nigeria Immigration Service has confirmed the death of it's officer and the serious injury of another following an attack on personnel in Niger State. A statement, the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, says the incident occurred on Tuesday, 6th October, when two officers on routine surveillance patrol were attacked by unidentified armed men along the Tunga Taya–Woro axis. The deceased officer, Assistant Superintendent of Immigration  Babangida, has been buried according to Islamic rites, while the injured officer, Inspector Musa, is receiving medical attention. The statement condoles with the family and colleagues of the deceased and assures both families of continued support. It further adds that the Nigeria Immigration Service is working with the Niger State Government and other security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible, reaff...

COURT ADJOURNS EL-RUFAI, SIX OTHERS' #8.68 BILLION FRAUD CASE TO DECEMBER 8 The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and six others over alleged corruption and money laundering involving an ₦8.68 billion Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance contract to December 8, 2026, following changes in the legal teams representing the prosecution and the first defendant. A statement by Head Media and Public Communications(ICPC), Okor Odey says the matter instituted by Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), came up before Honourable Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna Judicial Division, where the newly appointed prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Muktar, announced his appearance and informed the court of a change in the prosecution team. Muktar consequently sought an adjournment to enable him to study the case file, review previous proceedings, and familiar...

 A 14-year-old Florida girl was captured on video jumping out of a school bus to escape bullies. She went home and attempted a permanent escape. Community members are now rallying around her, calling for change. 14-year-old Estrella Meras has recently garnered tons of support with community members protesting at Okeechobee County School Board on Monday, October 12th.  However, this support is something new to Estrella. It took Estrella being pushed to dark and desperate measures for people to notice her hopelessness. Estrella has been bullied since the beginning of this school year at Okeechobee Achievement Academy. She says that she has reported the bullying to teachers and administrators, and nothing was ever done. Recently, on the school bus, the bullying became unbearable, and Estrella felt she could not rely on the bus driver to intervene. She was literally pushed past what a young girl can rationally withstand and jumped from the window of a moving school bus. There is v...

 2027 Elections: Anambra Assembly Speaker Congratulates Soludo on Tinubu Campaign Appointment ‎ ‎By Anastasia Agunwa ‎ ‎The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his appointment as the Anambra State Coordinator of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 presidential election campaign. The congratulatory message was made available to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary and Senior Special Assistant, Mr. Emma Madu on Oct. 12. ‎ ‎Udeze emphasised the importance of Anambra State maintaining strong ties with the Federal Government, noting that such collaboration would continue to create opportunities for development and deliver benefits to the state and its residents. ‎ ‎He observed that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as a progressive political party, considered it necessary to work with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the interest of the people and the overall development of the country. ...

 NBA Women Forum to Hold Cancer Awareness Health Walk in Anambra ‎ ‎By Chizoba Njaka  ‎ ‎The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF), Anambra State Chapter, is set to organise a health walk on October 17, to promote cancer awareness, physical fitness and healthy living among women and members of the public. ‎ ‎The event, scheduled to commence at 6:30 a.m., will bring together members of the forum and friends across various branches of the association to raise awareness about cancer and encourage people to prioritise their health. ‎ ‎According to the organisers, the health walk will take place simultaneously in Awka and Onitsha, with participants expected to assemble at designated take-off points in the two locations. ‎ ‎The Awka team will comprise members from Awka, Aguata and Anaocha branches, with the NBA Awka Branch Bar Centre serving as the take-off point. ‎ ‎Similarly, the Onitsha team will include participants from Onitsha, Idemili, Otuocha and Ihiala branches. The ...

 Headteacher Urges Equitable Teacher Distribution in Anambra Schools By David Okpala/Stella Okpala The Headteacher of Central School, Akpo, Mrs Angela Dimnwanze, has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s efforts to improve education in Anambra, urging the government to ensure equitable distribution of teachers across public schools. Dimnwanze made the call while interacting with Information Officers in her office on Oct. 12, following the governor’s directive to recruit additional teachers as part of efforts to address manpower shortages in the education sector. She described the recruitment of 8,115 teachers during the first year of Soludo’s first tenure as a significant intervention in the state’s education system. “Soludo was wonderful when he recruited 8,115 teachers in the first year of his first tenure.  It was a feat no other governor had achieved in the history of Nigeria,” she said. The headteacher, however, noted that challenges remained, particularly in schools facin...

President Trump says whoever leaked his flight plans “should be shot” during a rally, sparking renewed debate over his rhetoric toward government insiders and those who disclose sensitive information. The remarks come amid growing tensions over leaks involving national security and the administration’s efforts to identify those responsible. Trump has previously called for aggressive action against government leakers and threatened legal consequences for journalists who refuse to reveal their sources. The latest comments raise questions about where accountability ends and political rhetoric begins.  Watch video below. 

 Kenya hikes fuel prices by 6% following lingering Middle East tensions Kenya raised the maximum retail prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, the energy regulator said, citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The east African nation hiked petrol prices by 6% and diesel prices by 4.5% as it relies on the Middle East region for nearly all of its fuel supplies. A litre of diesel will cost 227.76 Kenyan shillings ($1.76) in the capital city of Nairobi, from 217.86 shillings, while kerosene will rise to 219.87 shillings from 191.38 shillings between October 15 and November 14, when new prices will be announced, TRT Afrika reported. The energy regulator said the government extended a reduction in value-added tax on fuel to 8% from 16% until January 14. Fuel prices affect multiple sectors including transport, agriculture and construction.

 Germany debates paying reparations for colonial-era genocide in Namibia German lawmakers debated opposition proposals calling for full recognition of the country's legal responsibility for the colonial-era genocide against the OvaHerero and Nama peoples in present-day Namibia, along with reparations paid directly to victims' descendants. The Bundestag held a 30-minute debate on separate motions submitted by the socialist Left Party and the environmentalist Greens, referring both to the Foreign Affairs Committee for further consideration. The Left Party called on the government to formally acknowledge "full historical responsibility and legal liability under international law" for the atrocities committed by the German Empire, Anadolu Agency reported. Its motion also demanded immediate, comprehensive reparations paid directly to the descendants of those killed or persecuted. Official apology The Greens called for an official apology by the Federal Republic of Germany ...

 NERC ORDERS 3 MONTHS FREE POWER SUPPLY TO ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS OVER WRONGFUL DISCONNECTION BY DISCOs The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC has ordered that henceforth electricity consumers wrongfully disconnected by Distribution Companies will now be compensated with energy credits equivalent to their average consumption for three months for every day they remain without electricity. The Commission also orders that faulty electricity meters must be repaired or replaced within 48 hours of being reported as it warns DisCos against charging reconnection fees when customers are disconnected without following prescribed procedures. The directives are part of strategies to improve consumer awareness and enforce compliance with regulations in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry NERC says the measures are designed to protect consumers and provide guidance on resolving disputes with electricity distribution companies. On metering, the Commission emphasises that custome...