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[This Day] The management of Lekki Port, has taken delivery of two new state-of-the-art pilot boats, "PC Jalingo and PC Nadiya", from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

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[Daily Trust] The National President of Nigerian Union of Teachers, Comrade Audu Titus Amba has said with the granting of full autonomy to local government councils in the country, his members want the salaries of primary school teachers to be deducted at first line charge in order to ensure regular payment of the salaries.

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[This Day] *Threatens to cancel Julius Berger's N740bn contract if firm fails to sign reviewed deal

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[Daily Trust] A total of 10,837 suspected cases of cholera and 359 deaths from the disease have been reported from all states of the country since the beginning of this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The recent removal of visa restrictions between Kenya and South Africa has been celebrated by South African businesses as a significant boost for the tourism industry.

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[Nile Post] The government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating mercury use in the mining sector through its partnership with PlanetGold, a five-year initiative aimed at improving mining practices across the country.

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[SAPS] The Deputy National Commissioner responsible for policing, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili confirms that the drug mule arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday has been rushed to hospital following a health complication. He has so far released about 117 drug bullets suspected to be cocaine. The releasing process has been stopped.

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[Nile Post] Migrant workers' rights activists in Uganda have urged the government to establish a special fund to support disadvantaged migrant workers, particularly during emergencies such as repatriation.

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[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has urged Uganda's youth to embrace wealth creation as the primary solution to unemployment, rather than relying on government jobs. He made these remarks during a meeting with youth leaders at State House Entebbe on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

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[Nile Post] Macadamia nuts are a source of nutrients like calcium

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[Premium Times] He also makes history as the first married person to win the BBNaija reality show.

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[Daily Trust] There are growing concerns among Nigerians and other critical stakeholders within the security sector over the rise in importation of illicit arms and ammunition, as well as drugs worth billions of naira through the borders - land and waters, Daily Trust reports.

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[New Dawn] Liberia and neighboring Côte d'Ivoire will benefit from a US$15 million bridge project to connect the countries.

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[New Dawn] A Liberian anti-corruption group has asked President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to suspend 959 of his officials for allegedly failing to declare their assets, violating the National Code of Conduct.

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[The Herald] Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Ambassador Frederick Shava has commended the growing calls for Africa to have a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council in line with demands from the continent.

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[New Times] Farmers like Saidat Nyirambonimpa from Gatore sector in Kirehe District had for long faced declining crop yields and worsening living conditions due to climate change effects but the situation has since turned around.

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[GroundUp] Yeast City Housing is fighting for survival with debt of over R30-million

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[GroundUp] Community members protested at coal mining offices of Seriti over damage to homes from blasting

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[New Times] As Rwanda received 700 vaccine doses for the Marburg virus on October 5, health authorities expressed optimism about containing an outbreak of the haemorrhagic disease which has claimed 12 lives since September 27.

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[Daily Trust] Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Kellyrae, has emerged winner of the Season 9 reality TV show, tagged 'No Loose Guard'

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[Daily Trust] Nigerian banks have been ranked among Africa's top 100 banks in 2024, according to a report of the African Business Magazine.