Cameroon’s President Paul Biya appeared at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his 8th term.
Addressing a crowd of supporters at a stadium in the Far North town of Maroua, Biya promised to step up security in the region plagued by extremist attacks, curb youth unemployment, and improve road infrastructure and social amenities if he is reelected in Sunday’s vote.
The outing was Biya’s first in a campaign from which he has been noticeably absent, and he only recently returned from a weeklong stay in Switzerland.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya appeared at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his 8th term.
Addressing a crowd of supporters at a stadium in the Far North town of Maroua, Biya promised to step up security in the region plagued by extremist attacks, curb youth unemployment, and improve road infrastructure and social amenities if he is reelected in Sunday’s vote.
The outing was Biya’s first in a campaign from which he has been noticeably absent, and he only recently returned from a weeklong stay in Switzerland.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered a full investigation into the recent shooting that resulted in the deaths of several residents in the Akinlalu Community, allegedly by operatives of the Amotekun Corps.
The Governor has dispatched a high-level government delegation to the affected community to gather information about the incident that occurred last Tuesday.
The tragic event claimed four lives and has left the entire community in shock.

The Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, who led a group of government officials to offer condolences to the community, assured residents that the government is committed to ensuring that justice is served.

Residents of Akinlalu have reported that Amotekun operatives invaded their community on that unfortunate Tuesday, shooting sporadically in the town center, which led to the fatalities and left eight others critically injured.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have declared a one-day protest on Thursday over the Federal Government’s failure to meet their demands.
Acting under the Joint Action Committee, both unions have directed all their branches to hold joint emergency meetings to mobilise members for protest activities.
These will include marches on campuses, placard displays, and press briefings.
The decision followed a comprehensive review of government actions at JAC’s meeting on October 6th, after several ultimatums had expired without resolution.

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, continues to make headlines in England after climbing to the top of the Women’s Super League saves chart, while also earning a nomination for the PFA WSL Fans’ Player of The Month award for September.

The Brighton & Hove Albion shot-stopper, who joined the English side from Paris FC in the summer, has been a standout performer in her debut season, registering 22 saves in five matches, the highest in the league so far.

According to league statistics, Nnadozie has also kept two clean sheets, making her one of the most consistent goalkeepers in the division.

According to authorities in Thailand, the death toll from floods has risen to twenty-two on Tuesday, as they rushed to get relief to an estimated three hundred and seventy thousand people affected by heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers.

The Disaster Prevention Department, disclosed that nineteen provinces were affected, with Uttaradit and Ayutthaya, north of Bangkok, among the worst-hit areas.

As it stands, authorities have confirmed to newsmen that emergency teams are distributing food and supplies, and closely monitoring water levels across regions.