I drove taxi to fund my education in US – Tinubu
“When I first arrived in the United States as a young man, I drove a taxi to earn money for my education. I even had to postpone starting school for several months to save enough,” he said.
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Army rewards soldier N500,000 for rejecting kidnap suspect’s bribe
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Major General Maxwell Dangana, has rewarded a soldier, Private Utim Terwase, with N500,000 for rejecting an alleged bribe offered by a suspected notorious kidnapper. Military sources said Terwase apprehended the suspect following […]
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UNICEF commends Taraba over education reforms
… As state launches Learning Passport in 50 pilot schools By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Taraba State Government for its education reforms, particularly the introduction of free and compulsory basic and secondary education, abolition of illegal school fees and distribution of free learning materials. The commendation […]
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State Police: 30 states approve bill, six yet to respond
Senate gives November 19 deadline for outstanding submissions By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria has moved closer to becoming law, with 30 State Houses of Assembly approving the constitutional amendment, while six others are yet to formally transmit their decisions to the National Assembly. The Senate has given […]
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Tinubu seeks senate approval for fresh $7.7bn foreign loan
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval for a fresh $7.7 billion external borrowing plan to part-finance the Federal Government’s N20.2 trillion budget deficit. The request, at an exchange rate of N1,400 to the dollar, amounts to approximately N10.78 trillion. In a letter addressed to the President […]
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Voter Register: INEC to purge 1.5 million irregular registrants
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is set to delete about 1.5 million voter registrations found to be irregular from the national register ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation on a courtesy visit to the […]
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FG, Lagos seek stronger partnership on data protection
By Juliet Umeh The Federal Government and Lagos State have called for stronger collaboration among regulators, businesses and other stakeholders to safeguard personal information and build public trust in the digital economy. The call was made at the ongoing Data Protection Africa Summit in Lagos, organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The NDPC […]
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INEC, UN strengthen partnership for peaceful 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the United Nations have strengthened their partnership to promote peaceful and credible elections ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (SRSG), Mr Leonardo Santos Simão, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to INEC Chairman, Professor […]
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Kidnappers free six Benue mourners after N2.5m ransom
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The six mourners, including a bereaved man, who were abducted while conveying the corpse of his late wife from Kano State to Okpoga, headquarters of Okpokwu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, have regained their freedom after spending several days in captivity. The victims were reportedly released by their abductors […]
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Photos: Atiku, Oyegun, Naja’atu, Dino Melaye arrive Sokoto for ADC campaign
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has arrived at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, for the formal inauguration of his presidential campaign. Also arriving in Sokoto for the campaign flag-off were former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun; Hajiya Naja’atu […]
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Don’t politicise national security, TMS warns Atiku as DSS probes Sokoto protest
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance Foundation otherwise known as Tinubu Must Stay TMS has warned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against politicising national security, as the Department of State Services DSS investigates his allegation that it mobilised protesters to disrupt campaign activities in Sokoto State. Atiku, the presidential candidate of […]
Politics
Plateau PDP Chieftain Zang rejects APC campaign council appointment
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Hon. Aminu Zang, has rejected his inclusion in the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council in the state, insisting that he remains a committed member of the opposition party.
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Nigerian-born legal scholar Professor Dapo Akande has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), marking a significant milestone in his career and a diplomatic victory for the United Kingdom.
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Police rescue Nigerian woman sold for N770,000 in Mali
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a 21-year-old Nigerian woman trafficked to Mali and forced into prostitution, arresting three suspected members of an international human trafficking syndicate. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad, Force Intelligence Department (STS-FID), following an intelligence-led investigation into the trafficking network. The […]
Entertainment
Mr Macaroni bags master’s degree from UK school
Nigerian comedian and actor, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has announced that he has earned a Master of Arts degree with Distinction in Performance (Acting) from the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
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Nigerian-trained lawyer Akande elected ICJ judge
Nigerian-trained international lawyer, Professor Dapo Akande, has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), following a vote by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.
Business
Experts push renewables to tackle Nigeria’s power crisis
By Udeme Akpan Power sector experts have called for accelerated deployment of renewable energy and microgrids to address Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply challenges and reduce dependence on the national grid. Speaking in separate interviews with Vanguard at the recently concluded Nigeria Energy Summit in Lagos, they said decentralised power solutions would improve electricity access, particularly […]
Sports
Mane, Hakimi, Amad make CAF Men’s Player of the Year shortlist [Full List]
Senegal forward Sadio Mane, Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi and Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo have been named among the 10 nominees for the 2026 Confederation of African Football Men's Player of the Year award.
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Can Tinubu’s education reforms rescue a generation? – Inside Alausa’s ambitious agenda
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As household budgets tighten, cheaper medicines and other products can appear to offer much-needed relief. But a low price may conceal a much higher eventual cost
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Technology
10 phones with biggest battery specs in Nigeria
By Prince Osuagwu The life of a Nigerian phone user is funny. With power cuts and long days on the road, battery life is no longer just a specification on a phone’s spec sheet, it is peace of mind.This is because, a dead phone can mean missed calls, stranded commutes and lost work. So, for […]
Moniebook improves businesses with feedback tools
By Juliet Umeh Moniebook, the business management platform under the Moniepoint Group, has pledged to deepen engagement with merchants and use their feedback to improve its solutions and address their operational needs. The company made the commitment at its first major merchant gathering since its launch last year, tagged: “An Evening with Moniebook,” which brought […]
Magna funding drive: Structured matchmaking offers solution to early-stage funding gaps
By Juliet Umeh For many Nigerian startups, building a viable business is only half the challenge; securing investors willing to finance growth remains another hurdle. Despite the recovery in African venture capital, funding remains unevenly distributed, leaving many early-stage businesses struggling to reach investors whose interests match their needs. To address this gap, technology firm […]
Photos: Tech, AI, creative economy dominate conversations on Day 2 of Moonshot 2026
Day two of Moonshot by TechCabal 2026 brought together technology leaders, startup founders, creatives, investors and industry professionals for conversations on the future of Africa’s digital economy, with sessions spanning artificial intelligence, financial technology, the creative economy and emerging technologies.
Education
Policymakers must prioritise durable skills for future workplaces — Report
By Elizabeth Osayande A new global report, HP Futures 2026, has urged policymakers in Nigeria and worldwide to prioritise durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration that will be essential in workplaces of the future. The report, led by HP, the Global Learning Council, and the Education Leaders Forum, convened 58 education, […]
Stop reacting, start protecting: Inside Nigeria’s fight to keep children safe in schools
When authorities announce new security measures, our reporting should not end with the announcement. When funds are allocated, we should investigate whether they are used as intended
Stakeholders reiterate need for quality, affordable education, as MD School is 40
By Adesina Wahab Parents, teachers and old students have reiterated the need for affordable and quality education, saying the coming of private schools is helping the government to fulfil the obligation of ensuring the right to education of the citizens. They spoke in Lagos on Tuesday during a press briefing to announce the celebration of […]
JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]