Month: March 2026
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Nigerian Troops Neutralise ISWAP Commander in Yobe Operation
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have shot dead a commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a counter-insurgency operation in Yobe State, in what security sources describe as another significant blow to terrorist activities in Nigeria’s North-East. Military sources disclosed that the operation was carried out following intelligence on the movement of…
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The Physician Who Stepped Forward When Nations Needed Leadership by FAROUQ GAGARAWA
In public service, some careers are defined by titles. Others are defined by moments when leadership becomes a national necessity. The professional journey of Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, mni, NPOM belongs to the latter. For decades, he has stood at the intersection of medicine, public health policy, and national service, bringing to every responsibility not…
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NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Window
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced an extension of the application window for the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, giving more eligible Nigerian students the opportunity to apply for financial support for their tertiary education. The agency disclosed that the decision to extend the deadline followed requests from students and institutions seeking additional…
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Ending Foreign Dominance: FG Releases 82 Nigerian Textbooks for Tertiary Schools
The Federal Government has unveiled 82 locally authored academic textbooks for use in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions as part of efforts to strengthen teaching, research and reduce reliance on foreign publications. The books were developed under the Higher Education Book Development Intervention Project of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and formally presented by the Minister…
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President Tinubu Deploys 65 Ambassadors Worldwide to Strengthen Nigeria’s Diplomatic Footprint
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 Nigerian ambassadors and high commissioners to various countries and international organisations across the globe in a major move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic presence and advancing its foreign policy objectives. The deployment comes months after the recall of several envoys and follows the confirmation of…
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Fresh Controversy as Newly Released Epstein Files Contain Allegations Against Trump
Fresh controversy has erupted in the United States following the release of previously undisclosed documents related to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which contain allegations involving former U.S. President Donald Trump. The documents, released by the United States Department of Justice as part of ongoing transparency efforts into the Epstein investigation, include…
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Nigeria’s Net Reserves Surge 772% in Two Years to $34.8bn as Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves have recorded a remarkable increase of 772 percent within two years, rising from $3.99 billion in 2023 to $34.8 billion in 2025, a development attributed to sweeping economic and foreign exchange reforms implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed the…
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Shocking Revelation Behind Egbetokun’s Exit as IGP: What Really Forced His Removal
Fresh revelations have emerged over the circumstances surrounding the removal of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), contradicting the initial official narrative that his exit was purely for “family reasons.” Investigations by Vanguard reveal that Egbetokun’s departure was the outcome of mounting pressure from the Presidency, policy disagreements, and growing public controversy that made…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office targeted in missile attacks, Iran’s IRGC says
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Monday said its missile strikes targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and the place of stay of the commander of the Israeli Air Force, Tomer Bar. In a statement on its official news outlet, Sepah News, the IRGC said the “targeted and surprise” attacks were carried out…
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JAMB Busts AI-Powered Syndicate Targeting 2026 UTME Registration, Arrests Suspects
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated criminal syndicate accused of deploying artificial intelligence (AI) tools to manipulate the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration process. The revelation was made by the Registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, during a media briefing in Abuja, where he described the operation…