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President Bola Tinubu recalls working as a taxi driver and taking other jobs in the United States to finance his university education, linking the experience to his push for wider access to education.
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The Federal Government says landlords who rent properties to terrorists risk prosecution, while individuals convicted of supporting terrorism face a minimum 20-year prison sentence.
The FCT Police Command has conducted a major security operation across Abuja, impounding over thirty vehicles for utilizing illegal tinted glass, obscured number plates, and unregistered credentials.
The Borno State Government has denied reports of a ransom payment, confirming that the 360 abducted persons rescued from the Mandara Mountains were freed through a military and DSS-led operation.
Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka has criticised Nigerian courts for imposing unrealistic and excessive bail conditions, warning that it undermines the justice system and promotes corruption.
Nollywood actor Zubby Michael has urged Nigerian youths to reject political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling for peaceful and issue-based political engagement.
WAEC has attributed delays in the 2026 WASSCE to a fatal accident that killed three officials and security challenges, including protests over school abductions.
Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has faced backlash on social media after leading a pro-Tinubu rally in Abuja with other movie stars, with Nigerians questioning the timing and motive.
British-Nigerian singer Talay Riley has died after a fatal stabbing in East London. Police have launched a murder investigation as family, fans and fellow musicians mourn the 35-year-old artist.
States are expanding forest guard recruitment and deployment to combat insecurity, with thousands undergoing training nationwide, while some states await federal approval and others strengthen existing local security structures.
Sumner Sambo says Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is unlikely to accept Atiku Abubakar’s running mate offer, citing her WTO position, job security and lack of interest in Nigerian political contest.
Faleke says Nigeria’s development depends on civil servants resisting political pressure, upholding integrity and due process, stressing that technocrats are essential to effective governance and national progress.
New Zealand has introduced a six-month work visa for international graduates to bridge employment gaps, alongside expanded post-study rules aimed at aligning immigration policies with labour market needs.
Pope Leo XIV says weapons cannot bring lasting peace, urging global leaders to embrace dialogue, diplomacy and moral responsibility, stressing that arms only create temporary silence, not genuine global stability.
