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STATE POLICE: Tinubu scales constitutional hurdles

STATE POLICE: Tinubu scales constitutional hurdles

After months of legislative action, the National Assembly is set to transmit the State Police Bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent.
Democrats take control of US Congress as voters reject Trump's Republicans

US Midterms: Democrats take control of US Congress as voters reject Trump’s Republicans

NESG: Economic growth must deliver jobs, higher incomes

NESG: Economic growth must deliver jobs, higher incomes

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Meet Keisha Lance Bottoms, First Black Woman Elected Governor of US State

Meet Keisha Lance Bottoms, First Black Woman Elected Governor of US State

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history after winning Georgia’s gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a US state.

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‘Americans want unity, not division’ – Obama reacts to Democrats’ midterm victory

‘Americans want unity, not division’ – Obama reacts to Democrats’ midterm victory

“Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face,” he wrote.

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North Korea’s Kim vows to build ‘most advanced’ warships

North Korea’s Kim vows to build ‘most advanced’ warships

Kim said the “recently emerging geopolitical environment and the hostile acts of adversaries” demonstrated “the need to possess the most advanced and powerful warships”, according to KCNA.

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Democrats to challenge Trump’s policies, launch investigations after midterm election victory

Democrats to challenge Trump’s policies, launch investigations after midterm election victory

Democrats are preparing a legislative offensive against US President Donald Trump after their sweeping midterm victory handed them control of both chambers of Congress and the power to challenge his policies, investigate his administration and block his nominees.

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Dapo Akande

5 things to know about Nigerian professor Dapo Akande elected ICJ judge

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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Nigerian newspapers review: [State Police] Tinubu scales constitutional hurdles

Nigerian newspapers review: [State Police] Tinubu scales constitutional hurdles

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with President Bola Tinubu getting ready to receive the State Police Bill from the National Assembly for assent after 28 state houses of assembly approved it.

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Yamal breaks Mbappe’s record as UCL’s highest-scoring teenager [See top 5]

Yamal breaks Mbappe’s record as UCL’s highest-scoring teenager [See top 5]

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has surpassed Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé to become the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champions League history.

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Soludo seeks pharmacists’ support against fake drugs

Soludo seeks pharmacists’ support against fake drugs

By Steve Oko Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for stronger collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to tackle fake drugs, improve healthcare delivery and position the state as a major pharmaceutical hub. Soludo made the call while declaring open the 99th Annual National Conference of the PSN, tagged Ijele 2026, […]

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Trump says Iran war played role in US midterms defeat

Trump says Iran war played role in US midterms defeat

US President Donald Trump told Fox News late Tuesday that the Iran war played a role in the stunning midterm election defeat for his Republican Party.

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Nigerian-trained lawyer Akande elected ICJ judge

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.

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Politics

‘Americans want unity, not division’ – Obama reacts to Democrats’ midterm victory

‘Americans want unity, not division’ – Obama reacts to Democrats’ midterm victory

“Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face,” he wrote.
ADC vows to proceed with Sokoto campaign despite intimidation

ADC vows to proceed with Sokoto campaign despite intimidation

Atiku’s claim: DSS denies plotting Sokoto protest, orders probe

Atiku’s claim: DSS denies plotting Sokoto protest, orders probe

APC rejects Tinubu campaign council list in Osun, demands review

APC rejects Tinubu campaign council list in Osun, demands review

2027: Violence threatening polls - 'Tinubu must come', 'Tinubu must go' supporters clash

2027: Why youth share of voters dropped – INEC

Top Podcasts

ONE VOTE: Checking the Voter Register for your name before election day could save you from an unpleasant surprise

ONE VOTE: Checking the Voter Register for your name before election day could save you from an unpleasant surprise

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ONE VOTE: President, Governor or Lawmaker – Who Is Really Responsible for Your Problems?

ONE VOTE: President, Governor or Lawmaker – Who Is Really Responsible for Your Problems?

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Ìwòyé: Sẹ́lí̀mù alápatà pa alábàáṣiṣẹ́ rẹ̀ nítorí àríyànjiyàn lórí ẹni tó yẹ kó gbá ilẹ̀; Ní Kògí, ọlọ́pàá yìnbọn pa olólùfẹ́ rẹ̀ tó tún jẹ́ ọlọ́pàá, kí ó tó yìnbọn para rẹ̀

Ìwòyé: Sẹ́lí̀mù alápatà pa alábàáṣiṣẹ́ rẹ̀ nítorí àríyànjiyàn lórí ẹni tó yẹ kó gbá ilẹ̀; Ní Kògí, ọlọ́pàá yìnbọn pa olólùfẹ́ rẹ̀ tó tún jẹ́ ọlọ́pàá, kí ó tó yìnbọn para rẹ̀

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Ìwòye: Emir Kàtsínà kìlọ̀ fún àwọn olóṣèlú pé kí wọn mú ìlérí tí wọn ṣe lásìkò ìpòlongo ìbò ṣẹ; Ààrẹ Bọ́lá Tinúbú fi ẹ̀sùn kan àwọn alátakò pé àwọn ló fa ìṣẹ́ àti òṣì orílẹ̀-èdè Nàìjíríà jẹ́

Ìwòye: Emir Kàtsínà kìlọ̀ fún àwọn olóṣèlú pé kí wọn mú ìlérí tí wọn ṣe lásìkò ìpòlongo ìbò ṣẹ; Ààrẹ Bọ́lá Tinúbú fi ẹ̀sùn kan àwọn alátakò pé àwọn ló fa ìṣẹ́ àti òṣì orílẹ̀-èdè Nàìjíríà jẹ́

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ONE VOTE: Are campaign promises real plans or political talk?

ONE VOTE: Are campaign promises real plans or political talk?

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ONE VOTE: Your candidate is missing from INEC’s list. What happens next?

ONE VOTE: Your candidate is missing from INEC’s list. What happens next?

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Ìwòyé: Cecilia Amos ta ọmọ tí ó ṣẹ̀ṣẹ̀ bí fún mílíọ̀nù méjì náírà ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ; Awọn ọlọ́pàá mú ọkùnrin ẹni ọdún mẹ́rìndínlọ́gbọ̀n ní Àṣábà lẹ́yìn tí ó jí olólùfẹ́ rẹ̀ gbé

Ìwòyé: Cecilia Amos ta ọmọ tí ó ṣẹ̀ṣẹ̀ bí fún mílíọ̀nù méjì náírà ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ; Awọn ọlọ́pàá mú ọkùnrin ẹni ọdún mẹ́rìndínlọ́gbọ̀n ní Àṣábà lẹ́yìn tí ó jí olólùfẹ́ rẹ̀ gbé

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Dapo Akande

5 things to know about Nigerian professor Dapo Akande elected ICJ judge

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.
Nigerian newspapers review: [State Police] Tinubu scales constitutional hurdles

Nigerian newspapers review: [State Police] Tinubu scales constitutional hurdles

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Four Nigerian-Americans win US midterm elections

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, November 4, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, November 4, 2026

Full list: 28 states that approved state police

Full list: 28 states that approved state police

Metro

Police rescue Nigerian woman sold for N770,000 in Mali

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 […]
Police arrest two suspects, discovered high-tech indoor cannabis farm in Lagos

Police arrest two suspects, discovered high-tech indoor cannabis farm in Lagos

Uzere residents panic as gas fire sparks threaten lives 

Uzere residents panic as gas fire sparks threaten lives 

Jesse fire tragedy: This disaster must bear our name — Mosogar insists  

Jesse fire tragedy: This disaster must bear our name — Mosogar insists  

Kaa-Ataba Bridge can end our agony if completed — Natives 

Kaa-Ataba Bridge can end our agony if completed — Natives 

Columns

Reductionism and the national question: restructuring or grievance? (I), by Usman Sarki

Reductionism and the national question: restructuring or grievance? (I), by Usman Sarki

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Igbo youth rebuff of Nigerian Army (III), by Ochereome Nnanna

Igbo youth rebuff of Nigerian Army (III), by Ochereome Nnanna

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Okoh Aihe

AI as election bogey, by Okoh Aihe

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What is the strange logic behind Hope Uzodinma’s political actions? By Rotimi Fasan

What is the strange logic behind Hope Uzodinma’s political actions? By Rotimi Fasan

12:55 am
Campaign, no campaign, by Dakuku Peterside

Campaign, no campaign, by Dakuku Peterside

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N50,000 for the vulnerable: Tinubu’s sudden generosity and the politics of election-season compassion, by Ejiro Ofoye

N50,000 for the vulnerable: Tinubu’s sudden generosity and the politics of election-season compassion, by Ejiro Ofoye

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

Similarities between Benin and Opobo (2), by Dakuku Peterside

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Entertainment

Toluwanisings: Oyo Police summon wife, father, friends as parties sign peace deal

Toluwanisings: Oyo Police summon wife, father, friends as parties sign peace deal

The Oyo State Police Command has brokered peace between the family and associates of late Nigerian singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following disagreements over his burial arrangements.
‘I’m sorry for my words’ — Blessing CEO begs Nigerians for forgiveness

‘I’m sorry for my words’ — Blessing CEO begs Nigerians for forgiveness

Video: ‘Let Toluwanisings have a befitting burial’ – Woli Arole makes appeal

Video: ‘Let Toluwanisings have a befitting burial’ – Woli Arole makes appeal

‘Give Regina breathing space,’ Ned Nwoko appeals to fans, threatens legal action

‘Give Regina breathing space,’ Ned Nwoko appeals to fans, threatens legal action

How I met my wife 22 years ago – Actor Odunlade Adekola

How I met my wife 22 years ago – Actor Odunlade Adekola

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Pepsi Agba Baller Promo: A Winner Every Minute with ₦800 Million in Cash Prizes

Pepsi Agba Baller Promo: A Winner Every Minute with ₦800 Million in Cash Prizes

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Meet the TECNO CAMON Slim: The Android Phone Made for Cool People

Solar Installation in Lagos See Costs and Benefits 

Solar Installation in Lagos: See Costs and Benefits 

itel Energy offers 48-hour repairs, product replacement to customers at exhibition

itel Energy offers 48-hour repairs, product replacement to customers at exhibition

Videos

Moonshot 2026: Watch all actions from founders, funders and stakeholders in this recap

Moonshot 2026: Watch all actions from founders, funders and stakeholders in this recap

One-on-One with 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council member, Segun Sowunmi

One-on-One with 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council member, Segun Sowunmi

Vanguard Mental Health Summit : To connect with children has to start early – Prof. Moshudat Abiola

Vanguard Mental Health Summit : To connect with children has to start early – Prof. Moshudat Abiola

Obi can’t win in Lagos; Tinubu’s electricity promise fulfilled -  Former lawmaker

Obi can’t win in Lagos; Tinubu’s electricity promise fulfilled -  Former lawmaker

ICYMI

Nigerian-trained lawyer Akande elected ICJ judge

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.
Obi exhausted from campaign schedule, but in good health — NDC

Obi exhausted from campaign schedule, but in good health — NDC

How Trump could interfere in US midterm elections

How Trump could interfere in US midterm elections

Ballot machine glitch hits New York county in US midterm election

Ballot machine glitch hits New York county in US midterm election

Keyamo warns against violence in guise of vote protection

Keyamo warns against violence in guise of vote protection

Today’s toons

Cartoon: 'Form a circle, wider wider; no, make it small'

Cartoon: ‘Form a circle, wider wider; no, make it small’

Mr & Mrs Cartoon: He touched skin to buy touchscreen

Mr & Mrs Cartoon: He touched skin to buy touchscreen

Mr & Mrs Cartoon: Zda ozda room embargo

Mr & Mrs Cartoon: Zda ozda room embargo

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Business

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

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 […]
Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria’s high production costs threaten industrial competitiveness — Feese

Petrol hits N1,900/litre as depot prices surge despite NNPC cut

Petrol hits N1,370/litre as depot prices rise

NIMASA threatens sanctions over missing marine incident reports

NIMASA threatens sanctions over missing marine incident reports

NPA

Nigeria’s exports  record 25% increase in 2yrs  — NPA

Health

Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people – Africa CDC

Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people – Africa CDC

2023, year of achievements, “avoidable suffering” – WHO chief

Ebola reminder of urgent need to finish pandemic treaty: WHO chief

CONHESS: JOHESU mobilises health workers for showdown with FG

CONHESS: JOHESU mobilises health workers for showdown with FG

Health workers mobilise for showdown with FG over 13-yr salary adjustment delay

Health workers mobilise for showdown with FG over 13-yr salary adjustment delay

Sports

Yamal breaks Mbappe’s record as UCL’s highest-scoring teenager [See top 5]

Yamal breaks Mbappe’s record as UCL’s highest-scoring teenager [See top 5]

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has surpassed Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé to become the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champions League history.
Trump says Iran war played role in US midterms defeat

Trump says Iran war played role in US midterms defeat

Champions League: Man United rise from the dust to shock Roma 3-2

Champions League: Man United rise from the dust to shock Roma 3-2

5 footballers who have been sent to prison over match-related incidents

5 footballers who have been sent to prison over match-related incidents

Goalkeeper Owono breaks down after collision that led to footballer’s death

Goalkeeper Owono breaks down after collision that led to footballer’s death

Relationships

The modern-day wife who has little or no respect for her husband!

The modern-day wife who has little or no respect for her husband!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

Mother who encouraged her husband to abuse her daughter

Mother who encouraged her husband to abuse her daughter

The need to stop equating sex with love

The need to stop equating sex with love

Special Report

Can Tinubu’s education reforms rescue a generation? - Inside Alausa’s ambitious agenda 

Can Tinubu’s education reforms rescue a generation? – Inside Alausa’s ambitious agenda 

With nearly 46m children captured in education data system, 250,000 Nigerians undergoing training and one million out-of-school children back in classrooms…

Deadly goods on sale: How fake products damage organs, destroy lives

Deadly goods on sale: How fake products damage organs, destroy lives

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

How do election petitions work in Nigeria?

How do election petitions work in Nigeria?

Filing a petition does not automatically cancel an election result or remove the declared winner from office. The petition must be determined through the judicial process

2027: What happens when Nigerian election results are disputed?

2027: What happens when Nigerian election results are disputed?

If a dispute cannot be resolved at the collation centre, the affected party may pursue legal action

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Technology

10 phones with biggest battery specs in Nigeria

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

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

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

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.

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Education

Policymakers must prioritise durable skills for future workplaces — Report

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

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

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

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, […]

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