Vanguardngr

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Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 8

Trump calls for ‘unconditional’ 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, with sanctions threatened for any violations. Trump emphasized accountability for both nations in direct negotiations aimed at ending the conflict that began with Russia’s invasion in 2022. He expressed willingness to be involved quickly to...
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 6

Loan: We receive over 1,800 applications daily from students – NELFUND

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) reports over 570,000 registrations and around 515,000 formal loan applications from students, with about 1,800 daily applications. The Managing Director Akintunde Sawyerr highlighted efforts to democratize educational opportunities and address financial barriers, especially for technical institution students. Stakeholders’ engagement and technical workshops are aimed at...
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Business
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 6

Mass failure in JAMB shows anti-cheating measures are working – Alausa, Education Minister

Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa attributes the high failure rate in the 2025 JAMB exam to effective anti-cheating measures implemented through computer-based testing. Out of nearly 2 million candidates, only about 420,000 scored above the 200-mark, reflecting a crackdown on malpractice. The government plans to transition WAEC and NECO exams...
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Education
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 6

Army, NAFDAC partner to eliminate fake drugs, food in South-East

The Nigerian Army and NAFDAC have committed to intensifying their collaboration to eradicate fake and unwholesome drugs, food, and cosmetics in the South-East region. Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye, GOC of the 82 Division, assured full Army support for NAFDAC’s enforcement operations, especially within military barracks’ Mammy Markets. NAFDAC representatives highlighted recent...
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Crime
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 6

Obi insists Nigeria remains world poverty capital

Peter Obi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, asserts that Nigeria remains the world’s poverty capital, citing worsening conditions reported by the World Bank and UNICEF. During a visit to Godfrey Okoye University and a health centre in Enugu, Obi donated N20 million to support nursing education and healthcare infrastructure. He...
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Education
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 6

VDM to be released today, faces multiple charges in court Thursday

Activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), arrested by Nigeria’s EFCC, is set for release following widespread protests, with court charges pending. The arrest sparked demonstrations in Abuja, drawing condemnation from political figures like Atiku Abubakar and celebrities such as Davido and Cubana Chief Priest, who criticize the detention as...
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 5

Trump administration offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport

The Trump administration announced a program offering $1,000 and paid travel for undocumented migrants who choose to self-deport back to their home countries. President Trump said this initiative includes a potential path for some migrants to legally re-enter the U.S. if they meet certain criteria. The Department of Homeland Security...
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Immigration
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 5

Three Africans among 16 cardinals tipped to succeed Pope Francis

The article outlines 15 cardinals from various regions who are potential successors to Pope Francis, known as “papabili.” Among Europeans, Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s current secretary of state, is the frontrunner, while other notable figures include Matteo Maria Zuppi and Jean-Marc Aveline. From Asia, Luis Antonio Tagle and Charles Maung...
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Religion