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Vanguard Nelson Mandela and ANC’s many failures, by Ochereome Nnanna

If you ask anyone, “who is the greatest African of all time?”, the name of Nelson Mandela of South Africa will likely pop up. I to...

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Vanguard Taking care of the telecoms poor, by Okoh Aihe

The holy book tells us that the poor will always live with us in our societies. It means you can never wish away the poor even if...

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Vanguard Yohanna Kusau: A quiet champion of primary healthcare in Nigeria

By Ayomide Ladipo & Lois Sambo The day begins early at Kabusa Primary Healthcare Centre. Before the morning sun fully settles over...

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Vanguard How did Ejiro happen to journalism: A response to “How did Sheriff happen to Delta?”

By FESTUS OKUBOR Reading Ejiro Idama’s latest offering in Vanguard was like watching a gifted comedian trying very hard to pass fo...

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Vanguard Tinubu approves new army battalion for Kwara

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Omu-Aran...

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Vanguard Sokoto Govt warns against fertiliser diversion as Kebbe receives 3,600 bags for farmers

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has warned against the diversion, hoarding or resale of fertiliser meant fo...

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Vanguard Decomposed body in singer D4vd’s car was ‘unrecognizable’, court hears

The body of a teenage girl found in the trunk of US singer D4vd's car had been decomposed to the point it was "unrecognizable," a...

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Vanguard External reserves stand at $52bn – CBN gov, Cardoso

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves has presently risen to 5...

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Vanguard Tinubu’s reforms repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity – Information Minister

Idris commended the forum for its continued contribution to democratic governance and national development. The post Tinubu’s refo...

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Vanguard Morgan Rogers says happy to join ‘biggest club in London’ Chelsea

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, with the 23-year-old forward joining t...

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Vanguard ITF begins screening of 100,000 artisans

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Tuesday kicked off its annual screening of 100,000 Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA), captu...

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Vanguard Edo closes case on trial of suspected kidnappers in special court

THE Edo State Government on Tuesday closed its case in the trial of four suspected kidnappers at the special court approved to try...

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Vanguard NUPRC awards 37 oil blocks to 31 firms in 2026 licensing round

The winners emerged at the commercial bid conference held on Tuesday at the Transcorp Event Centre, Abuja, marking the conclusion...

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Premium Times Enugu extends health insurance to traders

“Instead of paying huge amounts out-of-pocket whenever they fall sick, registered traders will pay an annual premium of N12,000 pe...

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Premium Times First Lady donates N2bn to promote Akwete weaving heritage in Abia

She promised Governor Alex Otti that if President Bola Tinubu wins the 2027 presidential election for a second term, she would wea...

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Premium Times World Breastfeeding Week: FG urges stronger support for breastfeeding

The global event, observed annually from 1 to 7 August, will be commemorated this year under the theme, “Breastfeeding for a Susta...

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Premium Times Troops rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abductions in Sokoto, Zamfara

The troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun battle at Kaura community, forcing them to flee. The post Troops rescue 27 ki...

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Premium Times Fake Agency Probe: Reps panel threatens sanctions as MDAs ignore summons

The panel directed all defaulting MDAs to appear before the committee on Thursday with the relevant officers and documents request...

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Premium Times Outgoing British High Commissioner praises Tinubu’s economic reforms

The envoy described the NRS as “one of our best partners” and commended Dr Adedeji for doing a tough but good work The post Outgoi...

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Premium Times Ebonyi government to curb arbitrary rents, agency fees

Similar to the situation in Ebonyi, a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Okeh Mbah, sponsored a bill in February 2025, d...

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Premium Times 31 firms win 37 oil, gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round

Thirty-one companies have emerged winners of 37 oil and gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round after a competitive commercia...

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Premium Times Afrilition: Setting out a critical pathway towards African excellence, By Adéwálé Àjàdí

Afrilition sets out a critical pathway towards African excellence… Afrilition is about a systemic realisation of Africa as a globa...

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Premium Times Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill four, raze houses

Although the police did not specifically identify the victims, sources informed PREMIUM TIMES that the victims were herders residi...

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Premium Times Fresh crisis hits Ondo Assembly over alleged sharing of ₦44 million OSOPADEC funds

Some members of the House are reportedly calling for the resignation of the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, for cornering the money, a c...

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