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Premium Times 2027: NNPP meets INEC deadline, submits 355 NASS, presidential candidates

The party described the achievement as historic, given the time constraints that followed the delayed compliance with court orders...

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Premium Times Nigeria’s defence minister dismisses resignation reports, threatens legal action

"I’m not going anywhere. I have never discussed resignation. I don’t even know the person who brought that information. Whoever is...

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Vanguard Why the NBA physician must first heal herself, by Rotimi Fasan

With the emergence of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) as the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association, the controversies t...

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Vanguard Wike: The standout FCT minister in 50 years of Abuja

By KEHINDE OLAOSEBIKAN I was there. The President said it. A former FCT minister affirmed it. As a resident since 1988, I confirm...

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Vanguard Keeping exams within reach of every child

The Federal Government did well to suspend its proposed increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Counci...

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Vanguard What are the functions of ministries in a country? (Part 3), by Usman Sarki

“The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there”, John Buchan....

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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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