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Premium Times Osun Election: “Prepare to employ your uncle” — Uzodimma replies Davido

Mr Uzodinma, who chairs the APC National Campaign Council for the Osun governorship election, responded after Davido appealed to a...

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Premium Times Abuja Earth Tremor: Alake calls for calm, directs agency to report updates

Mr Alake urged residents of the FCT to go about their normal routine without anxiety. The post Abuja Earth Tremor: Alake calls for...

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Premium Times WAFCON 2026: Six key takeaways as Super Falcons crush Egypt to reach quarter-finals

Beyond the convincing scoreline, the contest produced several narratives that could shape Nigeria's title bid as the tournament he...

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Premium Times EXCLUSIVE: Auto dealer reveals details of vehicle purchases by coup suspect

PREMIUM TIMES is reporting for the first time details of some vehicle purchases allegedly carried out by the suspected mastermind...

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Premium Times Nairobi reflections (1): Reclaiming Africa’s leadership philosophy, By Olumide Frederick Adetiba

As someone whose work sits at the intersection of faith, leadership, governance, and development, I have become increasingly convi...

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Premium Times Oriire and the 9/11 standard: Why the Oyo commission deserves an open mind, By Oludare Ogunlana

This is why the commission matters, and why it deserves better than cynicism. First, it is our instrument of truth. Like the 9/11...

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Vanguard FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan

UEFA termed the proposal to privatise the World Cup a "shabby, back room, opaque deal" hatched by Infantino. The post FIFA back In...

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Vanguard Russia denies using Colombian mercenaries in Ukraine war

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, for his part, insists there are at least 7,000 Colombians fighting in Russia and Ukraine for m...

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Vanguard Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory

Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at...

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Vanguard Former Iranian women footballers ‘proud’ after being granted Australian citizenship

With their demands for protection an embarrassment for Iran's leaders but lauded by US President Donald Trump, five later changed...

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Vanguard We’ve started paying depositors of 46 microfinance banks — NDIC

•Over 700,000 Heritage Bank depositors paid By Cynthia Alo The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has said that it has c...

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Vanguard Troops rescue 308 kidnap victims after six-month operation in Kwara, Niger forests

Troops conducting a special operation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have rescued 308 kidnap victims ab...

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Vanguard Onaiyekan Controversy: Afenifere leaders, analysts clash over Tinubu presidency’s response to Catholic Bishops

"That act by the President was to demonstrate to the Roman Catholic community in Nigeria that they have no better friend than Pres...

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Vanguard Growth must lift Nigerians, other Africans out of poverty — ITUC-Africa

•Faults Nigeria’s planned removal of subsidy on electricity By Victor Ahiuma-Young NAIROBI, Kenya — Organised Labour through the I...

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Vanguard Senate backs EKEDP’s turnaround, seeks solution to sector bottlenecks

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Senate Committee on Privatisation has commended Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP) for its...

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Vanguard NGX Group declares N1.30 interim dividend as H1 profit jumps 146%

By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc has declared an interim dividend of N1.30 per ordinary share for the six mo...

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Vanguard 2026 WAFCON: 3 quarter-final fixtures confirmed

Ghana play Mali on Thursday in Group D. A draw will qualify Ghana while Mali must win to progress The post 2026 WAFCON: 3 quarter-...

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Vanguard Navy recovers 85,000 litres of stolen crude products in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy, in furtherance of its offensive against crude oil theft, has successfully deactivated 2 illegal refining sites...

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Premium Times Military declares top ISWAP commanders wanted following intelligence from recovered devices

Mr Goni, a captain, said troops recovered several technical devices and other intelligence materials, including a camcorder allege...

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Premium Times WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-finals

The Super Falcons now turn their full focus to the knockout stages, where they will face old rivals Cameroon in the quarter-finals...

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Premium Times Tinubu hails ‘rescue’ of 308 victims abducted from Kwara, Niger

President Tinubu also directed security agencies to intensify efforts to prevent future abductions by strengthening early warning...

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Vanguard SGF to deepen consultations with Catholic Bishops

The federal government has restated its readiness to deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, CBCN,...

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Vanguard BUA cement empowers host communities, employs 52 graduates after intensive training

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: In a significant demonstration of corporate commitment to youth empowerment, skills acquisition...

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Vanguard PEA group empowers underprivileged youths

In a remarkable blend of enterprise and social responsibility, Royalty Signatures by Ezinne Ltd, a fashion company and one of the...

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