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Vanguard APC Campaign Council: Atiku politicising Ebola outbreak, ₦10bn emergency fund remains untouched

— defends surveillance measures The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice-Presiden...

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Vanguard 2027: Momoh warns politicians against divisive rhetoric

— Says ethnic, religious appeals can turn neighbours into suspects By Olayinka Ajayi The Chairman of Channels Media Group, Dr John...

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Vanguard Police begins training of 10,000 officers for 2027 polls

— Disu warns personnel against partisanship, electoral offences By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has commenced...

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Vanguard NAFDAC uncovers another fake herbal factory in Lagos, arrests manager

By Chioma obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday uncovered another illegal h...

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Premium Times Ebola: Africa CDC warns African leaders against politicising outbreak, finger-pointing

Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Mr Kaseya said he was familiar with the political dynamics across...

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Premium Times Police arraign man for allegedly kidnapping, killing victims

The police charged the defendant with six counts, including illegal possession of firearms and hostage-taking resulting in the vic...

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Premium Times Bill to empower NUC to strengthen university accreditation processes passes second reading at Senate

The bill seeks to strengthen the NUC’s regulatory framework, promote global best practices in university education, and encourage...

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Premium Times Ogun schools shut again as toxic gas sends over 100 pupils to hospital

Between April and October, over 300 school children and teachers across parts of the state, heightening concerns among parents and...

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Premium Times FG launches five-year plan to eliminate lead poisoning

The plan aims to strengthen surveillance, regulation and enforcement, with the minister urging stakeholders to address lead exposu...

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Premium Times Ebola: Africa CDC urges African ownership, accountability in outbreak response

Africa CDC says African governments must invest in their health systems and hold aid partners accountable as the continent respond...

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Premium Times Edo Queens accept CAF decision, vow to fight for Women’s Champions League spot

While admitting that the outcome was not what the club had hoped for, the Nigerian champions stressed that their decision to proce...

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Premium Times MacArthur President urges Africa to move from AI talk to action

He spoke during a fireside chat titled “Positioning Africa in the Global AI Order: Capital, Talent, and Trust.” The post MacArthur...

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Premium Times Tinubu commissions section of Kano-Kaduna highway

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday commissioned Section III of the long-awaited Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, stretching acr...

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Premium Times Cost of Living: Abiodun to cut food prices, expand bus fleet

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare and policies aimed at improving the living conditions...

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Premium Times Reps consider bill to ban compulsory multi-year advance rent in FCT

The bill also seeks to prohibit unlawful eviction practices, including threats or violence, disconnection of essential services, r...

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Premium Times Ebola: Africa CDC seeks full travel history of Nigeria’s patient to trace source of infection

Mr Kaseya said the woman, who was born in Uganda but resides in Abuja, spent several days in her home country before her husband,...

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Premium Times Alleged Murder: Court warns defence against delay in trial of four IPOB members

The prosecution alleged that the defendants conspired to commit acts of terrorism and were involved in the abduction of Ekpenyong...

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Premium Times Election Campaigns: FRSC bars officers from escorting politicians

Abimbola Owolabi, zonal commanding officer, RS6, gave the directive during her maiden visit to the Cross River Command in Calabar...

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Premium Times Nigeria has 500 epidemiologists, govt should let them lead Ebola response, expert says

A veteran epidemiologist says Nigeria has 500 trained specialists who should lead the Ebola response, warning that the time taken...

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Vanguard Judges must prioritise their health, wellness – Justice Adejumo

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – Judicial officers across the federation have been urged to prioritise their health and well-being, g...

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Vanguard Explainer: What if BVAS fails in 2027 election?

Under the Electoral Act, if a malfunctioning BVAS cannot be repaired or replaced, voting in that specific unit is postponed to the...

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Vanguard Hardship: NLC, TUC threaten nationwide action, as FG-Labour talks deadlock

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened possible nationwide action after talks with t...

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Vanguard 10 items you cannot bring along with you on your trip to the UK

Travellers heading to the United Kingdom must be careful about the items they pack, as UK border authorities prohibit or restrict...

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Vanguard Ohuabunwa mourns Prof Ibe, says Abia North has lost hero

By Steve Oko Former ECOWAS Leader and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, has expressed deep...

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