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Vanguard US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strateg...

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Vanguard We’re not asking Tinubu to stop El-Rufai’s trial — Wife seeks protection, fair hearing

She explained that although El-Rufai had repeatedly applied for bail, the conditions attached to the approvals had made his releas...

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Vanguard Dangote effects another cut in petrol price

•As diesel prices rises across major depots By Udeme Akpan The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday trimmed its ex-depot price...

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Vanguard NAICOM charges NIA to rebuild public trust in insurance

By Rosemary Iwunze Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, has charged the N...

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Vanguard Rising cost of essentials to push more Nigerians into poverty — IMF

•Maintains forecast for Nigeria’s GDP at 4.1% in 2026, 4.3% in 2027 •Says improved macroeconomic stability supports Nigeria’s econ...

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Vanguard ILC fallout: NLC engages FG over labour violations, others

Nigeria is expected to report back to the International Labour Organisation, ILO, by September on measures taken to address concer...

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Vanguard CBN: Standard N100 note remains legal tender

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the Standard N100 note is still a legal tender...

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Vanguard Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 9, 2026

The Nigerian naira traded at approximately ₦1,373.99 per United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NF...

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Vanguard COFAS calls for Cooperative Development Fund in Anambra

Laments poor financing, weak governance in the sector By Cynthia Alo The Cooperative Federation of Anambra State Limited, COFAS, h...

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Vanguard Cartoon: ‘Demonstration of craze’

Read Also: 2027: I might not be alive to contest – Peter Obi Vanguard News The post Cartoon: ‘Demonstration of craze’ appeared fir...

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Premium Times University lecturer remanded over alleged defamation of Katsina government

Chief Magistrates' Court in Katsina remanded Bashir Kurfi in police custody over his claim that the Katsina State Government spons...

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Premium Times Northern governors launch security trust fund, commit N1bn monthly

Forum inaugurates Board of Trustees, backs state police, and calls for stronger collaboration with traditional rulers to tackle in...

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Premium Times World Cup: Morocco, France kick off blockbuster quarter-final battles as title race narrows

Morocco booked their place in the last eight with an impressive 3-0 victory over Canada, while France edged Paraguay 1-0 thanks to...

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Premium Times Three years of Reps under Tajudeen: Achievements, controversies, scandals

Over the past three years, the 360-member House pursued ambitious constitutional reforms, processed major economic legislation and...

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Premium Times US launches strikes on Iran, Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

Mr Trump said the US may “de-nuclearise” Iran without a deal. The post US launches strikes on Iran, Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain a...

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Premium Times World Cup 2026: Justin Bieber joins Burna Boy, Shakira, BTS for historic Final Halftime show

The historic 11-minute halftime show marks the first time a FIFA World Cup final will feature a Super Bowl-style entertainment per...

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Premium Times Eight abducted victims freed after 21 days

The release of the abducted victims came exactly three weeks (21 days) after their abduction. The post Eight abducted victims free...

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Vanguard Troops foil Boko Haram/ISWAP invasion into Borno base

The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has rescued some people hitherto abducted by suspected members of Bok...

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Vanguard Nothing must happen to Obi, El-Rufai, Atiku warns Tinubu

Atiku urged the Federal Government to confront, with transparency and accountability, the serious public controversies surrounding...

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Vanguard Russia says to continue support for Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali militaries

Russia will continue to provide military backing to the junta-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which have formed a...

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Vanguard Iran health ministry says 14 killed in two days of US strikes

Two days of US strikes against Iran have killed 14 people and left 78 injured, Tehran's health ministry said on Thursday. The post...

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Premium Times Presidency reacts to Peter Obi’s safety concerns

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Obi suggested that his life was under threat because Mr Tinubu’s government was constantly...

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Vanguard Lagos rescues unconscious pregnant woman, hands mother, baby to Plateau govt

By Chioma Obinna A 22-year-old pregnant woman found unconscious on a Lagos street has been rescued from the brink of death, delive...

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Vanguard PFIPC: I’ll give documents to DSS, Police — Adeyemi

THE brewing storm over the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, took a dramatic turn, yesterd...

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