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Premium Times UBA announces Tony Elumelu’s retirement, appoints Emmanuel Nnorom as chairman

UBA said Mr Elumelu's retirement is in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) corporate governance guidelines, which set a...

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Premium Times Edo govt reunites US deportee with family after rescue

Peter Guobadia was rescued after being found wandering along Airport Road in Benin City in a visibly distressed condition and was...

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Premium Times Adeyanju defends Sowore calling Tinubu ‘criminal’ as defence opens case in cyberbullying trial

Mr Adeyanju appeared in court as Mr Sowore's first defence witness in a cyberbullying trial focusing on Mr Sowore's social media p...

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Premium Times University gives dismissed lecturers one-month window to appeal

Last month, the university council approved the sack of two professors – Chike Osegbue and C. C. Nwabachili – and Ifeoma Kakulu, I...

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Premium Times PFIPC has no CBN account, received no funds – OAGF

The OAGF spokesperson explained that the process of opening a CBN account for the PFIPC was never completed because the required d...

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Premium Times How Nigeria’s security partnership with US contributes to global security

From cocaine corridors to counterterrorism defections, a quieter shift is redefining Nigeria’s role in global security. The post H...

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Vanguard Seven die, three injured in Kogi road crash

By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA — Seven persons have been confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries in a road accident alon...

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Vanguard Gambia delegation tours NSITF to study Employees’ Compensation Scheme

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) on Monday, officially launched a week-long study to...

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Vanguard FEPPPAN praises Tinubu for settling N39bn pension liabilities, commends liquidation of NITEL/MTEL arrears

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has commende...

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Vanguard I told Trump FIFA disciplinary body was independent – Infantino

Gianni Infantino said Monday he told Donald Trump that FIFA's disciplinary body was independent when the president rang him about...

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Vanguard Tinubu hails Nigerian Army as strategic force in national, regional, global security

The President gave this commendation on Monday, 6 July 2026, at the Grand Finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 202...

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Vanguard 7 things to know about Emmanuel Nnorom, UBA’s incoming chairman

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Nnorom as its next Chairman, succeeding Tony Elumel...

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Vanguard NDE endorses Tinubu’s commitment to create jobs for youth – Empowers RHEI beneficiaries in Imo

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led federal go...

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Vanguard England’s Jordan Henderson set for wrist surgery after Mexico win

The 36-year-old suffered the injury after appearing to fall awkwardly over the advertising hoardings during England's celebrations...

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Vanguard Umahi commends Sokoto-Badagry Highway progress, expresses concern over Sango-Idiroko road

By John Alechenu ABUJA — Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on Section III...

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Vanguard World Cup: Mexico coach Aguirre ‘proud but hurt’ after England defeat

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre says he is proud of his players despite admitting he was deeply hurt after their 3-2 defeat to En...

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Vanguard NDC condemns declaration of Egbetanah’s seat vacant, urges INEC to ignore assembly’s decision

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the Delta State House of Assembly over its decision to...

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Vanguard Alleged anti-media practices: FG orders FCCPC to probe X, Meta, AI companies

According to a statement issued by the FCCPC on Monday, the directive was conveyed in a letter signed by the Minister of Informati...

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Vanguard RULAAC seeks probe into disappearance of Anambra vigilante operative

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for an urgent, independent and tr...

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Vanguard PFIPC: Police arrest Adeyemi’s father amid ongoing forgery probe

'The operation drew the attention of residents and caused anxiety within the household, particularly for the suspect's elderly mot...

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Vanguard Tony Elumelu to step down as UBA chairman, Nnorom named successor

LAGOS — United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that its Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will retire on August 21, 2026, after comp...

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Vanguard Senate hails Nigerian Army at 163, calls for stronger civil-military relations

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, officers, soldiers a...

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Vanguard Outrage as suspected vandal targets Southern Ijaw’s historic bridge

By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA — Traditional rulers and youth leaders in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have in...

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Vanguard Benue APC crisis: Tinubu meets Alia, Suswam in Aso Villa

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. H...

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