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Vanguard Tinubu asked me to claim Adelabu as my ministerial choice, I refused — Makinde

“And then the president eventually said, ‘Well, since I’ve taken this decision to appoint Bayo, you should go and take ownership o...

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Vanguard Court strikes out criminal complaint against SDP’s Shehu Gabam

He held that since the allegations pertained to the internal affairs and financial transactions of a political party, the case oug...

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Vanguard Ondo workers appeal to Aiyedatiwa for CNG buses, affordable housing

—Lists 6,000 recruitments by gov By Dayo Johnson Akure Workers in Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to provide...

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Premium Times Court rejects Euracare’s bid to halt inquest into Adichie’s son’s death

The ruling followed an objection by Ms Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, who asked the court to dismiss the suit two weeks ear...

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Premium Times Borno employs 2,000 health workers in two years – Official

Mr Kaza said the recruitment of doctors, nurses and other health professionals had helped to reduce staffing gaps in Borno State’s...

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Premium Times 11 vessels ‌‌‍‌‍⁠⁠‍‍‌‌‌‌expected at Lagos ports with petroleum products, food items, others – NPA

It added that 19 vessels were currently discharging various consignments at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. The post 11 vessel...

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Premium Times Affordable Housing: FG, States harp on single-digit mortgage, longer repayment

Mr Dantsoho also called for the expansion of mortgage access beyond the formal public and private sectors to capture Nigerians in...

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Vanguard Ondo Coastal Highway: ADC candidate challenges Umahi

…Akingunola alleges route change breaches procurement rules By Dayo Johnson AKURE: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate...

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Premium Times Strike: 5,900 FCTA education officers sit for 2026 promotion exams

“The promotions will be strictly merit-based, and educators will return to their classrooms immediately they finish their assessme...

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Premium Times Court dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s N10 billion suit against EFCC

Ms Achimugu had challenged the search and seizure of her cars, jewellery and other belongings, asking the court to determine wheth...

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Premium Times NTI centre managers begin one-month warning strike over unpaid allowances

The forum said the decision followed several unsuccessful attempts to secure payment of the outstanding honoraria. The post NTI ce...

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Premium Times PDP, Pantami give INEC three days to publish name as Gombe governorship candidate

The law firm Ahmed Raji & Co. conveyed the demand in a formal legal document dated 12 October and sent it to the INEC chairman. Th...

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Premium Times 2027: CJN warns judges against romancing with politicians

The CJN gave the advice during the opening of the 2026 legal year of the Supreme Court on Monday in Abuja. The post 2027: CJN warn...

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Vanguard Seyi Makinde: Can APM presidential candidate ‘travel’ beyond South-West?

Makinde was learning that money, professional reputation and personal ambition could open the door to politics, but they could not...

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Premium Times TikTok responds to reports of restricted access in Northern Nigeria

The platform said it was engaging relevant stakeholders to resolve the disruption. The post TikTok responds to reports of restrict...

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Premium Times World Mental Health Day: NHRC seeks inclusion of human rights focus in strategic plan

The NHRC's executive secretary called on the government to make mental health a priority and “provide adequate funding for mental-...

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Premium Times FG has no regrets over Lagos-Calabar coastal highway decisions – Umahi

He said the decisions concerning the Ondo section were based on sound engineering considerations and aimed at ensuring the success...

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Premium Times Abiodun tasks political leaders, public servants on strategic foresight

The governor spoke at the opening of a three-day Capacity Development Programme on Foresighting for Strategic Leaders in Ogun Stat...

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Premium Times Nigerian troops ‌kill 40 ISWAP fighters in Borno – Official

The operation, conducted on 10 October, targeted a terrorist enclave at Badu Village, south of Gudumbali in Guzamala Local Governm...

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Premium Times Kaduna 2027: Only one female candidate in governorship race

A review of the 2023 governorship election shows that no woman contested the governorship seat in Kaduna State. The post Kaduna 20...

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Premium Times AI to affect 40% of global jobs – IMF boss

She described AI as a “slow-moving tsunami" for the labour market, saying it could augment, downgrade or eliminate jobs. The post...

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Premium Times Ayra Starr headlines NFL halftime show

The Afrobeats star performed at the halftime show during the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. Th...

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Premium Times Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy with Houthis

Iran was prepared to “provide any form of support” to help initiate talks, the Iranian foreign ministry said. The post Iran urges...

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Premium Times Floods, windstorms ravage seven Taraba LGAs

TSEMA executive secretary urges residents of flood-prone, low-lying and riverside communities to move to safer, higher ground or d...

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