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Vanguard Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching job

Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday over the...

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Vanguard World Cup: ‘They have no reason to hate us’ — Argentina star hits back at critics

"They say we're arrogant, but that says more about them than about us. We have always been very respectful towards every opponent...

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Vanguard Chad announces plan to withdraw from International Criminal Court

Chad announced on Monday it planned to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, saying its effectiveness was "limited" and...

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Vanguard US explains what determines how long foreign visitors can remain in the country

The US has reminded international visitors that the length of time they are allowed to remain in the country is determined by a Cu...

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Vanguard Iran says summoned French envoy over ‘interference’ in internal affairs

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned the French ambassador to Tehran to protest the conduct of two diplomats who...

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Vanguard Oil prices sink as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes

Oil prices tumbled on Monday as a pause in tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran boosted hopes for a return to th...

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Vanguard ASUU strike: AAUA students issue 72-hour ultimatum to Aiyedatiwa

The Students’ Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Ondo State governmen...

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TechCabal The Next Wave: Africa’s payment rails have a participation problem

Speed made instant payments possible, but the harder task now is deciding who gets access to the rails, on what terms, and who con...

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TechCabal Unlicenced Kenya’s digital lenders cannot recover loans after court ruling

The rulings suggest that lenders operating without a CBK digital credit provider licence may struggle to enforce loan contracts, r...

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TechCabal Zedcrest Group acquires cross-border payments startup Leatherback in global fintech push

The acquisition formalises a relationship that began in 2021 when Zedcrest participated in Leatherback’s $10 million pre-seed fund...

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Premium Times Three killed in Benue attacks days after IGP’s visit

The latest attacks in Ohimini came barely two days after Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu visited Benue and pledged inten...

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Premium Times Meet Big Brother Naija Season 11 Housemates (PHOTOS)

The much-anticipated 11th season of Big Brother Naija officially premiered Sunday night as 24 housemates from across Nigeria enter...

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Premium Times Why income and wealth inequality matter, By Uddin Ifeanyi

The point that ought not to be missed is that for an economy such as ours, the biggest crisis point is often not that some people...

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Premium Times Students feared being trapped in a three-storey building that collapsed

The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, happened on Sunday night at Amaokpala, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area. The post Stu...

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Premium Times United Capital, Aradel, Custodian Investment top stock pick this week

This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before...

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Premium Times WAFCON 2026: Morocco, Algeria seize early Group A advantage with victories over Kenya, Senegal

While Morocco thrilled a packed home crowd with a commanding 4-0 victory over Kenya, Algeria produced a composed display to overco...

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Premium Times Glasgow 2026 Day 4: Team Nigeria eyes more medals as athletics, weightlifting take centre stage

Attention on Monday will be on the athletics track as Nigeria's sprint stars begin their campaigns. The post Glasgow 2026 Day 4: T...

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TechCabal 👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – E-buses in Cape Town

In today's edition: Airtel’s share buyback plan || Cape Town now has e-buses || Kenya finalises crypto rules || Kenya’s eTIMS’ dow...

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Premium Times EDITORIAL: NNPCL’s reckless disregard for Senate oversight

PREMIUM TIMES holds the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, responsible for NNPCL’s litany of affronts on the legislature....

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Premium Times Glasgow 2026: Olopade upbeat as Nigeria claim seventh medal, target more gold

Nyong claimed the silver medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting event after lifting a combined total of 168kg. The post Glasgow 2...

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Premium Times Iran halts retaliatory strikes

The US Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, told Fox News on Sunday that the president had decided to reconsider diplomatic negotiati...

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Premium Times WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons star Okoronkwo responds to racist abuse after theft saga

Despite the online abuse, Okoronkwo insisted neither she nor her teammates would be distracted from their mission of winning a rec...

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Vanguard IMF urges central banks to tighten AI governance against financial risks

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on central banks and financial regulators to str...

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Vanguard Solar everywhere: Commercial phone chargers dump petrol generators over fuel costs

“They don’t need heavy inverters to run air conditioners; they just need stable direct current for USB ports and phones. The post...

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