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Vanguard Yamal breaks Mbappe’s record as UCL’s highest-scoring teenager [See top 5]

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has surpassed Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé to become the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champ...

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Vanguard CAN disowns cleric, reaffirms neutrality ahead of 2027 polls

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned a cleric claiming to represent the association, declaring that he is not i...

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Vanguard Democrat Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected US senator

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's US Senate race over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, US networks said early Wednesda...

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Vanguard 2027: Tinubu will win second term based on achievements – Alausa

The minister said Tinubu had transformed different sectors of the economy and deserved another term based on his administration’s...

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Vanguard Meet Keisha Lance Bottoms, first black woman elected Governor of US State

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history after winning Georgia’s gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman elec...

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Vanguard ‘Americans want unity, not division’ – Obama reacts to Democrats’ midterm victory

“Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, an...

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Vanguard South Africa votes under shadow of service failures

South Africans vote Wednesday in a closely watched local government election, with parties battling for control of major cities in...

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ScienceDaily Health Gene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there's a catch

A single gene-editing treatment could someday protect against heart disease, high cholesterol, and other common conditions for dec...

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TechCrunch India’s EloElo nabs $80M from NBCUniversal to bet on the country’s rising microdrama market

More than 118 million users watch microdramas every month as the serialized format has taken off in India. EloElo's Story TV is on...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists trick cancer cells into making the drugs that kill them

Scientists have developed a promising new cancer-fighting strategy that uses carbon monoxide naturally produced by tumor cells to...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Kids who eat more ultra-processed foods show a troubling brain response

A new study suggests that ultra-processed foods may influence children's developing brains in ways that encourage weight gain. Res...

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TechCabal Airtel Nigeria puts its network map in subscribers’ hands

The feature, called Airtel Open Network, also allows customers to report poor network experiences directly to the telecom operator...

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Premium Times US Midterms: Democrats take control of Senate, lead in House seats

Republicans control the outgoing 119th Congress, with a 53-seat majority The post US Midterms: Democrats take control of Senate, l...

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Premium Times Unsafe Hostels, Other Facilities: How UNIJOS fails students with disabilities

Students with disabilities at the University of Jos face barriers to independent living and learning due to inaccessible hostels a...

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Premium Times UCL Roundup: Usor bags assist as LASK win big, Man United stage stunning comeback

Usor was instrumental as LASK cruised to a 4-0 home win over Slovan Bratislava, setting up Kasper Jørgensen for the opening goal i...

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Vanguard Nigeria’s exports record 25% increase in 2yrs — NPA

By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s exports have increased by 25 per cent in the last two years, driven by Federal Government reforms and i...

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Vanguard US Midterms: Democrats take control of US Congress as voters reject Trump’s Republicans

Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the United States Congress in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, dealing a...

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Vanguard NESG: Economic growth must deliver jobs, higher incomes

By Babajide Komolafe Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Mr. Omoboyede Olusanya, has called for a shift from me...

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Vanguard NIMASA threatens sanctions over missing marine incident reports

By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has threatened sanctions against Port Facility Se...

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Vanguard ADC vows to proceed with Sokoto campaign despite intimidation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to proceed with its scheduled campaign in Sokoto State despite what it described a...

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Vanguard Petrol hits N1,370/litre as depot prices rise

By Udeme Akpan The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, has risen to N1,370 per litre in Lagos, fo...

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Vanguard US Midterms: Trump accepts midterm results, pledges to work with Democrats

United States President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to accept the outcome of the country's midterm elections and work wit...

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Vanguard ADC accuses Sokoto govt of intimidation, demands reopening of campaign office

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Sokoto State Government of using the police to intimidate opposition politic...

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Vanguard LG reinforces leadership in refrigerator market with Brandcom award

LG Electronics has strengthened its position in Nigeria’s home appliance market following the recognition of its MoodUP™ Refrigera...

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