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Vanguard Femi Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 21.96% with N77.6bn share purchase

The latest acquisition raised Otedola’s stake from 20.42 per cent to 21.96 per cent, increasing the volume of shares under his con...

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Vanguard Over 300,000 people trafficked into Southeast Asia scam hubs yearly, generate $64bn — NAPTIP

…Agency unveils week-long activities to mark 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The National Ag...

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Vanguard Biggest records set at FIFA World Cup 2026 [Full list]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the title for the second time in the coun...

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Vanguard FG intervenes to avert strike, restore services at Futa Teaching Hospital, Ondo

By Dayo Johnson Akure The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has intervened in the industrial dispute at the Federal Un...

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Vanguard Gov Yusuf inaugurates multi-agency task force on drug abuse

…Signs Executive Order against thuggery in Kano By Dapo Akinrefon Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has inaugurated the Mult...

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Vanguard Anti-Tinubu Post: Court rejects Sowore’s uncertified exhibits

…. as trial continues July 28 By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AA...

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Vanguard 2027: Sheikh warns parties against same-faith governorship tickets in Kaduna

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, has urged political parties in Kaduna State and other...

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Vanguard Full List: Real Madrid lead clubs with most goals at 2026 World Cup

Real Madrid players finished as the highest-scoring club contingent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combining for 22 goals across the...

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Vanguard US tax rules may cut Spain’s $50m World Cup earnings by 30% – Report

Spain could lose as much as 30 per cent of the estimated $50 million prize money it earned for winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup due...

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Vanguard Boko Haram releases obituary for slain videographer killed by army

"He was the cameraman...he previously led raids into Cameroon before joining the media wing of the terrorist group." The post Boko...

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Vanguard FRSC recovers two suspected stolen vehicles, hands suspects to police

Ohaeri said that the registered owner subsequently confirmed the vehicle’s registration number, colour and other identifying detai...

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Vanguard Southampton manager Eckert charged over spying scandal

In a stunning controversy that rocked English football last season, Southampton admitted spying on a training session held by play...

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Vanguard Police arrest 2 suspected robbers with toy guns in Niger

The Police Command in Niger has arrested two suspected armed robbers allegedly found with three toy pistols and 16 Automated Telle...

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Vanguard Egypt moves closer to nuclear power as El-Dabaa project offers lessons for Nigeria’s energy ambitions

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Egypt has moved a step closer to joining the league of nuclear power-producing nations after install...

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Vanguard Fury says ‘best yet to come’ ahead of Thailand fight

"I don't feel like the world's seen the best Tyson Fury yet," said the former two-time world heavyweight champion, who turns 38 ne...

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Vanguard MEMAN defends members over Apapa tanker traffic, seeks stronger enforcement of truck call-up system

By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorThe Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has defended its member companies against...

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Vanguard ‘Native doctors ‘intercede’ with ancestors’, says Senator Maidoki, seeks recognition for traditional medicine

ABUJA — The Senate on Tuesday witnessed a lively debate over the future of traditional medicine in Nigeria as Senator Garba Maidok...

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Vanguard Why I appointed Omenugha as COOU Vice-Chancellor — Soludo

By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has explained that merit, experience and proven leadership infor...

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Vanguard FG, Japan, UNESCO launch digital teacher training for 2,000 educators

…Boost Female School Leadership The Federal Government has launched a three-day Master Training Workshop aimed at enhancing teache...

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Vanguard Atiku demands joint summon of OAGF, CBN Gov over conflicting PFIPC accounts

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA:Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to immediately summon the Accountan...

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Premium Times Nearly 2.7 billion people cannot have healthy diet – WHO

Mr Ghebreyesus said the burden is unevenly shared, with Africa disproportionately affected, as about two-thirds of the continent’s...

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Premium Times Despite governor’s executive orders, illegal mining denies Taraba State billions of naira annually

The latest executive order, signed by Governor Agbu Kefas in June 2026, is the administration's third attempt to halt illegal mini...

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Premium Times Nigerian students lament the delay in NELFUND upkeep allowance

The upkeep allowance is one of the benefits provided under the NELFUND scheme, an initiative of the Federal Government aimed at re...

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Premium Times OpenAI admits its system autonomously hacked another company

According to OpenAI, the models involved included GPT-5.6 Sol and a more capable pre-release model with reduced cyber refusals. Th...

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