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Vanguard Smugglers block Ota-Idiroko Road as illicit trade thrives

•Schoolchildren, workers, others stranded •Customs: We are not aware By Kennedy Mbele For several months now, residents and motori...

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Premium Times NBA Election: Badejo-Okusanya extends lead in presidential race

Of the three candidates, only Mrs Badejo-Okusanya secured additional votes that were substantial enough to increase her share of t...

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Premium Times Stakeholders call for stronger investment in parenting support to protect children, strengthen families

The call was made during a stakeholder dissemination workshop titled "From the Airwaves to Stronger Families: Evaluating Parenting...

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Vanguard Koulamallah: Africa’s lone voice, by Patrick Omorodion

During the week I saw a letter from the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to FIFA Secretary General registering Nigeria’s support f...

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Vanguard The odd quirks of Peter Obi at sixty-five

By Valentine Obienyem The Greek biographer Plutarch, in the preamble to his ”Life of Alexander”, observed: ”I am writing biography...

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Vanguard It’s time to move forward, by Funmi Komolafe

Brethren, let’s thank God for a new day. For us, it should be a time to move forward. Moving forward means moving from the point y...

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Vanguard Nigeria’s democracy without legislators and judiciary, by Dele Sobowale

“Legislators have the first place in the temple of glory; conquerors come behind them” – Voltaire, 1694-1778, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUO...

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Vanguard The toy-boy that was the best thing to happen to this cougar!

By Bunmi Sofola Angela was in her mid 30s when she became broody. “I began to wonder if I’d ever settle down, and become a mum”, s...

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Vanguard Senate: Thank you, but…, by Tonnie Iredia

In recent times, new narratives are emerging daily in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. On a daily basis, we now hear of bandits...

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Vanguard England beat France 6-4 in World Cup third-place playoff

England beat France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup third-place playoff thanks to a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka while Kylian Mbappe...

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Vanguard Kebbi commissioner lights up community, declares war on crimes, mosquitoes

By Victor Ahiuma-Young BIRNIN KEBBI — In a move aimed at boosting security and promoting public health, the Kebbi State Commission...

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Vanguard Jonathan commiserates with Amaechi over mother’s death

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the passing of Dame Mary Amaechi, mother of a former Governor of Riv...

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Vanguard Lagos: Troops arrest 6 illegal bunkering suspects at Orile

The Nigerian Army, weekend, said that it's troops of 65 Battalion have successfully dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site...

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Vanguard Oyo APC crisis deepens as six governorship aspirants reject Sharafadeen Alli’s candidacy

A fresh crisis has emerged within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after six of the party's 11 governo...

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Vanguard Spain’s Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners

Yamal, in sharp contrast, only turned 19 last Monday, the day before Spain beat France 2-0 in their semi-final. The post Spain’s Y...

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Vanguard Reviewing NAMA’s impressive 2026 mid-year performance

By Abdul Jayu Over the years, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has maintained a safe and stable air navigation envir...

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Vanguard Delta 2027: Great Ogboru on a rescue mission…

By Martha Ajagbawa Presently, in Delta State, there is a lot of shenanigans going on, coupled with misplaced priorities regarding...

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Vanguard How did Sheriff happen to Delta?

By Ejiro Idama Delta people are resilient. We will manage flood, manage NEPA, abi BEDC sef, manage fuel price, and still find time...

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Premium Times How political vanity is choking Nigeria’s future, By Adeola Akinremi

The solution begins with courage. Judges should continue imposing meaningful costs against litigants who abuse court processes. Th...

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Premium Times Nigeria sends largest-ever archery team to African Championships in Algeria

The Nigeria Archery Federation is seeking corporate sponsorship to be able to attend more championships The post Nigeria sends lar...

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Premium Times Nigeria, Ghana to cooperate against xenophobia in Africa

“Migrants should not be subjected to mob violence or collective punishment based on their nationality,” the statement read in part...

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Premium Times 1xCup organisers unveil plans for 2026 tournament

At the launch of the fourth edition in Lagos on Friday, organisers announced that 100 grassroots clubs will compete for a ₦20 mill...

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Premium Times Uba Sani compensates Sabon Gari residents ahead of major road construction

At a cheque presentation ceremony held in Basawa, Sabon Gari Local Government Area, on Friday, Governor Sani reaffirmed that his a...

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Premium Times Updated: Two US soldiers killed, another missing in Iranian strikes

Another soldier is currently listed as missing in action while four others were injured in the strikes and have been successfully...

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