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Premium Times FCMB, stakeholders set out roadmap to move Nigeria’s health sector from survival to scale

At the heart of the discussions was a persistent financing problem: healthcare providers struggle to access affordable, long-term...

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Premium Times Enugu targets 20-hour power supply with 3 new project

The project, which is being developed from the Ugwuaji Transmission Station, will serve communities in Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Ani...

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Premium Times University suspends law students over examination malpractices

The university said the suspension, which took effect from 25 June 2026, will run until 24 June 2028. The post University suspends...

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Premium Times NDLEA, army seize 604.5kg cannabis, hunt suspected drug kingpin

An NDLEA official said the operation was conducted on 5 August at Ewe Luleha, a suspected drug hub in Owan West, where operatives...

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Premium Times Nigerian troops arrest kidnap commander, recover $1000, weapons

An official said the suspect was arrested during “a coordinated intelligence-led operation” in the forest located in Gariki Genera...

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Premium Times Ten oil spills recorded in Niger Delta in July

Analysis of official spill records shows sabotage, corrosion and equipment failures continued to pollute oil-producing communities...

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Vanguard Trump administration revokes over 175,000 visas in major enforcement sweep

The United States has announced the cancellation of more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals during the administration...

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Vanguard Colombia earthquake death toll jumps to 111; president declares emergency

Colombia's newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquak...

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Vanguard Troops rescue 16 kidnapped victims in Kogi

The victims comprised six males, six females and four children, according to an operational report made available to the News Agen...

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Vanguard How female student died on campus – Law school

The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student, Faith Alayande, who fell from the rooftop of a hostel at...

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Vanguard Trump insists Netanyahu relationship ‘very good’ despite Gaza disagreement

The Gaza plan was the latest stage in a US-brokered ceasefire announced in October that has reduced, but not ended, Israeli operat...

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Vanguard Navy raids militants camp in Bayelsa, arrests wanted kingpin’s associates

The Nigerian Navy has raided a suspected militant camp at Fununu Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and arr...

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Vanguard Photos: Wike holidays after 30 days of commissioning projects

Wike, who previously served as governor of Rivers State, was appointed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory by President Bola...

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Vanguard Troops ambush Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recover items

Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA deployed for counter terrorism and anti-banditry operations in Kebbi State have said tha...

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Vanguard Mo Abudu to open UK’s first-ever cinema hub for African, black films

Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu has announced the opening of EbonyLife Place London, UK’s first-ever cinema hub exclusively for Afri...

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Vanguard Abuja-Kano road to be completed in November – Umahi

Umahi said the Federal Government had spent more than N200 billion on the project, adding that the current phase, alongside other...

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Vanguard Naira gains N5.54 at official market

The Naira on Monday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,360.14 to a dollar. The post Naira gains N5.54 at official m...

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Vanguard Ogun poultry farmer abducted, kidnappers demand N500m ransom

A 33-year-old poultry farmer, Mr Oreoluwa Osonuga, has been abducted by gunmen at the Ikenne Farm Settlement in Ikenne Local Gover...

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Vanguard CAN condemns Sheikh’s ‘infidel’ comment on Muslim-Muslim ticket

Rev Hayab said the usage of the word is offensive and capable of deepening religious tension in the country. The post CAN condemns...

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Vanguard Troops arrest alleged kidnap commander in Enugu, recover rifles, cash

Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of Sta...

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Premium Times After years of delay, Niger begins gratuity payment

Mr Namaska said that some beneficiaries had retired more than 10 years ago without receiving their gratuity. The post After years...

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Premium Times Funke Akindele sets another December box-office test with ‘The Four’

The latest project will test whether she can extend a remarkable box-office run, with her last three December releases setting new...

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Premium Times Standing Still: No surprises, the Falcons have fallen

The signs were there that the Falcons had fallen off their perch, but that is not the most hurtful thing: the fact that the player...

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Premium Times Groups urge Tinubu to reject tobacco control amendment, demand fresh legislative review

Beyond asking Mr Tinubu to withhold assent, the coalition called on the National Assembly to recall the consolidated National Toba...

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