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Vanguard Nigerian newspapers review: [Ebola] FG quarantines high-risk contacts, allays fears of spread

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Government saying it has inten...

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Premium Times CJID launches Living Archives Initiative to preserve Africa’s media history

Dapo Olorunyomi, publisher of PREMIUM TIMES and chief executive officer of CJID, said the initiative would digitise and preserve t...

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Vanguard Why food prices remain high despite FG’s interventions, ongoing harvest

In August, a big basket of tomatoes sold for between N65,000 and N80,000 and later settled at N60,000 at the end of September, but...

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Vanguard Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced. The post Nolly...

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Vanguard Free digital learning reaches 1m Nigerian students — UNICEF, Airtel

… As partnership connects nearly 2,000 schools, trains over 19,000 teachersBy Chioma Obinna Nearly one million Nigerian students a...

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Vanguard Fasoranti stood for integrity, selfless service — Adams

By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has described the late leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-politi...

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Vanguard Family announces burial plans for late Afenifere leader, Fasoranti

The family of the late Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has announced his burial plans, showing that his remains wi...

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Vanguard ‎First Lady receives China’s Ambassador in Aso Villa

‎–Says friendship between two nations has begun to yield visible results‎‎By Johnbosco Agbakwuru‎‎ABUJA — THE First Lady, Senator...

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Vanguard Psychiatrists seek home-grown research to tackle Africa’s mental health crisis

… Say Nigeria’s Mental Health Act needs action, not just legislationBy Chioma Obinna Nigeria and other African countries must inve...

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Vanguard FG powers 2,214 homes, businesses with Kano mini-grids

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has commissioned two solar mini-grids in Kano State, providing 2,214 electricity co...

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Premium Times CBD COP17: UNDP, UNICEF launch campaign to promote green careers among young people

UNDP and UNICEF have launched a global campaign to help young people explore career opportunities and build skills for a sustainab...

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Premium Times Katsina emir’s criticism of politicians: Shehu Sani revisits 2022 Waziri controversy

Former Kaduna senator Shehu Sani has defended the Emir of Katsina's right to speak about insecurity and political conduct, recalli...

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Premium Times Tinubu’s ₦10bn Ebola emergency fund still untouched, APC campaign council replies Atiku

The APC Presidential Campaign Council says the ₦10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness in June has not been spent, rejecting A...

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Premium Times France reports first human case of Shamonda virus as patient dies

The WHO said it was working with French authorities to establish the source of the infection, possible routes of transmission and...

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Premium Times Court sentences IPOB ‌‌‍‌‍⁠⁠‍‌‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌member to 20 years in prison

The convicted man, Paul Okechukwu, pleaded guilty to one out of the two-count charge preferred against him by the federal governme...

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Premium Times Ebola: Nigerian govt says no restrictions on large gatherings for now

Mr Pate also said the woman at the centre of Nigeria’s first confirmed case is recovering and that laboratory results were showing...

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Premium Times Anambra seeks ₦70 billion from Nigeria’s stabilisation fund

An official with RMAFC said the stabilisation fund provides fiscal assistance in deserving circumstances, subject to established g...

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Premium Times 2027: Group targets 10,000 supporters for Tinubu’s campaign flag-off in Kaduna

Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), a political support group backing President Bola Tinubu, says it plans to bring 10,000 supporters from th...

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Premium Times Olympic Qualifier: Eric Chelle invites 31 home-based players ahead of crucial DR Congo clash

On the roster are four goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and 10 forwards. The post Olympic Qualifier: Eric Chelle inv...

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Premium Times Ebola: APC campaign council accuses Atiku of politicising disease outbreak, says N10bn fund intact

Atiku had earlier demanded an account of the fund, questioning the government’s handling of the confirmed Ebola case and its prepa...

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Premium Times Otu budgets N987.8bn for 2027, capital projects get 72%

The governor said the 2027 budget represented a 2.57 per cent increase compared with the 2026 budget. The post Otu budgets N987.8b...

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Premium Times NEC endorses 90-day plan to ease cost of living for Nigerians, but no specific details yet

The health minister briefed the NEC on preparedness to tackle Ebola. The post NEC endorses 90-day plan to ease cost of living for...

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Premium Times Lawal swears in five new permanent secretaries

The governor called for compliance with Public Service Rules while reiterating his administration’s continuing commitment to stren...

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Premium Times Mbah unveils multi-billion naira pharmaceutical company in Enugu

The coming on stream of the company is expected to boost local drug manufacturing, create jobs and strengthen healthcare delivery...

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