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Premium Times State Police: Nasarawa Assembly joins 11 other states to approve bill

Nasarawa’s approval brings to 12 the number of state assemblies that have endorsed the proposed amendment The post State Police: N...

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Premium Times Ebola: Ogun steps up surveillance after FCT case

The state government assured residents that no case had been recorded in the state as of 21 October, 2026 and urged them to remain...

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Premium Times Busari demands improvement as Flamingos duo savour World Cup milestones

Speaking at the post-match presser, the Flamingos coach acknowledged the importance of the result, noting that Puerto Rico approac...

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Premium Times How we are responding to new Ebola case in Abuja — Minister

Mr Pate said health authorities were working with the aviation sector to obtain passenger manifests and identify people who might...

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Premium Times FAAN begins earning MMA2 revenue as 20-year dispute with Bi-Courtney ends

The agreement ends years of litigation over Lagos airport’s domestic terminal, with both sides relinquishing historical claims and...

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Premium Times Taraba varsity strike over unpaid arrears enters ninth day

The strike by lecturers at Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, entered its ninth day on Wednesday The post Taraba varsity stri...

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Premium Times Nigerian govt sets up committee to expedite agricultural interventions, boost food security

VP Shettima demands blueprint on strategic implementation from members. The post Nigerian govt sets up committee to expedite agric...

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Premium Times Oyedele links N30tn monetary financing to Nigeria’s inflation pressures

According to the finance minister, excessive money creation and petrol subsidy spending contributed to economic pressures The post...

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Vanguard Ebola: Avoid unnecessary physical contact, Academy of Medical Sciences cautions

By Sola Ogundipe The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to be wary of handshakes, hugs and other unnecessa...

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Premium Times Uganda says no active Ebola cases after Nigeria confirms infection

The Ugandan health ministry said it had no confirmed active Ebola cases as of the time of its statement The post Uganda says no ac...

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Vanguard US hails NDLEA over dismantling of Mexican Meth Labs

By Kingsley Omonobi The United States has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for dismantling four methamph...

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Vanguard 2027: APC campaign council reshuffles youth, women mobilisation teams

The council also named Youth Development Minister Ayodele Olawande as director of youth mobilisation, while Dayo Israel will serve...

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Vanguard Zamfara 2027: Governor Lawal, 14 other candidates sign peace accord

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State and 14 other governorship candidates yesterday signed a peace accord to ensure peace and ord...

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Vanguard NMA raises alarm over doctors’ health, burnout

By Chinedu Adonu The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State chapter, has called for improved working conditions and great...

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Premium Times # LA28: Nigeria joins Olympic officials at pre-Games meeting in Los Angeles

The National Sports Commission and Nigeria Olympic Committee say early planning and coordination will be central to Nigeria’s prep...

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Vanguard Omokri receives Mexico’s agreement as Nigeria’s Ambassador

Reno Omokri has received the agreement of the Government of Mexico for his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and P...

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Vanguard Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 21, 2026

The Nigerian Naira maintained relative stability against the United States Dollar across both official foreign exchange windows an...

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Vanguard Nigerian breaks global barrier, takes over world cancer control body

…Shinkafi-Bagudu becomes first African to head UICC, raising hopes for improved cancer care across continent By Joseph Erunke, Abu...

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Vanguard Afenifere leadership will emerge without contest — Falae

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, has dismissed concerns about a possi...

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Vanguard Student loans voluntary, not compulsory, NELFUND tells tertiary institutions

“The objective is not to encourage every student to borrow, but to ensure that every eligible Nigerian student who genuinely needs...

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Vanguard CVR: INEC reviews registration records, PVC bottlenecks in S’East

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Apparently dissatisfied with the collection rate of Permanent Voters Cards PVCs in the South East, Chairman...

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Vanguard Regulator has ‘power’ to force Man city sale if charges upheld

English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) will have "absolute power" to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ul...

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Premium Times Taraba Assembly approves state police bill

The lawmakers unanimously approved the bill on Tuesday after it was presented to the Speaker, John Bonzena, and laid before the Ho...

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Premium Times Uba Sani promises new home, medical care for rescued Kaduna family

The Zakka family was abducted on 6 October from their residence in Alrahus Estate, Millennium City, in Chikun Local Government Are...

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