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I was so depressed I started taking antidepressants – Busola Oke
Gospel singer Busola Oke has opened up about her battle with depression and severe financial hardship, revealing that she resorted to antidepressants at the lowest point of her struggles. The post I was so depressed I started taking antidepressants – Busola Oke appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Federal Govt, Niger To Rehabilitate 300,000 Displaced Residents – Gov. Bago
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago says the state government is working with the federal government to rehabilitate over 300, 000 residents of the state displaced as a result of insecurity. Bago told journalists at a news conference in Minna yesterday in Minna that those affected were from 10 local government areas which are currently […]
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‘He couldn’t avoid our intelligence, tracking systems’ – Trump confirms Ali Khamenei’s death
President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Trump stated this in a post on Truth Social, noting that Khamenei was unable to avoid US intelligence and tracking systems. DAILY POST earlier reported that the Iranian Supreme Leader died after an Israeli strike in Tehran. “The supreme leader was […] ‘He couldn’t avoid our intelligence, tracking systems’ – Trump confirms Ali Khamenei’s death
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Iyabo Ojo denies introducing Kayamata to Fola Tinubu
Famous Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has denied introducing Kayamata to her goddaughter, Fola Tinubu. DAILY POST reports that the rumour went viral on social media after Gistlover reported that Iyabo gave Fola a sexual attraction substance, popularly referred to as ‘Kayamata’. The blogger made the allegations while accusing Fola of having affairs with multiple men, […] Iyabo Ojo denies introducing Kayamata to Fola Tinubu
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War: Federal Govt Issues Security Advisory To Nigerians In Iran, Gulf States
The federal government has advised Nigerians living in Iran and other Gulf States on safety measures they should adhere to, following the launch of attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran by the United States and Israel and the retaliatory attacks by Iran yesterday. This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday by the spokesman […]
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Trump dragging US, American people into war with Iran – Kamala Harris
Former Vice President of the United States and Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris, has slammed US President Donald Trump over war escalation with Iran. In an official statement released on her X account, Harris said Trump is dragging the United States and the American people into a war they do not […] Trump dragging US, American people into war with Iran – Kamala Harris
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Entertainment Week Africa hosts Creative Connect during Grammys weekend
Entertainment Week Africa hosted Creative Connect, an intimate gathering during Grammys Weekend designed to bring together senior decision-makers and Africa’s leading creative innovators. The post Entertainment Week Africa hosts Creative Connect during Grammys weekend appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Petrol Prices May Rise As US-Israel Attack On Iran Drives Oil Surge
BY CHIKA IZUORA AND INNOCENT ODOH Global oil prices surged sharply on Saturday after coordinated US-Israel airstrikes targeted key sites in Iran, pushing markets into fresh uncertainty. Brent crude climbed seven per cent to $82.50 per barrel within hours, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hit $78.20 per barrel. Traders are adding a risk premium due […]
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Global Tensions Soar As US/Israeli-Iran War Claims Life Of Khamenei
Trump, Netanyahu say body retrieved from compound Iranian missiles hit Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, S’Arabia, others BY Austine Odo and Innocent odoh, with agency report Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who turned the country into a powerful anti-U.S. force and extended its military influence across the Middle East while crushing repeated domestic unrest, was […]
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Breaking: Is Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leader truly dead? Iran finally breaks silence
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been confirmed dead. He was killed at his office early Saturday while “performing his assigned duties.”
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We’ll Set New Directions To Sustain FUOYE’s Growth — VC Ogunwole
Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, a seasoned educationalist and renowned soil scientist, is the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). With over 30 years of experience in teaching, research,…
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Gospel music gives people hope during nation’s tough times — Tosin Bee
Gospel musician Oluwatosin Adejumobi, known to many as Tosin Bee, has said that gospel music brings hope, reassurance, and a reminder of God’s presence to citizens of a nation, no matter how bad the situation in the country may be. The post Gospel music gives people hope during nation’s tough times — Tosin Bee appeared first on Vanguard News.
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From Diaspora To Development: Operationalising The Nigeria–Ireland Strategic Agenda
This is the second leg of the series we started on Nigeria and Ireland. It is time to be more strategic and purposeful. The Nigeria–Ireland relationship is often described as…
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Why flashy visuals are not enough – Jide Ajose
Founder of Jide Ajose Productions JAP, Jide Ajose, has said that while production quality in Nigeria’s creative industry has improved significantly, flashy visuals alone are not enough to guarantee lasting impact. The post Why flashy visuals are not enough – Jide Ajose appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Net Zero Revolt Has Begun
A new pragmatism is infusing the climate debate in the West, driven by voters weary of soaring energy bills and annoyed by increasingly hysteric and patronising climate rhetoric. From Washington…
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CRIMMD Commemorates Langa Langa Train Accident With One Week Exhibition  
It was a week of history, fun and learning at Center for Research, Information Management and Media Development (CRIMMD),located at 3, Peace and Faith, Ajao Estate, Lagos, as they displayed…
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At “Special Abuja Power Touch” programme, Defence Minister vows Tinubu’s administration will overcome forces working against Nigeria
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd) said on Friday night that Nigeria was passing through many challenges, but assured citizens that the current journey of the country through the wilderness would lead to a glorious end. Speaking at this year’s edition of “Special Abuja Power Touch” programme, hosted by Pastor Matthew Morakinyo and his [...]
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“No More Shame We Need Husband”: Sisters’ Viral Plea Sparks National Debate On Husband Scarcity
ABUJA – When Adeze, 39, and her younger sister Amaka, 35, sat before a phone camera and declared, “We are tired of praying,” they likely did not anticipate the storm…
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The Battle Over Civil Society
John Ganz in an interview with Dylan J. Riley on Trump and the state of American democracy. Over the past decade, there’s been an intense, often bitter debate on the…
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Two Nigerian brothers win BAFTA awards
British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale Davies have won the Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer prize at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards 2026 for their film My Father's Shadow. The post Two Nigerian brothers win BAFTA awards appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Edo gun attacks on Peter Obi, Oyehun, others
WHAT could have triggered last Tuesday’s attack on the Edo State secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) shortly after the party received the 2024 Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the state, Mr Olumide Akpata, and then the residence of the National Leader of the ADC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, while he was hosting Akpata and others, including the 2023 presidential candidate of the LP, Mr Peter Obi, remains a mystery. The post Edo gun attacks on Peter Obi, Oyehun, others appeared first on Vanguard News.
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I like my men reserved, not everywhere — Princess Porsh
Actress and content creator, Princess Porsh, has stirred reactions on social media after sharing her relationship standards in a video posted on her Instagram page. The post I like my men reserved, not everywhere — Princess Porsh appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Peter Obi: Full story of assassination claims in Edo, by Obidient Tanko, eye witness
The residence of former Edo State Governor and African Democratic Congress, ADC, chief, Chief John Oyegun, was attacked by unknown gunmen on Tuesday. The post Peter Obi: Full story of assassination claims in Edo, by Obidient Tanko, eye witness appeared first on Vanguard News.
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It will be good to see a woman challenge gender norms — Laju Iren
A Filmmaker, Laju Iren better known as The Lord’s Storyteller has said audiences should expect a refreshing take on female representation in her upcoming movie, Onobirẹ́n: A Woman’s Story, set to hit cinemas on March 6. The post It will be good to see a woman challenge gender norms — Laju Iren appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Actress Carolyna Hutchings bags global excellence award in Doha
Renowned actress and entrepreneur, Carolyna Hutchings, has been honoured with the Award for Excellence in Creative Arts and Enterprise Achievement at the 2026 She Boss Global Retreat held in Doha, Qatar. The post Actress Carolyna Hutchings bags global excellence award in Doha appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead
However, Mr Trump, in his post, said Mr Khamenei was unable to avoid US “intelligence and highly sophisticated tracking systems.” The post Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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US, ISRAEL ATTACK ON IRAN: World on edge as US, Israel attack Iran, Tehran retaliates across M/East
US President, Donald Trump, has announced that a major combat operation was underway after the US-Israel joint military strike on Iran, yesterday, even as he called for a regime change. The post US, ISRAEL ATTACK ON IRAN: World on edge as US, Israel attack Iran, Tehran retaliates across M/East appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed
Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies confirmed his death early Sunday, hours after Israel and the US announced his death. The post Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Nigerian movie industry not thriving as it should — Okakoso
A Nigerian filmmaker and economist who has lived and worked across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Uzeme Efe Okakoso, professionally known as Shyne, has identified the major challenge facing the Nigerian movie industry. The post Why Nigerian movie industry not thriving as it should — Okakoso appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Africa Energy Bank will determine continent’s economic future – Rewane
As the global economy surges deeper into the artificial intelligence era, a hard truth is emerging beneath the hype around algorithms and automation: energy — not software — will define The post Africa Energy Bank will determine continent’s economic future – Rewane appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Grene Capital announces buyout from Actis
Grene Capital Management Nigeria Limited (“Grene Capital”) has announced the completion of a management buyout that will see it operate as an independent, Africa focused real asset fund manager, spun The post Grene Capital announces buyout from Actis appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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‘Drilling of Okoro oil field by AMNI reinforces confidence in energy sector’
The arrival of a drilling rig at the Okoro Field marks more than the start of another offshore campaign for AMNI International Petroleum Development Company. It represents a defining operational The post ‘Drilling of Okoro oil field by AMNI reinforces confidence in energy sector’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Experts warn against misuse of social media
Speakers at the 40th birthday media lecture of Oluwatosin Adesile have stressed the need for caution in social media posts, comments and shared content to avoid what they described as The post Experts warn against misuse of social media appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Harvard Univard debuts
Harvard Univard has been registered as an Intercontinental University College of Management. According to its Chancellor and 2025 Global Recognition Award Winner New York, USA, Professor Abraham Adetunji Haastrup, Harvard The post Harvard Univard debuts appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Cardoso signals cautious shift as CBN cuts rate to 26.5%
At critical moments in a nation’s economic journey, even a seemingly small policy adjustment can signal a much larger shift in direction. The recent decision by Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee The post Cardoso signals cautious shift as CBN cuts rate to 26.5% appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tinubu moves to restore constitutional order in oil revenue administration
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sweeping Executive Order on oil and gas revenue remittances is being framed by presidency insiders as a constitutional recalibration aimed at restoring the supremacy of the The post Tinubu moves to restore constitutional order in oil revenue administration appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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