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Pate and continuous speculations over Bauchi guber race, by ‘Lade Bandele
In recent days, sections of the media have carried reports suggesting that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate (CON) may resign his position to contest for the office of Governor of Bauchi State, ahead of the 2027 elections. These reports have appeared across several platforms and have understandably generated […] The post Pate and continuous speculations over Bauchi guber race, by ‘Lade Bandele appeared first on Vanguard News.
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‘Skies Unsafe To Fly,’ Dabiri-Erewa Says Amid Concerns Over Nigerians Stranded In Middle East
Tensions in the region escalated after Iran launched retaliatory strikes over alleged missile activities by the United States from a base in Qatar. The post ‘Skies Unsafe To Fly,’ Dabiri-Erewa Says Amid Concerns Over Nigerians Stranded In Middle East appeared first on Channels Television.
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Kano governor sacks Head of Service amidst cabinet reshuffle speculation
This administrative change comes amid speculation that Governor Yusuf is preparing for a major cabinet reshuffle. The post Kano governor sacks Head of Service amidst cabinet reshuffle speculation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Breaking: Lagos International Trade Fair Complex shut over planned government takeover
By Emma Nnadozie, Mathew Johnson and Florencemary Nwabueze Activities at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex were disrupted as traders shut down the facility while protesting a proposed takeover of the market’s management by state and local government authorities. The traders said they were concerned about the implications of the planned arrangement, including possible new […] The post Breaking: Lagos International Trade Fair Complex shut over planned government takeover appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Special Relationship Isn’t That Special
For more than eighty years, Washington and London have boasted of a special relationship. A phrase made famous by Winston Churchill during the Second World War, it conjures images of shared battles, secret intelligence, and a transatlantic bond that seemed unbreakable. Churchill used it to signal a connection that went beyond treaties. It was a […]
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Demolition: Lagos Assembly proposes relocation of Makoko residents to Epe
The Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed the relocation of residents from the Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro waterfront communities to Agbowa in Epe Local Government Area. The recommendation followed the adoption of a report by the Assembly’s Standing Committee on Rules and Business, which investigated the demolition of structures in the affected communities. In […] Demolition: Lagos Assembly proposes relocation of Makoko residents to Epe
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Insecurity: Students, Residents Protest, Block Roads In Oyo
The protesters decried the worsening security situation in their area and called on relevant security agencies to urgently intervene to safeguard lives and property. The post Insecurity: Students, Residents Protest, Block Roads In Oyo appeared first on Channels Television.
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2027: Include women in primaries or face sanction – Amupitan warns parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has read the riot act to Nigerian political parties ahead of the 2027 general polls, warning that failure to include women in primaries will attract regulatory sanctions. Prof Joash Amupitan, the body’s chairman, made the announcement at its International Women’s Day 2026 celebration in the nation’s capital. He added […] The post 2027: Include women in primaries or face sanction – Amupitan warns parties appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Breaking: Fresh trouble for PDP as 3 lawmakers dump party
Three powerful federal lawmakers have dumped the PDP as the opposition further suffer ahead of the 2027 general elections. They have announced a new party.
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Recruitment: Anambra Police Disqualify Candidates With Tattoos On Their Bodies
The Anambra State Police Command has disqualified some candidates seeking recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for having tattoos on their bodies. Others were disqualified on grounds of age…
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Group launches fellowship to support youth-led civic projects in North-central
The programme was created to nurture civic participation among young Nigerians whose lives and work are increasingly shaped by digital spaces and trusted voices within them. The post Group launches fellowship to support youth-led civic projects in North-central appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AMAC Rep, Joshua Obika defects from LP to APC
Joshua Chinedu Obika, the member representing AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in the House of Representatives, has officially defected from the Labour Party, LP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Obika announced his defection in a letter addressed to the House on Wednesday, citing the lingering leadership crisis within the Labour […] AMAC Rep, Joshua Obika defects from LP to APC
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Four Reps defect from PDP, LP to APC
Four members of the House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Labour Party, LP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST reports that Inuwa Garuba (Yamaltu/Deba federal constituency of Gombe), Abdullahi El-Rasheed (Dakku/Nafada federal constituency of Gombe), and Mohammed Audu (Karim Lamido Lau/Ardo-Kola federal constituency), defected from the […] Four Reps defect from PDP, LP to APC
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IWD: No Nation Grows Without Women In Governance, Kogi Ex. Guber Aspirant Iye Adejoh Insists
The former Kogi State Governorship Aspirant, Princess Grace Iye Adejoh, has declared that no nation grows and develops without the inclusion of women in the highest political positions in the…
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Stakeholders Unite, Endorse Framework To Position Pharmacies As Primary Healthcare Centres
LAGOS – A professional development framework aimed at transforming community pharmacies into key centres for primary healthcare has received broad endorsement from stakeholders from Nigeria’s health and pharmaceutical sectors. The…
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Nigerian undergraduate breaks down after GPA drops from first class to second class lower
A Pan-Atlantic University student sparked reactions after revealing his GPA dropped from 4.2 to 3.22, leaving him shocked and emotionally overwhelmed.
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War must be stopped ‘before it engulfs entire region’ – Erdogan
The war, sparked by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, has caused death, displacement and destruction while roiling oil markets and leading to a spike in oil prices. The post War must be stopped ‘before it engulfs entire region’ – Erdogan appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Hoteliers, residents petition NERC over ‘Band A’ billing, poor power supply by BEDC in Delta
Residents and business owners in Effurun and other parts of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) over epileptic power supply and exorbitant billing of customers in the area.
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2026 IWD: TearFund Empowers 36 Households In Benue
MAKURDI: TearFund, through its ‘We Matter Too’ Project, has empowered 36 households in Makurdi and Gboko Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state with skills and cash of N220, 000,…
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How Intrauterine Insemination Improves Pregnancy Chances
  Intrauterine insemination is a type of artificial insemination that is a procedure for treating infertility. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves directly inserting sperm into a…
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China warns US AI military use can create ‘Terminator’ world
US President Donald Trump's administration has sought the unconditional use of AI startups in the military. The post China warns US AI military use can create ‘Terminator’ world appeared first on Vanguard News.
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War: Iran releases video of captured US soldiers (VIDEO)
Iran has released a video showing captured United States soldiers amid the ongoing war between the US/Israel and the Islamic Republic. In the footage, the US soldiers were made to kneel down with their hands in cuffs backward. DAILY POST had reported that trouble started on February 28, when the United States, alongside its ally […] War: Iran releases video of captured US soldiers (VIDEO)
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Caverton Group Pushes Local Training, Tech as Military Delegation Visits Lagos Hub
Caverton Offshore Support Group has underscored its drive for local training and advanced aviation technology as a delegation of senior military officers from the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 10, 2026, visited its Lagos aviation hub. The visit, which took place at the Caverton Aviation Training Centre located near the Murtala Muhammed International Airport […]
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Wike Pledges ‘Rainbow Coalition’ With Newly Elected FCT Council Chairmen
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has pledged to work closely with the newly elected Area Council chairmen in the Federal Capital Territory, irrespective of…
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Nollywood Eyes Blockbuster As Avante Premieres March 29
ABUJA: Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, is set for a major cinematic event as Avante prepares for its exclusive grand premiere on March 29, 2026, sparking excitement among film enthusiasts and…
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Silent Epidemic: Chronic Respiratory Diseases Kill Millions Yet Remain Neglected
 Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are claiming more than four million lives every year, ranking as the third leading cause of death worldwide. Yet despite this staggering toll, they remain largely…
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Marriage Doesn’t Work, Have Children Instead — Timaya
Nigerian singer Timaya has stirred conversation online after sharing his views about marriage and having children outside wedlock. The Dem Mama hitmaker made the comment in a video that has since gone viral on social media. In the clip, Timaya was seen alongside fellow musicians Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, and Phyno, where they [...]
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Ex-Militants Urge FG, Regulators To Probe Oil Community Funds, End Unfair Employment Practices
March 11, (THEWILL) — A coalition of ex-militant groups in Akwa Ibom State has called on the Federal Government and industry regulators to investigate the management of funds meant for oil-producing communities and ensure fair employment practices in the oil sector. The groups also issued a one-month ultimatum to officials of Host Community Development Trusts […] The post Ex-Militants Urge FG, Regulators To Probe Oil Community Funds, End Unfair Employment Practices appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Breaking: House of Reps member dumps Labour Party, details emerge
Hon. Joshua Chinedu Obika, the Member representing AMAC/BWARI Federal Constituency, FCT, has dumped the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Nations Single Window partners Nigeria Custom to sensitize top officers in Lagos
By Godwin Oritse Ahead of the phase one launch of the National Single Window (NSW) scheduled for 27th March, 2026, the secratariat commenced a major sensitization drive for Nigeria Custom Service in Lagos. The NSW landmark trade facilitation platform gained further momentum as key stakeholders within the Nigeria Customs Service gathered for a sensitization session […] The post Nations Single Window partners Nigeria Custom to sensitize top officers in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Letter Written By Mary, Queen of Scots, Hours After Her Beheading, Exhibited In Scotland
The letter written by Mary Queen of Scots two hours before her beheading is presently in exhibition at the Perth Museum in Scotland. Mary Stuart, who became queen of Scotland at age 6, was imprisoned by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I on the grounds of treason for allegedly plotting the death of Elizabeth. She spent […]
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Defence minister calls emergency meeting with service chiefs amid rising attacks in the north east
Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s defence minister, has convened emergency meeting with service chiefs amid escalating attacks on military personnel and civilians.
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‘Korope’ Drivers Protest Union, Officers’ Extortion In Osogbo
  Commercial minibus drivers, popularly known as ‘korope’, on Wednesday in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, protested the alleged extortion by the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The drivers who protested at the front gate of the state Secretariat, Abere, […] The post ‘Korope’ Drivers Protest Union, Officers’ Extortion In Osogbo appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Terrorist attacks: Military on top of game – Defence minister
“We are taking out more of their commanders and destroying their assets, and we will continue to do that,” he added. The post Terrorist attacks: Military on top of game – Defence minister appeared first on Vanguard News.
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New supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei safe, sound – Iranian president’s son
Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei on Sunday, the late leader’s son, as the new leader of Iran
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Strike: UNILAG Insists Exams Continue Amid ASUU’s Directive
The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reaffirmed that semester examinations will continue despite a directive by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNILAG chapter, asking its…
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