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N6.2trn Debt: GenCos Warn Of Power Sector Collapse
ABUJA – Nigeria’s power generation companies (GenCos) have raised a red flag over what they described as a deepening structural crisis in the electricity market, revealing that over N6.2 trillion…
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Tax Overhaul Creating Predictable Business Environment — Oyedele
ABUJA – Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria’s ongoing tax overhaul is creating a more transparent and predictable business environment…
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FCT Council Poll: ADC Candidate Rejects Result, Alleges Rigging
ABUJA – In the aftermath of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) poll, the storm has shifted from ballot boxes to public outrage, as the African Democratic Congress (APC) candidate,…
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Wike Revokes 485 Abuja Land Titles Over Failed Verification
ABUJA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nye­som Wike, has approved the revocation of 485 land titles in Abuja following their failure to meet established verification standards.…
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Chaos At Lagos Airport As Fire Halts Flights, Thousands Stranded
LAGOS – Operations at Murtala Mu­hammed International Airport were thrown into disarray on Monday after a fire outbreak that reportedly began about 2p.m. raged for hours and remained unquenched until…
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A look at Madison Keys teeth transformation alongside her career journey
Madison Keys' teeth have drawn attention as she wore braces in childhood. Read on for everything you need to know about the tennis star's transformation.
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Awujale stool: Ruling house petitions Tinubu to end selection deadlock
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA —THE Keregbetu family of Ijebu-Ode, yesterday, petitioned President Bola Tinubu over what it described as the prolonged suspension of the selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland. Recall that the Ogun State government halted the selection process, citing a flood of petitions from security agencies and other stakeholders. The Awujale […] The post Awujale stool: Ruling house petitions Tinubu to end selection deadlock appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Sit-At-Home: Anambra Govt Shuts Auto Spare Parts Market
AWKA – For not complying with Gover­nor Charles Soludo’s order to end sit-at-home and for markets in the state to be fully open on Mondays, the Anambra State government on…
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Insecurity: Tinubu Assures On Creation Of State Police
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has again stated that he would do all within his powers to create state policing system as a measure to end the spate of insecurity…
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Restrictions: Nigerian Students With Valid F1, J1 Visas Excluded — U.S
The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that Ni­gerian students and exchange visitors holding valid F1 and J1 visas will not be affected by the partial visa suspension un­der…
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‘God of Answers’: Prophet Sam Ojo set for 3-day February Crossover Revival
Anticipation is building as Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, founder of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry (FARIM), prepares to host the February edition of the ministry’s Crossover & Oru Àṣírí programme, a three-day spiritual gathering themed “God of Answers.” The post ‘God of Answers’: Prophet Sam Ojo set for 3-day February Crossover Revival appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Executive Order, Says It Enforces Constitution
ABUJA  – Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communi­cations, Sunday Dare, has react­ed to critics condemning the Ex­ecutive Order 9 recently signed by President Bola Tinubu, say­ing…
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El-Rufai Files N1bn Suit Against ICPC, Others Over Residence ‘Invasion’
Former Governor Nasir El-Ru­fai of Kaduna State has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the In­dependent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commis­sion (ICPC) over alleged unlawful…
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A Deep Dive Into The Fascination Of Nigerians With E-Transmission Of Election Results (1)
  The Electoral Act 2022, which was amend­ed by the National Assembly to become the Electoral Act 2026 in the midst of a significant controversy among those who believed the…
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3 killed in Bayelsa cult clash
Three persons have been killed in a violent cult clash at the Igbogene suburb of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. The post 3 killed in Bayelsa cult clash appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu vows to establish state police to curb insecurity
“I am determined to rescue this country. And as long as we work together in delivering hope to our citizens, the best is yet to come for Nigeria.” The post Tinubu vows to establish state police to curb insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.
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19 additional Nigerians face deportation from US as list grows to 113
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States Department of Homeland Security, DHS, has intensified its immigration enforcement operations, announcing that 19 more people have been added to the list of Nigerians awaiting deportation from the US. The latest update brings the total number of Nigerian nationals processed for removal to 113 in just the last 21 […] The post 19 additional Nigerians face deportation from US as list grows to 113 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Woman commits suicide after fiance’s family rejects marriage
A 30-year-old woman, Abigail Adebayo, has reportedly committed suicide in Ijebu area of Ogun State, following the disapproval of her marriage to her fiancé by his family. The post Woman commits suicide after fiance’s family rejects marriage appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Roomans: Cross-examination of defence witnesses opens
Cross-examination of the defence, in the case of the estate of the late billionaire-businessman, Jacques Roomans, before Justice Adedayo Oyebanji of the Lagos High Court, opened in the new year, with the First and Second defendants, Mr. Luke Ilogu, SAN, who drafted the disputed Will of the deceased and is also its executor, as well as Mr. Stanley Onuosa, counsel of West Africa Ventures, WAV, the deceased’s company. The post Roomans: Cross-examination of defence witnesses opens appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Protest rocks Plateau over fresh killings
By Golok Nanmwa Jos —Youths in Barkin Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, yesterday, blocked the highway leading to Jos and other local government areas of the state to protest the killing of community members by gunmen, who attacked the Dorowa Bubuje area Sunday night. Fourteen persons were killed in three separate attacks […] The post Protest rocks Plateau over fresh killings appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Insecurity: Kano to lockdown, monitor entry points with toll gates
The Kano State Government has announced plans to construct toll gates on all major roads leading into the state metropolis as part of efforts to strengthen security and boost the socio-economic framework of the state. The post Insecurity: Kano to lockdown, monitor entry points with toll gates appeared first on Vanguard News.
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After decades on television, what happened to Bryant Gumbel?
After over 50 years in journalism and 29 seasons on HBO's Real Sports, Bryant Gumbel retired in 2023. Explore his historic career, recent health, and life today.
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Tension Mounts In Enugu Community Over Alleged Land Grab
Tension is mounting in Enugwu-Agidi, in the Awka Capital Territory of Anambra State, following a dispute between the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Green Garden Estate and the host community over…
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How much does Christina Ricci get paid for Yellowjackets? Cast salaries and net worths
How much does Christina Ricci get paid for Yellowjackets? Explore her reported salary per episode, net worth, and how the cast’s earnings compare.
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Agulu Community Celebrates As Umeh Constructs Nneoha–Nwanchi Road, Provides Other Infrastructure
AWKA – Agulu, one of the most populous communities in Anambra State located in Anaocha council area has been thrown into joy following the completion of the long-awaited Nneoha–Nwanchi Village…
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Ezebuadi Calls For Peace, Accountability In Lagos Ohanaeze
LAGOS – As the crisis that has rocked the Lagos chapter of Lagos Ohanaeze Ndigbo continues to escalate, Eze JohnGreg Okey Ezebuadi, the founder of the Association of Eze Ndi…
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Offiong: The Scholar-Administrator Poised To Reposition UNICAL
The emergence of Professor Offiong Efanga Offiong as the 12th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar comes at a defining moment in the institution’s history. Universities today face complex pressures…
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Who is the richest Harry Potter cast member? Their net worth then and now
Discover who is the richest Harry Potter cast member! Daniel Radcliffe leads with $110 million, followed closely by Robert Pattinson and Emma Watson.
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Benue to rehabilitate bandit recruits, not repentant terrorists
The Benue State Government has clarified that its planned rehabilitation centre targets youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, not hardened terrorists. The post Benue to rehabilitate bandit recruits, not repentant terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Wike stood by me when I was politically isolated — Oshiomhole
Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, for standing by him during a period of political isolation following his removal as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The post Wike stood by me when I was politically isolated — Oshiomhole appeared first on Vanguard News.
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How TSA Made Corruption Harder To Hide In Nigeria
If you wanted to design a system to enable corruption, you would make it impossible to track money. You would create multiple accounts in different places, ensure nobody has a…
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Smart Farming, Panacea To Climate Change Upheavals
One of the ways to mitigate the adverse outcome of climate change is to embrace smart farming. Today, farming has gone beyond traditional farming associated with farm implements such as…
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Borrowing Without Transformation: Nigeria’s Debt–Productivity Paradox
Nigeria’s fiscal landscape between 2020 and 2025 presents a stark and sobering paradox. Public borrowing surged at both federal and subnational levels, yet the corresponding productivity and developmental outcomes remain…
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Why Monday market’s not picking up in S-East — Traders
Disinterest has continued to trail marketing, business, and commercial activities in Anambra State, after Governor Soludo of Anambra State forced traders back to markets to stop the sit-at-home order still being observed by traders and residents of Anambra State. The post Why Monday market’s not picking up in S-East — Traders appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Is AU The Institution Africa Needs?
From an online post, a commentator asked an intriguing question: “If the African Union (AU) cannot create a single currency, a unified military, or a common passport, then what exactly…
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FG, UK to Nigerians: Beware of fake overseas job offers
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, in partnership with the British High Commission, has warned Nigerians against deceptive overseas job offers used to traffic unsuspecting victims. The post FG, UK to Nigerians: Beware of fake overseas job offers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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