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PIN, ‘Gbenga Sesan and a child’s understanding of pain, by Okoh Aihe
Our elders certainly have a well of wisdom. When they say the young shall grow, they obviously know what they are talking about. That, it is the child whose growing up makes life a continuum and stretches it into eternity. It is the child’s achievement tomorrow that accounts for the future. The young really shall grow. […] The post PIN, ‘Gbenga Sesan and a child’s understanding of pain, by Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NCPC suspends Jerusalem pilgrimage after final batch’s return
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has suspended its Jerusalem pilgrimage exercise due to recent developments and a state of emergency in Israel. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncpc-suspends-jerusalem-pilgrimage-after-final-batchs-return/
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Stop market fires
Learn about the causes of persistent market fires in Nigeria and discover actionable solutions for governments and traders to prevent these costly disaster Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-market-fires/
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Jigawa APC elects state chairman, 35 other executives
The All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State elects Ahmad Garba as its new chairman and 35 others in a peaceful, consensus-driven state congress. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-apc-elects-state-chairman-35-other-executives/
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Hon. Babatunde Emerged New Ondo APC Chairman
  A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, has emerged as the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. Babatunde was elected by consensus among delegates, alongside 35 other members of the State Working Committee (SWC), at the party’s congress held at the International Centre for Culture […] The post Hon. Babatunde Emerged New Ondo APC Chairman appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Former IGP and power of the uniform: A wrong signal at a defining moment
By EJIRO OFOYE The transition of leadership at the Nigeria Police Force is never a routine administrative exercise. It is a solemn institutional moment, rich in symbolism, discipline, and continuity. That is why the recent handover by the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, conducted while dressed in a suit rather than police uniform, deserves serious […] The post Former IGP and power of the uniform: A wrong signal at a defining moment appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Police arrest three kidnap suspects, recover victim’s corpse in Edo
Edo State Police have arrested three Edo kidnap suspects and recovered the corpse of a victim, Edafe Oghenekome, in Ovia South-West Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-kidnap-suspects-recover-victims-corpse-in-edo/
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Right of Reply – Re: Southern Rulers Council by who, for who? 
By JUSTICE FALOYE In the interest of cultural harmony and enlightenment, ASHE Foundation deems it necessary to answer questions raised by Ochereome Nnanna’s article, ‘Southern Rulers Council by who, for who? Though Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi responded that the Southern Nigeria Rulers Council is optional, it is necessary to answer some pertinent questions to […] The post Right of Reply – Re: Southern Rulers Council by who, for who?  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kwara recruits 150 nurses, acquires MRI to boost healthcare
The Kwara State government advances its healthcare reform by recruiting 150 nurses and acquiring a modern MRI machine to improve diagnostic services. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-recruits-150-nurses-acquires-mri-to-boost-healthcare/
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Ojelabi Re-elected State Chairman Of Lagos APC
LAGOS – Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, was on Tuesday re-elected the state chairman for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for a second term, as the party inaugurated members of its…
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Why I dumped APGA for Labour Party – Rep. Ikwechegh
The lawmaker said he was convinced that the LP remained the right platform for the progressive-minded and commended the party leadership under Sen. Nenadi Usman and Sen. Darlington Nwokocha.
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Court acquits ex-NDDC Director, others of N3.6bn Money Laundering Charge
The EFCC had re-arraigned Omatsuli and the other defendants over an alleged N3.6 billion fraud before Justice Osiagor on a 46-count charge of money laundering.
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Reactions as lady shares sad post about late biker Onifoto, mourns him
A Nigerian lady's emotional tribute to the late Onifoto has broken people's hearts. She shared her last moments with him and also spoke about her experience.
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Ayade, Minister, Jarigbe absent as Cross River APC elects new executives
The congress saw the emergence of Mr Chris Etta, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the Cross River APC chairman of the party as a consensus candidate.
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Francis Odega says Nollywood was better in his time, laments decline in movie quality
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Odega has opened up about the quality of movies in the film industry today compared to his time as a pioneer actor
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Top PDP aspirants joins Adedibu memorial Ramadan programme in Ibadan
Olufemi Ajadi, a chieftain and top governorship aspirant of the PDP, has joined the Adedibu memorial Ramadan programme in Ibadan with fresh humanitarian services.
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France deploys aircraft carrier to Mediterranean over Iran war
Amid a widening Mideast conflict, France is sending its flagship aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean to counter threats from Iran and secure key sea lane Read More: https://punchng.com/france-deploys-aircraft-carrier-to-mediterranean-over-iran-war/
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Struggling Wolves stun Liverpool with dramatic late winner
As the clock ticked deep into added time, André collected possession outside the box in the 94th minute and tried his luck from distance. His effort took a decisive deflection, wrong-footing Alisson and rolling into the net to restore Wolves’ lead at 2–1.
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Nigerian girl goes viral after speaking 'egg language' to her mother
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a young girl spoke 'egg language' to her mother. Netizens reacted massively to the post
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EPL: Liverpool rocked by last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Wolves
Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Wolves as Andre's stoppage-time strike sealed a dramatic victory for the Premier League's bottom club on Tuesday. The post EPL: Liverpool rocked by last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Wolves appeared first on Vanguard News.
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“Deliver two million votes for Tinubu,” Sani, Abbas task new Kaduna APC exco
Sankay, who is Special Adviser on Peace and Conflict Resolution to the governor was adopted after consultations with stakeholders in APC across the state’s 23 local government areas.
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC
New infections were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kano, Ebonyi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Benue states. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EPL: Andre’s Late goal seals 2-1 victory for Wolves over Liverpool
Andre scored a 94th-minute winner as bottom club Wolves beat the defending Premier League champions Liverpool. Mohamed Salah looked to have rescued a point for Liverpool after Rodrigo Gomes gave The post EPL: Andre’s Late goal seals 2-1 victory for Wolves over Liverpool appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Wolves Shock Liverpool With Last-Gasp Win
Arne Slot's side fell behind to Rodrigo Gomes' strike in the closing stages at Molineux. The post Wolves Shock Liverpool With Last-Gasp Win appeared first on Channels Television.
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Yobe APC chairman re-elected after congress
Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka has been re-elected as the Yobe APC Chairman following a peaceful and transparent state congress held in Damaturu. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-apc-chairman-re-elected-after-congress/
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Atletico hammered but hold off Barca to reach Copa del Rey final
Atletico Madrid struggled through a 3-0 Copa del Rey semi-final second leg defeat at Barcelona on Tuesday but scraped into the final 4-3 on aggregate. The post Atletico hammered but hold off Barca to reach Copa del Rey final appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Atletico Reach Copa Del Rey Final Despite Heavy Defeat To Barca
The Spanish champions almost produced a comeback for the ages after their 4-0 first leg defeat in early February, but fell just short at Camp Nou. The post Atletico Reach Copa Del Rey Final Despite Heavy Defeat To Barca appeared first on Channels Television.
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Asake Surprises Mum With A New G-Wagon
‎ ‎Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, has surprised his mother with a new G-Wagon. ‎ ‎In a video posted online, the musician was seen taking his mother around to see the gift. She was astonished by the new ride, hugging her son, after which she entered the G-Wagon to check it out. ‎The […]
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Ex-US president Clinton explains hot tub, pool photos from Epstein files
Former President Bill Clinton offers an explanation for viral hot tub and pool photos released as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files during testimony. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-us-president-clinton-explains-hot-tub-pool-photos-from-epstein-files/
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Copa del Rey: Holders Barcelona exit after Atletico Madrid seal 4-3 aggregate win
Barcelona threatened an epic comeback against Atletico Madrid but came up short as the holders exited the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage after a dramatic 4-3 defeat on The post Copa del Rey: Holders Barcelona exit after Atletico Madrid seal 4-3 aggregate win appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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UK, Sultan, Kukah, Others Back Inclusive Peacebuilding In Northwest
The United Kingdom, alongside key religious and community leaders, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting inclusive, gender-responsive peacebuilding initiatives in Northwest Nigeria. The pledge was made on Tuesday at the 2026 Northwest Regional Conference on Women, Peace and Security, organized by Global Rights and Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN). The conference, with the the theme: […]
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Abia introduces cashless payment for shuttle bus services
The rollout was announced on Sunday, 1 March. The post Abia introduces cashless payment for shuttle bus services appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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War, Politics Clouding World Cup On 100-Day Countdown
This summer's unprecedented 48-team World Cup with 104 matches across the US, Canada and Mexico had been an alluring prospect. The post War, Politics Clouding World Cup On 100-Day Countdown appeared first on Channels Television.
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Council Suspends Medical Director, 2 Doctors Over Death Of Chimamanda’s Son
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, along with two other doctors, after finding a prima facie case of medical negligence in the care of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege. Nkanu, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, passed […]
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I’d rather die than betray my benefactor, Yobe gov declares
The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, has declared that he would rather forfeit his life than betray his political benefactor and predecessor, Ibrahim Gaidam. ‎Buni made the declaration on Tuesday while addressing delegates at the just-concluded All Progressives Congress congress held in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. ‎“I would rather die than betray Read More: https://punchng.com/id-rather-die-than-betray-my-benefactor-yobe-gov-declares/
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War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarized politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup. The post War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown appeared first on Vanguard News.
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