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Dispatch rider killed as tanker flees scene on Apapa–Oshodi Expressway
A dispatch rider has died after being crushed by a fully loaded diesel tanker along the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, with the tanker driver fleeing the scene. The post Dispatch rider killed as tanker flees scene on Apapa–Oshodi Expressway appeared first on Vanguard News.
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US lawmaker, Rep Moore suggests way to end horrific persecution in Nigeria
United States, US Senator, Rep Riley M Moore has suggested that the Nigerian government should decentralize the Nigerian Police Force in a bid to stop the activities of the terrorists causing mayhem to citizens. The lawmaker made the suggestion in a post on his official X handle while reacting to the recent attack on St […] US lawmaker, Rep Moore suggests way to end horrific persecution in Nigeria
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Anambra: Police exhume corpse of 52-year-old man after cousin confesses to murder in Amichi
Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Awka, have exhumed the corpse of a 52-year-old man, Chinedu Ezeani, allegedly murdered and buried by his young cousin, Chukwudalu Ezeani. The eight-month-old case had previously been reported as a missing person case, but the arrest of 35-year-old suspect, Chukwudalu Ezeani, revealed the death of his cousin. […] Anambra: Police exhume corpse of 52-year-old man after cousin confesses to murder in Amichi
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Consumer Rights Day: FCCPC Demands Higher Product Safety Standards
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intensified pressure on manufacturers, importers and service providers to prioritise product safety, warning that substandard goods threaten consumer trust and weaken Nigeria’s market system. The Commission issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day celebration and the 9th National Consumers […]
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Hakimi not leaving PSG anytime soon – Agent
Achraf Hakimi has no intention of leaving Paris Saint-Germain, his agent Alejandro Camano has declared. The post Hakimi not leaving PSG anytime soon – Agent appeared first on Vanguard News.
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‘You’re wicked, insensitive’ — Princess blasts Biola Adebayo over Baba Ijesha’s interview
She said it caused renewed pain for the victim’s family, just as backlash forced the interview to be taken down. The post ‘You’re wicked, insensitive’ — Princess blasts Biola Adebayo over Baba Ijesha’s interview appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Viral Video Of Daysman Stirs Public Scrutiny
A video currently making the rounds on social media has captured public attention, showing Pastor Daysman Oyakhilome praying for a man reportedly healed from cancer and able to walk again.…
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Woman sexually assaulted twice at the same Tube station in London
At around 5.20pm, according to local media reports, the woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger in the lift at the station. The man then followed the woman onto a Northern line Tube towards Stockwell station, where he sexually assaulted her again.
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High Petrol Prices: PETROAN Proposes Short-term Interventions For Households, Businesses
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has urged the federal government to introduce immediate temporary measures to shield citizens and businesses from the effects of rising petrol prices. In recent weeks, the steady increase in pump prices has placed significant financial pressure on citizens, businesses, and the national economy. PETROAN national […]
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Edo NLC Writes DSS, Warns Of Likely Breakdown Of Law, Order Over Alleged Illegal IWD’s Celebration
The Prof. Louis Monday Igbafen led Caretaker Committee of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has written to the Department of State Services (DSS), Edo State…
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Russia pulls more staff from Iran nuclear plant after reported air strike
The UN's nuclear watchdog issued a statement on Tuesday calling for "maximum restraint to avoid nuclear safety risks". The post Russia pulls more staff from Iran nuclear plant after reported air strike appeared first on Vanguard News.
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AFCON 2025 Final Verdict: Senegal files appeal at CAS as legal battle begins
According to CAS, the Senegalese federation is seeking to have the CAF decision set aside and to be recognised as the rightful AFCON champions. The post AFCON 2025 Final Verdict: Senegal files appeal at CAS as legal battle begins appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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DSS Rescues Abducted Kano LG Official, Arrests Two Suspects
The state government reiterated its commitment to working with all stakeholders to ensure lasting security across all 44 local government areas. The post DSS Rescues Abducted Kano LG Official, Arrests Two Suspects appeared first on Channels Television.
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NERC Unveils Unified Regulators’ Forum To Close Market Gaps
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched a new coordination platform bringing together federal and state electricity regulators, in a move aimed at tightening oversight and improving consistency across…
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Tanker driver flees after crushing dispatch rider to death in Lagos
LASTMA personnel immediately cordoned off the area using safety cones and caution tape to control traffic and avert secondary collisions.
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Truck driver kills dispatch rider, absconds, says LASTMA
LASTMA urged the police to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the root cause of the crash and said that justice should be served in accordance with the law. The post Truck driver kills dispatch rider, absconds, says LASTMA appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kwara PDP ready for Abuja national convention
The Kwara State PDP chapter reaffirms its decision to participate in the upcoming national convention in Abuja after a crucial stakeholders’ meeting. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-pdp-ready-for-abuja-national-convention/
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S’west APC rallies support for Oyebanji, Oyebamiji in Ekiti, Osun gov polls
The Southwest APC Zonal Committee rallies support for Gov. Oyebanji in Ekiti and Bola Oyebamiji in Osun, aiming for victory in upcoming governorship polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/swest-apc-rallies-support-for-oyebanji-oyebamiji-in-ekiti-osun-gov-polls/
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Hit-and-run driver kills dispatch rider in Lagos
A dispatch rider has tragically died in a hit-and-run in Lagos. Read the latest updates on the investigation as authorities search for the driver. Read More: https://punchng.com/hit-and-run-driver-kills-dispatch-rider-in-lagos-2/
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Brazil squad: I observe everything – Ancelotti addresses question on Neymar’s omission
Head coach of Brazil’s national football team, Carlo Ancelotti, has addressed question on Neymar’s omission from his latest squad for the March international break. Ancelotti recently decided not to include Neymar’s name in his side’s squad to face France and Croatia later this month. Reacting, Neymar admitted he was sad by Ancelotti’s decision not to […] Brazil squad: I observe everything – Ancelotti addresses question on Neymar’s omission
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Stakeholders Spark Urgent Call For Reform Of Nigeria’s Juvenile Justice System
Nigeria’s criminal justice system, particularly in the treatment of children in conflict with the law, has faced the scrutiny of stakeholders across government and business circles. The stakeholders have called…
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University celebrates student for winning N2.7m at Enugu Tech Festival
Godspower Ojini, an 18-year-old 300-level student, and his team clinched the top position after developing an innovative Artificial Intelligence platform designed to automate tasks for individuals and businesses. The post University celebrates student for winning N2.7m at Enugu Tech Festival appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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University celebrates student for winning N2.7m at Enugu Tech Festival
Godspower Ojini, an 18-year-old 300-level student, and his team clinched the top position after developing an innovative Artificial Intelligence platform designed to automate tasks for individuals and businesses. The post University celebrates student for winning N2.7m at Enugu Tech Festival appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NUPRC signs 3D seismic deal to de-risk Nigeria’s oil investments
The NUPRC has signed a major 3D seismic deal to acquire new data, aiming to de-risk Nigeria’s oil investments and attract exploration in the Niger Delta. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-signs-3d-seismic-deal-to-de-risk-nigerias-oil-investments/
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2027: Zoning ADC Presidential Ticket To North Would Defeat Tinubu, APC — Dele Momodu
  A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and publisher of Ovation magazine Dele Momodu, has said the only way for the party to defeat the President Bola Tinubu led All Progressives Congress APC, is for ADC to zone its presidential ticket to the north ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Wednesday during his appearance on […] The post 2027: Zoning ADC Presidential Ticket To North Would Defeat Tinubu, APC — Dele Momodu appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Russia ‘deeply outraged’ by reported strike on Iran nuclear plant site
"We are extremely outraged by this reckless, irresponsible manifestation of a disastrous course," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement on its website. The post Russia ‘deeply outraged’ by reported strike on Iran nuclear plant site appeared first on Vanguard News.
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My mother left me with our neighbor and never came back – 35 years later, I found a video she hid
Discover a long-buried secret about my mother’s disappearance through a hidden videotape, revealing the truth behind her vanishing and a dark family legacy.
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Opposition leaders’ visit to Kwankwaso aims to build unity against APC – Kwankwassiya member
A member of the Kwankwassiya Movement and former Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Kofar-Mata, has described the recent visit by opposition leaders to former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as both political and social. The post Opposition leaders’ visit to Kwankwaso aims to build unity against APC – Kwankwassiya member appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Wura returns March 30 with deeper storylines, expanded audience access
She disclosed that the fourth season would run for 130 episodes, airing daily on African Magic Showcase and African Magic Family, as part of efforts to deepen viewer engagement and expand accessibility across DStv and GOtv platforms.
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42 Nigerians Detained In Mozambique: Court Order Defied, 13 Deported – NIDO Africa Kicks
The Africa Continental Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organizations (NIDO Africa), Prof Jude Osakwe, has condemned the gross violations of the fundamental human rights of Nigerians by Mozambican authorities, as regards…
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NSIA Insurance To Jettison Life Insurance Class, Commences Staff Disengagement
  As the recapitalization of insurance companies in Nigeria intensifies, one of the composite insurers, NSIA Insurance Limited has moved to drop its life insurance portfolio and similarly commences disengagement…
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Iran threatens to target Red Sea shipping if US launches ground invasion
Iran would target shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial conduit for global oil and other goods leading up to the Suez Canal, if the US launches a ground invasion, an unnamed military official told local media on Wednesday. “If the enemy attempts a ground operation on Iranian islands or anywhere else on our territory, […] The post Iran threatens to target Red Sea shipping if US launches ground invasion appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2027: ‘Don’t abandon us’ — APC ward chairmen back Adidi, warn against betrayal
Ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency have backed House of Representatives aspirant Sarah Ivie Adidi, warning politicians against abandoning grassroots supporters after elections. The post 2027: ‘Don’t abandon us’ — APC ward chairmen back Adidi, warn against betrayal appeared first on Vanguard News.
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What parents should know about chiropractic care for Infant Torticollis
Torticollis is one of the more common concerns parents bring to pediatric health providers in the early months of a baby's life.
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Alleged Bias: FCT judge adjourns trial despite lawyer’s absence, declines recusal
A Federal Capital Territory judge gas refused to recuse herself from a criminal case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice K.N. Ogbunnaya of High Court 15, of the FCTm declined the recusal in the case against against Alhaji Mohammed Danjuma and Prince Chibuike Echem over alleged conspiracy, inducement and forgery. The […] Alleged Bias: FCT judge adjourns trial despite lawyer’s absence, declines recusal
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APC re-elects Arodiogbu as South-east national vice chairman
Mr Arodiogbu emerged alongside other zonal executives during the APC South-east Congress held at the Presidential Hotel, Enugu, on Wednesday. The post APC re-elects Arodiogbu as South-east national vice chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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