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By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement 2027 has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing vacation abroad. The group described the President’s vacation as a routine break that should not be interpreted as an indication of a leadership vacuum in the country. In a […]

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By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra State has won all the 21 local government chairmanship positions and 362 councillorship seats in the local government election held on Saturday. Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC, Mrs Genevieve Osakwe, announced the full results in Awka, declaring […]

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By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has disclosed that no settlement default has been recorded since Nigeria migrated to the T+1 settlement cycle, saying the transition has been smooth and well received by local and international investors. The Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this to journalists […]

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By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State has formally recognised Dr SKC Ogbonnia as the leader of the party in the state. The State Chairman of the party, Dr Johnpaul Anih, announced this on Saturday during the seventh State Working Committee, SWC, meeting held in Enugu. Anih described Ogbonnia […]

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By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Consumers have expressed concern over the continued volatility in petrol prices across the country, calling on the Federal Government to intervene and ensure stability in the downstream petroleum sector. Checks by Vanguard on Sunday showed that retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, had again increased their pump […]

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By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to major oil marketers that continue to import the product, amid concerns over quality, product blending and the integrity of its brand. The proposed restriction could take effect as early […]

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…as health training enrolment soars By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish six world-class medical simulation centres across the country’s geopolitical zones to improve practical training for Nigeria’s expanding healthcare workforce. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while receiving the report of the Tertiary Education […]

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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of removing some of its nominated candidates from the commission’s list and replacing them with names allegedly unknown to the party. The National Chairman of the party, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, […]

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By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating as Hisbah in parts of Jos North Local Government Area, declaring its operations illegal and unauthorised. The governor also directed security agencies in the state to identify and investigate persons involved in […]

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An eyewitness and councillor representing the area, Gabriel Mbaukaan, told journalists by phone in Makurdi on Sunday that the baby was in an extremely critical condition when she was found, with maggots allegedly crawling around her body and a foul smell emanating from the carton.

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