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Vanguard S/African Afrophobia: All eyes on AU

President Bola Tinubu was right to take South Africa’s recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks to the African Union (AU). Spea...

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Vanguard Nigeria’s rehabilitation crisis deepens as 80% of occupational therapists leave

….AS FSOT graduates 93 studentsBy Chioma Obinna Nigeria is facing an acute shortage of occupational therapists, with about 80 per...

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Vanguard Rising drug costs: Greenlife unveils new strategy, eyes local production

By Chioma Obinna Amid rising costs of pharmaceutical raw materials and growing pressure on the drug industry, Greenlife Pharmaceut...

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Vanguard Anatomy: Okanlawon retires after 44 years, leaves legacy of scholars

… As CMUL celebrates professor’s research, mentorship, institution-buildingBy Chioma Obinna After 44 years in academic medicine, P...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men

A large study involving more than 270,000 people has linked higher blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine to a shorter lifespan i...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists find breast cancer cells hiding behind protective “shields”

Researchers have mapped breast tumors in striking detail and uncovered hidden pockets of dormant cancer cells that may help explai...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Scientists discover a hidden problem with this popular sugar substitute

Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol commonly used in sugar-free candy, gum, and other low-calorie foods, may not be as harmless as it seems....

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ScienceDaily Nutrition This lifestyle program improved cognition 55% more than basic health advice

Older adults at risk of dementia improved their memory and thinking after following lifestyle programs combining exercise, healthy...

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TechCrunch Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans

Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.

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TechCrunch Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement

Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.

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Vanguard ‘We need to keep calm and carry on’ after Arsenal defeat – Alonso

Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to use their 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as a valuable lesson in the race to catch the Premier Leagu...

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Vanguard 2027: I know Tinubu’s mistakes, I won’t blame him when I become President — Adebayo

“I know 99% of what President Tinubu is doing wrong. I know them, and I’m still hellbent on running for the office,” Adebayo said....

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Vanguard FG deploys 13 ambulances to Ogun to boost emergency care

By Daniel Kudayah The Federal Government has deployed 13 emergency ambulances to Ogun State as part of efforts to strengthen pre-h...

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Vanguard Osimhen suffers groin injury as Galatasaray confirm adductor strain

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has suffered a groin injury, with Galatasaray confirming that medical examinations detected a...

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Vanguard Koeman Jr makes history as first Eredivisie goalkeeper to score twice in a match

Ronald Koeman Jr made Eredivisie history on Sunday after becoming the first goalkeeper to score twice in a single match, rescuing...

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Vanguard Nigeria pretending to practise democracy – Donald Duke

“We had a Chief Justice of this country singing, ‘On your mandate, we shall stand'." The post Nigeria pretending to practise democ...

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Vanguard Iran threatens greater force if US launches more attacks

Iran's top negotiator on Sunday threatened a more forceful response to any further US attacks after Tehran targeted American warsh...

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Vanguard NOUN bursar shot dead while returning from Gusau

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, has announced the death of its Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Marafa...

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Vanguard Police arrest 10 suspected vandals, recover cables in Abuja

By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested 10 suspected vandals in separate operations in...

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Vanguard IGP Disu inspects 23 police barracks, pledges improved welfare

By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has inspected 23 police barracks across the country...

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Vanguard How to identify a collapsing building – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has urged Nigerians to remain alert to warning signs that could indicate an impend...

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Vanguard NELFUND debunks claim of life jail term over loan repayment

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has dismissed as false a viral publication claiming that President Bola Tinubu approved...

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TechCrunch Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business

The Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."

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Premium Times Death be not proud: Publisher Dotun Oladipo and the tolling bell, By Max Amuchie

I have struggled with the inconceivability of writing about Dotun Oladipo in the past tense. Even now, the words do not sit comfor...

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