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Christian Killings: Nigeria hiring lobbyists to mask insecurity — Ted Cruz

Christian Killings: Nigeria hiring lobbyists to mask insecurity — Ted Cruz

“Nigerian officials have created an environment that facilitates mass violence against Christians and religious minorities by imposing blasphemy and Sharia laws"
2027: PFN kicks against Muslim-Muslim ticket

2027: PFN kicks against Muslim-Muslim ticket

Obasanjo

Obasanjo to Osoba: ‘I didn’t deceive AD leaders in 2003’

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As evangelism goes viral: How modern day pastors are taking over social media space

As evangelism goes viral: How modern day pastors are taking over social media space

Just as Apostle Paul used Roman road network and the common Greek language to spread the gospel, today’s ministers can effectively use social media

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Iran army says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan

Iran army says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan

Iran’s army said on Friday it carried out drone strikes against several American military facilities and bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for the latest US attacks against the Islamic republic.

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Anambra offers plea bargain to criminal suspects, excludes murder, kidnapping cases

Anambra offers plea bargain to criminal suspects, excludes murder, kidnapping cases

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain option for suspects undergoing criminal trial as part of efforts to accelerate the administration of justice and reduce delays in the prosecution of cases. However, suspects standing trial for murder, rape, armed robbery and kidnapping are excluded from the initiative. The […]

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Digital Devices: Why every parent must master parental controls

Digital Devices: How every parent can master parental controls

Start by sitting down with your child(ren) and explaining why you’re doing this. Frame it as protection and love, not punishment

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Customs releases impounded trucks after CGC’s intervention at bonded terminal

Customs releases impounded trucks after CGC’s intervention at bonded terminal

By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released 36 trucks belonging to members of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) that were impounded during an investigation into alleged trade infractions at Zarmmak Bonded Terminal in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos. The trucks were detained by Customs Police attached to the Zone ‘A’ […]

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11 poets compete for $100,000, ‘The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026’

11 poets compete for $100,000, ‘The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026’

By Prisca Sam-Duru The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize For Literature, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, announced a longlist of 11 for the 2026 edition of the prize. The eleven outstanding poetry collections which emerged on the longlist were selected from 223 entries received earlier for the competition. The announcement, by the chairman of […]

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Why Digital Trust Is Becoming Essential for Nigeria’s Growing SME Economy

Why Digital Trust Is Becoming Essential for Nigeria’s Growing SME Economy

For many small businesses in Nigeria, growth now happens partly on a phone screen. A fashion seller takes orders on Instagram. A food vendor receives payment before delivery. A small logistics operator confirms addresses through WhatsApp. A freelancer sends invoices to clients outside the country. The shop may still be physical, but the relationship with […]

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Engineers seek stronger cost control, valuation to improve project delivery

Engineers seek stronger cost control, valuation to improve project delivery

By Obas Esiedesa Engineers under the Institute of Appraisers and Cost Engineers (IACE) have called for stronger application of engineering valuation, cost engineering and engineering economy principles to address cost overruns, waste and inefficiencies in project execution in Nigeria. The call was made at the 2026 National Technical Conference of the IACE, held in Abuja, with […]

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Osun Election: Senator Fadeyi quits APC, returns to PDP

Osun Election: Senator Fadeyi quits APC, returns to PDP

…Says support for Tinubu, Renewed Hope Agenda remains unchanged By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, representing Osun Central Senatorial District, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Fadeyi was among the federal lawmakers who defected from the PDP to the APC but failed […]

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The Bar Before the Bar, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The Bar Before the Bar, by Stephanie Shaakaa

History is an unforgiving archivist, and it does not record the eloquence of our pleadings when our conduct mocks our prose

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Politics

Osun poll: Accord Party, Police differ over officers’ neutrality

Osun poll: Accord Party, Police differ over officers’ neutrality

Police dismissed the allegations, describing them as false and misleading, maintaining that it remained committed to professionalism
Presidency tackles Atiku for reporting Tinubu to Trump, US Congress

Presidency tackles Atiku for reporting Tinubu to Trump, US Congress

Insecurity in Nigeria

Obasanjo rejects Osoba’s 2003 ‘deception’ claim, defends political strategy

Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: 'We'll review Oshiomhole's comments' - Senate

You breached our truce, Oshiomhole tells Akpabio

2027: Credible polls require responsible media, transparent INEC, informed voters — Akhaine, Editors

2027: Credible polls require responsible media, transparent INEC, informed voters — Akhaine, Editors

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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Ìwòye: Dókítà Wisdom, agùnbánirọ̀ ní ìlú Port Harcourt pàdánù ẹ̀mí rè lẹ̀nu iṣẹ́; ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ ṣẹlẹ̀ si gbajúgbajà agbórin-lárúgẹ, Sam Larry

Ìwòye: Dókítà Wisdom, agùnbánirọ̀ ní ìlú Port Harcourt pàdánù ẹ̀mí rè lẹ̀nu iṣẹ́; ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ ṣẹlẹ̀ si gbajúgbajà agbórin-lárúgẹ, Sam Larry

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ONE VOTE: Why Nigeria’s 2027 Election just entered a new phase

ONE VOTE: Why Nigeria’s 2027 Election just entered a new phase

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ONE VOTE: What will stop you from voting next year?

ONE VOTE: What will stop you from voting next year?

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Olùkọ́ Maryam Usman sòfò ẹ̀mí lẹ́yìn tí bàbá akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ rẹ̀ lù ú ní àlùbami; ìkún omi ojijì dá omiyálẹ̀ sí ilé ní Ìlú Èkó

Olùkọ́ Maryam Usman sòfò ẹ̀mí lẹ́yìn tí bàbá akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ rẹ̀ lù ú ní àlùbami; ìkún omi ojijì dá omiyálẹ̀ sí ilé ní Ìlú Èkó

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Ọwọ́ àwọn agbofinro tẹ arábìnrin Princess, tó jẹ́ ọ̀gá àwọn afipámu awon ọ̀dọ́bìnrin sínú iṣẹ́ ìnàbì; ìbúgbàmù ṣẹlẹ̀ ní Mushin

Ọwọ́ àwọn agbofinro tẹ arábìnrin Princess, tó jẹ́ ọ̀gá àwọn afipámu awon ọ̀dọ́bìnrin sínú iṣẹ́ ìnàbì; ìbúgbàmù ṣẹlẹ̀ ní Mushin

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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 24, 2026

The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, July 24, 2026, at both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor foreign exchange liquidity and demand.
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Stakeholders back bill requiring social media firms to open offices in Nigeria

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Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, recruitment of 28,000 personnel

UK releases list of items travellers cannot bring into the country in 2026

UK releases list of items travellers cannot bring into the country in 2026

Video: Court sentences three to life imprisonment over Orire school kidnapping

Video: Court sentences three to life imprisonment over Oriire school kidnapping

World Cup 2026

Norway to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga

Norway to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga

Norway's football chief told The Times they are set to make a formal complaint to FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban because it has put "the whole game at risk".
Argentine FA says US didn’t detain president after World Cup final

Argentine FA says US didn’t detain president after World Cup final

Cape Verde’s Vozinha makes list as FIFA unveils World Cup 2026 Best XI

Cape Verde’s Vozinha makes list as FIFA unveils World Cup 2026 Best XI

Biggest records set at FIFA World Cup 2026 [Full list]

Biggest records set at FIFA World Cup 2026 [Full list]

Full List: Real Madrid lead clubs with most goals at 2026 World Cup

Full List: Real Madrid lead clubs with most goals at 2026 World Cup

Metro

Digital Devices: Why every parent must master parental controls

Digital Devices: How every parent can master parental controls

Start by sitting down with your child(ren) and explaining why you’re doing this. Frame it as protection and love, not punishment
‘Something fell from the plane’ – Eyewitnesses narrate Enugu Air accident

‘Something fell from the plane’ – Eyewitnesses narrate Enugu Air accident

How US-based pastor stole $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling lifestyle

How US-based pastor stole $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling lifestyle

Bandits kill 23 farmers in fresh Zamfara attack

Bandits kill 23 farmers in fresh Zamfara attack

311 Reps pass state police bill, as minority caucus walks out

311 Reps pass state police bill, as minority caucus walks out

Columns

ECOWAS needs our collective wisdom, not a shared amnesia, by Owei Lakemfa

ECOWAS needs our collective wisdom, not a shared amnesia, by Owei Lakemfa

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Donu Kogbara

Mummy and Uncle George, by Donu Kogbara

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As court sentences Oriire abductors, by Adekunle Adekoya

As court sentences Oriire abductors, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Collapse after a landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last, by Azu Ishiekwene

Collapse after a landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Press Freedom Day: Combat fake news or be consumed by it – Dr. Ruth Oji

The superpower hiding in plain sight, by Ruth Oji

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Nigeria as Federal Republic of Asiwaju? Why not! By Ikechukwu Amaechi

Nigeria as Federal Republic of Asiwaju? Why not! By Ikechukwu Amaechi

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Olu Fasan

‘Fake’ agency: Tinubu’s amoral rule breeds impunity, abuse of power! By Olu Fasan

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Entertainment

Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

Social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, was on Thursday granted N20 million bail by an Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged N69.15 million property fraud.
Video: ‘Don’t let me die’ – ailing Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu appeals for help

Video: ‘Don’t let me die’ – ailing Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu appeals for help

Why I left my acting career and relocated abroad — Bukky Wright

Why I left my acting career and relocated abroad — Bukky Wright

Peller, Jarvis release pre-wedding photos ahead of wedding

Peller, Jarvis release pre-wedding photos ahead of wedding

World’s biggest YouTuber MrBeast weds partner on private island

World’s biggest YouTuber MrBeast weds partner on private island

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An Open Letter To The Executive Governor Of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah

Crash Game Guide: How to Read the Pace, Manage Risk, and Play with a Clear Plan

Crash Game Guide: How to Read the Pace, Manage Risk, and Play with a Clear Plan

How Football Impacts Nigeria’s Youth Economically

How Football Impacts Nigeria’s Youth Economically

5 Best Online Casinos Australia 2026: Top Real Money Online Casinos For Aussie Players

5 Best Online Casinos Australia 2026: Top Real Money Online Casinos For Aussie Players

Videos

Xenophobia: How they turned Nigerians to slaves in South Africa – Princewill, returned after 17 yrs

Xenophobia: How they turned Nigerians to slaves in South Africa – Princewill, returned after 17 yrs

Xenophobia They Burned Down My Business;Had To Leave Wife And 3 Children Behind -Osita,S.A Returnee

Xenophobia They Burned Down My Business;Had To Leave Wife And 3 Children Behind -Osita,S.A Returnee

Xenophobia I Don’t Want To Die – Rita, South Africa Returnee Cancer Patient

Xenophobia I Don’t Want To Die – Rita, South Africa Returnee Cancer Patient

Nigerian activists seeking political offices can’t make a difference - Segalink

Nigerian activists seeking political offices can’t make a difference - Segalink

ICYMI

US announces new tariffs on 60 trading partners

US announces new tariffs on 60 trading partners

The levies, which take effect Friday, range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent and impact major economies like China, India and the European Union.
Meet world’s smallest university with only 3 classrooms

Meet world’s smallest university with only 3 classrooms

ECOWAS reaffirms plan to rollout ECO single currency in 2027

ECOWAS reaffirms plan to rollout ECO single currency in 2027

Tinubu approves new army battalion for Kwara

Tinubu approves new army battalion for Kwara

Kashim Shettima

Nigeria can’t scale $1trn economy on shaky terrain of weak governance — Shettima

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Experience is the best teacher’

Cartoon: ‘Experience is the best teacher’

Cartoon: ‘Bros, welcome back to home of monkey business’

Cartoon: ‘Bros, welcome back to home of monkey business’

Cartoon: Nigerian politicians are chemistry professors

Cartoon: Nigerian politicians are chemistry professors

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Business

Customs releases impounded trucks after CGC’s intervention at bonded terminal

Customs releases impounded trucks after CGC’s intervention at bonded terminal

By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released 36 trucks belonging to members of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) that were impounded during an investigation into alleged trade infractions at Zarmmak Bonded Terminal in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos. The trucks were detained by Customs Police attached to the Zone ‘A’ […]
Engineers seek stronger cost control, valuation to improve project delivery

Engineers seek stronger cost control, valuation to improve project delivery

Higher fuel, transport, food prices loom as crude oil hits $100

Higher fuel, transport, food prices loom as crude oil hits $100

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol loading in Naira at N1,215 per litre

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol loading in Naira at N1,215 per litre

Nigeria leads in online gambling regulation

Nigeria leads in online gambling regulation

Health

NAFDAC begins nationwide seizure of sachet alcohol

NAFDAC begins nationwide seizure of sachet alcohol

Experts seek shift from autism awareness to acceptance as GTCO unveils 16th conference

Experts seek shift from autism awareness to acceptance as GTCO unveils 16th conference

Patient safety gets boost as Medilag Consult, Patient Academy seal pact against medical negligence

Patient safety gets boost as Medilag Consult, Patient Academy seal pact against medical negligence

Hidden hunger stealing Nigeria’s children before birth – Experts

Hidden hunger stealing Nigeria’s children before birth – Experts

Sports

Modric signs new AC Milan deal

Modric signs new AC Milan deal

Modric joined the Italian heavyweights in 2025, scoring two goals in 37 matches last season.
Super Falcons defeat Tanzania in final WAFCON warm-up

Super Falcons defeat Tanzania in final WAFCON warm-up

Anthony Joshua-Fury fight may not happen if… – Promoter

Anthony Joshua-Fury fight may not happen if… – Promoter

Barcelona’s De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament

Barcelona’s De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament

Anderson declares Man City ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116 mn move

Anderson declares Man City ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116 mn move

Relationships

The toy-boy that was the best thing to happen to this cougar!

The toy-boy that was the best thing to happen to this cougar!

No regret for consoling his best friend’s fiancée!

Dear Bunmi, is it possible to orgasm together?

No fool like an old fool!

No fool like an old fool!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

Special Report

As evangelism goes viral: How modern day pastors are taking over social media space

As evangelism goes viral: How modern day pastors are taking over social media space

Just as Apostle Paul used Roman road network and the common Greek language to spread the gospel, today’s ministers can effectively use social media

Digital Devices: Why every parent must master parental controls

Digital Devices: How every parent can master parental controls

Start by sitting down with your child(ren) and explaining why you’re doing this. Frame it as protection and love, not punishment

WAEC

SSCE fee hike: Examination bodies would have generated N175bn annually — Investigation

By Joseph Erunke& Elizabeth Osayande If the Federal Government had not reversed the proposed N50,000 registration fee per candidate for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, the examination bodies would have been able to generate more than N175 billion annually. An analysis […]

Can Agriculture Replace Crude? Experts reveal path to Nigeria’s export revival

Can Agriculture Replace Crude? Experts reveal path to Nigeria’s export revival

By Cynthia Alo For more than five decades, crude oil has remained the dominant pillar of Nigeria’s economy, displacing agriculture from the position it once occupied as the country’s major source of revenue and foreign exchange. However, with the global shift towards cleaner energy and growing concerns over the sustainability of oil dependence, experts are […]

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Technology

Aptech bridges digital skills gap @national convocation of tech professionals in Lagos

Aptech bridges digital skills gap @national convocation of tech professionals in Lagos

By Prince Osuagwu AS Nigeria intensifies efforts to bridge digital skills gap and build a globally competitive technology workforce, Aptech Nigeria is celebrating the achievements of its graduates while strengthening industry-academia collaboration and alumni engagement. The celebration will happen at its national convocation, on August 8, 2026, at the Sheraton Lagos. Aptech expects the ceremony […]

Remote work reshapes Nigeria’s tech workforce, widens global opportunities

Remote work reshapes Nigeria’s tech workforce, widens global opportunities

By Progress GodfreyRemote work, once viewed as a temporary response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has evolved into a defining feature of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, changing how professionals work, how companies recruit talent and how salaries are determined. For thousands of Nigerian software developers, designers, digital marketers and data analysts, geography is no longer a barrier […]

GAME ON: What Innovation minister, Ude, plans to do @ Enugu games conference

GAME ON: What Innovation minister, Ude, plans to do @ Enugu games conference

By Prince Osuagwu It will be game -on, in the morning of July, 30, 2026, when the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, mounts the podium at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Enugu, to discuss the innovations technology has brought into the gaming world which is now worth over $197billion The Minister […]

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12 Nigerian startups to access $350,000 funding under iDICE Growth Lab

By Juliet UmehNo fewer than 12 high-potential Nigerian startups are set to access funding of up to $350,000 under the Growth Lab accelerator programme of the iDICE Startup Bridge initiative. The programme, an initiative of the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises, iDICE, Programme implemented by the Bank of Industry, BOI, has opened […]

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Education

AAU

AAU Alumni President launches global appeal to complete Records Centre

By Joseph Erunke The Worldwide President of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Alumni Association, Dr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian, has launched a global appeal to graduates of the institution to rally financial support for the completion of the association’s Examination and Records Building Project, describing the initiative as a legacy that will transform academic records management […]

WAEC

SSCE fee hike: Examination bodies would have generated N175bn annually — Investigation

By Joseph Erunke& Elizabeth Osayande If the Federal Government had not reversed the proposed N50,000 registration fee per candidate for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, the examination bodies would have been able to generate more than N175 billion annually. An analysis […]

TranESS C&I launches youth energy talent programme

TranESS C&I launches youth energy talent programme

By Elizabeth Osayande  TranESS C&I, the commercial and industrial energy storage business unit of Transsion Holdings, has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s education and clean energy sectors through the launch of a Youth Talent in Energy Storage Programme and the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Ansar Foundation. The announcements were made during […]

MOUAU clears air on recruitment controversy, exonerates VC, blames past administration

MOUAU clears air on recruitment controversy, exonerates VC, blames past administration

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has defended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, against allegations surrounding the institution’s controversial recruitment exercise, attributing the crisis to the immediate past administration for exceeding the approved recruitment quota. The university said Prof. Akanwa neither supervised nor influenced the […]

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