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Insecurity: Allow NYSC members serve in their zones — Afenifere 

Parents of abducted corps members beg Olubadan: We can’t raise N1bn ransom

Parents of the 20 abducted prospective National Youth Service Corps members, PCMs, were thrown into profound sadness, yesterday, leading them to appeal to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to assist in rescuing their children from the kidnappers’ den.
Court freezes Osun accounts over $13.9m arbitration award

Court freezes Osun accounts over $13.9m arbitration award

State Police Bill hits roadblock in states

State Police Bill hits roadblock in states

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Imo police locate abducted NYSC members’ camp, IED threat delays rescue

Imo police locate abducted NYSC members’ camp, IED threat delays rescue

The Imo State Police Command has identified the location where 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in the state are believed to be held, but security operatives have delayed moving into the area over fears that the camp has been planted with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, […]

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2027: LP to Umahi: Stop attacks on Obi, focus on governance

2027: LP to Umahi: Stop attacks on Obi, focus on governance

…Calls on Ndigbo to reject divisive politics By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Labour Party (LP) in Ebonyi State has urged the Minister of Works and former governor of the state, Senator David Umahi, to focus on governance and infrastructure delivery rather than what it described as divisive political rhetoric against former Anambra State Governor and […]

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There are times I wonder why I married my husband’ — Omotola

There are times I wonder why I married my husband’ — Omotola

By Efe Onodjae Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has revealed that there are times she questions her decision to marry her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde, saying marriage is not always about being “lovey-dovey.” The actress made the disclosure during an interview on the Chude Jideonwo Podcast, excerpts of which have gone viral on X. Omotola, […]

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Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn

Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn

By Chioma Obinna As Vanguard Newspapers holds its fourth Mental Health Summit in Lagos, stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s Mental Health Act is dying from neglect, with critical provisions of the law remaining largely unimplemented amid a widening treatment gap and a severe shortage of mental health professionals. The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit, scheduled […]

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Boko Haram weakened but not defeated — Gov Inuwa Yahaya

Boko Haram weakened but not defeated — Gov Inuwa Yahaya

Yahaya noted that the North-East still faced major development gaps, including unrealised infrastructure projects, inadequate healthcare and poor educational outcomes.

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Investing in basic education key to raising future leaders — Bamidele

Investing in basic education key to raising future leaders — Bamidele

By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said sustained investment in basic education is critical to producing well-rounded citizens, professionals and responsible leaders for national development. Bamidele spoke in Iyin-Ekiti during the inauguration of the renovated Government Science College, Iyin-Ekiti, which he renovated at a cost of over N200 million. He […]

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Kalabari begins countdown to Dokubo-Asari coronation

Kalabari begins countdown to Dokubo-Asari coronation

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The countdown to the Se Diye and coronation ceremonies of the Amanyanabo of the Source, Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Dabaye Amakiri I, has begun with the inauguration of a 16-unit Coronation Central Planning Committee. The ceremonies are scheduled for December 19, 2026. According to a statement by the […]

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Inside Chinyere’s final days: Family raises questions over missing wrist, other locations

Inside Chinyere’s final days: Family raises questions over missing wrist, other locations

By Esther Onyegbula For the Ugwu family, identifying Chinyere Susan Rosemary was a moment they never imagined they would experience.At a mortuary in Enugu, surrounded by the cold finality of death and in the presence of the suspect and three police officers investigating the case, the family searched for something familiar in a body that […]

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10 escape death as boat capsizes in Lagos

Fate of 70 mourners uncertain as boat capsizes in Benue

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The fate of more than 70 mourners remained uncertain yesterday after a wooden boat conveying them and over 30 motorcycles across the River Katsina-Ala at the Buruku Local Government Area crossing point in Benue State capsized.The incident occurred at about 11 am as the mourners, said to be mostly from Mbayon […]

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Edo APC chair ruffles feathers over alleged ‘AK-47’ remark

Edo APC chair ruffles feathers over alleged ‘AK-47’ remark

…HURIWA demands probe By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to invite and investigate the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarrett Tenebe, over his alleged reference to “AK-47 fire” during the party’s mobilisation activities in the state. HURIWA, in […]

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State Police Bill hits roadblock in states

State Police Bill hits roadblock in states

Unless something decisive happens in the next 12 days, the push for state police, widely canvassed as a response to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, is facing a fresh hurdle at the state Houses of Assembly, with only four states -Edo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers having so far approved the proposed constitutional amendment
NYSC members’ abduction: Tinubu’s alleged laxity emboldening terrorists — Makinde campaign

NYSC members’ abduction: Tinubu’s alleged laxity emboldening terrorists — Makinde campaign

Name one election you’ve won since I ditched you, Wike dares Amaechi

Name one election you’ve won since I ditched you, Wike dares Amaechi

coalition

‘It was difficult to buy drugs’ – Amaechi blames Tinubu’s policies on mother’s death

Akpabio

‘Tinubu’s reforms working; we want to remain worthy partners’ – Akpabio

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Ìwòye: Àwọn aládùgbò dawo lu ọkùnrin kan pa ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá rí agbárí mẹ́jìdínlọ́gbọ̀n nínú igbó ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

Ìwòye: Àwọn aládùgbò dawo lu ọkùnrin kan pa ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá rí agbárí mẹ́jìdínlọ́gbọ̀n nínú igbó ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

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One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

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Ìwòye: Ọ̀dọ́ akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ kan pa ara rẹ̀ lẹ́yìn tó padà láti àgọ́ ọlọ́pàá ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́. Omọkùnrin kan pa ìyá rẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

Ìwòye: Ọ̀dọ́ akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ kan pa ara rẹ̀ lẹ́yìn tó padà láti àgọ́ ọlọ́pàá ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́. Omọkùnrin kan pa ìyá rẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

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One Vote: The Voter’s Campaign Checklist

One Vote: The Voter’s Campaign Checklist

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Agbo olóró pa ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ènìyàn ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ondó; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá ti mú tọkọtaya lẹ́yìn tí wọ́n fi ẹ̀sùn kàn wọ́n pé wọ́n ti ọmọbìnrin Amarachi mọ́ ilé ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Rivers

Agbo olóró pa ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ènìyàn ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ondó; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá ti mú tọkọtaya lẹ́yìn tí wọ́n fi ẹ̀sùn kàn wọ́n pé wọ́n ti ọmọbìnrin Amarachi mọ́ ilé ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Rivers

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Police officers in Gov’s office tear-gassed us, 4 fainted – Lagos pensioners

Police officers in Gov’s office tear-gassed us, 4 fainted – Lagos pensioners

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Awon Ọlọ́pàá ti mu Obìnrin kan to gbé oògùn olóró lo s’ogbà ẹ̀wọ̀n fún ọmọ rẹ̀ tó wà ní àhámọ́…

Awon Ọlọ́pàá ti mu Obìnrin kan to gbé oògùn olóró lo s’ogbà ẹ̀wọ̀n fún ọmọ rẹ̀ tó wà ní àhámọ́…

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Soyinka, others cheer as Asagba decorates Jibunoh with chieftaincy title

Soyinka, others cheer as Asagba decorates Jibunoh with chieftaincy title

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka and other dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond on Saturday shared the joy of the occasion as Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, celebrated renowned environmentalist and businessman, Chief Newton Jibunoh, with the conferment of the traditional title of Olinzele of Asaba.
Top 10 richest women in the world

Top 10 richest women in the world

Latest Ranking: 10 best universities in Africa

Latest Ranking: 10 best universities in Africa

Lion of Lufodo: Nollywood’s finest bid farewell to Olu Jacobs amid tears, tributes

Lion of Lufodo: Nollywood’s finest bid farewell to Olu Jacobs amid tears, tributes

job losses

Hardship: Public sector unions warning strike begin on shaky note

Metro

Imo police locate abducted NYSC members’ camp, IED threat delays rescue

Imo police locate abducted NYSC members’ camp, IED threat delays rescue

The Imo State Police Command has identified the location where 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in the state are believed to be held, but security operatives have delayed moving into the area over fears that the camp has been planted with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, […]
Abducted NYSC Members: Parents accuse transport firm of withholding passengers’ next-of-kin details

Abducted NYSC Members: Parents accuse transport firm of withholding passengers’ next-of-kin details

Boat carrying over 70 mourners capsizes in Benue, several missing

Boat carrying over 70 mourners capsizes in Benue, several missing

‘Drone found NYSC abductors’ hideout, but camp is mined with IEDs’ — Imo CP

‘Drone found NYSC abductors’ hideout, but camp is mined with IEDs’ — Imo CP

Four more die in Anambra communal clash, as govt shuts Otuocha Market 

Four more die in Anambra communal clash, as govt shuts Otuocha Market 

Columns

Obi versus Soludo: Unnecessary political cannibalism, by Dele Sobowale

Obi versus Soludo: Unnecessary political cannibalism, by Dele Sobowale

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Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

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A season of harvest, by Funmi Komolafe

A season of harvest, by Funmi Komolafe

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CAF blunders again, by Patrick Omorodion

CAF blunders again, by Patrick Omorodion

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Nigeria’s loss to Guinea Bissau – the sad truth! By Segun Odegbami

Nigeria’s loss to Guinea Bissau – the sad truth! By Segun Odegbami

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General Abdulsalami and the Indian Hospital: The Shame of a Nation, by Ugoji Egbujo

General Abdulsalami and the Indian Hospital: The Shame of a Nation, by Ugoji Egbujo

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Why I joined Vanguard

Wages of irresponsibility, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Entertainment

There are times I wonder why I married my husband’ — Omotola

There are times I wonder why I married my husband’ — Omotola

By Efe Onodjae Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has revealed that there are times she questions her decision to marry her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde, saying marriage is not always about being “lovey-dovey.” The actress made the disclosure during an interview on the Chude Jideonwo Podcast, excerpts of which have gone viral on X. Omotola, […]
Your happiness should come first in whatever you do — Mandy Kiss

Your happiness should come first in whatever you do — Mandy Kiss

I can’t marry non-Christian – Omowunmi Dada

I can’t marry non-Christian – Omowunmi Dada

Nollywood was a child of circumstance — Uche Jombo

Nollywood was a child of circumstance — Uche Jombo

Lateef Adedimeji rewards first 10 winners of Baba Eta challenge on DusDus

Lateef Adedimeji rewards first 10 winners of Baba Eta challenge on DusDus

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5 เว็บแทงบอล 2026 เปรียบเทียบจุดเด่น พร้อมวิธีเลือกเว็บ 

Perfection Motor: Driving Nigeria’s Growth with Reliable FAW Trucks

Perfection Motor: Driving Nigeria’s Growth with Reliable FAW Trucks

Top Inspiring Business Leaders of Excellence Driving Nigeria’s Economic growth: Interswitch Group

Top Inspiring Business Leaders of Excellence Driving Nigeria’s Economic growth: Interswitch Group

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Top Inspiring Business Leaders of Excellence driving Nigeria’s Economic growth : Avon HMO

Videos

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

What killed 37 miners in Minna?

What killed 37 miners in Minna?

[Politics Hub] Why I’m running for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 seat — NDC candidate, Adefolaseye

[Politics Hub] Why I’m running for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 seat — NDC candidate, Adefolaseye

2027: Lagosians must end APC’s era of ‘smelling Lagos’ — ADC deputy gov candidate, Gbadamosi

2027: Lagosians must end APC’s era of ‘smelling Lagos’ — ADC deputy gov candidate, Gbadamosi

ICYMI

Boeing 737 MAX software bug ‘not a safety concern’ – Regulators

Boeing 737 MAX software bug ‘not a safety concern’ – Regulators

The glitch was found in a cockpit software update and can cause an automated navigation feature to fail when planes shift approach to landing
Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO

WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO

Independence Day: Nigeria was like cancer patient on morphine, until we came — Tinubu

Independence Day: Nigeria was like cancer patient on morphine, until we came — Tinubu

Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

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Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

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Business

Trade facilitation: Customs unveils digital baggage import declaration

Trade facilitation: Customs unveils digital baggage import declaration

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has announced the deployment of a Simplified Baggage Import Declaration System at the Seme Area Command. This marks a new phase in its drive for digital innovation, trade facilitation, and improved passenger clearance processes. The initiative is designed to streamline baggage declaration, reduce clearance time, and enhance transparency for legitimate […]
Free Zone Customs generates N557bn

Free Zone Customs generates N557bn

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria @66: OPS demands productivity gains from reforms

Police declare port corridor ticketing, revenue collection illegal

Police declare port corridor ticketing, revenue collection illegal

St. Kitts, Nevis bags world’s best citizenship investment programme

Money supply rises 111% to N139trn

Health

Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn

Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn

Build hospitals that survive their founders — GMDs

Build hospitals that survive their founders — GMDs

NAS pairs 25 young scientists with research leaders

NAS pairs 25 young scientists with research leaders

Nearly half of Lagos health facilities lack adequate infection control — GMDs

Nearly half of Lagos health facilities lack adequate infection control — GMDs

Sports

Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic

Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic

Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League.
Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown

Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown

Fernandes hails Portugal’s ‘greatest symbol’ Ronaldo, calls for unity

Fernandes hails Portugal’s ‘greatest symbol’ Ronaldo, calls for unity

Nations League: Kane, Saka score twice as England rout Croatia 7-0

Nations League: Kane, Saka score twice as England rout Croatia 7-0

Ruiz quits Spain squad to attend arrival of his first baby

Ruiz quits Spain squad to attend arrival of his first baby

Relationships

Husbands who believe they’re goaded into being violent!

Husbands who believe they’re goaded into being violent!

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

How many men after 30 years of marriage still love their wives?

healthcare

Why men ought to be more concerned about their health!

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

Special Report

IGP Disu: Recent figures point to rising Policing 

IGP Disu: Recent figures point to rising Policing 

The move placed the IGP at the centre of one of the country’s most consequential policing debates, how to bring policing closer to communities while maintaining national standards and accountability.

2027: INEC threatens ₦10m fine, 12-month jail term for abusive campaign

2027: Why Nigerians must vote for working system

Thirty weeks pregnant and home alone, she felt what she thought was labour pain and dialled UK a emergency number. In less than three minutes, she said, four medics were at her door

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

Donald Duke is asking voters to reconsider an old proposition: that competence, institutional discipline and performance should matter more than political loyalty

Atiku Abubakar's long road to one more presidential fight

Atiku Abubakar’s long road to one more presidential fight

After decades of moving through virtually every important corridor of federal politics, the former vice president has arrived at the ADC

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Technology

Trust still big issue holding back AI growth

Trust still big issue holding back AI growth

*SAS floats Trustworthiness Index to measure business impact *As businesses still search for AI profit By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence, AI, to drive efficiency, innovation and faster decision-making, trust has emerged as one of the biggest issues threatening the technology’s ability to deliver greater business value. A new […]

Xiaomi plugs Nigerian phone users’ greatest pain point with REDMI Note 17 Series

Xiaomi plugs Nigerian phone users’ greatest pain point with REDMI Note 17 Series

*10,000mAh battery promises up to three days of power *Xiaomi says new series built to withstand years of daily use By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Poor and epileptic power supply remains one of the greatest problems confronting Nigerians, including manufacturers and businesses whose operations depend heavily on electricity. For such businesses, the solution has often […]

Swift grabs Unified Access licence, returns to Nigeria’s telecom big league

Swift grabs Unified Access licence, returns to Nigeria’s telecom big league

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nearly three decades after it made first appearance in the Nigerian telecoms space From umbrella-and-table calling spot, Swift Telephone Network Limited, STN, has made a remarkable comeback, grabbing the coveted Unified Access Services licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. The company, which first opened shop in 1998, has now […]

Moniepoint’s co-founder only African on TIME’s inaugural Tech, Data list

Moniepoint’s co-founder only African on TIME’s inaugural Tech, Data list

By Juliet Umeh Nigerian engineer and Moniepoint Co-founder, Felix Ike, has joined some of the world’s leading technology executives after emerging as the only African representative on TIME magazine’s inaugural Executives of the Year: Tech and Data list.Ike, who serves as Chief Technology Officer, CTO, of Moniepoint, was named among 50 technology and data leaders […]

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Education

Meet Prof. Raheemat Adeniran: First Professor of Mass Communication at Fountain University

Meet Prof. Raheemat Adeniran: First Professor of Mass Communication at Fountain University

By Elizabeth Osayande History has been made at Fountain University, Osogbo, with the appointment of Dr. Raheemat Adefolake Adeniran as the institution’s first Professor of Mass Communication. A product of the Lagos State University School of Communication, Prof. Adeniran also made history as the first Professor in the College of Management and Social Sciences, where […]

JAMB lifts ban on SIM swap, email change for candidates

JAMB lifts ban on SIM swap, email change for candidates

However, JAMB said the emergence of stronger identity authentication and biometric verification systems had enabled it to review the policy without compromising the integrity of candidates’ records.

NIMPS Nigeria honours 58 fellows 

NIMPS Nigeria honours 58 fellows 

By Aniche Chiamaka The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Institute of Management and Professional Studies, MIMPS, Nigeria, has honoured 58 Distinguished Fellows during their last executive workshop and fellowship investiture held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The Registrar of the Institute, Dr Okeoma Alphonsus, admonished the newly-inducted Fellows that they were honoured not […]

Etsako West chairman, Omoike, bags Master’s Degree at BIU

Etsako West chairman, Omoike, bags Master’s Degree at BIU

BENIN CITY  – The Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area, Hon. Romeo Omoike, was among the graduands at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Benson Idahosa University (BIU),  held at the university’s permanent site on Sapele Road, Benin City. A total of 1,324 students comprising 1,059 undergraduates and 265 postgraduates, graduated from the institution, the […]

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