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SGF-George-Akume

We won’t return fuel subsidy, FG declares at Independence lecture

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has ruled out a return to the petrol subsidy regime, insisting that the reforms of President Bola Tinubu were necessary to save Nigeria from imminent collapse. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja at the 66th Independence […]
Nyesom Wike

2027: I’ll resign as minister if Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers – Wike

Forgery: Alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi docked, remanded in prison

Forgery: Alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi docked, remanded in prison

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2027: Tinubu’s reelection non-negotiable for Nigeria’s prosperity, national unity – Shettima

2027: Tinubu’s reelection non-negotiable for Nigeria’s prosperity, national unity – Shettima

—-Rallies Northern artists for president second term ** *As northern-based professionals in creative industry pledge full support for Tinubu’s return, election of all APC candidates By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has appealed to northern-based professionals in the creative industry to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the […]

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Nigerian universities promoting ethnic, religious biases – Kukah

Kukah: Uneven development fuels political agitations

By Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has identified uneven development as one of the factors fuelling regional and ethnic agitations for political positions and greater political inclusion in Nigeria. Kukah said citizens were increasingly concerned about equitable distribution of development projects and opportunities that had a […]

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Adeda: Police arrest education director, six now in custody

Adeda: Police arrest education director, six now in custody

By Jimitota Onoyume, Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Investigation into the death of Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education, Mr Unity Ekwevugbe Adeda, yesterday took a new turn as the state Police Command confirmed the arrest of the ministry’s Director of Exams and Standards, Mrs Clementina Ufuoma Ojumah, bringing […]

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Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer urges South-East govs to declare May 30 public holiday

No sacred cow in legal ethics fight — Ejiofor

By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — A lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called for equal application of professional disciplinary standards in the legal profession, saying there should be no “sacred cow” in the fight against unethical conduct, regardless of whether those involved are ordinary lawyers or Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs. Ejiofor made the call while […]

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SGF-George-Akume

We won’t return fuel subsidy, FG declares at Independence lecture

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has ruled out a return to the petrol subsidy regime, insisting that the reforms of President Bola Tinubu were necessary to save Nigeria from imminent collapse. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja at the 66th Independence […]

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Gbenga Hashim

2027: Nigerians must reject third-class status — Hashim

— Accord candidate proposes $4tn economy, 4m bpd crude, ₦605 petrol By Our Correspondent ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has urged Nigerians to reject the notion that the country must remain a third-class nation, saying citizens must take greater ownership of Nigeria’s future. Hashim made the call in an […]

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2027: No plan to militarise elections — CDI

2027: No plan to militarise elections — CDI

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt. Gen. Akomaye Parker Undiandeye, has assured foreign defence advisers and attaches in Nigeria that the Federal Government is prepared to conduct peaceful and transparent elections in 2027 in line with internationally acceptable standards. Undiandeye, who spoke during the third-quarter operational briefing for foreign Defence […]

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LAWMA dislodges illegal traders at TBS, Costain

LAWMA dislodges illegal traders at TBS, Costain

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has launched a fresh enforcement operation to dislodge illegal street traders occupying road corridors and walkways around Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, and the Costain Under Bridge/National Theatre axis. The clearance operation, carried out in collaboration with the Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, Corps, was aimed […]

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Mbah to 17 new LG council chairmen: No honeymoon, work to eradicate poverty

Mbah to 17 new LG council chairmen: No honeymoon, work to eradicate poverty

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the newly sworn-in chairmen of the 17 local government areas in the state to immediately commence work, stressing that the local government system is not a passive arm of government in the state, but an active partner in the development agenda of the state government. Mbah […]

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LCCI

Nigeria @66: Make manufacturing engine of job creation – LCCI

•Govt must convert reform gains to higher productivity – CPPEBy Yinka KolawoleAs Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to make manufacturing the centerpiece of its job-creation strategy, warning that macroeconomic stability will have little meaning unless it translates into lower production costs, […]

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2027: I’ll lead Tinubu’s campaign team in FCT, Rivers — Wike

2027: I’ll resign as minister if Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers – Wike

The former Rivers State governor said political appointees should be prepared to accept responsibility for the electoral performance of their areas of influence.
Atiku lectured me on subsidy removal, now he wants to restore it  —  Oshiomhole

Atiku lectured me on subsidy removal, now he wants to restore it  —  Oshiomhole

Ogun 2027 guber: PDP dismisses claims challenging Adebutu’s eligibility

Ogun 2027 guber: PDP dismisses claims challenging Adebutu’s eligibility

I persuaded Obi, Kwankwaso to join ADC despite Atiku fears – Babachir Lawal

I persuaded Obi, Kwankwaso to join ADC despite Atiku fears – Babachir Lawal

Electoral Act

2027: ADC accuses APC of parading ‘imaginary’ defectors

Top Podcasts

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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ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Nigerian newspapers

Nigerian newspapers review: Public servants begin nationwide warning strike Oct 2, if…

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council reaffirming that they would carry out a warning strike on October 2 over the rising cost of petrol, the demand for a wage award and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage.
Alleged Islamisation of Judiciary: One billion lies can’t quench light of Islam, NSCIA tells CAN

‘Stop bringing cows, rams to judges,’ retiring Supreme Court justice tells politicians

Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 30, 2026

UNGA81: ‘I deserve commendation for securing front-row seat for Nigeria’ – Jimoh Ibrahim

UNGA81: ‘I deserve commendation for securing front-row seat for Nigeria’ – Jimoh Ibrahim

Otti to Ndigbo: Don’t fight Chinese traders; beat them with technology

Otti to Ndigbo: Don’t fight Chinese traders; beat them with technology

Metro

Commuters stranded as floods cut off Agbarho/Ughelli road

Commuters stranded as floods cut off Agbarho/Ughelli road

THE three days heavy downpour has caused severe flooding of parts of the Agbarho/Ughelli Road in Ughelli North Area Area of Delta State, cutting off parts of the road, particularly around the Agbarho Police Station, making the route difficult and the section nearly impossible to pass.
Chimamanda's son’s death: Hospital seeks to stop inquest

Chimamanda’s son’s death: Hospital asks court to stop inquest

Floods ravage Delta communities

Floods ravage Delta communities

Chinese company reconstructs school built in 1955 in Edo community 

Chinese company reconstructs school built in 1955 in Edo community 

Fire guts Customs Western Marine Command office in Lagos

Fire guts Customs Western Marine Command office in Lagos

Columns

Election without political parties: outlook towards 2027, by Usman Sarki

Election without political parties: outlook towards 2027, by Usman Sarki

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Owo Ranch: Attention, Gov Peter Mbah! By Ochereome Nnanna

Owo Ranch: Attention, Gov Peter Mbah! By Ochereome Nnanna

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Okoh Aihe

Two weeks in the life of AI, by Okoh Aihe

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Why President Bola Tinubu’s yea should be yea, by Rotimi Fasan

Why President Bola Tinubu’s yea should be yea, by Rotimi Fasan

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UNGA 2026: When the Canyons reach our doorstep, by Dakuku Peterside

UNGA 2026: When the Canyons reach our doorstep, by Dakuku Peterside

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Mahama at the UN: Africa has stopped asking for permission, by Ejiro Ofoye

Mahama at the UN: Africa has stopped asking for permission, by Ejiro Ofoye

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

Why Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (2), by Eric Teniola

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Entertainment

I couldn’t walk — Adekunle Gold recounts sickle cell crisis on flight to Tanzania

I couldn’t walk — Adekunle Gold recounts sickle cell crisis on flight to Tanzania

Afrobeats singer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has revealed how a severe sickle cell crisis struck him during a flight to Tanzania, leaving him unable to walk and forcing him into a wheelchair after the plane landed in Ethiopia.
Andrew Garfield Spider-Man

Fela Kuti inspired my moves in Spider-Man – Andrew Garfield

Ben Dancer

Nigeria’s Ben Dancer completes 168-hour dance marathon, awaits Guinness verdict

Iran court backs 74 lashes for singer who performed without hijab

Iran court backs 74 lashes for singer who performed without hijab

I started casting out demons at age 17 — Gov Okpebholo

I started casting out demons at age 17 — Gov Okpebholo

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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: top stories from Matchday 2 with AfroPari

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: top stories from Matchday 2 with AfroPari

Best Online Casinos Australia 2026 – 5 Top Real Money Pokies Sites With Quick Cashouts  

Best Online Casinos Australia 2026 – 5 Top Real Money Pokies Sites With Quick Cashouts  

Best Crypto Casinos Reviewed – Which Bitcoin Sites Offer Fast Withdrawals in 2026? 

Best Crypto Casinos Reviewed – Which Bitcoin Sites Offer Fast Withdrawals in 2026? 

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

Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

Consulate-General has called for justice over the death of Kenechukwu Igwemmadu, Olaniyi Olatunde and Christian Nnaemeka in South Africa
Atiku to Tinubu: Explain ₦166.79trn debt despite rising revenue

Atiku to Tinubu: Explain ₦166.79trn debt despite rising revenue

CNN blocked from Trump trip on Saturday

CNN blocked from Trump trip on Saturday

Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses

Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses

Ohanaeze At 50: Celebrating five decades with ideas, sober reflection 

Ohanaeze At 50: Celebrating five decades with ideas, sober reflection 

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Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

Cartoon: Mr & Mrs (un)happily married

Cartoon: Mr & Mrs (un)happily married

Cartoon: 'Nigeria on auto-drive'

Cartoon: ‘Nigeria on auto-drive?’

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Business

Naira appreciates to N1,376/$ in parallel market

Forex inflow rises 36.5% to $33.76bn in five months

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s net foreign exchange (forex) inflow rose by 36.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $33.76 billion in the first five months of 2026 (5M’26), from $24.72 billion in the corresponding period of 2025 (5M’25). The increase came amid ongoing efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to deepen the foreign exchange market, […]
Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors

We inherited net external reserve at $859m — CBN

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

NIBSS National Payment Stack hits 100m transactions, deepens financial inclusion

GTCO records N603bn profit, proposes N1 dividend

GTCO records N603bn profit, proposes N1 dividend

Banks awash with excess cash amidst poverty

Banks awash with excess cash amidst poverty

Health

Youth mental health: Vanguard summit probes gaps, responsibility

Youth mental health: Vanguard summit probes gaps, responsibility

Cervical cancer: MSD seeks push beyond HPV vaccination

Cervical cancer: MSD seeks push beyond HPV vaccination

UBOMI takes free healthcare to Ibadan, targets 5,000 residents

UBOMI takes free healthcare to Ibadan, targets 5,000 residents

Doctors must think business plans, not visa applications — Funmi Adeniyi

Doctors must think business plans, not visa applications — Funmi Adeniyi

Sports

UK PM Burnham fears Man City owners could sell club after rule breaches

UK PM Burnham fears Man City owners could sell club after rule breaches

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would be “really concerned” if Manchester City’s owners decide to sell the club following its guilty verdict over Premier League financial rule breaches.
Tunisia

Tunisia cancel Mali friendly over injuries, FIFA ranking concerns — Reports

Infantino suffers fresh blow as Swiss FA withdraws support

Infantino suffers fresh blow as Swiss FA withdraws support

CAS sets Oct 8 hearing for Senegal, Morocco AFCON title dispute

CAS sets Oct 8 hearing for Senegal, Morocco AFCON title dispute

FA charges Fulham boss Arbeloa over ‘Man United won’t lose’ comments

FA charges Fulham boss Arbeloa over ‘Man United won’t lose’ comments

Relationships

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?

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

Special Report

2027: Meet Shadow Minister Peter Agada, YPP presidential candidate

2027: Meet Shadow Minister Peter Agada, YPP presidential candidate

Agada is the Principal of Cyrus Acoustics Sound C4i & Co., President of the Congress of Professionals, and the Shadow Minister of Infrastructure

Updated list of 44 visa-free countries Nigerians can travel to

After japa… When the dream meets reality

THE photograph usually comes first. A young Nigerian stands at the airport, passport in hand, luggage beside him, smiling as family members gather for one last embrace.

2027 Presidential Election: Meet Sandy Onor, scholar carrying PDP's broken burden

2027 Presidential Election: Meet Sandy Onor, scholar carrying PDP’s broken burden

His name carries an unusual combination of scholarship and electoral politics. But the bigger story is the political road that brought him

Hajja Bintu Konto: Labour Party vice presidential candidate for 2027 election

Hajja Bintu Konto: Meet Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate for 2027 election

Hajja Bintu Konto’s impressive record of service, particularly in conflict-affected communities across Northern Nigeria, has earned her respect

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Technology

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 […]

How Tango Fuel App fights fuel theft, waste

How Tango Fuel App fights fuel theft, waste

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Technology may hold the key to cutting the huge financial losses associated with fuel theft, waste and poor monitoring, as a Nigerian-developed digital fuel management platform, Tango Fuel App, marks its first anniversary with adoption across five African countries.Developed by Tango Brook Technologies Limited and launched in September 2025, the […]

Cloud Adoption: Fear of losing data control stalls Nigeria’s digital growth — Don

Cloud Adoption: Fear of losing data control stalls Nigeria’s digital growth — Don

By Juliet Umeh Fear of losing control over sensitive data is emerging as one of the major obstacles to cloud adoption in Nigeria, despite the technology’s potential to accelerate productivity, innovation and economic growth. Paschal Chinedu, Professor of Information Systems and Technology and Dean, Faculty of Computing, Southern Delta University, Ozoro, disclosed this while delivering […]

Telecom subscriptions hit 195.1m in July

Telecom subscriptions hit 195.1m in July

…Adds 2.88m subscriptions in one month By Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s active telecommunications subscriptions rose by 2.88 million in July 2026 to 195.11 million, up from 192.23 million recorded in June, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. The increase represents a monthly growth of about 1.5 per cent, while the country’s teledensity rose from 88.67 […]

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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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