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After eight years of want ― more hardship, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Squaring this circle will impose costs across the economy. Someone will have to pay for it. Given how inadequately the poor and vulnerable segments of the population came off under the Buhari government, it is tempting to imagine that the larger burden of this new round of economic adjustment wil
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‘Molestation’: Lagos CP removes DPO over negligence
In a recent video, a lady identified as Omolara James narrated how she was raped and assaulted by an auto spare parts dealer popularly called Bebex in Ladipo, Mushin area of the state. The post ‘Molestation’: Lagos CP removes DPO over negligence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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10th Assembly Speaker: I’m not Gbajabiamila’s stooge – Aspirant
"Those alleging that I will be stooge or rubber stamp of the outgoing Speaker, Gbajabiamila, and President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, are either ignorant of my antecedent or they are being mischievous." The post 10th Assembly Speaker: I’m not Gbajabiamila’s stooge – Aspirant appeared first on Pre
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Fresh crisis hits APC as vice chairman writes Buhari, files suit against Adamu, Omisore.
Salihu Lukman, deputy national chairman (North-west) has accused Messrs Adamu and Omisore of lack of transparency in the management of the APC’s finances. The post Fresh crisis hits APC as vice chairman writes Buhari, files suit against Adamu, Omisore. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EX-NNPC chief Yakubu sues EFCC, CBN, GTB, wants seized $9.8 million released
Mr Yakubu, through his counsel, Ahmed Raji, filed the suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court, Abuja. The post EX-NNPC chief Yakubu sues EFCC, CBN, GTB, wants seized $9.8 million released appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Reps Speakership: Kalu didn't betray APC in Abia — Group
The group said there is a deliberate attempt by some persons to sponsor media attacks against Mr Kalu. The post Reps Speakership: Kalu didn't betray APC in Abia — Group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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“Missing” Barrels of Oil: Malami finally appears before Reps panel, says allegation “baseless”
“The allegation is unfounded. It lacks merit and indeed substance,” the minister told the lawmakers. The post “Missing” Barrels of Oil: Malami finally appears before Reps panel, says allegation “baseless” appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria police launch portal to curb car theft
The Inspector-General of Police has directed the discontinuation of manual processing and issuance of all CMR documents/certificates and a migration to the digitalized NPF CMR platform. The post Nigeria police launch portal to curb car theft appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PSC approves deployment of new police commissioners for 11 states, FCT
Mr Ani said the Chairman of PSC, Solomon Arase, had called on the newly appointed CPs to be more dedicated to duty. The post PSC approves deployment of new police commissioners for 11 states, FCT appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria has 222.5 million telephone subscribers – NBS
The report showed that the figure for the last quarter of 2022 represented a 13.87 per cent rise in voice subscriptions on a year-on-year basis. The post Nigeria has 222.5 million telephone subscribers – NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Transcorp’s quarterly profit down by 63% amid forex scarcity
The corporation incurred N2.4 billion in foreign exchange loss on borrowings The post Transcorp’s quarterly profit down by 63% amid forex scarcity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ajaokuta: One huge fishbone in Nigeria's throat, By 'Tope Fasua
There is a video making the rounds on WhatsApp and other social media handles, about Nigeria’s moribund Ajaokuta Steel Complex. The narrator spoke of how the complex was set up solely to rip off Nigeria and to benefit some politicians. He went on to say that the project was wrong-headed from day
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World Malaria Day: WHO advocates increased investment to eradicate disease in Africa
In 2020, there were estimated 241 million new cases of malaria and 627,000 malaria-related deaths in 85 countries. The post World Malaria Day: WHO advocates increased investment to eradicate disease in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023 Polls: PDP replies Buhari, asks foreign countries to impose travel ban on outgoing president, family
The PDP says its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, did not lose the 25 February presidential poll. The post 2023 Polls: PDP replies Buhari, asks foreign countries to impose travel ban on outgoing president, family appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023 Hajj: Intending Abuja pilgrims get date for medical screening
He advised intending pilgrims to participate in all activities earmarked by the board for proper guidance to get value for their money without any hindrance. The post 2023 Hajj: Intending Abuja pilgrims get date for medical screening appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Sudan: Nigeria clears air on buses conveying evacuees halting in the Sahara
However, a joint memo shared on Thursday night by the foreign ministry’s spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli, for the ministries of foreign affairs and humanitarian affairs confirmed the buses stopped but issues had been resolved. The post Sudan: Nigeria clears air on buses conveying evacuees halt
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Nigerian students’ innovative project wins American university’s award
Team Pathfinider presented a modified pit-latrine system that simultaneously addresses Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and offers users a hygienic and inclusive toilet solution. The team called it a Disability Inclusive Latrine PAN (DILPAN). The post Nigerian students’ innovative project wins Ame
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Labour Party replies Buhari, restates claim it won 2023 presidential election
In its reaction to Mr Buhari's statement, Labour Party said contrary to the president's claim, it won the election but was rigged out. The post Labour Party replies Buhari, restates claim it won 2023 presidential election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care
Mrs Buhari asked the government to subsidise the high cost of cardiac interventions and spend more on personnel training and the procurement of equipment. The post Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Prudent financial management key to private sector investment- NCDMB
Mr Wabote emphasised that once the finances of the commission are transparently and prudently managed, there will be local and international partnerships. The post Prudent financial management key to private sector investment- NCDMB appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Terrorists abduct district head in Zamfara
The district head has been critical of the activities of the terrorists in the area. The post Terrorists abduct district head in Zamfara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Alaafin throne: Justice and the validation of history, By Isiaka Aderemi Adelabu
…the sidelined Royal Houses of the Atiba Dynasty, namely, Adelabu, Adesiyan, Adediran, Tella Agbojulogun, Adesokan Baba Idode, Adesetan, Tella Okitipapa, Olanite, Abidekun, are considering this as an historical moment to seek justice for our exclusion from the throne of our progenitor, Alaafin At
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Nigerian army’s fighting power significantly increased since 2015 – Buhari
Mr Buhari says the army’s fighting power prior to his assumption of office in 2015 was at low ebb. The post Nigerian army’s fighting power significantly increased since 2015 – Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Accelerating Africa's Energy Transition
While the developed world clamours for Africa to accelerate the development of its massive renewable energy sources, Africa must also be given time to transit and allowed to use its natural gas as a transition fuel. The post Accelerating Africa's Energy Transition appeared first on Premium Time
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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Tension rises as Flying Eagles are drawn against Brazil
The Flying Eagles have conceded 13 goals and scored just two in five meetings against Brazil The post FIFA U-20 World Cup: Tension rises as Flying Eagles are drawn against Brazil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu’s administration will give priority to gender issues - Shettima
Mr Shettima commended the author of the book while expressing the willingness of their administration to be gender-friendly. The post Tinubu’s administration will give priority to gender issues - Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside story of how terrorists released Zamfara hostages after 22 days in captivity
15 captives are still with the terrorists The post EXCLUSIVE: Inside story of how terrorists released Zamfara hostages after 22 days in captivity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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World Immunisation Week 2022: Firm seeks post-COVID-19 catch-up against vaccine-preventable diseases
Themed: “The Big Catch-Up”, WHO said it is “working with partners to accelerate rapid progress in countries to get back on track to ensure more people, particularly children, are protected from preventable diseases.” The post World Immunisation Week 2022: Firm seeks post-COVID-19 catch-up again
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Court orders release of documents in corruption trial of Usman, Fani-Kayode, others
The trial had begun before Justice Aikawa and witnesses were still being led in evidence until Mr Aikawa was transferred out of the Lagos division. The post Court orders release of documents in corruption trial of Usman, Fani-Kayode, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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10th House: Group asks APC to cede deputy speaker to South-south
It said the deputy speaker from South-south will provide the needed balance in the event that a Northern Muslim emerges as the Speaker. The post 10th House: Group asks APC to cede deputy speaker to South-south appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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