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Before his death, Mr Omoigui was chairman of the DAGOMO Foundation, an organisation established to raise elderly care in Nigeria and the world. The post Ex-Surveyor-General Omoigui, who demarcated Nigeria's state boundaries, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Why PDP needs to win back northern states – Chidoka
Mr Chidoka said the political future of the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and other members of the G5 was tied to the PDP. The post 2023: Why PDP needs to win back northern states – Chidoka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oil Money: What we’ve received so far as refund from Buhari’s administration – Edo
A media aide to Governor Obaseki said comments on the 13 per cent oil derivation was targeted at creating unnecessary tension in the country amidst the electioneering campaigns. The post Oil Money: What we’ve received so far as refund from Buhari’s administration – Edo appeared first on Premium
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2023: Senate summons finance minister over unexplained N206bn in ministry's budget
The Senate committee says the finance minister should appear with details and plans for the allocation made despite the country's dwindling revenue and struggling economy. The post 2023: Senate summons finance minister over unexplained N206bn in ministry's budget appeared first on Premium Times
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ITF World Tennis Tour: Mixed fortunes for Nigeria
The Championship commenced on Monday and is expected to end on Sunday at the tennis complex of the Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The post ITF World Tennis Tour: Mixed fortunes for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Demand by South-east for president morally right, timely – PDP
Some people have expressed the fear that the electoral support for the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the South-east and South-south could jeopardise Mr Atiku’s chances in the election. The post 2023: Demand by South-east for president morally right, timely – PDP appeared fi
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Family Planning: Nigeria lagging behind in achieving SDGs -- Gynaecologists
The experts said only 22 per cent of women in Nigeria are using any method of Family Planning (FP) The post Family Planning: Nigeria lagging behind in achieving SDGs - Gynaecologists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Citizen journalism and democratic consolidation, By Sam Akpe & Mercy Tartsea-Anshase
Almost two centuries ago, a notable French writer, Alexis de Tocqueville offered a controversial description of the powers of the media in the elevation and sustenance of democracy. Focusing on the American model, which had already reached maturity at that time, he observed that the press was in
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Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official
The official said the number may be more because the 130 members are those who lost in the primary elections of their parties and would not stand in the 25 February National Assembly election. The post Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official appeared first on Premium Times Niger
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In new exhibition, French artist revisits plight of Chibok Girls
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Women matter too: A response to the vituperations of Babachir Lawal, By Kemi Asekun
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Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform
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Nigerian govt trains 3,700 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum
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Soludo’s spokesperson speaks on alleged rift with Peter Obi
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Nigeria's 20m out-of-school children are potential Boko Haram members - Obasanjo
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Police arrest fake EFCC operatives who allegedly kidnap, extort residents
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Why silence is not always golden, By Ayo Akerele
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2023: PDP governors to meet G5
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Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official
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Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor
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Real reasons fuel scarcity persists across Nigeria – Marketers
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Court fixes date for judgment on Ogun PDP governorship ticket tussle
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Nigeria won't know peace until Nnamdi Kanu’s release - Actress, Rita Edochie
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The Appeal court ordered INEC to include the names Emmanuel Bwacha and Aishatu Binani as the rightful governorship candidates of the APC in Adamawa and Taraba States. The post Appeal courts rules in favour of Binani, Bwacha as APC governorship candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike
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2023: G5 compounds Atiku’s challenges, adopts new stance on PDP crisis
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