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Mr Udofia challenged the state government to address Ibom Air ownership, funding and profitability. The post APC chieftain Akanimo Udofia accuses Akwa Ibom govt of lying over Ibom Air appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CAF Women’s Champions League: Gov. Diri rewards Bayelsa Queens
The Bayelsa Governor said 21 of the first team players would receive N1 million each. The post CAF Women’s Champions League: Gov. Diri rewards Bayelsa Queens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ECOWAS: Buhari supports reforms, wants better collaboration
President Buhari also speaks on the challenges facing ECOWAS countries. The post ECOWAS: Buhari supports reforms, wants better collaboration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu takes campaign abroad, to speak at Chatham House
Mr Tinubu is expected to spend 13 days on the foreign trip. The post Tinubu takes campaign abroad, to speak at Chatham House appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Zulum signs 775 CofO in 3 years, Shettima, others signed 1,722 in 20 years - Official
“Hopefully we will have more than 1,000 certificates signed before the year ends. What obtained in 20 years, we have now achieved in three years." The post Zulum signs 775 CofO in 3 years, Shettima, others signed 1,722 in 20 years - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC Lagos Rally: Gbajabiamila speaks on Tinubu’s age, education, corruption allegations
House of Representatives Speaker asks supporters to ignore those raising quetions about Bola Tinubu’s credentials. The post APC Lagos Rally: Gbajabiamila speaks on Tinubu’s age, education, corruption allegations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ex-Surveyor-General Omoigui, who demarcated Nigeria's state boundaries, is dead
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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My impeachment as Ekiti Assembly Speaker illegal - Aribisogan
Gboyega Aribisogan says his impeachment and suspension "are not legally sustainable and would definitely be quashed by a court of competent jurisdiction." The post My impeachment as Ekiti Assembly Speaker illegal - Aribisogan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people
Ademola Adeleke who has now been sworn in as the sixth governor of the 29-year-old state will be piloting the affairs of the state for the next four years. The post PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ronaldo, Messi's iconic photo set new Instagram record
Ronaldo and Messi are each responsible for four of the top 20 most-liked Instagram posts of all time. The post Ronaldo, Messi's iconic photo set new Instagram record appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Dogara, others disown Babachir Lawal on Peter Obi's endorsement
Mr Lawal had in a statement on Thursday said the APC Northern Christian leaders had endorsed Mr Obi for the 2023 presidential election. The post Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Dogara, others disown Babachir Lawal on Peter Obi's endorsement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Reps to probe flight delays, cancellations by airlines
The House Committee on Human Rights was mandated to probe the alleged violations of the rights of Nigerians and other passengers to quality air travel services. The post Reps to probe flight delays, cancellations by airlines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Security forces kill four suspected terrorists in Kaduna - Official
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2023: Demand by South-east for president morally right, timely – PDP
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Brazil 1-0 Switzerland: Casemiro fires Samba Boys into Round of 16
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Qatar World Cup, alcohol and gays, By Festus Adedayo
…Qataris are at fault for not enduring the excesses of their guests within the period of the football festival, except hosting the biggest sporting event in the world is to retaliate for the several decades of “Western hypocrisy.” Nobody has asked the Qataris to give up their loath of pork, LGBTQ
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Nigerian stocks climb for third straight session on investors’ stronger risk appetite
Demand pressure on the shares of MTN Nigeria, Zenith Bank, GTCO and WAPCO helped sustain the bull run. The post Nigerian stocks climb for third straight session on investors’ stronger risk appetite appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Don’t let politicians use you, CJN warns judges
The CJN warned judges not to allow themselves to be used by politicians as the 2023 general elections approach. The post 2023: Don’t let politicians use you, CJN warns judges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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As floodwater recedes, Delta communities worry over impact on health, livelihoods
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Mohammed Mustapha Olaroungbe Akanbi (1971-2022), By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
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In Gombe, Atiku promises to revive Dadin Kowa dam to generate electricity, reconstruct North East roads
Mr Atiku vowed to reconstruct the roads linking states in the Northeast region to enhance trade. The post In Gombe, Atiku promises to revive Dadin Kowa dam to generate electricity, reconstruct North East roads appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2022 World Cup: Netherlands, Ecuador stalemate confirms Qatar’s exit
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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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Allegation of lobbying to delay new NDDC board fake – Official
The NDDC said the group which made the allegation was working against the interest of the people of the Niger Delta region, and that they wish to reduce the agency to a “cash cow”. The post Allegation of lobbying to delay new NDDC board fake – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court orders arrest of Imo Deputy Speaker
The judge ordered EFCC to apprehended the Imo State Deputy Speaker, Amarachi Iwuanyawu, and detain him till 23 February 2023, when he is expected to be brought to the court. The post Court orders arrest of Imo Deputy Speaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tiger Beverages Ltd, Nigeria’s leading beverages company announces distribution partnership with Cubana FCMG Ltd
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EDITORIAL: Rescuing Nigerians from multi-poverty trap
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2023: Only 10% of candidates in Nigeria are women
The UN says there can’t be sustainable development and peace when women “are not sitting at the tables.” The post 2023: Only 10% of candidates in Nigeria are women appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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For the Record: Ademola Adeleke's inaugural speech as Osun governor
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Peter Obi meets CAN, promises to unite Nigeria
Mr Obi says unity and security are needed to address problems bedevilling the country including moving of Nigeria from consumption to production. The post Peter Obi meets CAN, promises to unite Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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