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Obiano’s administration was reportedly focused on introducing leadership reforms for optimum social impact, devoid of media fanfare that beclouds the real performance of state governors while they are in office. The post Poll ranks Obiano as best Anambra governor since 1999 appeared first on Pr
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Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife
ASUU members on Wednesday marched around the OAU premises after their monthly congress. The post Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 2022: Denmark, Tunisia tie produce first barren draw
It was Tunisia’s first clean sheet in 16 World Cup games since the 1978 world cup The post Qatar 2022: Denmark, Tunisia tie produce first barren draw appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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I’ll name, prosecute oil thieves - Atiku
PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, said that if elected, oil thieves would be prosecuted regardless of their status in the country. The post I’ll name, prosecute oil thieves - Atiku appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Court sacks Amosun’s anointed candidate, Otegbeye, 26 ADC assembly hopefuls
The court agrees that the ADC did not comply with the Electoral Act in the conduct of its primaries. The post 2023: Court sacks Amosun’s anointed candidate, Otegbeye, 26 ADC assembly hopefuls appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure
Nigerian health workers had downed tools many times in the past over the government’s failure to review the salary structure which is said to have been due for renegotiation since 2014. The post Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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Osun Governorship: Davido, Udom, Ladoja, Oyinlola, present for Adeleke's inauguration
Mr Adeleke, who arrived at the stadium around 11:25 a.m. was accompanied by his cousin, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, amidst heavy security. The post Osun Governorship: Davido, Udom, Ladoja, Oyinlola, present for Adeleke's inauguration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tears as Lagos lawmakers hold valedictory session for late colleague
Lagos lawmakers described their deceased colleague as a jovial and straightforward person. The post Tears as Lagos lawmakers hold valedictory session for late colleague appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari vows to restore political stability, security in West Africa
Mr Buhari says Nigeria is committed to supporting ECOWAS institutions to ensure that the countries in the region are all returned to constitutional rule. The post Buhari vows to restore political stability, security in West Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wike, allies absent, Atiku present as Adeleke sworn in as 6th Osun Governor
Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been sworn in as the 6th civilian governor of Osun State. The post Wike, allies absent, Atiku present as Adeleke sworn in as 6th Osun Governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian university confirms arrest of student over 'anti-Aisha Buhari tweet'
The police in Jigawa said they did not carry out the arrest. The post Nigerian university confirms arrest of student over 'anti-Aisha Buhari tweet' 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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FRSC condemns killing of patrol staff, pledges to bring perpetrators to book
The crash occured as a result of excessive speed indulged by the driver of a DAF articulated truck while trying to dodge a pothole. The post FRSC condemns killing of patrol staff, pledges to bring perpetrators to book appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets
Currency dealers in Abuja said they bought a dollar for N770.00 and sold at N773.00 and above on Wednesday, as against N765.00 it traded on Tuesday. The post Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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I was not involved in Ekiti Assembly crisis - Governor Oyebanji
Governor Oyebanji described the crisis in the Ekiti State House of Assembly "as a family affair and one of the beauties of democracy". The post I was not involved in Ekiti Assembly crisis - Governor Oyebanji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oil prices recover from near year’s slump amid production cut rumour
Futures for Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped 2.9% to trade close to $81 a barrel, the lowest level since January. The post Oil prices recover from near year’s slump amid production cut rumour appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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The speakership crisis in Ekiti State, By Reuben Abati
What is on display in Ekiti State is absolute tyranny. Ekiti is currently a one-party state. All the members of the State House of Assembly, now 25 after Afuye’s death, are members of the APC. But nobody is allowed to have an independent opinion. The party dictates everything, and this is the mis
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Reps probe recruitment by NEITI, NUPRC over alleged lopsidedness
The recent recruitments by the two agencies generated controversy because they did not allegedly reflect the federal character principle. The post Reps probe recruitment by NEITI, NUPRC over alleged lopsidedness 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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I improved Osun's economy without borrowing - Oyetola
Outgoing governor says he doubled Osun's internally generated revenue and was leaving behind N14 billion cash for his successor The post I improved Osun's economy without borrowing - Oyetola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court fixes date for judgment on Ogun PDP governorship ticket tussle
Jimi Lawal had filed the suit against the emergence of Oladipupo Adebutu as the Ogun State governorship candidate from the PDP’s 25 May primary election. The post Court fixes date for judgment on Ogun PDP governorship ticket tussle 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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Nigeria's 20m out-of-school children are potential Boko Haram members - Obasanjo
Mr Obasanjo says government must devise innovative means to reduce out-of-school children in the country. The post Nigeria's 20m out-of-school children are potential Boko Haram members - Obasanjo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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In new exhibition, French artist revisits plight of Chibok Girls
The exhibition was a collaboration between the Department of Fine & Applied Arts of the Obafemi Awolowo University and the families of the Chibok girls Boko Haram kidnapped in Northern Nigeria in 2014. The post In new exhibition, French artist revisits plight of Chibok Girls appeared first on P
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APC chieftain Akanimo Udofia accuses Akwa Ibom govt of lying over Ibom Air
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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Police arrest fake EFCC operatives who allegedly kidnap, extort residents
At least, five other victims similarly reported to the police that the suspects equally robbed them of about N15 million, while pretending to be EFCC operatives. The post Police arrest fake EFCC operatives who allegedly kidnap, extort residents 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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Ekiti Assembly Crisis: House lifts suspension on lawmaker
Adekemi Balogun was suspended along with six other lawmakers for her support for the ousted Speaker, Gboyega Aribisogan The post Ekiti Assembly Crisis: House lifts suspension on lawmaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The letter, the spirit, and "The Letterman", By Azu Ishiekwene
Mojeed’s new book, The Letterman, an enthralling narrative in presidential history, provides rare access into the literary closet of a man loved and despised almost in equal measure, but who remains – like him or not – perhaps the most consequential leader in Nigeria’s turbulent 62-year history.
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