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Supreme Court denies comments credited to CJN over Makinde's membership of PDP's G-5 governors
Mr Ariwola was reported to have said he was happy that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the state the CJN hails from, was part of the G-5. The post Supreme Court denies comments credited to CJN over Makinde's membership of PDP's G-5 governors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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The unraveling of Uber and Bolt rideshare business models in Nigeria, By 'Tope Fasua
These guys are getting our data through Uber/Bolt. When one books a ride, your name and number is made available. So also is your passport photo. A keen data miner can use your details (often including credit/debit cards) to get to your bank accounts or even create your clone for other purposes.
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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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Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career
Unlike his previous birthdays, the singer has laid low and gone off social media since the death of his son, Ifeanyi, in October. The post Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Average retail price of petrol in Nigeria up 17.93% in October - NBS
The NBS report said the highest average retail price of N211.00 for petrol was recorded in Kebbi state The post Average retail price of petrol in Nigeria up 17.93% in October - NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2022 World Cup: Netherlands, Ecuador stalemate confirms Qatar’s exit
Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal The post 2022 World Cup: Netherlands, Ecuador stalemate confirms Qatar’s exit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles
The report warned that measles anywhere is a threat everywhere, noting that the virus can quickly spread to multiple communities and across international borders. The post WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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When death stalks…, By Wole Olaoye
Away from the grandiose promises of politicians in these testy times of electoral campaigns in the midst of insecurity, let’s just pause for a moment and consider how parts of our country came to look like Libya where warlords determine life expectancy. I am not aware that any of the leading pres
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Anyaoku, Kukah, Omoigui Okauru, Falola praise Musikilu Mojeed's The Letterman
The Letterman, a 492-page, 25-chapter narrative non-fiction, curates some of the most significant and historical letters written and received by former President Obasanjo. The post Anyaoku, Kukah, Omoigui Okauru, Falola praise Musikilu Mojeed's The Letterman appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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Group asks Buhari, NASS to halt auction of 5G spectrum by NCC
The group says the planned auction will reduce investors' confidence. The post Group asks Buhari, NASS to halt auction of 5G spectrum by NCC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt trains 3,700 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum
Stakeholders have intensified calls for the government to re-introduce the subject into the nation’s education curriculum since its removal in the 2009/2010 academic session. The post Nigerian govt trains 3,700 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum appeared first on Pr
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Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom
A secondary school principal, two teachers and a nurse, were last week abducted at Irele- Ekiti, in Ajoni Local Council Development Area of Ekiti State. The post Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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For the Record: Ademola Adeleke's inaugural speech as Osun governor
Ademola Adeleke was sworn in as Osun governor on Sunday in Osogbo. The post For the Record: Ademola Adeleke's inaugural speech as Osun governor 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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Nigeria offers artisanal miners up to N100 million 20-year loan
The government encourages artisanal miners to form cooperatives to ease access of government financing and provision of equipment. The post Nigeria offers artisanal miners up to N100 million 20-year loan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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2023: Centre asks judges not to prioritise political cases at detriment of other justice seekers
CSLS says "the poor and non-politicians have a right to speedy access to justice." The post 2023: Centre asks judges not to prioritise political cases at detriment of other justice seekers 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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Germany 1-1 Spain: Fullkrug equaliser gives Germany a Qatar 2022 World Cup lifeline
Germany needed an equaliser seven minutes from time on Sunday to stay alive in Group E with the deciding matches coming up on Thursday The post Germany 1-1 Spain: Fullkrug equaliser gives Germany a Qatar 2022 World Cup lifeline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lawmaker asks Senate to reject Buhari's NDDC nominee
The current nominee, Mr Ogunmola, whose nomination is generating controversy, according to the lawmaker, is from the same Owo LGA as the one rejected by the Senate in 2016 for the same reasons. The post Lawmaker asks Senate to reject Buhari's NDDC nominee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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Senegal 0-2 Netherlands: Gakpo, Clarkson sinks Teranga Lions with late goals
Senegal no doubt missed their talisman, Sadio Mane who was out injured as they failed to convert the chances that came their way The post Senegal 0-2 Netherlands: Gakpo, Clarkson sinks Teranga Lions with late goals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Manchester United part ways with Ronaldo
The contract termination is with immediate effect. The post Manchester United part ways with Ronaldo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How five students killed colleague in Sokoto
The five students have been dismissed from the school after killing Lukman, who they accused of stealing their mobile phone. The post How five students killed colleague in Sokoto appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Appeal Court affirms Machina as APC candidate for Yobe North senatorial poll
APC had asked the Court of Appeal to declare Ahmad Lawan, Nigeria’s Senate President, as its Yobe North senatorial candidate over Bashir Machina who contested and won the primary election. The post Appeal Court affirms Machina as APC candidate for Yobe North senatorial poll appeared first on Pr
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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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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects
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Nigeria won't know peace until Nnamdi Kanu’s release - Actress, Rita Edochie
Rita Edochie says the continuous detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will keep dividing Nigeria. The post Nigeria won't know peace until Nnamdi Kanu’s release - Actress, Rita Edochie appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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