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Pre-tax profit stood at N534 billion compared to the N436.7 billion reported a year ago. The post MTN posts record N2 trillion annual revenue, proposes N203.5 billion final dividend appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian undergraduate dies at university's medical centre; VC urges probe
The deceased, Precious Agini, was a 3rd-year student of the Department of Library and Information Science. The post Nigerian undergraduate dies at university's medical centre; VC urges probe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mamman Daura and the next president of Nigeria, By Wale Adebanwi
… it must be noted that it was not until Tinubu encountered Daura that he experienced his first major sustained checkmate in the politics of the Fourth Republic. The man, who has since become the most valuable player in Yoruba politics, was dealing with an unusual adversary in Daura. None of thos
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INEC, CBN and the weekend of extensions, By Reuben Abati
Over the weekend, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decided to extend the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (popularly known as PVCs) by an additional week. The PVC collection that was scheduled to end on 29 January, was extended till 5 February, according t
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PT State of the Race: Enemy or Friend: Tinubu’s topsy-turvy relationship with Buhari
Speculations on the relationship between the president and his party’s flag bearer, Bola Tinubu, hit the headlines last week. The post PT State of the Race: Enemy or Friend: Tinubu’s topsy-turvy relationship with Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EndSARS: Two ex-police officers to die by hanging over extra-judicial killing – Court
“I thank God he has fought for me. I am happy.” The post EndSARS: Two ex-police officers to die by hanging over extra-judicial killing – Court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dutse Emirate announces burial arrangement for late emir
The emir will be buried at 2:00 pm at Dutse The post Dutse Emirate announces burial arrangement for late emir appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EU trains 2,404 N/East traditional rulers, women in dispute resolution
The MCN Programme is an initiative of the European Union, implemented by the British Council in the three states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. The post EU trains 2,404 N/East traditional rulers, women in dispute resolution appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen attack Nigerian police checkpoint, kill three officers
The gunmen who reportedly operated in two Sienna buses opened fire at the checkpoint killing three policemen. The post Gunmen attack Nigerian police checkpoint, kill three officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dangote, Sinoma sign agreement on new cement plant in Ogun
The Itori Cement Plant will be Dangote Cement’s fourth plant constructed as a green field project in Nigeria, the rest are Obajana, Ibese and Okpella Plants. The post Dangote, Sinoma sign agreement on new cement plant in Ogun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3% in 2023 — UN
Commodity exporters in Africa will likely face weaker market conditions given the expected global economic slowdown, it said The post Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3% in 2023 — UN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ profit jumps to N81bn as revenue hits all-time high
Shares in the lender moved slightly up by 0.15 per cent to N33.55 per unit in Lagos after the report was released. The post Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ profit jumps to N81bn as revenue hits all-time high appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: LP candidate rejects court judgement disqualifying him from senatorial election
“I am completely dissatisfied with the judgment and hereby reject the same.” The post 2023: LP candidate rejects court judgement disqualifying him from senatorial election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Five top January transfer moves by Nigerian football players
Nigerian players did not make the headlines during the winter transfer window, although one or two of them were involved in clubs tussling over their services. The post Five top January transfer moves by Nigerian football players appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC, Buhari strongly united behind Tinubu – Campaign spokesperson
"All the machinations of the opposition elements to put a wedge between President Buhari and Tinubu will fail." The post APC, Buhari strongly united behind Tinubu – Campaign spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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You don blow!, By Toyin Falola
If someone says to you on the street, you don blow, it can be for various reasons. For those of us who are street kings, the first thing that will come to mind is that we have succeeded, and are now famous, trending, or the rave of the moment. This is well-versed in the entertainment […] The po
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Peter Obi campaigns in Adamawa, pledges to secure Nigeria
“Nigeria has no business being the poverty capital of the world with all the potentials of human and natural endowment...," the LP candidate said. The post Peter Obi campaigns in Adamawa, pledges to secure Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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New Naira Notes: Wike criticises CBN, says policy can't fight corruption
“This policy is what? Anti-people, because the (new) notes are not there. Even when I have money in my account I cannot get 10,000. I cannot get fuel. Who is weeping, is it not the masses? Is it not the people?,” Mr Wike said. The post New Naira Notes: Wike criticises CBN, says policy can't fig
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Months after sacking Fadah, Buhari appoints new NYSC DG
Following a series of complaints, the immediate past DG of NYSC, Mr Fadah, was removed with effect from 16th November 2022. The post Months after sacking Fadah, Buhari appoints new NYSC DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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BAYANNI, Tempoe, Poco Lee make Spotify’s list of 2023 emerging artistes
Hailing from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with a wide array of styles, cultures and perspectives, these artists are, according to Spotify data, the ones to watch in 2023. The post BAYANNI, Tempoe, Poco Lee make Spotify’s list of 2023 emerging artistes appeared first on Prem
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Reps approve Buhari's request to borrow another N1 trillion from CBN
The N1 trillion is expected to be used to fund the N819.5 billion 2022 supplementary budget which the lawmakers approved last December. The post Reps approve Buhari's request to borrow another N1 trillion from CBN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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At PT Space, experts say men can also have breast cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 10 million deaths annually and 70 per cent happen in low and middle-income countries. The post At PT Space, experts say men can also have breast cancer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Bolanle Raheem: Killer cop asked me for bullet after shooting - Witness
The officer who has spent over 20 years in the police said his colleague asked for a bullet to replace his own because it was not complete after the shooting. The post Bolanle Raheem: Killer cop asked me for bullet after shooting - Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Atiku in Kebbi, vows to reopen all Nigeria's land borders if elected
The former Vice President said borders would foster trade between countries. The post Atiku in Kebbi, vows to reopen all Nigeria's land borders if elected appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Top 10 highest-earning retired players on Instagram: Mikel joins Bale, others on exclusive list
The research collated a seed list of the top 18 players who retired over the past year. The post Top 10 highest-earning retired players on Instagram: Mikel joins Bale, others on exclusive list appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Sex worker found dead in Anambra brothel
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ECOWAS-Nigeria commissions new chancery building
Musa Nuhu, Nigeria’s permanent ambassador to ECOWAS said the mission is unique as it is located in Nigeria and not abroad and serves as a link between Nigeria and the ECOWAS. The post ECOWAS-Nigeria commissions new chancery building appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PDP lifts suspension on two Ekiti members
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Bayelsa United coach decries officiating after 3-0 whipping in Jos
Lobi Stars went second in Group B with the 3-0 win while Bayelsa dropped to eighth after their second loss in four matches. The post Bayelsa United coach decries officiating after 3-0 whipping in Jos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Don’t vote candidates who will open land borders, Tinubu campaign tells farmers
The campaign council said Nigerian farmers will suffer if the borders are opened. The post 2023: Don’t vote candidates who will open land borders, Tinubu campaign tells farmers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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