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2023: Battling intemperate language, fake news and judicial rascality, By Dakuku Peterside
The 2023 elections in Nigeria bring with them hopes and fears, expectations, and optimism for a better future. However, forces are fighting inadvertently to truncate the elections, imperil our nascent democracy, dim the light, and bring all our political calculations to nothing. These seemingly  
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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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University students protest robbery attacks
“Since the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended their strike, this is the third time they have robbed us.” The post University students protest robbery attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kaduna Train Attack: SSS withdraws suit against Tukur Mamu
SSS filed suit against Tukur Mamu at the Federal High Court for an order to detain him for 60 days for the purposes of investigations. The post Kaduna Train Attack: SSS withdraws suit against Tukur Mamu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Money Laundering: Appeal Court affirms conviction of Maina’s son, Faisal
But the Court of Appeal reduced the jail term imposed on Maina’s son, Faisal, by the trial court. The post Money Laundering: Appeal Court affirms conviction of Maina’s son, Faisal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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Why this economy will fail again, By Uddin Ifeanyi
According to Greek mythology, Cassandra’s tragedy was not that she deceived a besotted Apollo into giving her the gift of seeing tomorrow. It was that failing to requite the affection of one of the vainer deities in the Greek pantheon, the god then included in his gift to her the curse that her p
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How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through cash withdrawals
The Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has since confirmed that three serving state governors were being monitored over their suspected moves to launder stashed billions of naira through the payment of salaries to workers The post How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through ca
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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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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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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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LEADERSHIP Editor-In-Chief, Azu, Wins Columnist of the Year Award
Azu is one of Nigeria’s most syndicated columnists, and is also published in platforms in Ghana, Argentina, South Africa, Europe and the US. The post LEADERSHIP Editor-In-Chief, Azu, Wins Columnist of the Year Award appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ANALYSIS: UN peacekeeping in Africa needs tighter parameters
Missions struggle to navigate the political minefields that come with the broad goal of stabilising conflict situations. The post ANALYSIS: UN peacekeeping in Africa needs tighter parameters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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National Health Dialogue: Policymakers, experts to discuss primary healthcare financing (LIVE UPDATES)
The event is expected to bring together policymakers and experts to discuss key issues in the primary healthcare subsector, such as financing, insurance and human resources for health. The post National Health Dialogue: Policymakers, experts to discuss primary healthcare financing (LIVE UPDATES
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As floodwater recedes, Delta communities worry over impact on health, livelihoods
Nigeria's worst flood in over a decade has receded in many states, including Delta, but concerns linger over the health outcomes of residents and other post-disaster implications. The post As floodwater recedes, Delta communities worry over impact on health, livelihoods appeared first on Premiu
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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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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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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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Overview of the Nigerian gambling market and responsible gambling tools
GamStop is a well-known platform that has been helping millions of players in the country and it is one of the methods most other gambling authorities and even countries want to simulate and introduce The post Overview of the Nigerian gambling market and responsible gambling tools appeared firs
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Gov Emmanuel receives two additional aircraft for Ibom Air
Ibom Air plans to begin regional flights from 2023, an official said. The post Gov Emmanuel receives two additional aircraft for Ibom Air appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Leaders of Niger, Chad, Guinea Bissau commend Buhari's leadership qualities
Guinea Bissau's president says without Buhari, he would not have been president. The post Leaders of Niger, Chad, Guinea Bissau commend Buhari's leadership qualities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Rita Dominic weds Fidelis Anosike in England (PHOTOS)
On her Bridal train, the 47-year-old actress had TV presenter Michelle Dede as her Chief Maid of Honour, Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, Vicky Sogunro and Olivia Waturuocha. The post Rita Dominic weds Fidelis Anosike in England (PHOTOS) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Carnage in Osun as transport union members fight over control of parks
Hoodlums claimed the NURTW worked against Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 16 governorship poll. The post Carnage in Osun as transport union members fight over control of parks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Court nullifies Osun LG elections
The Court says conduct of the elections contravenes Sections 29 & 32 of the Electoral Act, 2022. The post Court nullifies Osun LG elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Egypt 2023: Flying Eagles coach invites 40 players for U-20 Cup of Nations
The list is made up of five goalkeepers, nine defenders, 13 midfielders and 13 forwards. The post Egypt 2023: Flying Eagles coach invites 40 players for U-20 Cup of Nations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Naira redesign and value: What CBN must do urgently, By 'Tope Fasua
The Central Bank of Nigeria has activated one of its core functions which is the management of the currency, after a 17-years inactivity on that front. I have traced the history of how Nigeria has managed her currency since we had our own – the Nigerian Pound – in 1959. That first currency was is
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Nigeria passport offices to open on Saturdays to clear backlog of applications
The exercise will commence on December 3, 2022 to January 28, 2023, between 10 am to 2 pm. The post Nigeria passport offices to open on Saturdays to clear backlog of applications appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adeleke issues six Executive Orders, sacks hundreds of Osun workers employed by Oyetola
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