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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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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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Over a billion barrels of oil found in northern Nigeria, Buhari says as drilling starts
The president says the country also found 500 billion cubic feet of gas within the Kolmani area of Gombe and Bauchi, and has attracted $3 billion investment already. The post Over a billion barrels of oil found in northern Nigeria, Buhari says as drilling starts appeared first on Premium Times
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2023: Why we're backing Peter Obi instead of Tinubu — Aggrieved Northern APC Christian Leaders
"The Obi/Datti will give us breath of fresh air and the greatest opportunity to redeem our country from the quagmire into which we have been plunged by a recurring group of self-centred reactionaries." The post 2023: Why we're backing Peter Obi instead of Tinubu — Aggrieved Northern APC Christi
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EXCLUSIVE: Newly wedded Nigerian Army officer in trouble for posting wedding video on social media
E Ali, a lieutenant, posted a video clip from his wedding on a WhatsApp group page he shares with his course mates. The post EXCLUSIVE: Newly wedded Nigerian Army officer in trouble for posting wedding video on social media appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Security forces kill four suspected terrorists in Kaduna - Official
The security forces also announced that they recovered a rifle from the operation The post Security forces kill four suspected terrorists in Kaduna - Official 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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Nigerian govt trains 37,000 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 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum appeared first on P
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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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Between Tinubu, Atiku – who is the unifier?, By Fredrick Nwabufo
The leadership must represent the yeas and the nays. The leadership must bring together, not put asunder. Therefore, Nigerians must make the right decisions in 2023. Nigeria needs a president for all Nigerians. A president who is dispassionate in judgment, and who can example this aspect of Buhar
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Buhari doesn’t ‘use and dump’ people – Gambari
“He doesn’t forget those who have worked with him, who have served him loyally and in whom he has confidence. Some other people use and dump, not him.” The post Buhari doesn’t ‘use and dump’ people – Gambari 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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Excellence in education in the context of Pan-Africanism and digitisation, By Toyin Falola
This time, we must take a different, long-term approach to creating a digital pan-African education system. The total decolonisation of Africa's educational systems won't happen suddenly; it will take time and careful effort. The development of Afrocentric materials and pedagogies, the use of dig
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In inaugural speech, Adeleke tackles Oyetola, freezes govt accounts, vows probe
Ademola Adeleke promised the "immediate establishment of a panel to carry out an inventory and recover all government assets." The post In inaugural speech, Adeleke tackles Oyetola, freezes govt accounts, vows probe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Davido spotted in public for first time since son's death
The 30-year-old has been in seclusion from the public since his son, Ifeanyi, died in October. The post Davido spotted in public for first time since son's death 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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Alleged $1.3m Fraud: Kano APC senatorial candidate loses at Supreme Court
Mr Abdulkarim approached the Supreme Court to stop his corruption trial at the Federal High Court in Kano. The post Alleged $1.3m Fraud: Kano APC senatorial candidate loses at Supreme Court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate committee clears Umana, dismisses N480 billion fraud allegation as fake
The allegation was contained in a petition filed by persons who, apparently, were uncomfortable that the then Interim Administrator of the NDDC, Effiong Akwa, was about being replaced. The post Senate committee clears Umana, dismisses N480 billion fraud allegation as fake appeared first on Prem
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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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2023: G5 compounds Atiku’s challenges, adopts new stance on PDP crisis
The PDP has been battling an internal crisis that could mar its chances of winning next year’s presidential election. The post 2023: G5 compounds Atiku’s challenges, adopts new stance on PDP crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Presidential Rally: Tinubu’s supporters besiege Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos
Thousands of the supporters dressed in various campaign clothes, T-shirts and caps of different colours were busy blowing trumpets, waving brooms, hoisting flags and other symbols of the party. The post Presidential Rally: Tinubu’s supporters besiege Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos appeared first
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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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EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah
The governing board said the scheme was being impacted negatively by Mr Fadah’s conduct and that the morale of staff was down. The post EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah 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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US introduces no-interview Visa renewal for Nigerian students
“To qualify for this procedure, you must be physically in Nigeria, renewing a student visa that is still valid or has expired within the past 24 months,” it said. The post US introduces no-interview Visa renewal for Nigerian students appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mohammed Mustapha Olaroungbe Akanbi (1971-2022), By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Above all, Mohammed’s needs in life were very few. He had truly little regard for material possessions and was committed to traveling light through earth. Among his pearls of wisdom, Mohammed always insisted that “there is nothing like sudden death…. Death can come anytime (and) we should always
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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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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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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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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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