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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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Women matter too: A response to the vituperations of Babachir Lawal, By Kemi Asekun
However, this begs the question, when will women start to matter enough in politics to people like Mr Babachir Lawal and his cohorts? When will women be factored into the permutations and combinations of political machinations as wives as partners? When? This is 2022 and Mr Babachir makes all his
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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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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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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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Appeal courts rules in favour of Binani, Bwacha as APC governorship candidates
The Appeal court ordered INEC to include the names Emmanuel Bwacha and Aishatu Binani as the rightful governorship candidates of the APC in Adamawa and Taraba States. The post Appeal courts rules in favour of Binani, Bwacha as APC governorship candidates 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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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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PDP supporters attack Amotekun corps during Adeleke's inauguration
The incident happened following an argument between the two groups over security service for the new governor. The post PDP supporters attack Amotekun corps during Adeleke's inauguration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people
Ademola Adeleke who has now been sworn in as the sixth governor of the 29-year-old state will be piloting the affairs of the state for the next four years. The post PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people 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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Tiger Beverages Ltd, Nigeria’s leading beverages company announces distribution partnership with Cubana FCMG Ltd
Given its impact in the short period that it has been in the marketplace, we felt strongly that Cubana FMCG Ltd is that partner. The post Tiger Beverages Ltd, Nigeria’s leading beverages company announces distribution partnership with Cubana FCMG Ltd appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Family confirms Sammie Okposo's death
Born in May 1971, the late Okposo was a music producer and psalmist. The post Family confirms Sammie Okposo's death 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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COVID-19: Nigerian govt insists on travel protocols, says pandemic not over
266,283 COVID-19 infections and 3,155 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post COVID-19: Nigerian govt insists on travel protocols, says pandemic not over 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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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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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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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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Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform
A statement by the Bank’s management dissociated the financial institution from the information pushed out by a fictitious webpage The post Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform 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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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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Gunmen kill two security guards, cut off head, hand in Ondo
The gunmen attacked the two places in the middle of the night on Friday while the bodies were found on Saturday. The post Gunmen kill two security guards, cut off head, hand in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections -- Official
Mr Aliyu said the development is an indication that Nigeria will meet the United Nations target of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. The post HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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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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A word for the BATified, By Femi Fani-Kayode
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