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Arrested development: A case study of South-West Nigeria, By 'Tope Fasua
Our ambitions must ramp up. We must think of and do great things. We must also let our offspring know where they are from. Most of us are guilty to varying degrees. We need to ask ourselves, how come the tallest building in the South-West of Nigeria – sans Lagos – is still the 105 […] The post
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Buhari to unveil Nigerian Army’s new regimental colours
The army says the last trooping and presentation of Colours Parade for its units was conducted in 2007. The post Buhari to unveil Nigerian Army’s new regimental colours appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Candidates experience minimal technical hitches, slight delay as 2023 UTME kicks off nationwide
Candidates who arrived late at some of the centres visited by our reporters even by one minute after accreditations were barred from sitting the examination. The post Candidates experience minimal technical hitches, slight delay as 2023 UTME kicks off nationwide appeared first on Premium Times
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Nigeria to spend $1.2 million on buses to evacuate citizens from Sudan
An official also said that no Nigerian has so far been killed since the fighting began in Sudan. The post Nigeria to spend $1.2 million on buses to evacuate citizens from Sudan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Speakership Race: Ex-Reps endorse Betara
The former lawmakers say the country needs a man with serene humility, character and fear of God in discharging the duties associated with the office of the Speaker. The post Speakership Race: Ex-Reps endorse Betara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria deploys 197 peacekeepers to Gambia
Addressing the contingent, the Chief of Operations, Army, Taoreed Lagbaja, reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria to deploy quality peacekeepers as part of its contributions to international peace and security. The post Nigeria deploys 197 peacekeepers to Gambia appeared first on Premium Times Ni
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside story of how terrorists released Zamfara hostages after 22 days in captivity
15 captives are still with the terrorists The post EXCLUSIVE: Inside story of how terrorists released Zamfara hostages after 22 days in captivity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Five arraigned over lynching of driver in Ondo
A mob lynched Temitope Olorunfemi in Akure on the morning of 10 April after his car hit some motorcycles, killing two persons. The post Five arraigned over lynching of driver in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian students’ innovative project wins American university’s award
Team Pathfinider presented a modified pit-latrine system that simultaneously addresses Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and offers users a hygienic and inclusive toilet solution. The team called it a Disability Inclusive Latrine PAN (DILPAN). The post Nigerian students’ innovative project wins Ame
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EXCLUSIVE: Russia-Ukraine War: Report identifies risks in expansion of Nigeria’s gas production
The report, titled: “Gas Expansion and the Energy Transition in Nigeria and the Niger Delta,” said the country’s weak enforcement of standards and regulations has enabled oil and gas companies to “continue to operate without due care.” The post EXCLUSIVE: Russia-Ukraine War: Report identifies r
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2023 Polls: PDP replies Buhari, asks foreign countries to impose travel ban on outgoing president, family
The PDP says its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, did not lose the 25 February presidential poll. The post 2023 Polls: PDP replies Buhari, asks foreign countries to impose travel ban on outgoing president, family appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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JAMB organises UTME for visually-impaired candidates
The candidates speak on their experiences. The post JAMB organises UTME for visually-impaired candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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World Malaria Day: WHO advocates increased investment to eradicate disease in Africa
In 2020, there were estimated 241 million new cases of malaria and 627,000 malaria-related deaths in 85 countries. The post World Malaria Day: WHO advocates increased investment to eradicate disease in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov Umahi narrates how he retired permanent secretary prematurely
The governor says he might reverse the decision. The post Gov Umahi narrates how he retired permanent secretary prematurely appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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From North to South: ARC-P's expansion across Nigeria, By Abdulrahman Usman Leme
Having established a strong presence in the North-West, North-East, North-Central, and South-West geopolitical zones, ARC-P is finally venturing into the South-East and South-South regions towards creating a conducive environment for youth and children at-risk to thrive. For a country that has lo
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World Immunisation Week 2022: Firm seeks post-COVID-19 catch-up against vaccine-preventable diseases
Themed: “The Big Catch-Up”, WHO said it is “working with partners to accelerate rapid progress in countries to get back on track to ensure more people, particularly children, are protected from preventable diseases.” The post World Immunisation Week 2022: Firm seeks post-COVID-19 catch-up again
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Akwa Ibom teachers embark on strike
Pupils and students in public schools in the state were seen loitering in the streets. The post Akwa Ibom teachers embark on strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria has 222.5 million telephone subscribers – NBS
The report showed that the figure for the last quarter of 2022 represented a 13.87 per cent rise in voice subscriptions on a year-on-year basis. The post Nigeria has 222.5 million telephone subscribers – NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Sports watching: Why is this the most popular source of entertainment in the World?
Watching sports on either a TV, streaming them online or enjoying them from a stadium seat is usually a thrilling and engaging experience. The post Sports watching: Why is this the most popular source of entertainment in the World? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NCC denies incurring deficit in 2021 budget
The Commission reiterates its commitment to effective and transparent processes in all its regulatory, management and financial activities. The post NCC denies incurring deficit in 2021 budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Artefacts: Benin king notifies Netherlands govt of federal govt’s gazette
“We are very interested in all the history of the Benin Bronzes, some of which as you are aware, are still in the Netherlands.” The post Artefacts: Benin king notifies Netherlands govt of federal govt’s gazette appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Harry Belafonte: An unconquerable warrior marches on, By Owei Lakemfa
He was a mentor to many across the world, including the famous Miriam Makeba. He was one of the best singers ever, churning out enchanting music and winning all the major awards available, including the Emmy, Grammy and Oscar… But his life work was for social justice, and this was the least repor
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Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care
Mrs Buhari asked the government to subsidise the high cost of cardiac interventions and spend more on personnel training and the procurement of equipment. The post Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dual Citizenship: Ex-Guinea's President, envoy speak on Tinubu’s relationship with country
A Guinean passport with details of Mr Tinubu recently surfaced on social media provoking controversy over his dual citizenship status. The post Dual Citizenship: Ex-Guinea's President, envoy speak on Tinubu’s relationship with country appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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After eight years of want ― more hardship, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Squaring this circle will impose costs across the economy. Someone will have to pay for it. Given how inadequately the poor and vulnerable segments of the population came off under the Buhari government, it is tempting to imagine that the larger burden of this new round of economic adjustment wil
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LASTMA hands over suspected ritualist to police after road accident in Lagos
The suspected ritualist was caught with over one hundred used children's diapers and cash following an accident that left one dead. The post LASTMA hands over suspected ritualist to police after road accident in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ohanaeze criticises Tinubu for not including Igbos in transition committee
The group says it is yet to recognise Mr Tinubu as president-elect. The post Ohanaeze criticises Tinubu for not including Igbos in transition committee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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U-17 AFCON: Nigeria's Golden Eaglets seek to end 16-year African title drought
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Nigeria police launch portal to curb car theft
The Inspector-General of Police has directed the discontinuation of manual processing and issuance of all CMR documents/certificates and a migration to the digitalized NPF CMR platform. The post Nigeria police launch portal to curb car theft appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate Presidency: Orji Kalu meets Tinubu
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