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Court reschedules trial of Abuja pastor arrested for wielding gun during church service
The police in Abuja arrested the pastor, Uche Aigbe, after a video clip of him carrying a gun during a Sunday church service went viral on social media platforms. The post Court reschedules trial of Abuja pastor arrested for wielding gun during church service appeared first on Premium Times Nig
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Reps Speakership: Kalu didn't betray APC in Abia — Group
The group said there is a deliberate attempt by some persons to sponsor media attacks against Mr Kalu. The post Reps Speakership: Kalu didn't betray APC in Abia — Group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Speakership Race: Gagdi meets Labour Party members-elect
LP has the third highest number of members-elect of the House with a total of 36 out of 360. The post Speakership Race: Gagdi meets Labour Party members-elect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AKK Gas pipeline project nears 70% completion – NNPCL
Mr Kyari said the NNPCL has so far released the sum of $1.1bn to finance the project. The post AKK Gas pipeline project nears 70% completion – NNPCL appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Earth Day: Environmentalists call for change of behaviour
“When you carelessly manage your waste and pollute your environment, they have a quiet way of getting back to your food chain and getting back to poisoning you, the polluter.” The post Earth Day: Environmentalists call for change of behaviour appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Policeman killed while chasing suspected criminals - Official
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan. The post Policeman killed while chasing suspected criminals - Official 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
Coach Nduka Ugbade has assembled talents primarily from secondary schools and academies across Nigeria The post U-17 AFCON: Nigeria's Golden Eaglets seek to end 16-year African title drought appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police make fresh accusations against detained NYSC member
Human rights groups are asking the police to release the detained man or charge him to court. The post Police make fresh accusations against detained NYSC member appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why we'll not accept any position other than deputy senate president - North-central senators-elect
The North-central caucus said its candidate for the position of deputy senate president is Sani Musa from Niger State. The post Why we'll not accept any position other than deputy senate president - North-central senators-elect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oando set to improve Lagos mass transit, receives electric buses
The state government is situating the project within a broader plan that will buck up the switch to renewables The post Oando set to improve Lagos mass transit, receives electric buses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Accelerating Africa's Energy Transition
While the developed world clamours for Africa to accelerate the development of its massive renewable energy sources, Africa must also be given time to transit and allowed to use its natural gas as a transition fuel. The post Accelerating Africa's Energy Transition appeared first on Premium Time
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Alleged Shares Mismanagement: Ex-Western Region minister’s estate files N2bn suit against Israeli firm
The estate of the ex-Western Region minister says his 30 per cent shares in the Israeli firm were mismanaged by directors and majority shareholders of the company. The post Alleged Shares Mismanagement: Ex-Western Region minister’s estate files N2bn suit against Israeli firm appeared first on P
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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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Why Nigeria plays stabilising role in Africa - Buhari
Mr Buhari says Nigeria’s size and resources have imposed on her a stabilising role in the West African subregion and the African continent as a whole. The post Why Nigeria plays stabilising role in Africa - Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian university appoints new registrar
Until her latest appointment, Mrs Okorie was the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations of the university. The post Nigerian university appoints new registrar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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President Buhari celebrates Mike Adenuga Jnr at 70
President Buhari prays Mr Adenuga grows in health, strength, and continual sound mind. The post President Buhari celebrates Mike Adenuga Jnr at 70 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu accepts Wike’s invitation to commission projects in Rivers
Mr Tinubu is billed to commission the Rumuola/Rumuokwuta flyover and the new Magistrate Courts Complex on 3 and 4 May. The post Tinubu accepts Wike’s invitation to commission projects in Rivers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Police speak on reported kidnap of Catholic priest in Anambra
The incident occurred on Tuesday in Idemili South. The post Police speak on reported kidnap of Catholic priest in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu’s administration will give priority to gender issues - Shettima
Mr Shettima commended the author of the book while expressing the willingness of their administration to be gender-friendly. The post Tinubu’s administration will give priority to gender issues - Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari, Gbajabiamila mourn Peter Enahoro
Mr Enahoro died in London on Tuesday at the age of 88. The post Buhari, Gbajabiamila mourn Peter Enahoro appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Re-run: Appeal Court reserves judgment in suit filed against Doguwa
The appellant had appealed against the decision of the election petition tribunal dismissing his request to restrain INEC from conducting a re-run in Doguwa's federal constituency. The post Re-run: Appeal Court reserves judgment in suit filed against Doguwa appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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ANALYSIS: The impact of a Third Force on Nigeria's Democracy
While identity-based voting has been a usual feature on the Nigerian political scene, the emergence of third-force candidates at the frontlines of the 2023 election increased its relevance The post ANALYSIS: The impact of a Third Force on Nigeria's Democracy appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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Nigerian govt makes U-turn, approves Eagle Square for May Day parade
The NLC and the TUC had said that the federal government refused their request to use the venue for the Workers Day celebration. The post Nigerian govt makes U-turn, approves Eagle Square for May Day parade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Sudan: Nigeria clears air on buses conveying evacuees halting in the Sahara
However, a joint memo shared on Thursday night by the foreign ministry’s spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli, for the ministries of foreign affairs and humanitarian affairs confirmed the buses stopped but issues had been resolved. The post Sudan: Nigeria clears air on buses conveying evacuees halt
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Elumelu becomes Transcorp’s biggest shareholder, amasses 9.7 billion shares
The move ramps up Mr Elumelu’s combined stake in the group to 10.5 billion shares or 25.9 per cent. The post Elumelu becomes Transcorp’s biggest shareholder, amasses 9.7 billion shares appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Four major football matches to watch this weekend
The Golden Eaglets start the quest for a third African title, Remo Stars seek second place, and it is a relegation battle for Nigerians in the EPL. The post Four major football matches to watch this weekend appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why I did not give Amaechi birthday gift — Former NPA boss
She explained that the notion is a "bad work culture" in both public and private organisations. The post Why I did not give Amaechi birthday gift — Former NPA boss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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