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Gunmen kill eight traders in Abia market
Abia State Government has confirmed the killing. The post Gunmen kill eight traders in Abia market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023 Presidency: Northern youth group declares support for Osinbajo
“Having carefully consulted with the necessary individuals and groups, we have resolved to collectively and massively canvass support from both women and youths in the 19 northern states for
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How former teammates 'snub' me – Ex-Super Eagle player who’s now a commercial driver
The ex-defender says he is not proud of his driving job. The post How former teammates 'snub' me – Ex-Super Eagle player who’s now a commercial driver appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Constitution Review: Senate fixes date to vote on new amendments
The Senate Committee on Constitution Review will lay its report before the chamber on Wednesday. The post Constitution Review: Senate fixes date to vote on new amendments appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PDP postpones Lagos State Congress
The exercise, which was earlier scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 23 will now hold on Sunday, February 27. The post PDP postpones Lagos State Congress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ebubeagu arrests 12 for alleged drug peddling in Ebonyi
The suspects were said to have been handed over to the police for investigation. The post Ebubeagu arrests 12 for alleged drug peddling in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court convicts former local government chairman over falsehood
Alhassan Bagudu had served as the chairman of the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The post Court convicts former local government chairman over falsehood appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian Breweries annual profit leaps 72% as sales hit all-time high
The beer maker records sales of N437 billion. The post Nigerian Breweries annual profit leaps 72% as sales hit all-time high appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Alleged Illegal Professorship: Pantami reacts to ASUU’s verdict
In September, 2021, Mr Ibrahim was among seven academics who were elevated by the council of FUTO to the position of professorship at the council’s 186th meeting. The post Alleged Illegal Professorship: Pantami reacts to ASUU’s verdict appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC postpones National Convention, sets date for zonal congress
APC had earlier fixed February 26 for its national convention. The post APC postpones National Convention, sets date for zonal congress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Man allegedly rapes 87-year-old grandmother in Delhi
The suspect has been arrested. The post Man allegedly rapes 87-year-old grandmother in Delhi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s ICT sector contribution to GDP declined in Q4 2021– NBS
The bureau said this figure is lower than the rate of 10.58 per cent recorded in the same quarter of 2020. The post Nigeria’s ICT sector contribution to GDP declined in Q4 2021– NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Morocco 2022: Waldrum assures of good result in second leg against Cote d'Ivoire
The Super Falcons are in Cote d'Ivoire seeking a ticket to their 12th Nations Cup appearance The post Morocco 2022: Waldrum assures of good result in second leg against Cote d'Ivoire appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Rangers FC receives match bonuses for the 2020/2021 season
Players of NPFL-side, Rangers have cause to smile as last season's bonuses were paid The post Rangers FC receives match bonuses for the 2020/2021 season appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 2022: First leg between Black Stars and Super Eagles moved forward by 24 hours
The Super Eagles will play the first leg on the 25th with the second leg scheduled for Abuja on the 29th The post Qatar 2022: First leg between Black Stars and Super Eagles moved forward by 24 hours appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian Breweries to pay shareholders N13 billion total dividend after record sales
The firm will pay a final dividend of N1.20 per share. The post Nigerian Breweries to pay shareholders N13 billion total dividend after record sales appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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France, allies to pull troops out of Mali
The allies, therefore "decided to commence the coordinated withdrawal of their respective military resources dedicated to these operations from Malian territory." The post France, allies to pull troops out of Mali appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Advancing the rule of law in Africa: the way backwards, By Raymond Akongburo Atuguba
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Deadly landslide kills over 100 in Brazil
The Brazilian government said on Twitter that the national civil defence had rescued 24 people so far. The post Deadly landslide kills over 100 in Brazil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Alleged Cocaine Deal: How Abba Kyari worked with drug cartel in Brazil - NDLEA
The claim about NDLEA operatives’ involvement in the cocaine deal was spread by the police in a statement announcing Abba Kyari’s arrest on Monday. The post Alleged Cocaine Deal: How Abba Kyari worked with drug cartel in Brazil - NDLEA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kano APC Crisis: Shekarau vows to head to Supreme Court, accuses Ganduje of incitement
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Sylvester Oromoni: Detained Dowen College students freed before conclusion of Investigation - Police
The students were granted bail before the expiration of a 30-day remand order. The post Sylvester Oromoni: Detained Dowen College students freed before conclusion of Investigation - Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate protests hike in airfare, wants federal roads rehabilitated
Local airfare in Nigeria has, in the past few days, risen by 63 per cent in response to a spike in the price of aviation fuel and attendant cost of operation. The post Senate protests hike in airfare, wants federal roads rehabilitated appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EU-AU Summit: EU announces development focus in Africa
The EU President said these investments will go a long way to contribute to the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement. The post EU-AU Summit: EU announces development focus in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CSOs protest in Abuja over Buhari’s delay to assent to Electoral Bill
The CSOs say the delay in assenting to the bill will affect INEC’s preparations for the 2023 general elections. The post CSOs protest in Abuja over Buhari’s delay to assent to Electoral Bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why marketers refuse to take liability for importing adulterated fuel - Kyari
NNPC and the oil marketers have been trading blame on who imported the adulterated fuel. The post Why marketers refuse to take liability for importing adulterated fuel - Kyari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nations Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Cote d'Ivoire 2-0
A brace by US–based forward Ifeoma Onumonu took the Falcons above the visitors in the two-legged fixture, The post Nations Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Cote d'Ivoire 2-0 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EDITORIAL: Why Godwin Emefiele must speak up or resign
If Mr Emefiele wants to run for political office, common sense and good breeding dictate that he does not sully the hallowed offices of the Central Bank as part of this process. The post EDITORIAL: Why Godwin Emefiele must speak up or resign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Group asks Jonathan to run under APC
President Muhammadu Buhari had in the 2015 election, defeated Mr Jonathan, ending 16 years of PDP's reign in a massive campaign that painted the Jonathan-led administration as corrupt and clueless. The post 2023: Group asks Jonathan to run under APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Retired paramilitary officers want exemption from Contributory Pension Scheme
The retired paramilitary officers said they also face similar hazards and difficulties in the course of their constitutional or assigned duties as the military. The post Retired paramilitary officers want exemption from Contributory Pension Scheme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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