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Nigeria's justice minister misrepresents CPJ research on attacks on journalists - CPJ
CPJ’s research on press freedom in Nigeria, showing years of attacks on members of the press—including killings—strongly contradicts comments by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami... The post Nigeria's justice minister misrepresents CPJ research on attacks on journalists -
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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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Police kill kidnap suspect in Ebonyi, rescue victim
Nigeria’s secret police, the SSS, were involved in tracking the victim’s location, the police say. The post Police kill kidnap suspect in Ebonyi, rescue victim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023 Hajj: Intending Abuja pilgrims get date for medical screening
He advised intending pilgrims to participate in all activities earmarked by the board for proper guidance to get value for their money without any hindrance. The post 2023 Hajj: Intending Abuja pilgrims get date for medical screening appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Inauguration: Tinubu, APC leaders visit Defence House
Mr Tinubu will receive briefings and hold key meetings as president-elect when he eventually moved into the Defence House ahead of his inauguration on 29 May. The post Inauguration: Tinubu, APC leaders visit Defence House appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kogi APC governorship aspirants ask court to nullify primary election
Two of the aspirants, Smart Adeyemi and Shuaibu Abubakar, a son of former Kogi State governor, Abubakar Audu, filed their separate suits in Abuja to challenge the APC’s governorship primary election in Kogi State. The post Kogi APC governorship aspirants ask court to nullify primary election ap
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South Africa to exit ICC - President Ramaphosa
South Africa’s decision is coming one month after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Russia’s President Vladmir Putin and his Commissioner for Children’s Rights and ahead of the BRICS summit which South Africa will host. The post South Africa to exit ICC - President Ramaphosa appeared first o
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Former NPA boss launches book on her odyssey in office
She noted that the reason for writing this book was to preserve history and speak the truth because she is not one to be “cowered by the authority or people in the public sector". The post Former NPA boss launches book on her odyssey in office appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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10th Assembly Speaker: I’m not Gbajabiamila’s stooge – Aspirant
"Those alleging that I will be stooge or rubber stamp of the outgoing Speaker, Gbajabiamila, and President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, are either ignorant of my antecedent or they are being mischievous." The post 10th Assembly Speaker: I’m not Gbajabiamila’s stooge – Aspirant appeared first on Pre
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Nigeria investigates as Malaysia, Taiwan recall Indomie noodles over cancer-causing substance
The company said the Indomie noodles have received standard certifications and have been produced in compliance with international food safety regulations. The post Nigeria investigates as Malaysia, Taiwan recall Indomie noodles over cancer-causing substance appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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Adenuga: Chairman, Guru and Spirit of Africa, By Ehi Braimah
What sort of man is Mike Adenuga Jr (MAJr)? Does it sound like a million-dollar question? Don’t worry, let’s get down to it. In answering the question, a biographical account would be appropriate. Indeed, some great story tellers have produced inspiring pen-portraits on him. In 2011, Mike Awoyinf
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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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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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FCT police boss meets traditional rulers over communal clash in Abuja
One person died in the clash and another was hospitalised. The post FCT police boss meets traditional rulers over communal clash in Abuja 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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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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EX-NNPC chief Yakubu sues EFCC, CBN, GTB, wants seized $9.8 million released
Mr Yakubu, through his counsel, Ahmed Raji, filed the suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court, Abuja. The post EX-NNPC chief Yakubu sues EFCC, CBN, GTB, wants seized $9.8 million released 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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Federal govt suspends subsidy removal
“Council agreed that the timing of the removal of fuel subsidy should not be now,” an official said. The post Federal govt suspends subsidy removal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu holds dual citizenship of Nigeria, Guinea, Atiku tells court
Atiku raises the alleged dual citizenship of Mr Tinubu in Nigeria and Guinea in a fresh Court filing. The post Tinubu holds dual citizenship of Nigeria, Guinea, Atiku tells court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian army’s fighting power significantly increased since 2015 – Buhari
Mr Buhari says the army’s fighting power prior to his assumption of office in 2015 was at low ebb. The post Nigerian army’s fighting power significantly increased since 2015 – Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police officers on patrol must wear approved uniform - Official
“Any policeman on patrol and stop and search should be in complete uniform. That is the authority to flag down and/or park any vehicle.” The post Police officers on patrol must wear approved uniform - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Legendary TV host, Jerry Springer, dies at 79
Springer, who was best known for his loud TV talk shows, was the host of the ‘Jerry Springer Show’, which ran for over three decades, starting in 1991 till 2018. The post Legendary TV host, Jerry Springer, dies at 79 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PSC approves dismissal of three officers, reduces rank of five others
The dismissed officers were three Assistant Superintendents of Police, while those affected by reduction in rank include an Assistant Commissioner, a Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents and one Assistant Superintendent. The post PSC approves dismissal of three officers, reduces rank of fi
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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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JAMB organises UTME for visually-impaired candidates
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Cuba: We did not come to Africa to steal your resources, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Way back in 1960, when France was trying to destroy Guinea because the people said no to colonialism, Castro and the Cuban government were providing support. By 1963, Cuba was providing medical assistance to Algeria. In the liberation struggles of Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and
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Why I can’t reconcile with Ooni- Queen Naomi
“Do I look like someone who can survive in the midst of six mature and strong women?” The post Why I can’t reconcile with Ooni- Queen Naomi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Man strangles friend to death, buries him in shallow grave
The police have arraigned the suspects for murder. The post Man strangles friend to death, buries him in shallow grave appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Wildflower: Same old story elevated by appealing cinematic elements
Sometimes, telling too many stories in one story can take away the need to attain the necessary depths of a plot. That was the case with The Wildflower. The post MOVIE REVIEW: The Wildflower: Same old story elevated by appealing cinematic elements appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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