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Davido spotted in public for first time since son's death
The 30-year-old has been in seclusion from the public since his son, Ifeanyi, died in October. The post Davido spotted in public for first time since son's death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis
“Unity is crucial. And it’s only with unity that we can regain or recover Imo. And the route to that recovery is by winning the presidential election next February.” The post 2023: Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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G5 meeting: Lagos PDP vows to unseat APC despite internal crisis in opposition party
The PDP says Lagos residents are tired of the APC rule and would troop out on election day to vote for its governorship candidate, Jandor. The post G5 meeting: Lagos PDP vows to unseat APC despite internal crisis in opposition party appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why silence is not always golden, By Ayo Akerele
The evil of silence is unparalleled. There is nowhere in the Bible where God’s people, either in the Old Testament or  the New Testament, are told to look away from evil. In all cases, God commands us to speak out, expose evil, or approach the evil doer to correct them in love. Keeping quiet when
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2023: How Nigeria’s new president will emerge
It is important for the candidates and their supporters to note that even if their preferred candidate receives the most votes in the election, they must meet a second condition to be declared the winner. The post 2023: How Nigeria’s new president will emerge appeared first on Premium Times Nig
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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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Soludo’s spokesperson speaks on alleged rift with Peter Obi
A youth group recently demanded that Mr Soludo retract his comments against the Labour Party presidential candidate. The post Soludo’s spokesperson speaks on alleged rift with Peter Obi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official
The official said the number may be more because the 130 members are those who lost in the primary elections of their parties and would not stand in the 25 February National Assembly election. The post Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official appeared first on Premium Times Niger
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Anyaoku, Kukah, Omoigui Okauru, Falola praise Musikilu Mojeed's The Letterman
The Letterman, a 492-page, 25-chapter narrative non-fiction, curates some of the most significant and historical letters written and received by former President Obasanjo. The post Anyaoku, Kukah, Omoigui Okauru, Falola praise Musikilu Mojeed's The Letterman appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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US introduces no-interview Visa renewal for Nigerian students
“To qualify for this procedure, you must be physically in Nigeria, renewing a student visa that is still valid or has expired within the past 24 months,” it said. The post US introduces no-interview Visa renewal for Nigerian students appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FRSC condemns killing of patrol staff, pledges to bring perpetrators to book
The crash occured as a result of excessive speed indulged by the driver of a DAF articulated truck while trying to dodge a pothole. The post FRSC condemns killing of patrol staff, pledges to bring perpetrators to book appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Family Planning: Nigeria lagging behind in achieving SDGs -- Gynaecologists
The experts said only 22 per cent of women in Nigeria are using any method of Family Planning (FP) The post Family Planning: Nigeria lagging behind in achieving SDGs - Gynaecologists 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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Qatar 2022: Messi helps Argentina reignite World Cup hopes
The victory moves Argentina second in the group with three points The post Qatar 2022: Messi helps Argentina reignite World Cup hopes 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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Presidential Rally: Tinubu’s supporters besiege Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos
Thousands of the supporters dressed in various campaign clothes, T-shirts and caps of different colours were busy blowing trumpets, waving brooms, hoisting flags and other symbols of the party. The post Presidential Rally: Tinubu’s supporters besiege Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos appeared first
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Nigeria passport offices to open on Saturdays to clear backlog of applications
The exercise will commence on December 3, 2022 to January 28, 2023, between 10 am to 2 pm. The post Nigeria passport offices to open on Saturdays to clear backlog of applications appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adeleke issues six Executive Orders, sacks hundreds of Osun workers employed by Oyetola
"The Orders signed this morning by His Excellency covered chieftaincy matters, appointments issues, setting up of review panel, staff audit and employment matters," The post Adeleke issues six Executive Orders, sacks hundreds of Osun workers employed by Oyetola appeared first on Premium Times N
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Court orders arrest of Imo Deputy Speaker
The judge ordered EFCC to apprehended the Imo State Deputy Speaker, Amarachi Iwuanyawu, and detain him till 23 February 2023, when he is expected to be brought to the court. The post Court orders arrest of Imo Deputy Speaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Reps probe recruitment by NEITI, NUPRC over alleged lopsidedness
The recent recruitments by the two agencies generated controversy because they did not allegedly reflect the federal character principle. The post Reps probe recruitment by NEITI, NUPRC over alleged lopsidedness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Dogara, others disown Babachir Lawal on Peter Obi's endorsement
Mr Lawal had in a statement on Thursday said the APC Northern Christian leaders had endorsed Mr Obi for the 2023 presidential election. The post Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Dogara, others disown Babachir Lawal on Peter Obi's endorsement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Poll ranks Obiano as best Anambra governor since 1999
Obiano’s administration was reportedly focused on introducing leadership reforms for optimum social impact, devoid of media fanfare that beclouds the real performance of state governors while they are in office. The post Poll ranks Obiano as best Anambra governor since 1999 appeared first on Pr
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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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Over 15 people killed in fresh Kaduna attacks - Official
The people were killed in three local government areas of the state The post Over 15 people killed in fresh Kaduna attacks - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife
ASUU members on Wednesday marched around the OAU premises after their monthly congress. The post Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects
Several sources said many officials of the park services have been queried after PREMIUM TIMES findings were published in October. The post EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Top nine times Asake made bold fashion statements
Asake’s music is not the only thing that Nigerians talk about; his fashion choices also leave us with much questions. The post Top nine times Asake made bold fashion statements appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor
Mr Adeleke appointed a former chairman of Osogbo Local Government Council, Kassim Akinleye, as the Chief of Staff. The post Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Paris Club Refund: NGF to keep exploring legal options
The NGF also moves to stop the privatisation of 10 National Integrated Power Projects (NIPPs) by the federal government. The post Paris Club Refund: NGF to keep exploring legal options appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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