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Court nullifies Osun LG elections
The Court says conduct of the elections contravenes Sections 29 & 32 of the Electoral Act, 2022. The post Court nullifies Osun LG elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court jails man found with 101 PVCs
The commission is also in court, pursuing the prosecution of another man arrested in Kano for the possession of 367 PVCs. The post Court jails man found with 101 PVCs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kingship Tussle: One killed as arsonists raze palace in Osun
There had been tension in Ikirun since Yinusa Akadiri was installed as traditional ruler of the town. The post Kingship Tussle: One killed as arsonists raze palace in Osun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CAF Women’s Champions League: Gov. Diri rewards Bayelsa Queens
The Bayelsa Governor said 21 of the first team players would receive N1 million each. The post CAF Women’s Champions League: Gov. Diri rewards Bayelsa Queens 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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Nigerian university confirms arrest of student over 'anti-Aisha Buhari tweet'
The police in Jigawa said they did not carry out the arrest. The post Nigerian university confirms arrest of student over 'anti-Aisha Buhari tweet' appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC Lagos Rally: Gbajabiamila speaks on Tinubu’s age, education, corruption allegations
House of Representatives Speaker asks supporters to ignore those raising quetions about Bola Tinubu’s credentials. The post APC Lagos Rally: Gbajabiamila speaks on Tinubu’s age, education, corruption allegations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through cash withdrawals
The Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has since confirmed that three serving state governors were being monitored over their suspected moves to launder stashed billions of naira through the payment of salaries to workers The post How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through ca
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World Cup: Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after historic victory over Argentina
The Saudi government has declared Wednesday as a public holiday for its people to enjoy this iconic moment in their sporting history. The post World Cup: Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after historic victory over Argentina 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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APC chieftain Akanimo Udofia accuses Akwa Ibom govt of lying over Ibom Air
Mr Udofia challenged the state government to address Ibom Air ownership, funding and profitability. The post APC chieftain Akanimo Udofia accuses Akwa Ibom govt of lying over Ibom Air appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Friday Sermon: Towards a successful and blissful marriage, By Murtadha Gusau
When choosing our life partner, we should, as the Prophet (Peace be upon him) advised, look for a pious Muslim. The reason is that In Shaa Allah, their first and foremost goal will be to please Allah. This commitment to Allah makes them an excellent facilitator for enhancing their partner's spiri
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Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize
Skimzo edged out his competitors with a powerful performance which won him most of the votes. The post Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Excellence in education in the context of Pan-Africanism and digitisation, By Toyin Falola
This time, we must take a different, long-term approach to creating a digital pan-African education system. The total decolonisation of Africa's educational systems won't happen suddenly; it will take time and careful effort. The development of Afrocentric materials and pedagogies, the use of dig
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Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond
The DMO advised interested investors to contact Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited, Vetiva Capital Management Limited and Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited for issuance The post Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court fixes date for judgment on Ogun PDP governorship ticket tussle
Jimi Lawal had filed the suit against the emergence of Oladipupo Adebutu as the Ogun State governorship candidate from the PDP’s 25 May primary election. The post Court fixes date for judgment on Ogun PDP governorship ticket tussle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Queen Nanny: Ghanaian woman who led liberation army in Jamaica, By Owei Lakemfa
Nanny was a priestess, leader, and commander-in-chief of the rebel army who trained her soldiers in guerrilla warfare. She was so fierce in battle that the Europeans tried to pass her off as a myth created to rally the forces of the Maroons. But despite strenuous efforts, the Europeans could not
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Egypt 2023: Flying Eagles coach invites 40 players for U-20 Cup of Nations
The list is made up of five goalkeepers, nine defenders, 13 midfielders and 13 forwards. The post Egypt 2023: Flying Eagles coach invites 40 players for U-20 Cup of Nations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career
Unlike his previous birthdays, the singer has laid low and gone off social media since the death of his son, Ifeanyi, in October. The post Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Comrade Samuel Aideloje Belo: Our loss, heaven's gain, By Lekan Alabi
Upon being called to the Nigerian Bar, Comrade Belo as a young lawyer did not deviate from his essence and ideological training, as he was not carried away by a bourgeois orientation and the false class status of lawyers. Rather, he was with his ideological soulmates who had the orientation of th
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Average retail price of petrol in Nigeria up 17.93% in October - NBS
The NBS report said the highest average retail price of N211.00 for petrol was recorded in Kebbi state The post Average retail price of petrol in Nigeria up 17.93% in October - NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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National Assembly: Controversy trails appointment of new clerk
The NASC allegedly breached its Act by bypassing other senior officers of the National Assembly to appoint the new acting Clerk, Magaji Tambuwal. The post National Assembly: Controversy trails appointment of new clerk appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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(Un)conventional relationships, gender fluidity and our value system, By Osmund Agbo
And so, the world is facing serious and challenging issues that bother on values systems, be it in politics, marriages, sexuality, and between conservatism and liberalism. For democracy to thrive, there needs to be rules which will serve as guardrails to protect it. In the same vein, I believe th
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University students protest robbery attacks
“Since the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended their strike, this is the third time they have robbed us.” The post University students protest robbery attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Newly wedded Nigerian Army officer in trouble for posting wedding video on social media
E Ali, a lieutenant, posted a video clip from his wedding on a WhatsApp group page he shares with his course mates. The post EXCLUSIVE: Newly wedded Nigerian Army officer in trouble for posting wedding video on social media appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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Lagos announces traffic diversion as Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hold APC rally Saturday
The state government says directional signs will be made available to guide movement. The post Lagos announces traffic diversion as Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hold APC rally Saturday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen kill two security guards, cut off head, hand in Ondo
The gunmen attacked the two places in the middle of the night on Friday while the bodies were found on Saturday. The post Gunmen kill two security guards, cut off head, hand in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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