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This is not the first time the actor would have a run-in with the police in Lagos. The post Why Yoruba actor, Damola Olatunji, was arrested, charged to court in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon
The 22-year who was hitherto seen as a huge doubt for the continental football tournament The post AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ex-South African President Zuma granted leave to appeal imprisonment ruling
The former president, who will remain on medical parole, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment by the Constitutional Court. The post Ex-South African President Zuma granted leave to appeal imprisonment ruling appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Without security, Nigeria's economy cannot grow, Buhari says
Amidst the killings, kidnapping for ransom has become rampant in many parts of the country. The post Without security, Nigeria's economy cannot grow, Buhari says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen attack Zamfara communities, kill two people, abduct five others
"They now frequent our villages in Garbadu and others in southern Talata Mafara area." The post Gunmen attack Zamfara communities, kill two people, abduct five others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army
A video of a male corps member proposing to a female soldier at the Yikpata Orientation Camp of the NYSC in Kwara State recently surfaced online and went viral. The post Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CCT can’t justify N400 million paid to contractors – Audit Report
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NDLEA arrests 226 drug traffickers, seizes 4.777kg of tramadol
“The fight against drug abuse and trafficking should not be left in the hands of the NDLEA alone, parents should always monitor their children.” The post NDLEA arrests 226 drug traffickers, seizes 4.777kg of tramadol appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria to commence health insurance for senior citizens, retirees – Official
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It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos)
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Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals
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Remi Babalola resigns from FBN Holdings as chairman
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How Federal Medical Centre paid N229 million to “ghost workers”, diverted N8.3 billion — Audit report
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#NoEmpathy: Osinbajo, Lawan, others attend Buhari's son's Katsina ceremony but fail to visit victims of banditry
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Why Shangisha landlords moved to take over Magodo
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Troops apprehend 16 migrant bandits, eliminate scores in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba - DHQ
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Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency
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Nigerian governors hail Buhari over new National Development Plan
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Gunmen kill 20 people in fresh attack in Kaduna
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CBN endorses appointment of Abdullahi as new FBN Holdings chairman
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Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage
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National Assembly should override Buhari's veto - Jiti Ogunye
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Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill
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