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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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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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Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform
A statement by the Bank’s management dissociated the financial institution from the information pushed out by a fictitious webpage The post Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lawmaker asks Senate to reject Buhari's NDDC nominee
The current nominee, Mr Ogunmola, whose nomination is generating controversy, according to the lawmaker, is from the same Owo LGA as the one rejected by the Senate in 2016 for the same reasons. The post Lawmaker asks Senate to reject Buhari's NDDC nominee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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Marketing as a tool for sustainable economic development, By Olu Akanmu
For marketers in developing countries, Africa and in Nigeria, where 50% of our populations are socially excluded, we need to responsibly find innovative ways to solve our large social and commercial exclusion, unlock the potentials of these excluded markets with innovative service and business mo
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Between Tinubu, Atiku – who is the unifier?, By Fredrick Nwabufo
The leadership must represent the yeas and the nays. The leadership must bring together, not put asunder. Therefore, Nigerians must make the right decisions in 2023. Nigeria needs a president for all Nigerians. A president who is dispassionate in judgment, and who can example this aspect of Buhar
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For the Record: Ademola Adeleke's inaugural speech as Osun governor
Ademola Adeleke was sworn in as Osun governor on Sunday in Osogbo. The post For the Record: Ademola Adeleke's inaugural speech as Osun governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Citizen journalism and democratic consolidation, By Sam Akpe & Mercy Tartsea-Anshase
Almost two centuries ago, a notable French writer, Alexis de Tocqueville offered a controversial description of the powers of the media in the elevation and sustenance of democracy. Focusing on the American model, which had already reached maturity at that time, he observed that the press was in
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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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Naira redesign and value: What CBN must do urgently, By 'Tope Fasua
The Central Bank of Nigeria has activated one of its core functions which is the management of the currency, after a 17-years inactivity on that front. I have traced the history of how Nigeria has managed her currency since we had our own – the Nigerian Pound – in 1959. That first currency was is
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Brazil 1-0 Switzerland: Casemiro fires Samba Boys into Round of 16
Casemiro got the all-important goal that ensured Brazil remain in the hunt for their first World Cup title in 20 years. The post Brazil 1-0 Switzerland: Casemiro fires Samba Boys into Round of 16 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kaduna Train Attack: SSS withdraws suit against Tukur Mamu
SSS filed suit against Tukur Mamu at the Federal High Court for an order to detain him for 60 days for the purposes of investigations. The post Kaduna Train Attack: SSS withdraws suit against Tukur Mamu 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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In Gombe, Atiku promises to revive Dadin Kowa dam to generate electricity, reconstruct North East roads
Mr Atiku vowed to reconstruct the roads linking states in the Northeast region to enhance trade. The post In Gombe, Atiku promises to revive Dadin Kowa dam to generate electricity, reconstruct North East roads appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Soludo and Obi: The crux of the matter, By Ugoji Egbujo
This is the eve of a war. Obi will like to demonstrate clout by defeating Soludo roundly in Anambra local elections. He has to. Soludo wants to consolidate power and run for re-election later. Without a political agreement, Soludo cannot become Obidient. He is not suicidal. Obi has been to Port H
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PDP supporters attack Amotekun corps during Adeleke's inauguration
The incident happened following an argument between the two groups over security service for the new governor. The post PDP supporters attack Amotekun corps during Adeleke's inauguration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adeleke issues six Executive Orders, sacks hundreds of Osun workers employed by Oyetola
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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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2023: Why PDP needs to win back northern states – Chidoka
Mr Chidoka said the political future of the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and other members of the G5 was tied to the PDP. The post 2023: Why PDP needs to win back northern states – Chidoka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Money Laundering: Appeal Court affirms conviction of Maina’s son, Faisal
But the Court of Appeal reduced the jail term imposed on Maina’s son, Faisal, by the trial court. The post Money Laundering: Appeal Court affirms conviction of Maina’s son, Faisal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police begin probe as Lagos passenger recounts experience with kidnappers in Army uniform
The passenger recounts how he survived being killed in a commercial bus in Lagos. The post Police begin probe as Lagos passenger recounts experience with kidnappers in Army uniform appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oil Money: What we’ve received so far as refund from Buhari’s administration – Edo
A media aide to Governor Obaseki said comments on the 13 per cent oil derivation was targeted at creating unnecessary tension in the country amidst the electioneering campaigns. The post Oil Money: What we’ve received so far as refund from Buhari’s administration – Edo appeared first on Premium
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How to self-exclude from gambling operators outside Nigeria
The software is available for all platforms you can imagine. It will run perfectly well on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. The post How to self-exclude from gambling operators outside Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people
Ademola Adeleke who has now been sworn in as the sixth governor of the 29-year-old state will be piloting the affairs of the state for the next four years. The post PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people 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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Kolmani Oil: We'll avoid mistakes of Niger Delta — Gombe Governor
“We have learnt our lessons. With the developments and what has been happening around the Niger Delta and other oil-producing areas of the world, naturally, no government will allow things to follow the same track." The post Kolmani Oil: We'll avoid mistakes of Niger Delta — Gombe Governor appe
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Group asks Buhari, NASS to halt auction of 5G spectrum by NCC
The group says the planned auction will reduce investors' confidence. The post Group asks Buhari, NASS to halt auction of 5G spectrum by NCC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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When death stalks…, By Wole Olaoye
Away from the grandiose promises of politicians in these testy times of electoral campaigns in the midst of insecurity, let’s just pause for a moment and consider how parts of our country came to look like Libya where warlords determine life expectancy. I am not aware that any of the leading pres
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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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