American actress, Betty White, is dead
She was to turn 100 in a few weeks, January 17. The post American actress, Betty White, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Yoruba actor, Damola Olatunji, was arrested, charged to court in Lagos
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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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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The state in question as 2021 draws to a close, By Jibrin Ibrahim
On this last day of 2021, my closing thoughts are focused the message from the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, that residents of the state should arm themselves and confront bandits because security officials alone cannot tackle escalating insecurity. Katsina, like other North-west states of
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Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures
Europe has recorded over 89 million cases and 1.5 million Covid-related deaths in total. The post Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Customs Recruitment: Four persons to be employed from each of 774 LGAs - Reps
The lawmakers say each local government area is entitled to four candidates in order to ensure fairness and equality. The post Customs Recruitment: Four persons to be employed from each of 774 LGAs - Reps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday
The new confirmed cases raised Nigeria’s infection toll to 223,887 cases, the fatality now stands at 2,985. The post COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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A life of laughter and commitment ends as Tutu departs, By Owei Lakemfa
In its darkest days  when the evil Apartheid system reigned, South Africa produced two outstanding liberation theologians who were burning torches in a country enveloped in darkness.  In 1982 when Apartheid was rebuilding its strength after waves of mass protests beginning with the 1976 Soweto
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Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo: The portrait of an African despot, By Osmund Agbo
A first time visitor to the University of Calabar will get to learn a few interesting facts. Male and female students refer to themselves as Malabites and Malabresses. The male hostel is fondly called the Republic of Malabo. You have to wonder, what in the world has Unical got to do with
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Dark clouds, By Wole Olaoye
Every state in Nigeria should have its own ‘Amotekun’. That ought to be clear now to anyone desirous of ending the carnage by an assortment of violent gangs in the northern states. Before the creation of Amotekun, bandits and kidnappers were running riot in the Southwest, killing people at will and
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NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars
The Oriental Derby in Aba is arguably the star fixture among the matchday 1 pairings The post NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kaduna Govt. constitutes governing councils for KASU and other tertiary institutions
The Kaduna government also appointed a new board for the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. The post Kaduna Govt. constitutes governing councils for KASU and other tertiary institutions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The future of investigative journalism is collaborative
Investigative journalism plays an important role in uncovering corruption, human rights abuses and other forms of wrong-doing by people in
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Insecurity: Some notable Nigerians killed by non-state actors in 2021
The Nigerians like thousands of others were killed by terrorists, bandits and separatists. The post Insecurity: Some notable Nigerians killed by non-state actors in 2021 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate increases 2022 budget by N700 billion
President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2022 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on 7 October. The post Senate increases 2022 budget by N700 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Rivers leads as Nigeria records two deaths, 1,139 new cases Thursday
In order to curb the spread of the pandemic, the Nigerian government has insisted on vaccination for citizens and residents across the country. The post COVID-19: Rivers leads as Nigeria records two deaths, 1,139 new cases Thursday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Bill: Over 73 senators ready to override Buhari's veto - Lawmaker
Mr Buhari's rejection of the electoral bill has been condemned by civil society organisations. The post Electoral Bill: Over 73 senators ready to override Buhari's veto - Lawmaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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What Osimhen’s absence means for Super Eagles at AFCON
With almost 70 per cent goal involvement in 2021, the Super Eagles could struggle for goals in Cameroon. The post What Osimhen’s absence means for Super Eagles at AFCON appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2022: Ekiti people are waiting to vote me - Bamidele
Mr Bamidele said that he paid the rent of the building housing the party secretariat for more than seven years. The post 2022: Ekiti people are waiting to vote me - Bamidele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos)
The lovers, who are in the habit of rocking matching outfits, kept their affair under wraps for almost three years. The post It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Nigeria records 828 new cases Saturday
As the new confirmed cases raised Nigeria’s infection toll to 223,483 cases, the fatality toll still stands at 2,984. The post COVID-19: Nigeria records 828 new cases Saturday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Nigerian govt destroys over 1.6 million doses of vaccines
The expired vaccines were withdrawn across states in the country. The post COVID-19: Nigerian govt destroys over 1.6 million doses of vaccines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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MDAs hide identities of individuals who received over N15 billion in govt transactions
The failure to disclose the identities of the beneficiaries leaves room for diversion and misapplication of public funds, says a government audit report. The post MDAs hide identities of individuals who received over N15 billion in govt transactions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week
A review of the figure for last week shows a decline of less than 50 per cent when compared to the previous week when 69 persons were killed. The post Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2021: CAF uneveil 63-man match officials’ list with one Nigerian
The only Nigerian selected by CAF will function as an Assistant Referee The post AFCON 2021: CAF uneveil 63-man match officials’ list with one Nigerian appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral bill: When a president 'misyarns', By Achike Chude
Since President Muhammadu Buhari has failed in this all important, pivotal and epochal exercise of simply appending his signature to the electoral reform bill, let the Senate take up this responsibility by overriding this obnoxious presidential veto. What touches us ourself shall be last
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Buhari queries 'worrisome changes' made by NASS to 2022 Budget
‘‘Provisions made for as many as 10,733 projects were reduced while 6,576 new projects were introduced into the budget by the National Assembly." The post Buhari queries 'worrisome changes' made by NASS to 2022 Budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano
EFCC says the fresh arrest came barely two hours after securing the conviction of three suspects arrested with 1,144 ATM cards at the same airport. The post EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Five killed as gunmen invade motor park in Delta
Police said the gunmen were suspected armed robbers. The post Five killed as gunmen invade motor park in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki
Orits Wiliki says despite the death of prominent Nigerian reggae musicians, the genre is still very much alive in Nigeria The post Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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