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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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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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Senate committee clears Umana, dismisses N480 billion fraud allegation as fake
The allegation was contained in a petition filed by persons who, apparently, were uncomfortable that the then Interim Administrator of the NDDC, Effiong Akwa, was about being replaced. The post Senate committee clears Umana, dismisses N480 billion fraud allegation as fake appeared first on Prem
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Supreme Court denies comments credited to CJN over Makinde's membership of PDP's G-5 governors
Mr Ariwola was reported to have said he was happy that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the state the CJN hails from, was part of the G-5. The post Supreme Court denies comments credited to CJN over Makinde's membership of PDP's G-5 governors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Family confirms Sammie Okposo's death
Born in May 1971, the late Okposo was a music producer and psalmist. The post Family confirms Sammie Okposo's death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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I improved Osun's economy without borrowing - Oyetola
Outgoing governor says he doubled Osun's internally generated revenue and was leaving behind N14 billion cash for his successor The post I improved Osun's economy without borrowing - Oyetola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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Tinubu takes campaign abroad, to speak at Chatham House
Mr Tinubu is expected to spend 13 days on the foreign trip. The post Tinubu takes campaign abroad, to speak at Chatham House appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Carnage in Osun as transport union members fight over control of parks
Hoodlums claimed the NURTW worked against Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 16 governorship poll. The post Carnage in Osun as transport union members fight over control of parks 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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2023: APC Women Leader targets 40m votes for Tinubu
Betta Edu says Tinubu and his running mate did exceptionally well as governors in their respective states and should be given another opportunity to serve the people. The post 2023: APC Women Leader targets 40m votes for Tinubu 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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ITF World Tennis Tour: Mixed fortunes for Nigeria
The Championship commenced on Monday and is expected to end on Sunday at the tennis complex of the Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The post ITF World Tennis Tour: Mixed fortunes for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Centre asks judges not to prioritise political cases at detriment of other justice seekers
CSLS says "the poor and non-politicians have a right to speedy access to justice." The post 2023: Centre asks judges not to prioritise political cases at detriment of other justice seekers 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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ANALYSIS: How feasible are CAN’s 11-point demands to Tinubu, others?
The demands include the creation of state police or fully decentralised police authority; as well as the clear and unambiguous religious neutrality of the Nigerian state. The post ANALYSIS: How feasible are CAN’s 11-point demands to Tinubu, others? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mohammed Mustapha Olaroungbe Akanbi (1971-2022), By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Above all, Mohammed’s needs in life were very few. He had truly little regard for material possessions and was committed to traveling light through earth. Among his pearls of wisdom, Mohammed always insisted that “there is nothing like sudden death…. Death can come anytime (and) we should always
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I’ll name, prosecute oil thieves - Atiku
PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, said that if elected, oil thieves would be prosecuted regardless of their status in the country. The post I’ll name, prosecute oil thieves - Atiku appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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Black Stars not thinking of revenge against Uruguay - Coach Addo
Ghana’s Black Stars need a win to stay in contention for getting to the next round when they face South Korea on Monday at the Education City Stadium. The post Black Stars not thinking of revenge against Uruguay - Coach Addo 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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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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ANALYSIS: UN peacekeeping in Africa needs tighter parameters
Missions struggle to navigate the political minefields that come with the broad goal of stabilising conflict situations. The post ANALYSIS: UN peacekeeping in Africa needs tighter parameters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike
The Ebonyi governor was in Rivers on Mr Wike’s invitation to inaugurate a road built by Wike’s administration. The post 2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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LEADERSHIP Editor-In-Chief, Azu, Wins Columnist of the Year Award
Azu is one of Nigeria’s most syndicated columnists, and is also published in platforms in Ghana, Argentina, South Africa, Europe and the US. The post LEADERSHIP Editor-In-Chief, Azu, Wins Columnist of the Year Award appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria offers artisanal miners up to N100 million 20-year loan
The government encourages artisanal miners to form cooperatives to ease access of government financing and provision of equipment. The post Nigeria offers artisanal miners up to N100 million 20-year loan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Security forces kill four suspected terrorists in Kaduna - Official
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National Health Dialogue: Policymakers, experts to discuss primary healthcare financing (LIVE UPDATES)
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