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Voices from the 1930 inquiry into the Aba women’s war, By Tayo Agunbiade
The use of the Lewis machine gun to shoot the women was given a robust defence by Captain Cornish: “The Lewis Gun is a very dependable weapon to keep mobs in distance. The only way to disperse an unruly mob is to kill them all.” The shooter, Lt. Browning said: “I set the machine gun […] The pos
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Driver, passenger die as tanker crushes tricycles in Lagos
Two pregnant women and two children in the tricycles survived the crash. The post Driver, passenger die as tanker crushes tricycles in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INEC, CBN and the weekend of extensions, By Reuben Abati
Over the weekend, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decided to extend the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (popularly known as PVCs) by an additional week. The PVC collection that was scheduled to end on 29 January, was extended till 5 February, according t
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NPFL Round-up: Big win for Enyimba and Lobi stars
There were fewer goals this weekend compared to previous match days. The post NPFL Round-up: Big win for Enyimba and Lobi stars appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt reacts to TI’s latest corruption ranking
The Nigerian government says it is not fighting corruption to impress TI or to earn the body’s favourable corruption ranking. The post Nigerian govt reacts to TI’s latest corruption ranking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dangote, Sinoma sign agreement on new cement plant in Ogun
The Itori Cement Plant will be Dangote Cement’s fourth plant constructed as a green field project in Nigeria, the rest are Obajana, Ibese and Okpella Plants. The post Dangote, Sinoma sign agreement on new cement plant in Ogun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Lagos APC Aspirants Forum begins market campaigns for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
The forum is seeking three million votes in Lagos for each of Mr Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu in Lagos State. The post 2023: Lagos APC Aspirants Forum begins market campaigns for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos Revenue Service boss bags public sector Icon Award
A statement Friday said that under Mr Subair's watch, Lagos revenue rose to N427bn from about N240bn. The post Lagos Revenue Service boss bags public sector Icon Award appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How BVAS exposed election rigging in Osun, By Ismail Omipidan
While I agree with INEC and most Nigerians that nothing is wrong with BVAS, I however make bold to say that a lot is wrong with the operators, especially those who came up with the idea of synchronisation. For me, all stakeholders interested in deepening our electoral system and democracy must de
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EXCLUSIVE: Three House of Representatives members from Katsina ditch APC, join PDP
The three legislators have joined the list of politicians who have dumped the ruling party in President Buhari's home state. The post EXCLUSIVE: Three House of Representatives members from Katsina ditch APC, join PDP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fire razes shops in Lagos market
The agency said that the cause of the fire which could not be “immediately ascertained The post Fire razes shops in Lagos market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Revoke licenses of marketers hoarding petrol, PENGASSAN tells Nigerian govt
The association urged NMDPRA to compel marketers and retailers to make petrol available at the approved price. The post Revoke licenses of marketers hoarding petrol, PENGASSAN tells Nigerian govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Portable calls out pregnant fiancee over alleged infidelity
“Man put you for the house, you still dey promise another man. Wahala Wahala Wahala" The post Portable calls out pregnant fiancee over alleged infidelity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Alleged N24bn Fraud: Appeal Court okays ex-accountant-general Otunla for trial
The Court of Appeal held that the former Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Otunla, failed to prove that there was actually a non-prosecution agreement between him and the EFCC. The post Alleged N24bn Fraud: Appeal Court okays ex-accountant-general Otunla for trial appeared first on Premi
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Despite fall in inflation, food prices remained high in December - NBS
The highest average price of rice was recorded in Rivers at N655, while the lowest was recorded in Jigawa at N386. The post Despite fall in inflation, food prices remained high in December - NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu campaigns in Akwa Ibom, vows to create massive employment for Nigerians
Mr Tinubu urged the people of the state to get their PVCs and vote for all APC candidates in the general elections. The post Tinubu campaigns in Akwa Ibom, vows to create massive employment for Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Why I’m backing Tinubu -- PDP Senator, Nnamani
Mr Nnamani says he decided to align with Mr Tinubu because the PDP breached its constitution which prescribes that key political offices be rotated between the north and the south to ensure equity, justice and fairness. The post 2023: Why I’m backing Tinubu - PDP Senator, Nnamani appeared first
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A peep at some reading old men, By Udeme Nana
Is there a correlation between reading and springs in one's legs? It is written elsewhere that at the smell of water, brown grasses and leaves on seeming dead trees turn lush green. Can one note rightly that avid readers age more gracefully and remain more mentally alert than their non-reading ag
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Stop condeming Nigeria, we are doing better than most countries (4), By Sunday Adelaja
Another brother from East Africa told me that in most countries in East Africa, the most successful and richest people are normally Indians or Arabs, making them to think that they don’t belong even in their own country. So when they, the black Africans in East Africa began to see how comfortable
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New Naira Notes: Reps panel rejects 10 days extension, says CBN must comply with law
The committee says the new deadline of 10 February is a political gimmick and urged Mr Emefiele to comply with section 20 of the CBN Act or risk a warrant of arrest. The post New Naira Notes: Reps panel rejects 10 days extension, says CBN must comply with law appeared first on Premium Times Ni
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JUST IN: Naira Redesign: Kano govt ready to host Buhari after extension of deadline
Mr Ganduje said Kano State is now prepared to receive the President. The post JUST IN: Naira Redesign: Kano govt ready to host Buhari after extension of deadline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why I'm working against Governor Abiodun's second term bid - Amosun
APC Senator Amosun is again backing the governorship candidate of a different party from his own. The post Why I'm working against Governor Abiodun's second term bid - Amosun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Arsenal’s win, Tems Oscars nomination, Nedu’s revelation rock social media trends
On Wednesday, Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, once again put Nigeria in the spotlight. The post Arsenal’s win, Tems Oscars nomination, Nedu’s revelation rock social media trends appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Atiku Abubakar: The only solution to the situation in Nigeria today
Unlike candidates who celebrate the mentorship of political disciples from within their limited political space, Atiku’s mentorship cuts across the entire nation, regardless of ethnicity, religion or geopolitical space. The post Atiku Abubakar: The only solution to the situation in Nigeria toda
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New Naira Notes: I know Nigerians are 'facing hardship' - Buhari
"President Buhari gave strong assurances that the government will not leave them to their own fate." The post New Naira Notes: I know Nigerians are 'facing hardship' - Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police kill two suspected kidnappers, recover arms, ammunition
The police raided a club in Delta State following information that the suspects were there, according to an official. The post Police kill two suspected kidnappers, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INEC investigates viral video of extortion during PVCs collection
“We are looking at getting the Electoral Officer in charge of the area to liaise with his staff to know who actually gave the woman the cards.” The post INEC investigates viral video of extortion during PVCs collection appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NBA asks CBN to review new naira notes, other monetary policies
The CBN on 26 October, 2022, announced the introduction of redesigned N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes into the financial system. The post NBA asks CBN to review new naira notes, other monetary policies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PDP lifts suspension on two Ekiti members
The PDP had on 20 January approved the suspension of some of its members in Ekiti and Enugu. The post PDP lifts suspension on two Ekiti members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PDP members protest tribunal judgement in Osun
The tribunal, headed by Justice Terste Kume, sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke of the PDP and declared Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the governorship election that was held last 16 July. The post PDP members protest tribunal judgement in Osun appeared fir
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