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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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APC Lagos Rally: Gbajabiamila speaks on Tinubu’s age, education, corruption allegations
House of Representatives Speaker asks supporters to ignore those raising quetions about Bola Tinubu’s credentials. The post APC Lagos Rally: Gbajabiamila speaks on Tinubu’s age, education, corruption allegations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Presidential Rally: Tinubu’s supporters besiege Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos
Thousands of the supporters dressed in various campaign clothes, T-shirts and caps of different colours were busy blowing trumpets, waving brooms, hoisting flags and other symbols of the party. The post Presidential Rally: Tinubu’s supporters besiege Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos appeared first
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Davido spotted in public for first time since son's death
The 30-year-old has been in seclusion from the public since his son, Ifeanyi, died in October. The post Davido spotted in public for first time since son's death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Rita Dominic weds Fidelis Anosike in England (PHOTOS)
On her Bridal train, the 47-year-old actress had TV presenter Michelle Dede as her Chief Maid of Honour, Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, Vicky Sogunro and Olivia Waturuocha. The post Rita Dominic weds Fidelis Anosike in England (PHOTOS) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Atiku pledges to set aside $10 billion for women, youth employment
The former Vice President said the Fund would be used to create employment opportunities for women and the youths. The post 2023: Atiku pledges to set aside $10 billion for women, youth employment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria establishing plants to refine gold, other minerals - Official
He said six plants were being set up in the various regions to process mineral resources deposited in those regions. The post Nigeria establishing plants to refine gold, other minerals - Official 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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More opportunities for Fintech Growth in Africa, Flutterwave’s Head of Risk for Africa
Flutterwave’s Head of Risk, Africa, Emmanuel Efenure, has said that despite the pandemic-driven growth recorded by the Fintech industry across Africa, there’s still more opportunity for growth in the continent. The post More opportunities for Fintech Growth in Africa, Flutterwave’s Head of Risk
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The letter, the spirit, and "The Letterman", By Azu Ishiekwene
Mojeed’s new book, The Letterman, an enthralling narrative in presidential history, provides rare access into the literary closet of a man loved and despised almost in equal measure, but who remains – like him or not – perhaps the most consequential leader in Nigeria’s turbulent 62-year history.
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Court orders final forfeiture of N775 million, houses linked to former accountant-general, Dasuki's ex-aide
EFCC said the forfeited N775 million and houses were proceeds of illegal activities of the suspects. The post Court orders final forfeiture of N775 million, houses linked to former accountant-general, Dasuki's ex-aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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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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The speakership crisis in Ekiti State, By Reuben Abati
What is on display in Ekiti State is absolute tyranny. Ekiti is currently a one-party state. All the members of the State House of Assembly, now 25 after Afuye’s death, are members of the APC. But nobody is allowed to have an independent opinion. The party dictates everything, and this is the mis
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2023: At DUBAWA’s Space, Nigerians advocate more inclusion for PWDs
The space, a live audio conversation on the social medium- Twitter, explored the myths, problems and ways to achieve inclusiveness in the country. The post 2023: At DUBAWA’s Space, Nigerians advocate more inclusion for PWDs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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2023: Why we're backing Peter Obi instead of Tinubu — Aggrieved Northern APC Christian Leaders
"The Obi/Datti will give us breath of fresh air and the greatest opportunity to redeem our country from the quagmire into which we have been plunged by a recurring group of self-centred reactionaries." The post 2023: Why we're backing Peter Obi instead of Tinubu — Aggrieved Northern APC Christi
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Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets
Currency dealers in Abuja said they bought a dollar for N770.00 and sold at N773.00 and above on Wednesday, as against N765.00 it traded on Tuesday. The post Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles
The report warned that measles anywhere is a threat everywhere, noting that the virus can quickly spread to multiple communities and across international borders. The post WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles 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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HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections -- Official
Mr Aliyu said the development is an indication that Nigeria will meet the United Nations target of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. The post HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Four Nigerian innovators, others shortlisted for African award
The four Nigerians are part of a group of 16 African innovators, spanning 10 countries, who will compete for the £25,000 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The post Four Nigerian innovators, others shortlisted for African award appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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2023: Don’t let politicians use you, CJN warns judges
The CJN warned judges not to allow themselves to be used by politicians as the 2023 general elections approach. The post 2023: Don’t let politicians use you, CJN warns judges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ede in joyous mood ahead of Adeleke's inauguration
“We see the inauguration as our own and we are set to celebrate the day just like Sallah and Christmas,” a resident of Ademola Adeleke's hometown said. The post Ede in joyous mood ahead of Adeleke's inauguration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Senate summons finance minister over unexplained N206bn in ministry's budget
The Senate committee says the finance minister should appear with details and plans for the allocation made despite the country's dwindling revenue and struggling economy. The post 2023: Senate summons finance minister over unexplained N206bn in ministry's budget appeared first on Premium Times
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2023: I’ll negotiate with South-east agitators – Tinubu
Deadly attacks linked to Biafra agitation in the South-east have created perennial security challenges in the region. The post 2023: I’ll negotiate with South-east agitators – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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