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The state government says directional signs will be made available to guide movement. The post Lagos announces traffic diversion as Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hold APC rally Saturday 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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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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Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize
Skimzo edged out his competitors with a powerful performance which won him most of the votes. The post Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wike, allies absent, Atiku present as Adeleke sworn in as 6th Osun Governor
Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been sworn in as the 6th civilian governor of Osun State. The post Wike, allies absent, Atiku present as Adeleke sworn in as 6th Osun Governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis
“Unity is crucial. And it’s only with unity that we can regain or recover Imo. And the route to that recovery is by winning the presidential election next February.” The post 2023: Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Citizen journalism and democratic consolidation, By Sam Akpe & Mercy Tartsea-Anshase
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Why Nigerian editors need to revisit their Owerri conference, By Tonnie Iredia
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Town Hall Meeting: Again, Tinubu shuns invitation, says organisers unprofessional, reckless
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Over a billion barrels of oil found in northern Nigeria, Buhari says as drilling starts
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APC Lagos Rally: Gbajabiamila speaks on Tinubu’s age, education, corruption allegations
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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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Korea 2-3 Ghana: Black Stars make history in another epic clash
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Naira redesign and value: What CBN must do urgently, By 'Tope Fasua
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(Un)conventional relationships, gender fluidity and our value system, By Osmund Agbo
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2023: At DUBAWA’s Space, Nigerians advocate more inclusion for PWDs
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SDGs office confirms receiving EFCC's letter, but insists it's not under probe
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‘Motor boy’ dies, another injured in Lagos tanker accident
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Buhari vows to restore political stability, security in West Africa
Mr Buhari says Nigeria is committed to supporting ECOWAS institutions to ensure that the countries in the region are all returned to constitutional rule. The post Buhari vows to restore political stability, security in West Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Reps to probe flight delays, cancellations by airlines
The House Committee on Human Rights was mandated to probe the alleged violations of the rights of Nigerians and other passengers to quality air travel services. The post Reps to probe flight delays, cancellations by airlines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Carnage in Osun as transport union members fight over control of parks
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Nigerian university confirms arrest of student over 'anti-Aisha Buhari tweet'
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I’ll name, prosecute oil thieves - Atiku
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