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Osun students threaten protests over frequent closure of polytechnic
The institution’s leadership crisis has sent students home for the second time since the controversy erupted in July. The post Osun students threaten protests over frequent closure of polytechnic appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kukan rues ignorance of history by young Nigerians as Kolade, Anyaoku honoured in Lagos
Mr Kukah says it is not true that history has been taken out of the Nigerian school syllabus. The post Kukan rues ignorance of history by young Nigerians as Kolade, Anyaoku honoured in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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African qualifier to go ahead in Marrakech despite deadly quake
This is in spite of the powerful earthquake that struck the city on Friday night and which has so far killed more than 1,000 people and injured hundreds more. The post African qualifier to go ahead in Marrakech despite deadly quake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FG to construct 1,000 houses in seven northern states - Shettima
Mr Shettima also said the federal government is planning to re-ignite wheat production in the country. The post FG to construct 1,000 houses in seven northern states - Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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820 dead, 672 injured in Morocco earthquake
Six provinces in Morocco including Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant were hit by the quake. The post 820 dead, 672 injured in Morocco earthquake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EDITORIAL: Massacre of Nigerian Soldiers Tinubu and the urgency of prosecuting terror financiers
President Bola Tinubu will be indulging in a grand delusion of routing these non-state actors if he adopts the previous Buhari regime’s double standards. The post EDITORIAL. Massacre of Nigerian soldiers: the urgency of prosecuting terror financiers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NSCDC employs relatives of operatives killed by terrorists in Kaduna
Baba Audi-Landan, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, appreciated the agency for fulfilling its promise. The post NSCDC employs relatives of operatives killed by terrorists in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tribunal sacks another NNPP federal lawmaker over certificate forgery
The lawmaker was sacked for forging his senior school leaving certificate The post Tribunal sacks another NNPP federal lawmaker over certificate forgery appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The path to a prosperous Nigeria under President Tinubu, By Gbenga Olorunpomi
Emotions are funny. They propel us and they hold us back. They polarise us and they unite us. They confuse us and they make things crystal clear. Many believe the best performers are those devoid of emotion, but I think they just understand what emotion to indulge in given the task at hand. Niger
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Sorrow, tears and blood: France and its permanent colonies, By Toyin Falola
It is indeed overdue for France to cut its losses — whatever it envisages they are — and step back from its permanent colonies to allow the people of Francophone Africa to decide on their preferred paths to the future. After nearly 200 years of take, the people have good reasons to say France sho
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Workers strike stalls election tribunal judgement in Ogun
The tribunal had fixed Wednesday to deliver judgement in a petition filed against the election of the senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, commonly called Yayi, of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post Workers strike stalls election tribunal judgement in Ogun appeared first o
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Autogas: Where’s the N250 Billion?, By Wole Olaoye
The removal of fuel subsidy announced by President Tinubu on 29 May, need not have resulted in the mass misery that has further alienated Nigerians from their government, if only the plans ceremoniously rolled out by the immediate past government to provide succour for the people before fuel subs
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PEPC judgement – Peter Obi heads to Supreme Court
Mr Obi hinted that his legal team has already received firm instructions to file an appeal against the PEPC’s decision. The post PEPC judgement – Peter Obi heads to Supreme Court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Summit: Africa’s wealth must be revalued to reflect continent’s true GDP
According to Mr Adesina, the developed countries pledged to commit $100 billion annually for climate finance on the continent but he noted that the pledges have not been fulfilled. The post Summit: Africa’s wealth must be revalued to reflect continent’s true GDP appeared first on Premium Times
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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles camp bubbles as 23 players arrive ahead of São Tomé clash
The Super Eagles must earn at least a point to top the group ahead of second-placed Guinea Bissau, who are on 10 points and play at home to Sierra Leone in Bissau. The post AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles camp bubbles as 23 players arrive ahead of São Tomé clash appeared first on Premium Times N
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None of our students will drop out over fee hike - UNILAG VC
The vice-chancellor noted that the university is “failing in its many obligations”, especially in terms of staff welfare, “leading to a tsunami of resignations by both academic and non-academic workers.” The post None of our students will drop out over fee hike - UNILAG VC appeared first on Pre
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How traditional rulers are promoting banditry - North-east governors
The governors vowed to deal with any traditional ruler collaborating with terrorists. The post How traditional rulers are promoting banditry - North-east governors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ali Bongo: Lets make some noise for Gabon’s one-time funk singer, By Osmund Agbo
Somewhere in Central Africa, Western scientists and conservationists, entranced by the paradisiacal beauty of 270,000 square kilometers of space covered in lush rainforest and teeming with wildlife, found an earthly paradise. It is the country of Gabon, with a population estimated at 2.3 million
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Nigeria'll play vital role in G-20 - Tinubu tells world leaders
"Nigeria is poised, able and willing to be a major player in this family of the G-20 and in shaping a new world, without whom, the family will remain incomplete," Mr Tinubu said. The post Nigeria'll play vital role in G-20 - Tinubu tells world leaders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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We’re implementing requisite reforms to strengthen telecoms sector - NCC
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Tribunal declares Natasha winner of Kogi Central Senatorial election
The tribunal said Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan polled 54,074 votes against 51,291 secured by Abubakar Sadiku-Ohere of the APC in the 25 February election. The post Tribunal declares Natasha winner of Kogi Central Senatorial election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Zenith Bank’s half-year profit increases 162% on foreign currency revaluation gain
Like most lenders that have some of their assets denominated in foreign currency, the bank earned big from a slide of 40 per cent in the exchange rate of the dollar to the naira in June The post Zenith Bank’s half-year profit increases 162% on foreign currency revaluation gain appeared first o
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Nigerian journalist, detained in Benin Republic, released
Mr Ayeni regained his freedom on Friday after combined efforts from the media, the Nigerian Embassy in Benin, and legal representation. The post Nigerian journalist, detained in Benin Republic, released appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Shettima inaugurates nutrition council, wants innovation and research prioritised
“I wish to appeal to all members to prioritise innovation and research in the field of nutrition. We must embrace technology, leverage digital solutions, and invest in research and development to discover sustainable and scalable solutions for our nutrition challenges." The post Shettima inaugu
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15 feared dead in Adamawa boat mishap
Witnesses said the accident was caused by a heavy windstorm. The post 15 feared dead in Adamawa boat mishap appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Women ministry awards dRPC for promoting women’s economic empowerment
The Minister noted that dRPC has equally supported the ministry through the launch of the Women's Economic Empowerment policy, released shortly before the end of the former administration. The post Women ministry awards dRPC for promoting women’s economic empowerment appeared first on Premium T
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Nigeria downgraded on FTSE Russell equity indices
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Morocco Earthquake: Death toll rises to over 2,000
Friday's quake is the deadliest the North African country has experienced in 60 years, leaving scores homeless. The post Morocco Earthquake: Death toll rises to over 2,000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘Not interested,’ Uyo residents speak on Akwa govt’s plan to distribute 100,000 bags of rice
The state government recently announced some measures, including the distribution of bags of rice, to cushion the economic hardship caused by the federal government’s removal of petroleum subsidy. The post ‘Not interested,’ Uyo residents speak on Akwa govt’s plan to distribute 100,000 bags of r
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EFCC hands over house in Edo to American woman scammed by Nigerian fraudster
The convicted fraudster had collected N104 million from an American woman in a love scam while posing as a famous Nigerian actor, Frederick Leonard. The post EFCC hands over house in Edo to American woman scammed by Nigerian fraudster appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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