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Ogoni cleanup: Federal govt gives reasons for slow pace of work
The government also explained why the dredging of the Calabar channel is stalled. The post Ogoni cleanup: Federal govt gives reasons for slow pace of work appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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My “Vote APC or you are dealt with” comment not a threat — House Leader
"I will never threaten the electorate. What you don’t know about Kano State is that Kano is one special political space. We have our special semantics, we have the shenanigans that we use during campaigns." The post My “Vote APC or you are dealt with” comment not a threat — House Leader appeare
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Lawan, Omo-Agege's absence stalls plenary, senator complains.
Mr Omo-Agege later arrived at the chamber a few minutes past noon to commence proceedings of the Senate. The post Lawan, Omo-Agege's absence stalls plenary, senator complains. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why hitching currency redesign to CBN’s cashless policy isn’t as smart as it sounds, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Why then do we continue to ignore policy errors, while blaming our people’s love for holding cash? In truth, a comprehensive reform of our currency would have been a more fact-based response by the Central Bank to our current challenges. “Equivalent to about 30 cents, ought the N200 denomination
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Osun Governorship Election: There was 'seemingly over-voting" in some units - INEC Official
INEC official appeared as a star witness before the Osun State governorship election petition tribunal. The post Osun Governorship Election: There was 'seemingly over-voting' in some units - INEC Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate confirms Lauretta Onochie as NDDC chair
President Muhammadu Buhari had in November asked the Senate to confirm 15 nominees for NDDC. The post Senate confirms Lauretta Onochie as NDDC chair appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Omo-Agege suspends campaign over death of supporters in boat accident
The APC members were returning from Okerenkoko in Warri South West Local Government Area on Tuesday when the accident occurred. The post Omo-Agege suspends campaign over death of supporters in boat accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Public relations practice in Nigeria and the emerging contexts, By Zaynab Abubakar El-Nafaty
With new technology and faster ways of communicating being introduced everyday, PR has taken on new forms and methods. The vast power of the internet has opened doors for PR professionals, as they provide innovative and creative approaches to issues. In the past, the majority of the tools availab
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UPDATED: 2023: Why Buhari has not joined Tinubu to campaign - Presidency
Garba Shehu said the clarification became necessary to "dispel expressed concerns in certain quarters that the President has not featured in campaigns since the national launch." The post UPDATED: 2023: Why Buhari has not joined Tinubu to campaign - Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Ni
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Despite political differences, Atiku, Okowa rejoice with Wike on birthday
Mr Wike has been having a running battle with Atiku and Okowa as well as the national leadership of the PDP since the Rivers governor lost the PDP presidential primary in May. The post Despite political differences, Atiku, Okowa rejoice with Wike on birthday appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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Nigerian govt regrets Zamfara killings - Minister
Scores were killed during last weekend’s military operation repelling attacks by non-state actors in the Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The post Nigerian govt regrets Zamfara killings - Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen attack Benue community, kill three people
The Adaka community is about 20 kilometres on the outskirts of Makurdi Local Government Area. The post Gunmen attack Benue community, kill three people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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GOtv improves signal quality in Nasarawa, Abuja, Rivers State
With this go-live of improved services, residents of these cities now enjoy improved broadcast of local and international programming, including the pop-up holiday channel on GOtvchannel 29. The post GOtv improves signal quality in Nasarawa, Abuja, Rivers State appeared first on Premium Times
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Atiku in Plateau: Promises to restore peace, improve economic activities
Atiku was in Jos to woo voters during the next year's presidential election. The post Atiku in Plateau: Promises to restore peace, improve economic activities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The "Other Jesus” vs the "Jesus of the Bible", By Ayo Akerele
Which of these Jesuses are you following? There are actually two of them according to 2 Corinthians 11:4. On the last day, I wont be responsible for your choice… If you see the traces of the other Jesus in your church and you continue to defend and promote your church, its your choice. Time will
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2023: What I’ll do with Ibom Deep Seaport if elected president – Peter Obi
The LP candidate was in Akwa Ibom to campaign for support. The post 2023: What I’ll do with Ibom Deep Seaport if elected president – Peter Obi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Demola Seriki, Nigeria's ambassador to Spain, is dead
According to a statement signed by his children, the diplomat passed away on Thursday (today) "peacefully surrounded by his family in Madrid, Spain." The post Demola Seriki, Nigeria's ambassador to Spain, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How jailing of senator for corruption has unsettled Akwa Ibom politicians
Politicians are struggling to re-strategise after Bassey Albert, a frontline candidate for next year’s governorship election, was sentenced to 42 years in prison for receiving bribes. The post How jailing of senator for corruption has unsettled Akwa Ibom politicians appeared first on Premium Ti
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Reps panel commends SSS for ‘reduction’ in crimes ahead of general elections
The committee said cases of kidnapping, banditry and terrorism have reduced because of the “effective intelligence service” by the SSS. The post Reps panel commends SSS for ‘reduction’ in crimes ahead of general elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari approves remodelling, upgrading of Presidential Villa wildlife sanctuary
The government says the remodelling underscores the importance of safeguarding wildlife in the seat of power not only for recreational purposes but also for rehabilitation, research, and knowledge sharing. The post Buhari approves remodelling, upgrading of Presidential Villa wildlife sanctuary
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Many killed as suspected herders attack Enugu community
The armed persons, said to be over 100, attacked the Enugu community at about 8 a.m. The post Many killed as suspected herders attack Enugu community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Appeal Court affirms Bassey Otu as Cross River APC gov candidate
The candidate was not cleared by a screening committee of the APC. The post 2023: Appeal Court affirms Bassey Otu as Cross River APC gov candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Over 20 people killed as terrorists kidnap entire male population of Zamfara community over missing rifles
The abducted locals are still being held in captivity. The post EXCLUSIVE: Over 20 people killed as terrorists kidnap entire male population of Zamfara community over missing rifles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PREMIUM TIMES reporter escapes death as terrorists attack motorists on Katsina highway
"I was driving with another vehicle behind me when I suddenly ran into them (terrorists). They were six holding rifles. I didn't notice what was really happening until I saw three or more people lying on the road with one of the terrorists pointing his rifle at them," Mr Babangida said. The pos
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Sit-at-home: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer sues IPOB factional leader
There have been deadly attacks lately in South-east Nigeria by gunmen said to be enforcing a controversial sit-at-home order. The post Sit-at-home: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer sues IPOB factional leader appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Onanuga, Alake and Obaigbena at Thessalonica, By Festus Adedayo
In the tiff between Onanuga and Alake on one side and Obaigbena on the other, the ordinary people of Nigeria are not in their consideration at all. It is the warlords’ bellies, businesses, political principals and their projected political positions in the federal government that are at issue. So
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Nigeria’s seasonal political ‘migrations’, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
What is interesting about all these characters is their lack of scruples. They are the first to castigate their old party and the first to partake in the victory of the next one. The concept of stomach infrastructure should not only apply to followers or the electorate who collect peanuts and cru
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Panic as suspected herders write Ogun communities, threaten attack
The herders wrote the people of Asa, Agbon, Ibeku and Oja-Odan communities in Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State Saturday evening. The post Panic as suspected herders write Ogun communities, threaten attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Unpacking the conflagration in Central Africa (1): The Rwandan genocide, By Osmund Agbo
On 6 April, 1994, a plane carrying the President of the Central African nation of Rwanda, Juvénal Habyarimana and his Burundian counterpart, Cyprien Ntaryamira, was shot down by unknown persons. Extremists belonging to the slain president’s Hutu tribes known as the Akazu, blamed ethnic Tutsi rebe
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EDITORIAL: Sad tale of Chibok girls’ cries to finish schooling
Nigeria failed these girls in 2014 by not securing their lives while in school. It should not repeat it by abandoning them to a cruel fate. The post EDITORIAL: Sad tale of Chibok girls’ cries to finish schooling appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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