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2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike
The Ebonyi governor was in Rivers on Mr Wike’s invitation to inaugurate a road built by Wike’s administration. The post 2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people
Ademola Adeleke who has now been sworn in as the sixth governor of the 29-year-old state will be piloting the affairs of the state for the next four years. The post PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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14 people die in Cameroon landslide
Mr Bea described the area where the landslide took place as a “very dangerous spot.” The post 14 people die in Cameroon landslide 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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Kaduna Train Attack: SSS withdraws suit against Tukur Mamu
SSS filed suit against Tukur Mamu at the Federal High Court for an order to detain him for 60 days for the purposes of investigations. The post Kaduna Train Attack: SSS withdraws suit against Tukur Mamu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Supreme Court denies comments credited to CJN over Makinde's membership of PDP's G-5 governors
Mr Ariwola was reported to have said he was happy that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the state the CJN hails from, was part of the G-5. The post Supreme Court denies comments credited to CJN over Makinde's membership of PDP's G-5 governors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SDGs office confirms receiving EFCC's letter, but insists it's not under probe
EFCC had sent a letter dated 17 October to the SDGs office requesting information for investigation purposes. The post SDGs office confirms receiving EFCC's letter, but insists it's not under probe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom
A secondary school principal, two teachers and a nurse, were last week abducted at Irele- Ekiti, in Ajoni Local Council Development Area of Ekiti State. The post Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Excellence in education in the context of Pan-Africanism and digitisation, By Toyin Falola
This time, we must take a different, long-term approach to creating a digital pan-African education system. The total decolonisation of Africa's educational systems won't happen suddenly; it will take time and careful effort. The development of Afrocentric materials and pedagogies, the use of dig
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Tiger Beverages Ltd, Nigeria’s leading beverages company announces distribution partnership with Cubana FCMG Ltd
Given its impact in the short period that it has been in the marketplace, we felt strongly that Cubana FMCG Ltd is that partner. The post Tiger Beverages Ltd, Nigeria’s leading beverages company announces distribution partnership with Cubana FCMG Ltd appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Battling intemperate language, fake news and judicial rascality, By Dakuku Peterside
The 2023 elections in Nigeria bring with them hopes and fears, expectations, and optimism for a better future. However, forces are fighting inadvertently to truncate the elections, imperil our nascent democracy, dim the light, and bring all our political calculations to nothing. These seemingly  
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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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Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond
The DMO advised interested investors to contact Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited, Vetiva Capital Management Limited and Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited for issuance The post Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ogun communities bicker over road under construction by government
Iboro and Imasayi communities are in dispute over the naming of Igani Okoto-Ayetoro road being constructed by the Ogun State government. The post Ogun communities bicker over road under construction by government appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah
The governing board said the scheme was being impacted negatively by Mr Fadah’s conduct and that the morale of staff was down. The post EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Nigerian editors need to revisit their Owerri conference, By Tonnie Iredia
Why is Nigeria allowing the type of reported repression of opponents or journalists in states such as Ebonyi? Certainly, journalists are not above the law, those who offend should be taken through the due process of law. If our editors who went to Imo had condemned the governor for poor work, the
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Qatar 2022: Japan secure dramatic win over former champions, Germany
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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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University students protest robbery attacks
“Since the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended their strike, this is the third time they have robbed us.” The post University students protest robbery attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kano govt shuts Chinese firm, imposes fine
The committee’s mobile court, presided over by Magistrate Auwal Sulaiman, gave the order to shut the facility and imposed the fine on YoungXing Steel Company. The post Kano govt shuts Chinese firm, imposes fine appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Appeal courts rules in favour of Binani, Bwacha as APC governorship candidates
The Appeal court ordered INEC to include the names Emmanuel Bwacha and Aishatu Binani as the rightful governorship candidates of the APC in Adamawa and Taraba States. The post Appeal courts rules in favour of Binani, Bwacha as APC governorship candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Manchester United part ways with Ronaldo
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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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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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PDP supporters attack Amotekun corps during Adeleke's inauguration
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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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Oil prices recover from near year’s slump amid production cut rumour
Futures for Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped 2.9% to trade close to $81 a barrel, the lowest level since January. The post Oil prices recover from near year’s slump amid production cut rumour appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos announces traffic diversion as Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hold APC rally Saturday
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2023: Senate summons finance minister over unexplained N206bn in ministry's budget
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Between Tinubu, Atiku – who is the unifier?, By Fredrick Nwabufo
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