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Police speak on reported kidnap of Catholic priest in Anambra
The incident occurred on Tuesday in Idemili South. The post Police speak on reported kidnap of Catholic priest in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police officer accused of murder fails to appear in court
The accused officer was transferred from Lagos to Zamfara after he allegedly committed the murder, a lawyer said. The post Police officer accused of murder fails to appear in court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023 Hajj: Intending Abuja pilgrims get date for medical screening
He advised intending pilgrims to participate in all activities earmarked by the board for proper guidance to get value for their money without any hindrance. The post 2023 Hajj: Intending Abuja pilgrims get date for medical screening appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court orders release of documents in corruption trial of Usman, Fani-Kayode, others
The trial had begun before Justice Aikawa and witnesses were still being led in evidence until Mr Aikawa was transferred out of the Lagos division. The post Court orders release of documents in corruption trial of Usman, Fani-Kayode, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Environmental group warns financiers over TotalEnergies pipeline project
The group alleged that TotalEnergies exploit labour force and neglect host communities The post Environmental group warns financiers over TotalEnergies pipeline project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oando takes delivery of Nigeria’s first mass transit electric buses
Oando Partners World’s Largest Electric Vehicle Manufacturer, Yutong, champions energy transition in transportation. The post Oando takes delivery of Nigeria’s first mass transit electric buses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The return of Bola Tinubu, president-elect, By Reuben Abati
Nigeria’s President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is back in the country. He was declared winner of the 25 February presidential election with 8,794,726 of the total votes cast with over 25% in 30 states, more than the 24 states req
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FGC Kaduna Land Crisis: Old students accuse state government of encroachment
But the Kaduna State Government has kept mute on the matter as an official contacted declined to comment while another neither picked up calls nor replied to messages sent to his phone. The post FGC Kaduna Land Crisis: Old students accuse state government of encroachment appeared first on Premi
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NPFL: Akwa trounce Kwara United as Rangers earn vital point against Dakkada
While Akwa United defeated their opponent, Kwara United 3-1, Dakkada could only force Enugu Rangers to a 1-1 draw. The post NPFL: Akwa trounce Kwara United as Rangers earn vital point against Dakkada appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Okey Ndibe’s “Never look an American in the eye”: A critique, By Osmund Agbo
There are some Nigerian writers whose work I regard as true masterpieces, but I can't help feeling a bit intimidated by their style. Professor Okey Ndibe is one of those writers. The granddaddy of this group, of course, is none other than the legendary Professor Wole Soyinka. While writers like C
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Police make fresh accusations against detained NYSC member
Human rights groups are asking the police to release the detained man or charge him to court. The post Police make fresh accusations against detained NYSC member appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Labour Party replies Buhari, restates claim it won 2023 presidential election
In its reaction to Mr Buhari's statement, Labour Party said contrary to the president's claim, it won the election but was rigged out. The post Labour Party replies Buhari, restates claim it won 2023 presidential election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria begins evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan
This was revealed in a tweet by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) where it shared a video showing buses parked in line. The post Nigeria begins evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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“Missing” Barrels of Oil: Malami finally appears before Reps panel, says allegation “baseless”
“The allegation is unfounded. It lacks merit and indeed substance,” the minister told the lawmakers. The post “Missing” Barrels of Oil: Malami finally appears before Reps panel, says allegation “baseless” appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The lessons from Adamawa, By Jideofor Adibe
If INEC learnt anything from the highly contentious Presidential and National Assembly elections of 25 February and the 18 March governorship and State Assembly elections, it did not reflect much in the quality of the supplementary elections it conducted on 15 April. In Adamawa State, where the g
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Elumelu becomes Transcorp’s biggest shareholder, amasses 9.7 billion shares
The move ramps up Mr Elumelu’s combined stake in the group to 10.5 billion shares or 25.9 per cent. The post Elumelu becomes Transcorp’s biggest shareholder, amasses 9.7 billion shares appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Alleged Shares Mismanagement: Ex-Western Region minister’s estate files N2bn suit against Israeli firm
The estate of the ex-Western Region minister says his 30 per cent shares in the Israeli firm were mismanaged by directors and majority shareholders of the company. The post Alleged Shares Mismanagement: Ex-Western Region minister’s estate files N2bn suit against Israeli firm appeared first on P
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Court refuses to grant request seeking to postpone census
The applicant asks the court to postpone the census because the NPC has not made adequate preparation and adequate publicity towards the conduct of a credible, effective and constitutional census in the country. The post Court refuses to grant request seeking to postpone census appeared first o
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Nigerian govt approves action plan on protection of human rights
The plan was formulated by the stakeholders in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. The post Nigerian govt approves action plan on protection of human rights appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ANALYSIS: The impact of a Third Force on Nigeria's Democracy
While identity-based voting has been a usual feature on the Nigerian political scene, the emergence of third-force candidates at the frontlines of the 2023 election increased its relevance The post ANALYSIS: The impact of a Third Force on Nigeria's Democracy appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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Former NPA boss launches book on her odyssey in office
She noted that the reason for writing this book was to preserve history and speak the truth because she is not one to be “cowered by the authority or people in the public sector". The post Former NPA boss launches book on her odyssey in office appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Sudan: Why we're spending $1.2 million on buses for evacuation of Nigerians - FG
Nigeria will begin the evacuation of its second batch of citizens from Sudan on Saturday. The post Sudan: Why we're spending $1.2 million on buses for evacuation of Nigerians - FG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria's justice minister misrepresents CPJ research on attacks on journalists - CPJ
CPJ’s research on press freedom in Nigeria, showing years of attacks on members of the press—including killings—strongly contradicts comments by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami... The post Nigeria's justice minister misrepresents CPJ research on attacks on journalists -
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Tinubu burdened by drug, identity scandals, Atiku tells court
The drug allegation is part of the grounds on which Atiku anchored his petition challenging Mr Tinubu’s victory at the 25 February presidential election. The post Tinubu burdened by drug, identity scandals, Atiku tells court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Osinbajo arrives in Nairobi for Mo Ibrahim forum
The vice president was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by top Kenyan government officials and the Nigerian High Commissioner to Kenya. The post Osinbajo arrives in Nairobi for Mo Ibrahim forum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AKK Gas pipeline project nears 70% completion – NNPCL
Mr Kyari said the NNPCL has so far released the sum of $1.1bn to finance the project. The post AKK Gas pipeline project nears 70% completion – NNPCL appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court strikes out property forfeiture suit against Kogi governor Bello
The EFCC says it has appealed against the court’s judgement lifting the forfeiture order on the properties linked to the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. The post Court strikes out property forfeiture suit against Kogi governor Bello appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Group asks EFCC, ICPC to probe concession of Ajaokuta Steel Plant
Last year, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, said 11 foreign companies indicated interest in the take over of Ajaokuta steel company on a concession basis. The post Group asks EFCC, ICPC to probe concession of Ajaokuta Steel Plant appeared first on Premium Times
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Ohanaeze criticises Tinubu for not including Igbos in transition committee
The group says it is yet to recognise Mr Tinubu as president-elect. The post Ohanaeze criticises Tinubu for not including Igbos in transition committee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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World Malaria Day: WHO advocates increased investment to eradicate disease in Africa
In 2020, there were estimated 241 million new cases of malaria and 627,000 malaria-related deaths in 85 countries. The post World Malaria Day: WHO advocates increased investment to eradicate disease in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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