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Senate confirms Cardoso as CBN governor
The Senate also confirmed the appointment of four deputy governors of the bank. The post Senate confirms Cardoso as CBN governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Floods: Nigerian govt lists most affected states
The council directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately provide intervention to the affected states. The post Floods: Nigerian govt lists most affected states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Africa continues to experience coups - Jonathan
"Recently, we have experienced jubilations heralding the overthrow of civilian administrations in Africa, people jubilating military overthrowing civil administrations, such victory songs will not last long, but it shows that Africa needs to rejig her democracy." The post Why Africa continues t
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Man allegedly rapes friend’s wife
The alleged rape incident took place in the house where the survivor lives with her husband. The post Man allegedly rapes friend’s wife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian pastor unable to walk after embarking on 21 days dry fast
The church said that the pastor has not eaten food or fruits, nor has he drank water during his 21-day dry fast. The post Nigerian pastor unable to walk after embarking on 21 days dry fast appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NBA demands appointment of more Supreme Court judges, as another retirement looms
The NBA’s call for appointment of more Supreme Court judges, with the bench set to further deplete soon. The post NBA demands appointment of more Supreme Court judges, as another retirement looms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Akpabio sends delegation to visit Vanguard editor, consoles him over death of wife, mother
Mr Umoru lost his mother, Celestina Aboda and wife, Bridget Umoru, on 26 September and 27 September respectively. The post Akpabio sends delegation to visit Vanguard editor, consoles him over death of wife, mother appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mixed reactions as Lagos KAI clears roadside market, seizes perishable items
The agency also spoke on what they do with seizes items. The post Mixed reactions as Lagos KAI clears roadside market, seizes perishable items appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Foundation trains journalists on climate change reporting
“Data connects your story to the global audience and gives it a human face.” The post Foundation trains journalists on climate change reporting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Mohbad in Nigeria at 63, By Festus Adedayo
Humour and laughter often serve as a powerful tool in driving home words that may otherwise be difficult to communicate. An example is Nigeria celebrating her 63rd anniversary and yet enmeshed in several dysfunctions that cannot be explained. One of the many popular jokes about the Nigerian crisi
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Impeachment: Lawmakers vow to continue proceedings against deputy governor despite court order
The House says its decision is guided by the provisions of Section 188(2) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). The post Impeachment: Lawmakers vow to continue proceedings against deputy governor despite court order appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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How I plan to stop naira’s helpless slide - Cardoso
“Those that want to do business in Nigeria, they want to see that the coast is clear, and if they don’t, they will continue to hold on to their money,” Mr Cardoso said. The post How I plan to stop naira’s helpless slide - Cardoso appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Several Nigerian states to experience heavy rainfall in next three days - NiMet
The heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds The post Several Nigerian states to experience heavy rainfall in next three days - NiMet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dutse NBA elects new executives
The new executives will serve a two-year tenure. The post Dutse NBA elects new executives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mohbad: Spanish Club honours late singer with customised Jersey (PHOTOS)
"Let's hope that his jersey will bring us luck and strength to beat our rival and serve to give voice to his story”. The post Mohbad: Spanish Club honours late singer with customised Jersey (PHOTOS) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Friday Sermon: O Allah, give us security in our lands!, By Murtadha Gusau
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon Allah’s Messenger, his Companions and whosoever follows his guidance. Dear brothers and sisters, whoever reflects on modern and ancient history, with clarity and balanc
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Tribunal sacks two Plateau PDP assembly members
The tribunal subsequently declared Wallangko Ibrahim and Moses Dachum of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winners of the election in the constituencies. The post Tribunal sacks two Plateau PDP assembly members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Blackout looms as Nigerian electricity workers join labour unions’ planned strike
The electricity workers' strike could throw the country into darkness, given their critical roles in electricity distribution in the country. The post Blackout looms as Nigerian electricity workers join labour unions’ planned strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INTERVIEW: What God told me about our unborn child - Stan Nze
“Honestly, I didn't know we were expecting a baby.” The post INTERVIEW: What God told me about our unborn child - Stan Nze appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu restates administration's commitment to crush terrorism, poverty in Nigeria
President Tinubu said his administration is currently implementing programmes and policies that would empower Nigerians to combat the challenges of poverty, criminality and terrorism. The post Tinubu restates administration's commitment to crush terrorism, poverty in Nigeria appeared first on
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Nigerian governor appoints 138 social media influencers as aides
The appointments of the 138 special reporters were in addition to about 200 people earlier appointed as senior special advisers, senior special assistants and assistants. The post Nigerian governor appoints 138 social media influencers as aides appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria's Sports Minister ‘intervenes’ in Osimhen, Amusan's cases
The Minister said he was saddened by the developments surrounding Osimhen and Amusan, and that he was committed to establishing the facts of the matter. The post Nigeria's Sports Minister ‘intervenes’ in Osimhen, Amusan's cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Et tu, Ireland?, By Wole Olaoye
Systemic racism is alive and well in the Republic of Ireland. That video made me probe further into racial relations in Ireland. I was shocked to discover that the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) had done an extensive study of the problem and its research findings ought to have nu
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Tinubu mourns Nigerian academic, Umaru Shehu
Mr Shehu, a professor, died on Monday at the age of 92. The post Tinubu mourns Nigerian academic, Umaru Shehu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Troops kill two suspected IPOP members – Official
Four others have been arrested by the troops. The post Troops kill two suspected IPOP members – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Experts discuss challenges affecting coverage of environmental issues in Africa
The findings of their research and the symposium recommendations, relayed recently, showed dissatisfaction with the news coverage of environmental issues in Africa. The post Experts discuss challenges affecting coverage of environmental issues in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Protests at works ministry in Abuja as Umahi locks out workers for lateness
Some of the civil servants, who were heard chanting “Umahi Must Go,” accused the minister of being insensitive to the hardship they face due to the removal of the fuel subsidy. The post Protests at works ministry in Abuja as Umahi locks out workers for lateness appeared first on Premium Times N
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EXCLUSIVE: Poor quality of life, child abuses top Nigerians' 2.3 million human rights complaints
The number of petitions submitted to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) jumped from 1.7 million in 2021 to 2.3 million in 2022. The post EXCLUSIVE: Poor quality of life, child abuses top Nigerians' 2.3 million human rights complaints appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos taskforce warns night club owners against illegal parking
The taskforce listed Shobo Arobiodu, Isaac John to connect with Oduduwa Crescent and other streets around as being impassable for motorists due to the indiscriminate parking, hooliganism, thuggery and illegal markets operating around the axis. The post Lagos taskforce warns night club owners ag
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Sanwo-Olu says Lagos prioritises school safety, as agency honours 24 schools, PREMIUM TIMES journalist
The governor said the BOS award is a valuable addition to the multiple efforts of the state in ensuring safety in all the schools. The post Sanwo-Olu says Lagos prioritises school safety, as agency honours 24 schools, PREMIUM TIMES journalist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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