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In new exhibition, French artist revisits plight of Chibok Girls
The exhibition was a collaboration between the Department of Fine & Applied Arts of the Obafemi Awolowo University and the families of the Chibok girls Boko Haram kidnapped in Northern Nigeria in 2014. The post In new exhibition, French artist revisits plight of Chibok Girls appeared first on P
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Court orders final forfeiture of N775 million, houses linked to former accountant-general, Dasuki's ex-aide
EFCC said the forfeited N775 million and houses were proceeds of illegal activities of the suspects. The post Court orders final forfeiture of N775 million, houses linked to former accountant-general, Dasuki's ex-aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through cash withdrawals
The Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has since confirmed that three serving state governors were being monitored over their suspected moves to launder stashed billions of naira through the payment of salaries to workers The post How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through ca
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EXCLUSIVE: Newly wedded Nigerian Army officer in trouble for posting wedding video on social media
E Ali, a lieutenant, posted a video clip from his wedding on a WhatsApp group page he shares with his course mates. The post EXCLUSIVE: Newly wedded Nigerian Army officer in trouble for posting wedding video on social media appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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I was not involved in Ekiti Assembly crisis - Governor Oyebanji
Governor Oyebanji described the crisis in the Ekiti State House of Assembly "as a family affair and one of the beauties of democracy". The post I was not involved in Ekiti Assembly crisis - Governor Oyebanji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt trains 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum
Stakeholders have intensified calls for the government to re-introduce the subject into the nation’s education curriculum since its removal in the 2009/2010 academic session. The post Nigerian govt trains 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum appeared first on P
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Family Planning: Nigeria lagging behind in achieving SDGs -- Gynaecologists
The experts said only 22 per cent of women in Nigeria are using any method of Family Planning (FP) The post Family Planning: Nigeria lagging behind in achieving SDGs - Gynaecologists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Don’t let politicians use you, CJN warns judges
The CJN warned judges not to allow themselves to be used by politicians as the 2023 general elections approach. The post 2023: Don’t let politicians use you, CJN warns judges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria offers artisanal miners up to N100 million 20-year loan
The government encourages artisanal miners to form cooperatives to ease access of government financing and provision of equipment. The post Nigeria offers artisanal miners up to N100 million 20-year loan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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In Gombe, Atiku promises to revive Dadin Kowa dam to generate electricity, reconstruct North East roads
Mr Atiku vowed to reconstruct the roads linking states in the Northeast region to enhance trade. The post In Gombe, Atiku promises to revive Dadin Kowa dam to generate electricity, reconstruct North East roads appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FRSC condemns killing of patrol staff, pledges to bring perpetrators to book
The crash occured as a result of excessive speed indulged by the driver of a DAF articulated truck while trying to dodge a pothole. The post FRSC condemns killing of patrol staff, pledges to bring perpetrators to book appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Centre asks judges not to prioritise political cases at detriment of other justice seekers
CSLS says "the poor and non-politicians have a right to speedy access to justice." The post 2023: Centre asks judges not to prioritise political cases at detriment of other justice seekers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria earns $741.48 billion from oil and gas in 21 years – NEITI
NEITI calls for the effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act. The post Nigeria earns $741.48 billion from oil and gas in 21 years – NEITI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife
ASUU members on Wednesday marched around the OAU premises after their monthly congress. The post Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Allegation of lobbying to delay new NDDC board fake – Official
The NDDC said the group which made the allegation was working against the interest of the people of the Niger Delta region, and that they wish to reduce the agency to a “cash cow”. The post Allegation of lobbying to delay new NDDC board fake – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian university confirms arrest of student over 'anti-Aisha Buhari tweet'
The police in Jigawa said they did not carry out the arrest. The post Nigerian university confirms arrest of student over 'anti-Aisha Buhari tweet' appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2022 World Cup: Lewandowski scores as Poland beat giant killers Saudi Arabia
Lewandowski assisted Piotr Zielinski in the 39th minute before he sealed Poland’s win with an 81st minute strike The post 2022 World Cup: Lewandowski scores as Poland beat giant killers Saudi Arabia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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When death stalks…, By Wole Olaoye
Away from the grandiose promises of politicians in these testy times of electoral campaigns in the midst of insecurity, let’s just pause for a moment and consider how parts of our country came to look like Libya where warlords determine life expectancy. I am not aware that any of the leading pres
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2022 World Cup: Netherlands, Ecuador stalemate confirms Qatar’s exit
Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal The post 2022 World Cup: Netherlands, Ecuador stalemate confirms Qatar’s exit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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(Un)conventional relationships, gender fluidity and our value system, By Osmund Agbo
And so, the world is facing serious and challenging issues that bother on values systems, be it in politics, marriages, sexuality, and between conservatism and liberalism. For democracy to thrive, there needs to be rules which will serve as guardrails to protect it. In the same vein, I believe th
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2023: PDP governors to meet G5
The governors took the decision on Wednesday at a meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The post 2023: PDP governors to meet G5 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure
Nigerian health workers had downed tools many times in the past over the government’s failure to review the salary structure which is said to have been due for renegotiation since 2014. The post Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles
The report warned that measles anywhere is a threat everywhere, noting that the virus can quickly spread to multiple communities and across international borders. The post WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How five students killed colleague in Sokoto
The five students have been dismissed from the school after killing Lukman, who they accused of stealing their mobile phone. The post How five students killed colleague in Sokoto appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen kill two security guards, cut off head, hand in Ondo
The gunmen attacked the two places in the middle of the night on Friday while the bodies were found on Saturday. The post Gunmen kill two security guards, cut off head, hand in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ECOWAS: Buhari supports reforms, wants better collaboration
President Buhari also speaks on the challenges facing ECOWAS countries. The post ECOWAS: Buhari supports reforms, wants better collaboration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria establishing plants to refine gold, other minerals - Official
He said six plants were being set up in the various regions to process mineral resources deposited in those regions. The post Nigeria establishing plants to refine gold, other minerals - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 2022: Costa Rica bounce back with victory over Japan
Japan will face Spain while Costa Rica will be up against Germany in their final group game. The post Qatar 2022: Costa Rica bounce back with victory over Japan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: At DUBAWA’s Space, Nigerians advocate more inclusion for PWDs
The space, a live audio conversation on the social medium- Twitter, explored the myths, problems and ways to achieve inclusiveness in the country. The post 2023: At DUBAWA’s Space, Nigerians advocate more inclusion for PWDs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The letter, the spirit, and "The Letterman", By Azu Ishiekwene
Mojeed’s new book, The Letterman, an enthralling narrative in presidential history, provides rare access into the literary closet of a man loved and despised almost in equal measure, but who remains – like him or not – perhaps the most consequential leader in Nigeria’s turbulent 62-year history.
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