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Over a billion barrels of oil found in northern Nigeria, Buhari says as drilling starts
The president says the country also found 500 billion cubic feet of gas within the Kolmani area of Gombe and Bauchi, and has attracted $3 billion investment already. The post Over a billion barrels of oil found in northern Nigeria, Buhari says as drilling starts appeared first on Premium Times
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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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For the Record: Ademola Adeleke's inaugural speech as Osun governor
Ademola Adeleke was sworn in as Osun governor on Sunday in Osogbo. The post For the Record: Ademola Adeleke's inaugural speech as Osun governor 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 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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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects
Several sources said many officials of the park services have been queried after PREMIUM TIMES findings were published in October. The post EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu takes campaign abroad, to speak at Chatham House
Mr Tinubu is expected to spend 13 days on the foreign trip. The post Tinubu takes campaign abroad, to speak at Chatham House appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police begin probe as Lagos passenger recounts experience with kidnappers in Army uniform
The passenger recounts how he survived being killed in a commercial bus in Lagos. The post Police begin probe as Lagos passenger recounts experience with kidnappers in Army uniform appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Top nine times Asake made bold fashion statements
Asake’s music is not the only thing that Nigerians talk about; his fashion choices also leave us with much questions. The post Top nine times Asake made bold fashion statements appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Money Laundering: Appeal Court affirms conviction of Maina’s son, Faisal
But the Court of Appeal reduced the jail term imposed on Maina’s son, Faisal, by the trial court. The post Money Laundering: Appeal Court affirms conviction of Maina’s son, Faisal 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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Oil Money: What we’ve received so far as refund from Buhari’s administration – Edo
A media aide to Governor Obaseki said comments on the 13 per cent oil derivation was targeted at creating unnecessary tension in the country amidst the electioneering campaigns. The post Oil Money: What we’ve received so far as refund from Buhari’s administration – Edo appeared first on Premium
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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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Soludo and Obi: The crux of the matter, By Ugoji Egbujo
This is the eve of a war. Obi will like to demonstrate clout by defeating Soludo roundly in Anambra local elections. He has to. Soludo wants to consolidate power and run for re-election later. Without a political agreement, Soludo cannot become Obidient. He is not suicidal. Obi has been to Port H
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Why this economy will fail again, By Uddin Ifeanyi
According to Greek mythology, Cassandra’s tragedy was not that she deceived a besotted Apollo into giving her the gift of seeing tomorrow. It was that failing to requite the affection of one of the vainer deities in the Greek pantheon, the god then included in his gift to her the curse that her p
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APC chieftain Akanimo Udofia accuses Akwa Ibom govt of lying over Ibom Air
Mr Udofia challenged the state government to address Ibom Air ownership, funding and profitability. The post APC chieftain Akanimo Udofia accuses Akwa Ibom govt of lying over Ibom Air appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COP27: How African youth contributed to climate change deal in Egypt
The COP27 assembled more than 46,000 delegations from nearly 200 countries in Egypt for two weeks to drive forward sustainable actions to fight climate change. The post COP27: How African youth contributed to climate change deal in Egypt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Queen Nanny: Ghanaian woman who led liberation army in Jamaica, By Owei Lakemfa
Nanny was a priestess, leader, and commander-in-chief of the rebel army who trained her soldiers in guerrilla warfare. She was so fierce in battle that the Europeans tried to pass her off as a myth created to rally the forces of the Maroons. But despite strenuous efforts, the Europeans could not
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Leaders of Niger, Chad, Guinea Bissau commend Buhari's leadership qualities
Guinea Bissau's president says without Buhari, he would not have been president. The post Leaders of Niger, Chad, Guinea Bissau commend Buhari's leadership qualities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Soludo’s spokesperson speaks on alleged rift with Peter Obi
A youth group recently demanded that Mr Soludo retract his comments against the Labour Party presidential candidate. The post Soludo’s spokesperson speaks on alleged rift with Peter Obi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Women matter too: A response to the vituperations of Babachir Lawal, By Kemi Asekun
However, this begs the question, when will women start to matter enough in politics to people like Mr Babachir Lawal and his cohorts? When will women be factored into the permutations and combinations of political machinations as wives as partners? When? This is 2022 and Mr Babachir makes all his
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Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official
The official said the number may be more because the 130 members are those who lost in the primary elections of their parties and would not stand in the 25 February National Assembly election. The post Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official appeared first on Premium Times Niger
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EDITORIAL: Rescuing Nigerians from multi-poverty trap
Nigeria has no choice but to win the war against corruption, defeat Boko Haram and its allies and entrench accountability in governance. The post EDITORIAL: Rescuing Nigerians from multi-poverty trap 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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Nigeria passport offices to open on Saturdays to clear backlog of applications
The exercise will commence on December 3, 2022 to January 28, 2023, between 10 am to 2 pm. The post Nigeria passport offices to open on Saturdays to clear backlog of applications appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why silence is not always golden, By Ayo Akerele
The evil of silence is unparalleled. There is nowhere in the Bible where God’s people, either in the Old Testament or  the New Testament, are told to look away from evil. In all cases, God commands us to speak out, expose evil, or approach the evil doer to correct them in love. Keeping quiet when
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Mohammed Mustapha Olaroungbe Akanbi (1971-2022), By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Above all, Mohammed’s needs in life were very few. He had truly little regard for material possessions and was committed to traveling light through earth. Among his pearls of wisdom, Mohammed always insisted that “there is nothing like sudden death…. Death can come anytime (and) we should always
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‘Motor boy’ dies, another injured in Lagos tanker accident
The accident occurred in Mushin. The post ‘Motor boy’ dies, another injured in Lagos tanker accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kingship Tussle: One killed as arsonists raze palace in Osun
There had been tension in Ikirun since Yinusa Akadiri was installed as traditional ruler of the town. The post Kingship Tussle: One killed as arsonists raze palace in Osun 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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