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It is difficult to conclude that we will never see our High Chief again. It’s unthinkable. How would life be without his towering presence? But then, this is the truth we must learn to live with… The death of High Chief Aleogho Raymond Dokpesi is not the end of his story. It actually marks the […
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WIll Tinubu's omnibus bill be Nigeria's New Deal?, By Majeed Dahiru
Just as the 2023 presidential was the most consequential in the history of Nigeria’s 4th republic so was the inauguration address of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s sixteenth head of state and government since independence in 1960. By February 2023 when the presidential elections held, Nig
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Fuel marketers declare support for subsidy removal
The association’s chairperson, Winifred Akpani, made the disclosure at the end of a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The post Fuel marketers declare support for subsidy removal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EFCC quizzes ex-Women Affairs Minister Tallen
The ex-minister arrived at the Abuja Zonal Command of the Commission on invitation at about 12 noon. The post EFCC quizzes ex-Women Affairs Minister Tallen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘Return govt properties or face sanctions,’ Gov Otti orders Ikpeazu’s appointees
The directive comes about five days after Mr Otti was sworn in as the fifth governor of the state. The post ‘Return govt properties or face sanctions,’ Gov Otti orders Ikpeazu’s appointees appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The person needed for the job of President Tinubu’s NSA, By Yushau A. Shuaib
The NSA is not like any other political appointment that could be carried out to satisfy political patronage, as the officer to be so assigned is expected to be well-informed and extremely knowledgeable enough to provide serious and spot-on advisories, while effectively coordinating security matt
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Can Tinubu avoid Buhari’s borrowing approach to public expenditure?
Many economic experts and institutions consider boosting revenue generation as one of the key ways to avoid falling into the debt trap. The post Can Tinubu avoid Buhari’s borrowing approach to public expenditure? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Terrorists intensifying attacks to force new governors into peace deals - Survivors
On 29 May, new governors were inaugurated in all seven states in the north-west region and Niger State in central Nigeria. The post Terrorists intensifying attacks to force new governors into peace deals - Survivors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lifestyle of superficiality, triviality and frivolity (3), By Sunday Adelaja
A high yielding lifestyle is what we need to be the best wherever we are. With a high yielding lifestyle, it is not a big deal for a business man to become a millionaire not in ten years, but in one year. With a high yielding lifestyle, it is normal for a pastor to build […] The post Lifestyle
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'Battle on Buka Street’ to debut on Prime Video
The comedy film, released on 16 December 2022, tells the story of two half-sisters who had previously had a lifetime of rivalry and set up food businesses on the same street. The post 'Battle on Buka Street’ to debut on Prime Video appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fuel Subsidy: Nigeria electricity workers to embark on nationwide strike
"Please note that withdrawal of Services nationwide commences from 0.00 hours of Wednesday, June 7, 2023," the statement said. The post Fuel Subsidy: Nigeria electricity workers to embark on nationwide strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Aruna withdraws from WTT event in Lagos
“Nothing is as good as playing in front of my home fans and it’s always fun getting support from them year after year," Aruna says. The post Aruna withdraws from WTT event in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Controversial Kano cleric, Nasir, is dead
His funeral prayer will hold on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Emir of Kano's palace, Mr Ubale said. The post Controversial Kano cleric, Nasir, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UPDATED: Court stops Labour’s planned strike over fuel subsidy removal
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday ordered the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to halt the strike they planned to embark on in protest against the removal of subsidy on petrol. The post UPDATED: Court stops Labour’s planned strike over f
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Nigerian health workers suspend strike after meeting Tinubu
The union said the strike had been suspended due to the progress made during the engagement with the president. The post Nigerian health workers suspend strike after meeting Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SERAP urges Tinubu to probe subsidy expenditure
SERAP urged him to “name and shame anyone suspected to be responsible for the alleged widespread and systemic corruption." The post SERAP urges Tinubu to probe subsidy expenditure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘It’s unfortunate, some nurses now perform surgery’ – NMA Chairperson
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Enugu govt threatens to shut businesses that obey IPOB’s Monday sit-at-home order
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Fuel Subsidy and the plight of the common man in Nigeria, By Gidado Shuaib
…how would ordinary Nigerians survive the pangs that the removal is coming with? They have been appealing for the implementation of the minimum wage, but the state governors have been reluctant about this. The reality is that some states can’t afford to pay the minimum wage. But even if the minim
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Alleged N2bn Fraud: EFCC probing me based on false alarm – Ex-minister
The former minister said her probe by the EFCC for alleged N2 billion fraud was a product of a false alarm. The post Alleged N2bn Fraud: EFCC probing me based on false alarm – Ex-minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UN appoints Nigeria's Adesina, Muhtar, Nwuneli into new positions
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Court awards N10 million fine against Keyamo for filing frivolous suit against Atiku
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INEC 'rigged' Atiku out in presidential election, witnesses tells election petition court
Various witnesses alleged different forms of rigging of results to deprive Atiku victory in February 2023 election. The post INEC 'rigged' Atiku out in presidential election, witnesses tells election petition court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oshoala wins second Champions League trophy with Barcelona
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The authoritative bystander: Steve Ayorinde and new Nigerian cinema, By Toyin Falola
Anyone can choose to be an observer. Any observer can choose to document and publish their observations. However, what stands Steve Ayorinde’s recently published documentation of observations out is authority — hence my decision to title this piece “From the Mouth of the Authoritative Bystander.”
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