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Citizen journalism and democratic consolidation, By Sam Akpe & Mercy Tartsea-Anshase
Almost two centuries ago, a notable French writer, Alexis de Tocqueville offered a controversial description of the powers of the media in the elevation and sustenance of democracy. Focusing on the American model, which had already reached maturity at that time, he observed that the press was in
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EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah
The governing board said the scheme was being impacted negatively by Mr Fadah’s conduct and that the morale of staff was down. The post EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Why PDP needs to win back northern states – Chidoka
Mr Chidoka said the political future of the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and other members of the G5 was tied to the PDP. The post 2023: Why PDP needs to win back northern states – Chidoka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Carnage in Osun as transport union members fight over control of parks
Hoodlums claimed the NURTW worked against Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 16 governorship poll. The post Carnage in Osun as transport union members fight over control of parks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike
The Ebonyi governor was in Rivers on Mr Wike’s invitation to inaugurate a road built by Wike’s administration. The post 2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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COVID-19: Nigerian govt insists on travel protocols, says pandemic not over
266,283 COVID-19 infections and 3,155 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post COVID-19: Nigerian govt insists on travel protocols, says pandemic not over appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 2022: Ronaldo sets new record as Portugal beat Ghana in five-goal thriller
Ronaldo has thus scored in the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions of the World Cup. The post Qatar 2022: Ronaldo sets new record as Portugal beat Ghana in five-goal thriller 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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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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Why Nigerian editors need to revisit their Owerri conference, By Tonnie Iredia
Why is Nigeria allowing the type of reported repression of opponents or journalists in states such as Ebonyi? Certainly, journalists are not above the law, those who offend should be taken through the due process of law. If our editors who went to Imo had condemned the governor for poor work, the
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Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform
A statement by the Bank’s management dissociated the financial institution from the information pushed out by a fictitious webpage The post Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Germany 1-1 Spain: Fullkrug equaliser gives Germany a Qatar 2022 World Cup lifeline
Germany needed an equaliser seven minutes from time on Sunday to stay alive in Group E with the deciding matches coming up on Thursday The post Germany 1-1 Spain: Fullkrug equaliser gives Germany a Qatar 2022 World Cup lifeline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Overview of the Nigerian gambling market and responsible gambling tools
GamStop is a well-known platform that has been helping millions of players in the country and it is one of the methods most other gambling authorities and even countries want to simulate and introduce The post Overview of the Nigerian gambling market and responsible gambling tools appeared firs
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Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom
A secondary school principal, two teachers and a nurse, were last week abducted at Irele- Ekiti, in Ajoni Local Council Development Area of Ekiti State. The post Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets
Currency dealers in Abuja said they bought a dollar for N770.00 and sold at N773.00 and above on Wednesday, as against N765.00 it traded on Tuesday. The post Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How to self-exclude from gambling operators outside Nigeria
The software is available for all platforms you can imagine. It will run perfectly well on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. The post How to self-exclude from gambling operators outside Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate committee clears Umana, dismisses N480 billion fraud allegation as fake
The allegation was contained in a petition filed by persons who, apparently, were uncomfortable that the then Interim Administrator of the NDDC, Effiong Akwa, was about being replaced. The post Senate committee clears Umana, dismisses N480 billion fraud allegation as fake appeared first on Prem
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In inaugural speech, Adeleke tackles Oyetola, freezes govt accounts, vows probe
Ademola Adeleke promised the "immediate establishment of a panel to carry out an inventory and recover all government assets." The post In inaugural speech, Adeleke tackles Oyetola, freezes govt accounts, vows probe 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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Nancy Isime's bum, Pastor Fatoyinbo's new look, other top entertainment stories last week
Premium times brings you the entertainment stories you may have missed last week The post Nancy Isime's bum, Pastor Fatoyinbo's new look, other top entertainment stories last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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What Jonathan told PDP members who wanted me sacked - Mike Igini
The former INEC RE, Mike Igini, said members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pressured former President Goodluck Jonathan to sack him because he stood against illegal substitution of candidates in Cross River State. The post What Jonathan told PDP members who wanted me sacked - Mike Igini
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2023: Senate summons finance minister over unexplained N206bn in ministry's budget
The Senate committee says the finance minister should appear with details and plans for the allocation made despite the country's dwindling revenue and struggling economy. The post 2023: Senate summons finance minister over unexplained N206bn in ministry's budget appeared first on Premium Times
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National Health Dialogue: Policymakers, experts to discuss primary healthcare financing (LIVE UPDATES)
The event is expected to bring together policymakers and experts to discuss key issues in the primary healthcare subsector, such as financing, insurance and human resources for health. The post National Health Dialogue: Policymakers, experts to discuss primary healthcare financing (LIVE UPDATES
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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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Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond
The DMO advised interested investors to contact Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited, Vetiva Capital Management Limited and Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited for issuance The post Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people
Ademola Adeleke who has now been sworn in as the sixth governor of the 29-year-old state will be piloting the affairs of the state for the next four years. The post PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CAF Women’s Champions League: Gov. Diri rewards Bayelsa Queens
The Bayelsa Governor said 21 of the first team players would receive N1 million each. The post CAF Women’s Champions League: Gov. Diri rewards Bayelsa Queens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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