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Way back in 1960, when France was trying to destroy Guinea because the people said no to colonialism, Castro and the Cuban government were providing support. By 1963, Cuba was providing medical assistance to Algeria. In the liberation struggles of Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and
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Fear in Abuja community as terrorists abduct 29 villagers overnight
Terrorist outlaws, often called bandits, have been active in Nigeria's Northwest and parts of the FCT. But details on the clear identity and motivation of the Kwali attackers have been slow to emerge. The post Fear in Abuja community as terrorists abduct 29 villagers overnight appeared first on
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From North to South: ARC-P's expansion across Nigeria, By Abdulrahman Usman Leme
Having established a strong presence in the North-West, North-East, North-Central, and South-West geopolitical zones, ARC-P is finally venturing into the South-East and South-South regions towards creating a conducive environment for youth and children at-risk to thrive. For a country that has lo
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Seplat Energy's non-executive director to resign in October
The independent director said his decision was a gesture towards preserving sound corporate governance ethics. The post Seplat Energy's non-executive director to resign in October appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oando set to improve Lagos mass transit, receives electric buses
The state government is situating the project within a broader plan that will buck up the switch to renewables The post Oando set to improve Lagos mass transit, receives electric buses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Aisha Buhari thanks Nigerian women, diplomatic corps for 'successful tenure'
She also used the occasion to appreciate development partners, wives of governors and service chiefs for their support of the success of her Aisha Buhari Foundation. The post Aisha Buhari thanks Nigerian women, diplomatic corps for 'successful tenure' appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023 Polls: Why opposition lost – Buhari
“A combination of overconfidence, complacency and bad tactical moves made them lose, plain and clear. This has created more problems in their camp. Why did they fail to remove us?” The post 2023 Polls: Why opposition lost – Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria police begin ‘trial’ of six officers who smacked two people with machete
The sixth officer is captured in the video, smacking the two people multiple times with the machete. The post Nigeria police begin ‘trial’ of six officers who smacked two people with machete appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FGC Kaduna Land Crisis: Old students accuse state government of encroachment
But the Kaduna State Government has kept mute on the matter as an official contacted declined to comment while another neither picked up calls nor replied to messages sent to his phone. The post FGC Kaduna Land Crisis: Old students accuse state government of encroachment appeared first on Premi
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Osinbajo arrives in Nairobi for Mo Ibrahim forum
The vice president was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by top Kenyan government officials and the Nigerian High Commissioner to Kenya. The post Osinbajo arrives in Nairobi for Mo Ibrahim forum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NPFL: Akwa trounce Kwara United as Rangers earn vital point against Dakkada
While Akwa United defeated their opponent, Kwara United 3-1, Dakkada could only force Enugu Rangers to a 1-1 draw. The post NPFL: Akwa trounce Kwara United as Rangers earn vital point against Dakkada appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari hosts Gov. Bello, ‘blesses’ Kogi APC governorship candidate
Mr Buhari advised APC in Kogi to embark on issue-based election campaign so as to ensure the party retains the state in the 11 November election. The post Buhari hosts Gov. Bello, ‘blesses’ Kogi APC governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kaduna Train Attack: Court rejects Tukur Mamu’s bail application
The SSS arrested Tukur Mamu over his alleged relationship with terrorists involved in last year’s attack on a Kaduna-bound train. The post Kaduna Train Attack: Court rejects Tukur Mamu’s bail application appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court sentences four to death for murder, teacher to life imprisonment for raping minor
The four suspects were all sentenced to death by hanging without an option of a fine. The post Court sentences four to death for murder, teacher to life imprisonment for raping minor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Celebrating a Star’s seventy trips round the Sun
A grateful admirer pays a poetic tribute to business tycoon, Globacom founder, Chief Mike Agbolade Adenuga at 70 The post Celebrating a Star’s seventy trips round the Sun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian students’ innovative project wins American university’s award
Team Pathfinider presented a modified pit-latrine system that simultaneously addresses Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and offers users a hygienic and inclusive toilet solution. The team called it a Disability Inclusive Latrine PAN (DILPAN). The post Nigerian students’ innovative project wins Ame
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Peter Mbah demands justice for slain APGA’s gov aspirant
The slain politician’s body was found in a bush a few days after he went missing. The post Peter Mbah demands justice for slain APGA’s gov aspirant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Missing governorship aspirant found dead in Enugu
The Police have confirmed the incident. The post Missing governorship aspirant found dead in Enugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ANALYSIS: The impact of a Third Force on Nigeria's Democracy
While identity-based voting has been a usual feature on the Nigerian political scene, the emergence of third-force candidates at the frontlines of the 2023 election increased its relevance The post ANALYSIS: The impact of a Third Force on Nigeria's Democracy appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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FCT police boss meets traditional rulers over communal clash in Abuja
One person died in the clash and another was hospitalised. The post FCT police boss meets traditional rulers over communal clash in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The return of Bola Tinubu, president-elect, By Reuben Abati
Nigeria’s President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is back in the country. He was declared winner of the 25 February presidential election with 8,794,726 of the total votes cast with over 25% in 30 states, more than the 24 states req
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FA Cup: Man United to face City in final after penalty shootout win over Brighton
Solly March's spot-kick miss saw Brighton suffer semi-final shoot-out heartache as United stayed on course for a possible domestic double The post FA Cup: Man United to face City in final after penalty shootout win over Brighton appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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India’s population to surpass China in coming days – UN
“By the end of April, India’s population is expected to reach 1,425,775,850 people, with projections indicating further growth for several decades more. The post India’s population to surpass China in coming days – UN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Yemi Ogunbiyi’s retrospections on the road that never forgets, By Kunle Ajibade
In a smooth way, he strikes a balance between story-telling and his reflections on the stories. He does not allow contexts and his analyses of events to trump his narrative. He intermeshes the personal and the communal, perhaps to show that, more often than not, they are the bones and muscles of
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Group asks Tinubu to compensate North-west with senate pesidency
The group said the North-west produced the highest number of votes for the APC during the 25 February presidential polls and the Senate Presidency will help the party consolidate in the zone. The post Group asks Tinubu to compensate North-west with senate pesidency appeared first on Premium Tim
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World Malaria Day: WHO advocates increased investment to eradicate disease in Africa
In 2020, there were estimated 241 million new cases of malaria and 627,000 malaria-related deaths in 85 countries. The post World Malaria Day: WHO advocates increased investment to eradicate disease in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023 Hajj: Intending Abuja pilgrims get date for medical screening
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Naibet, Jebet win first Abuja International Marathon
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Tinubu’s administration will give priority to gender issues - Shettima
Mr Shettima commended the author of the book while expressing the willingness of their administration to be gender-friendly. The post Tinubu’s administration will give priority to gender issues - Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Four major football matches to watch this weekend
The Golden Eaglets start the quest for a third African title, Remo Stars seek second place, and it is a relegation battle for Nigerians in the EPL. The post Four major football matches to watch this weekend appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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