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2023: APC now has governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom, 10 months after its primary
It’s unlikely that the battle is over in the party in the state, as Akanimo Udofia’s rival, Ita Enang, is set to initiate a fresh court case against him. The post 2023: APC now has governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom, 10 months after its primary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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24 women seeking to be state governors in Saturday's elections
Twenty-four women are contesting in Saturday's governorship elections being conducted in 28 states The post 24 women seeking to be state governors in Saturday's elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Seplat Energy appoints acting CEO as court bars Brown from management duties
The corporation said Mr Brown has stepped back from his executive duties and delegated authority to the COO The post Seplat Energy appoints acting CEO as court bars Brown from management duties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON U-20: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles beat Tunisia to win bronze medal
The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, said the bronze medal is better than returning home empty-handed The post AFCON U-20: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles beat Tunisia to win bronze medal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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IPOB among 20 world’s deadliest terror groups – Report
The impact of terrorism has continued to decline in Nigeria, according to the report. The post IPOB among 20 world’s deadliest terror groups – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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LP alleges plans by opposition parties to 'snatch' its FCT seat
He alleged that the parties were frequenting the FCT office of INEC to change the result which had already been announced and certificate of return issued. The post LP alleges plans by opposition parties to 'snatch' its FCT seat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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That Tinubu-Elumelu video and PR stunt!, By Yushau A. Shuaib
The video deflects the attention of citizens from the nascent ethnic acrimony in the country and reinforces the fact that serious business people and politicians are not concerned about ethnic chauvinism and religious bigotry. Profiting making and service to humanity are their major priorities. A
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SSS arrests Kano cleric for allegedly preaching violence ahead of governorship election
The cleric said election is a 'war' and that no true Muslim should run away from armed security personnel and non state actors on election day. The post SSS arrests Kano cleric for allegedly preaching violence ahead of governorship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Cashless Nigeria, an idea of immeasurable beauty?, By Uddin Ifeanyi
The signs are not good at all. The early morning queues at bank branches as customers scurry to secure access to the deposits has never made sense. Especially, when by midday the throngs disperse without customers having access to the cash they need for their quotidian needs. The cashless economy
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Two days to election, Makinde compensates owners of demolished properties
Oyo government pulled down the properties in Iwo Road in Ibadan for the construction of two bus terminals. The post Two days to election, Makinde compensates owners of demolished properties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON U-20: Senegal outclass Gambia to win first title
The Young Teranga Lions will be happy they got it right this term, having been condemned to the second position in three previous attempts. The post AFCON U-20: Senegal outclass Gambia to win first title appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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IGP orders swift conclusion of investigations into electoral offences
The IGP said such case files should be forwarded to INEC for the prosecution of the suspects. The post IGP orders swift conclusion of investigations into electoral offences appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Elections: Kaduna APC guber candidate pledges to empower women, youths
The APC in the state has revved up its campaign for the gubernatorial and house of assembly elections in the last few days following its disappointing performance in the 25th February presidential and national assembly elections. The post Elections: Kaduna APC guber candidate pledges to empower
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Massaquoi: Two more witnesses crown week of harrowing testimonies of alleged rapes, murders
“They tied them up, took their clothes off and naked them,” said Civilian 22. “He (Massaquoi) gave orders that they should rape and kill them.” The post Massaquoi: Two more witnesses crown week of harrowing testimonies of alleged rapes, murders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court remands ex-Imo deputy governor in prison
His lawyers said his arraignment was politically-motivated. The post Court remands ex-Imo deputy governor in prison appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Could I be wrong? A million dollar question (2), By Sunday Adelaja
No matter the feelings or opinions we might have about anything whatsoever, it would do us good to always give others and ourselves the benefit of the doubt. This is one quality that is not too popular with us Nigerians. We do not give ourselves or others the benefit of doubt Let us examine this
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Labour Party may end up like APGA – a failed experiment, By Fredrick Nwabufo
The Labour Party appears uninoculated against the APGA contagion. The party is becoming rigidly ethnicised. Ethnic irredentists have seized the party, branding it after themselves – recreating it in their own image. Some of these irredentists who take up residence on social media are quick to est
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ANALYSIS: Buhari advises African leaders on agric financing. Is he leading by example?
President Buhari advised other African leaders despite the failure of his government to improve funding for the Nigerian agricultural sector in line with the Maputo agreement. The post ANALYSIS: Buhari advises African leaders on agric financing. Is he leading by example? appeared first on Premi
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records five deaths, 40 new infections
According to the NCDC, 22 states have recorded at least one confirmed case across 89 Local Government Areas. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records five deaths, 40 new infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Institutionalising failure in high places, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
Unless and until we allow our institutions to work seamlessly regardless of who is in charge or even a name change, the country will remain static. At the twilight of the Buhari administration, it is unimaginable how things can deteriorate so badly. One thing is certain though: posterity will rem
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FUTA Lecturer emerges best mathematics scientist in Nigeria
Kolade Owolabi and another professor of the African Institute of Science and Technology, Charles Chidume, who was ranked in the second position, are the only two Nigerians on the current global ranking. The post FUTA Lecturer emerges best mathematics scientist in Nigeria appeared first on Premi
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Peju Ugboma: Premier Hospital doctors indicted for medical negligence
The coroner says it is a failure on the part of the doctor not to find out that the deceased had a pre-existing condition before the surgery was conducted. The post Peju Ugboma: Premier Hospital doctors indicted for medical negligence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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'Taxi Driver, 'Dear Sister', other movies showing on Africa Magic this week
From classics to modern-day movies, the platform is taking its viewers into a world of captivating storytelling with new content airing this week The post 'Taxi Driver, 'Dear Sister', other movies showing on Africa Magic this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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BANDing together with Omo-Agege to save Delta’s bleeding Big Heart, By Ogaga Ifowodo
Omo-Agege is the cutting edge to build the Delta State of our dreams. What has stood him on a higher pedestal than his opponents is the undeniable track record of laudable achievements in just eight years as a legislator without executive power. What might he not do as the chief executive of the
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Show what you did in Kaduna during your tenure, El-Rufai challenges Makarfi
The PDP accused the APC of intimidating its members. The post Show what you did in Kaduna during your tenure, El-Rufai challenges Makarfi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Jigawa NNPP governorship candidate, police disagree over killings, destruction of billboards
He said four people were killed at campaign rallies during the period in different parts of the state while many sustained injuries. The post Jigawa NNPP governorship candidate, police disagree over killings, destruction of billboards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The coming subsidy removal: Booby traps and escape routes, By 'Tope Fasua
Every presidential candidate in the recently concluded presidential election – save probably for Omoyele Sowore – promised to remove Nigeria’s overhanging fuel subsidy, which takes anything between N4 trillion to N6 trillion of the country’s lean resources every year. We all know that the figures
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BAL: Kwara Falcons suffer slim loss against Stade Malien
The defeat was Kwara Falcons second consecutive loss at the ongoing Basketball Africa League The post BAL: Kwara Falcons suffer slim loss against Stade Malien appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UCL: Five-star Haaland sends City into quarterfinal as Inter hold on in Portugal
Haaland scored five goals and Gundogan and De Bruyne added strikes to give City their biggest Champions League win since 2019 against Schalke 04 The post UCL: Five-star Haaland sends City into quarterfinal as Inter hold on in Portugal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Polls: Rivers will become investment hub in Africa under Fubara – Semanitari
Mr Fubara is the PDP governorship candidate in Rivers State The post Polls: Rivers will become investment hub in Africa under Fubara – Semanitari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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