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Four Nigerian innovators, others shortlisted for African award
The four Nigerians are part of a group of 16 African innovators, spanning 10 countries, who will compete for the £25,000 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The post Four Nigerian innovators, others shortlisted for African award 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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Nigerian govt trains 3,700 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum
Stakeholders have intensified calls for the government to re-introduce the subject into the nation’s education curriculum since its removal in the 2009/2010 academic session. The post Nigerian govt trains 3,700 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum appeared first on Pr
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Friday Sermon: Towards a successful and blissful marriage, By Murtadha Gusau
When choosing our life partner, we should, as the Prophet (Peace be upon him) advised, look for a pious Muslim. The reason is that In Shaa Allah, their first and foremost goal will be to please Allah. This commitment to Allah makes them an excellent facilitator for enhancing their partner's spiri
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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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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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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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Court nullifies Osun LG elections
The Court says conduct of the elections contravenes Sections 29 & 32 of the Electoral Act, 2022. The post Court nullifies Osun LG elections 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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(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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Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career
Unlike his previous birthdays, the singer has laid low and gone off social media since the death of his son, Ifeanyi, in October. The post Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Between Tinubu, Atiku – who is the unifier?, By Fredrick Nwabufo
The leadership must represent the yeas and the nays. The leadership must bring together, not put asunder. Therefore, Nigerians must make the right decisions in 2023. Nigeria needs a president for all Nigerians. A president who is dispassionate in judgment, and who can example this aspect of Buhar
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CJID Unveils Finalists Of The 2022 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards
This year’s edition of the Awards generated 164 entries from campus journalists in 53 tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The post CJID Unveils Finalists Of The 2022 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Reps probe recruitment by NEITI, NUPRC over alleged lopsidedness
The recent recruitments by the two agencies generated controversy because they did not allegedly reflect the federal character principle. The post Reps probe recruitment by NEITI, NUPRC over alleged lopsidedness 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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Adeleke issues six Executive Orders, sacks hundreds of Osun workers employed by Oyetola
"The Orders signed this morning by His Excellency covered chieftaincy matters, appointments issues, setting up of review panel, staff audit and employment matters," The post Adeleke issues six Executive Orders, sacks hundreds of Osun workers employed by Oyetola appeared first on Premium Times N
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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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Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize
Skimzo edged out his competitors with a powerful performance which won him most of the votes. The post Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Korea 2-3 Ghana: Black Stars make history in another epic clash
Ghana scored three goals for the first time in a World Cup match to keep their hopes alive in Qatar The post Korea 2-3 Ghana: Black Stars make history in another epic clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2022 World Cup: Netherlands, Ecuador stalemate confirms Qatar’s exit
Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal The post 2022 World Cup: Netherlands, Ecuador stalemate confirms Qatar’s exit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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LEADERSHIP Editor-In-Chief, Azu, Wins Columnist of the Year Award
Azu is one of Nigeria’s most syndicated columnists, and is also published in platforms in Ghana, Argentina, South Africa, Europe and the US. The post LEADERSHIP Editor-In-Chief, Azu, Wins Columnist of the Year Award appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Battling intemperate language, fake news and judicial rascality, By Dakuku Peterside
The 2023 elections in Nigeria bring with them hopes and fears, expectations, and optimism for a better future. However, forces are fighting inadvertently to truncate the elections, imperil our nascent democracy, dim the light, and bring all our political calculations to nothing. These seemingly  
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Nigerian Immigration arrests 33 Chadians, Togolese in Ogun
The Ogun State controller of immigration, Jibrin Yakubu, says the immigrants have no valid travel documents or means of livelihood. The post Nigerian Immigration arrests 33 Chadians, Togolese in Ogun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lawmaker asks Senate to reject Buhari's NDDC nominee
The current nominee, Mr Ogunmola, whose nomination is generating controversy, according to the lawmaker, is from the same Owo LGA as the one rejected by the Senate in 2016 for the same reasons. The post Lawmaker asks Senate to reject Buhari's NDDC nominee 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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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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Excellence in education in the context of Pan-Africanism and digitisation, By Toyin Falola
This time, we must take a different, long-term approach to creating a digital pan-African education system. The total decolonisation of Africa's educational systems won't happen suddenly; it will take time and careful effort. The development of Afrocentric materials and pedagogies, the use of dig
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Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure
Nigerian health workers had downed tools many times in the past over the government’s failure to review the salary structure which is said to have been due for renegotiation since 2014. The post Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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Appeal courts rules in favour of Binani, Bwacha as APC governorship candidates
The Appeal court ordered INEC to include the names Emmanuel Bwacha and Aishatu Binani as the rightful governorship candidates of the APC in Adamawa and Taraba States. The post Appeal courts rules in favour of Binani, Bwacha as APC governorship candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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