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Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife
ASUU members on Wednesday marched around the OAU premises after their monthly congress. The post Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks add N517.8 billion as telecoms drive gains
The main equity index expanded by more than 2 per cent or N517.8 billion. The post Nigerian stocks add N517.8 billion as telecoms drive gains appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Dogara, others disown Babachir Lawal on Peter Obi's endorsement
Mr Lawal had in a statement on Thursday said the APC Northern Christian leaders had endorsed Mr Obi for the 2023 presidential election. The post Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Dogara, others disown Babachir Lawal on Peter Obi's endorsement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov Uzodinma sacks Imo varsity VC
No reason was given for the sack of the vice-chancellor. The post Gov Uzodinma sacks Imo varsity VC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov Emmanuel receives two additional aircraft for Ibom Air
Ibom Air plans to begin regional flights from 2023, an official said. The post Gov Emmanuel receives two additional aircraft for Ibom Air 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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Appeal Court affirms Machina as APC candidate for Yobe North senatorial poll
APC had asked the Court of Appeal to declare Ahmad Lawan, Nigeria’s Senate President, as its Yobe North senatorial candidate over Bashir Machina who contested and won the primary election. The post Appeal Court affirms Machina as APC candidate for Yobe North senatorial poll appeared first on Pr
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HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections -- Official
Mr Aliyu said the development is an indication that Nigeria will meet the United Nations target of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. The post HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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I was not involved in Ekiti Assembly crisis - Governor Oyebanji
Governor Oyebanji described the crisis in the Ekiti State House of Assembly "as a family affair and one of the beauties of democracy". The post I was not involved in Ekiti Assembly crisis - Governor Oyebanji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Three dead, nine injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
The FRSC boss said that nine people sustained injuries while three persons died in the auto crash. The post Three dead, nine injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senegal 0-2 Netherlands: Gakpo, Clarkson sinks Teranga Lions with late goals
Senegal no doubt missed their talisman, Sadio Mane who was out injured as they failed to convert the chances that came their way The post Senegal 0-2 Netherlands: Gakpo, Clarkson sinks Teranga Lions with late goals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Naira redesign and value: What CBN must do urgently, By 'Tope Fasua
The Central Bank of Nigeria has activated one of its core functions which is the management of the currency, after a 17-years inactivity on that front. I have traced the history of how Nigeria has managed her currency since we had our own – the Nigerian Pound – in 1959. That first currency was is
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2023: Why we're backing Peter Obi instead of Tinubu — Aggrieved Northern APC Christian Leaders
"The Obi/Datti will give us breath of fresh air and the greatest opportunity to redeem our country from the quagmire into which we have been plunged by a recurring group of self-centred reactionaries." The post 2023: Why we're backing Peter Obi instead of Tinubu — Aggrieved Northern APC Christi
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Qatar 2022: Spain set new World Cup record with massive victory over Costa Rica
This is the first time Spain will be scoring seven goals in a World Cup match. The post Qatar 2022: Spain set new World Cup record with massive victory over Costa Rica appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos announces traffic diversion as Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hold APC rally Saturday
The state government says directional signs will be made available to guide movement. The post Lagos announces traffic diversion as Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hold APC rally Saturday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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EXCLUSIVE: Newly wedded Nigerian Army officer in trouble for posting wedding video on social media
E Ali, a lieutenant, posted a video clip from his wedding on a WhatsApp group page he shares with his course mates. The post EXCLUSIVE: Newly wedded Nigerian Army officer in trouble for posting wedding video on social media appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Real reasons fuel scarcity persists across Nigeria – Marketers
“We are experiencing scarcity because the product is not available," an official of the marketers' association says. The post Real reasons fuel scarcity persists across Nigeria – Marketers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Korea 2-3 Ghana: Black Stars make history in another epic clash
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Idris Elba to speak at Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
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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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The letter, the spirit, and "The Letterman", By Azu Ishiekwene
Mojeed’s new book, The Letterman, an enthralling narrative in presidential history, provides rare access into the literary closet of a man loved and despised almost in equal measure, but who remains – like him or not – perhaps the most consequential leader in Nigeria’s turbulent 62-year history.
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ANALYSIS: How feasible are CAN’s 11-point demands to Tinubu, others?
The demands include the creation of state police or fully decentralised police authority; as well as the clear and unambiguous religious neutrality of the Nigerian state. The post ANALYSIS: How feasible are CAN’s 11-point demands to Tinubu, others? 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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How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through cash withdrawals
The Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has since confirmed that three serving state governors were being monitored over their suspected moves to launder stashed billions of naira through the payment of salaries to workers The post How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through ca
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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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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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Nigerian stocks climb for third straight session on investors’ stronger risk appetite
Demand pressure on the shares of MTN Nigeria, Zenith Bank, GTCO and WAPCO helped sustain the bull run. The post Nigerian stocks climb for third straight session on investors’ stronger risk appetite appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kingship Tussle: One killed as arsonists raze palace in Osun
There had been tension in Ikirun since Yinusa Akadiri was installed as traditional ruler of the town. The post Kingship Tussle: One killed as arsonists raze palace in Osun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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