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The abductors are demanding N500 million ransom. The post Gunmen abduct NPC commissioner, aides in Rivers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ANALYSIS: Time to re-assess terrorism prevention in Nigeria, other African countries
Including mental health services that target social and behavioural drivers could improve the poor prevention record. The post ANALYSIS: Time to re-assess terrorism prevention in Nigeria, other African countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Flutterwave co-founder, Olugbenga Agboola, invests in Lagoon Hospital
Lagoon Hospital, a top private tertiary care and healthcare service provider in Nigeria, has announced that Olugbenga Agboola OON, the CEO and co-founder of Flutterwave, and Fola Laoye have been appointed as directors The post Flutterwave co-founder, Olugbenga Agboola, invests in Lagoon Hospita
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Global partnerships saved 11.7m people from Malaria deaths - Dangote
"More than ever, we must collaborate to ensure that no child or person dies of malaria...," he said. The post Global partnerships saved 11.7m people from Malaria deaths - Dangote 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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Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care
Mrs Buhari asked the government to subsidise the high cost of cardiac interventions and spend more on personnel training and the procurement of equipment. The post Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Group asks EFCC, ICPC to probe concession of Ajaokuta Steel Plant
Last year, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, said 11 foreign companies indicated interest in the take over of Ajaokuta steel company on a concession basis. The post Group asks EFCC, ICPC to probe concession of Ajaokuta Steel Plant appeared first on Premium Times
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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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Fresh crisis hits APC as vice chairman writes Buhari, files suit against Adamu, Omisore.
Salihu Lukman, deputy national chairman (North-west) has accused Messrs Adamu and Omisore of lack of transparency in the management of the APC’s finances. The post Fresh crisis hits APC as vice chairman writes Buhari, files suit against Adamu, Omisore. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Nigeria begins evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan
This was revealed in a tweet by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) where it shared a video showing buses parked in line. The post Nigeria begins evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria investigates as Malaysia, Taiwan recall Indomie noodles over cancer-causing substance
The company said the Indomie noodles have received standard certifications and have been produced in compliance with international food safety regulations. The post Nigeria investigates as Malaysia, Taiwan recall Indomie noodles over cancer-causing substance appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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Buhari to unveil Nigerian Army’s new regimental colours
The army says the last trooping and presentation of Colours Parade for its units was conducted in 2007. The post Buhari to unveil Nigerian Army’s new regimental colours 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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Man City 4 - 1 Arsenal: Haaland seals big win as Gunners suffer severe title blow
Kevin De Bruyne once again showed he loves playing against Arsenal, scoring twice and also providing an assist for one of the other goals. The post Man City 4 - 1 Arsenal: Haaland seals big win as Gunners suffer severe title blow 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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Lagos PDP suspends chairperson, deputy
Philip Aivoji and Tai Benedict had been suspended by their wards on April 14 over alleged gross violation of the party’s constitution. The post Lagos PDP suspends chairperson, deputy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why I can’t reconcile with Ooni- Queen Naomi
“Do I look like someone who can survive in the midst of six mature and strong women?” The post Why I can’t reconcile with Ooni- Queen Naomi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos police officers in mufti not on patrol - Official
The police in Lagos said the officers were on special assignment and not on patrol. The post Lagos police officers in mufti not on patrol - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Letterman: PREMIUM TIMES' E-in-C’s book to feature at CORA Book Trek | Premium Times Nigeria
The Book Trek will be held at the Roving Heights Book Store at the Landmark event centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The post The Letterman: PREMIUM TIMES' E-in-C’s book to feature at CORA Book Trek appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Police kill kidnap suspect in Ebonyi, rescue victim
Nigeria’s secret police, the SSS, were involved in tracking the victim’s location, the police say. The post Police kill kidnap suspect in Ebonyi, rescue victim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari departs Abuja for Ghana Tuesday
Mr Buhari is scheduled to attend the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission. The post Buhari departs Abuja for Ghana Tuesday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian university appoints new registrar
Until her latest appointment, Mrs Okorie was the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations of the university. The post Nigerian university appoints new registrar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FLASHBACK: Remedies, Styl Plus, Trybesmen, Maintain, 14 other music groups we miss
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FCT, Kano, Bayelsa, nine other states get new police commissioners
Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, said the new posting of the commissioners was a call for greater commitment, innovation and loyalty to the Nigerian nation. The post FCT, Kano, Bayelsa, nine other states get new police commissioners appeared first on Premium Times Niger
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"Those alleging that I will be stooge or rubber stamp of the outgoing Speaker, Gbajabiamila, and President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, are either ignorant of my antecedent or they are being mischievous." The post 10th Assembly Speaker: I’m not Gbajabiamila’s stooge – Aspirant appeared first on Pre
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Low-skilled Nigerians in US boost earnings by 1,500% - Report
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Houston Rockets to hire former Boston Celtics head coach Udoka
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Ajaokuta: One huge fishbone in Nigeria's throat, By 'Tope Fasua
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