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Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures
Europe has recorded over 89 million cases and 1.5 million Covid-related deaths in total. The post Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations
Baba Ndana Abdullahi will be in charge of the coaching crew. The post Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon
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NPFL Round-Up: Akwa United start title defence with a bang as Enyimba win Oriental Derby
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Miss Nigeria 2021: How 18-year-old hijab-wearing model emerged winner
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Lawyer sues Gov Abiodun over Ogun #EndSARS Report
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Dark clouds, By Wole Olaoye
Every state in Nigeria should have its own ‘Amotekun’. That ought to be clear now to anyone desirous of ending the carnage by an assortment of violent gangs in the northern states. Before the creation of Amotekun, bandits and kidnappers were running riot in the Southwest, killing people at will and
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Banditry: Experts authenticate Turji's letter, say notorious kingpin troubled, frustrated
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SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC
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Kaduna: El-Rufai signs N278.5 billion budget into law
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PSC cancels retirement extension of Buhari’s former security detail
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FG introduces digital tokens to replace NIN slip
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Criminal case filed against Ramaphosa, but CR rejects 'tender fraud' report
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Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays
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Death toll rises to 38 in Kaduna attack
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Adegoke, Brume wins Athlete of the Year awards
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Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion
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Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan -- Buhari
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How Federal Medical Centre paid N229 million to “ghost workers”, diverted N8.3 billion — Audit report
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Ex-South African President Zuma granted leave to appeal imprisonment ruling
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Electoral Bill: Override Buhari’s veto, NBA urges National Assembly
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Senate in closed-door session to discuss Electoral bill
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