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Court sacks senator for defecting to APC
The court ruled that Mr Bwacha carries the mandate of the PDP and, thus, cannot defect to another party. The post Court sacks senator for defecting to APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Behind enemy lines: 2023 elections and the security situation, By Palash Kausher
Nigeria is preparing for the 2023 general elections, and one of its biggest problems is that crime keeps getting worse. There have been many more problems in the North-West and South-East, where terrorism, banditry, conflicts between herders and farmers, and secessionist movements have had a mass
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The World This Week: COP27, US midterm, World Cup, others dominate global headlines
In this new product, The World This Week, PREMIUM TIMES will bring our esteemed readers a recap of weekly events that happened around the world. The post The World This Week: COP27, US midterm, World Cup, others dominate global headlines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Vice President Osinbajo recounts surgery experience at Duchess Hospital
Osinbajo said by both medical and aesthetic standards, the Duchess Hospital is comparable to the best hospitals anywhere in the world The post Vice President Osinbajo recounts surgery experience at Duchess Hospital appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Article of Faith: Habitual lying, By Femi Aribisala
Of the seven things that God hates, three pertain to telling lies. When we come into a place, do we change the atmosphere? That is the prerogative of a man of integrity. The Bible says that Mary took a jar of costly perfume, used it to anoint the feet of Jesus, and the house was […] The post Ar
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Wrestling: WWE to host talent hunt programme in Nigeria
The multi-day tryout event will hold in Lagos in February 2023. The post Wrestling: WWE to host talent hunt programme in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Jigawa pensioners react as the government begins payment of N1 billion benefit.
The N1 billion payment includes retirement benefits, death benefits, death pension balance and contributions. The post Jigawa pensioners react as the government begins payment of N1 billion benefit. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks close flat as inflation rises for ninth straight month
The latest data by the statistics office showed the inflation figure for October at 21.1 per cent compared to 20.8 per cent one month prior. The post Nigerian stocks close flat as inflation rises for ninth straight month appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why I set my step-children ablaze - Man
The suspect allegedly set fire on the five children while they were sleeping. The post Why I set my step-children ablaze - Man appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria inflation surges amid high food, energy prices
Inflation rose for the ninth straight month in October. The post Nigeria inflation surges amid high food, energy prices appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘I did my little as governor, you should do more as professor’ - Peter Obi replies Soludo
The LP presidential candidate defended the Anambra State Government investments while he was the governor of the state. The post ‘I did my little as governor, you should do more as professor’ - Peter Obi replies Soludo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Two university students found dead in their room
The police say they are investigating the incident. The post Two university students found dead in their room appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Terror Alert: We’ve restored confidence, hope in Abuja, environs – IGP
The IGP says some arrests have been made in connection to the security threats in Abuja and its environs and that the suspects would soon be charged to court. The post Terror Alert: We’ve restored confidence, hope in Abuja, environs – IGP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SDGs: Lagos launches N255 million grant challenge for 51 projects
The government said the challenge is seeking projects that offer smarter, faster ways to make real progress on the 17 SDGs. The post SDGs: Lagos launches N255 million grant challenge for 51 projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How we’re checkmating, Ebubeagu, Amotekun, other state-owned security outfits — IGP
“We are checking them; they are also good, bad and ugly; they have their good sides. That is why they needed to be checkmated and we are doing that,’’ he said. The post How we’re checkmating, Ebubeagu, Amotekun, other state-owned security outfits — IGP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mane included in Senegal World Cup squad despite injury
Traditional means may be the last resort to get Sadio Mane fit for Qatar 2022 The post Mane included in Senegal World Cup squad despite injury appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Bayelsa Queens finish third in CAF Women’s Champions League
Bayelsa Queens' goalkeeper Bawou Gabrielle won her second Woman of the Match accolade in the tournament. The post Bayelsa Queens finish third in CAF Women’s Champions League appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian lawyers speak on legality of having armed police officers in courtroom
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, was jailed for alleged contempt of court after he objected to the presence of armed police officers in court. The post Nigerian lawyers speak on legality of having armed police officers in courtroom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Omo-Agege criticises Delta govt, contractors over accident at Stephen Keshi Stadium
There was an accident on Thursday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba where some construction works are ongoing. The post Omo-Agege criticises Delta govt, contractors over accident at Stephen Keshi Stadium appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CAF Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens fall short against FAR Rabat
Bayelsa Queens fell just short of making it into a historic first final with the slim loss. The post CAF Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens fall short against FAR Rabat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why diabetics die early - Obasanjo
Mr Obasanjo spoke during a novelty match to create awareness about the ailment. The post Why diabetics die early - Obasanjo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Drogba, other legends to feature at Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
The former Chelsea star will share his experience alongside other experts; including three shortlisted Nigerians. The post Drogba, other legends to feature at Creative Africa Nexus Weekend appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COP27 and the Osinbajo debt-for-climate swap deal, By Simbo Olorunfemi
The challenge is with financing climate and clean energy plans for developing countries like Nigeria in the face of a climate finance shortfall and the problem of energy poverty. That is what makes the Osinbajo argument of swapping debt for climate financing a compelling proposition, if every cou
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Court sacks APC’s Taraba governorship candidate
The court nullified the primary election that produced Emmnuel Bwacha as APC’s Taraba State governorship candidate in a judgement delivered on Monday. The post Court sacks APC’s Taraba governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: PDP senator hails Tinubu's 'achievements' in judiciary
The PDP senator, Chimaroke Nnamani, says besides improving the welfare of judges and magistrates, Mr Tinubu also made efforts to streamline the hiring process. The post 2023: PDP senator hails Tinubu's 'achievements' in judiciary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wike’s G5 is flying like a G6, By Osmund Agbo
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Suspected Russian missile hits Poland, kills two
The Polish government's spokesperson Piotr Muller in a brief press conference confirmed that two people died. The post Suspected Russian missile hits Poland, kills two appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari condoles with victims of Anambra fire
The president urged emergency, humanitarian and security agencies to provide all the necessary support for the victims. The post Buhari condoles with victims of Anambra fire appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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WHO reports 90% drop in COVID-19 deaths since last winter
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Four football matches to watch this weekend
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