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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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INEC releases guidelines for political campaigns, party expenses
INEC also renews the appointment of its secretary. The post INEC releases guidelines for political campaigns, party expenses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Soludo and Obi: The crux of the matter, By Ugoji Egbujo
This is the eve of a war. Obi will like to demonstrate clout by defeating Soludo roundly in Anambra local elections. He has to. Soludo wants to consolidate power and run for re-election later. Without a political agreement, Soludo cannot become Obidient. He is not suicidal. Obi has been to Port H
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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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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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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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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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2023: Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis
“Unity is crucial. And it’s only with unity that we can regain or recover Imo. And the route to that recovery is by winning the presidential election next February.” The post 2023: Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis 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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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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Afenifere support for Obi, is support for Nigeria - Ayo Adebanjo
The Afenifere says Peter Obi should be the next president because the Igbo are the only major ethnic group yet to occupy the presidency since the return of democracy. The post Afenifere support for Obi, is support for Nigeria - Ayo Adebanjo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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University students protest robbery attacks
“Since the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended their strike, this is the third time they have robbed us.” The post University students protest robbery attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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Brazil 1-0 Switzerland: Casemiro fires Samba Boys into Round of 16
Casemiro got the all-important goal that ensured Brazil remain in the hunt for their first World Cup title in 20 years. The post Brazil 1-0 Switzerland: Casemiro fires Samba Boys into Round of 16 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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New Nollywood family comedy ‘Palava’ premieres in Lagos (PHOTOS)
The movie tells the story of an unlucky high-life musician ‘Osa Wonda’ whose life and family are turned upside down when a scandal is revealed on the eve of his 60th birthday. The post New Nollywood family comedy ‘Palava’ premieres in Lagos (PHOTOS) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt trains 37,000 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 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum appeared first on P
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2022 World Cup: Lewandowski scores as Poland beat giant killers Saudi Arabia
Lewandowski assisted Piotr Zielinski in the 39th minute before he sealed Poland’s win with an 81st minute strike The post 2022 World Cup: Lewandowski scores as Poland beat giant killers Saudi Arabia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ede in joyous mood ahead of Adeleke's inauguration
“We see the inauguration as our own and we are set to celebrate the day just like Sallah and Christmas,” a resident of Ademola Adeleke's hometown said. The post Ede in joyous mood ahead of Adeleke's inauguration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 2022: Morocco break 24-year jinx with victory over Belgium
The Atlas Lions stunned Belgium with two second-half goals to pick their first victory and second clean sheet in the competition. The post Qatar 2022: Morocco break 24-year jinx with victory over Belgium appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Nigerian editors need to revisit their Owerri conference, By Tonnie Iredia
Why is Nigeria allowing the type of reported repression of opponents or journalists in states such as Ebonyi? Certainly, journalists are not above the law, those who offend should be taken through the due process of law. If our editors who went to Imo had condemned the governor for poor work, the
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Nigeria’s third-quarter economic growth slows to 2.25%
The NBS said this growth rate declined from 4.03 per cent in the third quarter of 2021. The post Nigeria’s third-quarter economic growth slows to 2.25% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah
The governing board said the scheme was being impacted negatively by Mr Fadah’s conduct and that the morale of staff was down. The post EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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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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ECOWAS: Buhari supports reforms, wants better collaboration
President Buhari also speaks on the challenges facing ECOWAS countries. The post ECOWAS: Buhari supports reforms, wants better collaboration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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A word for the BATified, By Femi Fani-Kayode
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