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Police say suspected gunmen killed the chairman at around 12.00 a.m. in his sitting room. The post How gunmen killed Osun APC chairman - Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adamu flouts court order, swears in Ntukekpo as Akwa Ibom APC chairman
The Court of Appeal had directed all parties "to maintain the status quo" in an appeal filed by the former secretary of APC Caretaker Committee, John Akpanudoedehe, for a stay of execution on a judgment of the Federal High
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2023: Ondo commissioner resigns
The commissioner said he was resigning to contest the House of Representatives seat for Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency The post 2023: Ondo commissioner resigns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Army keeps mum on viral video of arrested bandits
A video showing dozens of bandits being loaded into a truck by soldiers in Kaduna is currently trending on social media. The post Army keeps mum on viral video of arrested bandits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s fintech firm, Kudi, changes name
The company makes appointments to expand its business as it provides a gateway between cash and digital. The post Nigeria’s fintech firm, Kudi, changes name appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023 Presidency: Osinbajo meets with APC senators
The lawmakers were led to the meeting and breaking of Ramadan fast dinner by Senate President Ahmad Lawan. The post 2023 Presidency: Osinbajo meets with APC senators appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Umahi still in presidential race - Aide
There were reports that Mr Umahi had pulled out of the 2023 presidential race and, instead, declared his intention to run for the Ebonyi South Senatorial seat. The post 2023: Umahi still in presidential race - Aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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One killed as gunmen attack another police facility in Anambra
The police repelled the attack, killed one of the gunmen, an official said. The post One killed as gunmen attack another police facility in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Group identifies areas corruption impact Nigerian women, girls
The group said these corrupt practices have been found to have made more women poor. The post Group identifies areas corruption impact Nigerian women, girls appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Abdullahi Adamu, Kyari, resign from Senate
Messrs Adamu and Kyari emerged national chairman and deputy National Chairman (north) of the APC at the party’s national convention on March 26. The post Abdullahi Adamu, Kyari, resign from Senate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Following the attacks on towns and villages in the area, residents in six towns and villages - Gwammo, Wurno, Tungan Kaya, Gidan Kawoyel, and Ali Kwala - have fled their homes to relatively safe communities
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Women in Agriculture: How Inflation impacts my business — Farmer
Ada Osakwe is the chief executive officer of Agrolay Ventures, an agribusiness investment company based in Lagos, which invests in African agricultural food-related companies. The post Women in Agriculture: How Inflation impacts my business — Farmer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos govt shuts hospital after controversial death of woman during childbirth
The agency took the step after a Twitter user, Trimple Mchaty, shared how his pregnant wife died in the hospital on March 29. The post Lagos govt shuts hospital after controversial death of woman during childbirth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PDP debunks denying senator right to purchase Senate nomination form
The PDP said the claims are “the handiwork of a few traducers notorious for their street-level mendacities." The post PDP debunks denying senator right to purchase Senate nomination form appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Army arrests over 12 impostors in Lagos
The Army said the impostors specialized in mounting roadblocks around the Ajah area of Lagos and extorting unsuspecting citizens. The post Army arrests over 12 impostors in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Italian govt donates over three million doses of vaccine to Nigeria
The new donation by the Italian government is the second donation from foreign nations to Nigeria in the last five weeks. The post COVID-19: Italian govt donates over three million doses of vaccine to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria Vs USA: Party nomination fees and the matter of democracy, By Tunji Light Ariyomo
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Alleged $1.6m Fraud: EFCC has case against RCCG pastor, Judge rules
The EFCC had charged the defendant, an oil marketer and an assistant pastor of RCCG, City of David Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos, alongside his oil firm, Peak Petroleum Industry Nigeria Ltd, before the
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Buhari mourns Eunice Nda-Isaiah, sends delegation to family house
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2023: Rivers APC governorship aspirants zone seat to Riverine-Ijaw
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Buhari seeks passage of Money Laundering, Terrorism Prevention bills
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Again, Senate passes Peace Corps bill
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NSCDC foils sale of adulterated diesel to motorists in Rivers
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INSECURITY: 11 soldiers, two FRSC officials, 12 others killed across Nigeria last week
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Presidency: Zoning will not be against Atiku – Committee
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Buhari restates non-interference with judiciary's operations
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