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400 receive free medical screening at O B Lulu-Briggs Foundation’s 22nd anniversary
ABSTRACT: The 22nd anniversary began on Wednesday, 20 September, with a 5-kilometre Walk for Life for high blood pressure and included a thanksgiving service on Thursday, 21 September The post 400 receive free medical screening at O B Lulu-Briggs Foundation’s 22nd anniversary appeared first on
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Flooding: Sanwo-Olu issues one-week quit notice to traders in Lagos Island market
Sanwo-Olu has issued a one-week evacuation notice to traders who have illegally constructed their shops on drainages in some parts of Lagos Island. The post Flooding: Sanwo-Olu issues one-week quit notice to traders in Lagos Island market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Group applauds Danbatta’s transformative achievements in Nigeria's telecom sector
According to the group, under Danbatta's visionary leadership, Nigeria's telecom sector has witnessed an astounding transformation, transcending previous limitations and emerging as a beacon of progress. The post Group applauds Danbatta’s transformative achievements in Nigeria's telecom sector
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NPFL Roundup: Enyimba start title defence on losing note as Sporting Lagos pick away point in Uyo
Alakwe Chijoke's first-half header and a late goal by Ahmad Jimoh saw the Savannah Scorpions finally end the dominance enjoyed by the People’s Elephant. The post NPFL Roundup: Enyimba start title defence on losing note as Sporting Lagos pick away point in Uyo appeared first on Premium Times Nig
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CSU Papers: I'll only stop fighting Tinubu if Supreme Court rules against me —Atiku
"If the court rules that I am right, fine. If the court rules that he (Tinubu) is right — so that's the end of the fight because at the moment we are at the Supreme Court and there is no any other court (higher) than the Supreme Court,” Atiku said. The post CSU Papers: I'll only stop fighting T
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International tourism movie, ‘180 Nigeria’, starring Toke Makinwa in works
The movie will showcase the traditions, cultures and values of Nigeria. The post International tourism movie, ‘180 Nigeria’, starring Toke Makinwa in works appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tribunal upholds election of Kebbi governor
The tribunal said the petitioners did not prove their allegations against the respondents beyond reasonable doubt. The post Tribunal upholds election of Kebbi governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Minister constitutes panel to probe death of Abuja robbery victim
Ms Olorunfemi tragically died at the Maitama General Hospital where she was allegedly denied treatment for not providing a police report, The post Minister constitutes panel to probe death of Abuja robbery victim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INTERVIEW: Why I feel being stereotyped is a compliment - Tobi Bakre
Notable for his action-driven characters in "Brotherhood" and "Gangs of Lagos", Nollywood actor Tobi Bakare, in his most recent project "Slum King", raises curiosity on whether or not he may become a stereotyped character. The post INTERVIEW: Why I feel being stereotyped is a compliment - Tobi
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NFF mulls supporting Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid
The NFF president believes the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has the infrastructure and facilities to stage a spectacular FIFA World Cup in 2034. The post NFF mulls supporting Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NNPCL reacts to alleged plan to increase petrol pump price
The NNPCL was reacting to speculations in the public domain about the company's plan to raise petrol pump price from the current N617 per litre to above N700. The post NNPCL reacts to alleged plan to increase petrol pump price appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Niger military govt slashes budget as sanctions bite
On 26 July, soldiers from the Niger presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum and installed a transitional administration. The post Niger military govt slashes budget as sanctions bite appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria partners Global Fund to tackle HIV-related human rights barriers
The journey towards curbing the spread of HIV is plagued by a multitude of obstacles, including gender-based discrimination and human rights infringements. The post Nigeria partners Global Fund to tackle HIV-related human rights barriers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Debutant Sporting Lagos FC dream of winning NPFL
Sporting Lagos chairman Enakhena says the newly promoted club can with the NPFL while building an appealing brand The post Debutant Sporting Lagos FC dream of winning NPFL appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COP28: PREMIUM TIMES journalist, 27 others win Fellowship
EJN said 600 applications were received from climate journalists around the world for the CCMP 2023. The post COP28: PREMIUM TIMES journalist, 27 others win Fellowship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How Nigerian man defrauds women with fake marriage proposals --- Police
They said they have also arrested a man for stabbing his brother to death. The post How Nigerian man defrauds women with fake marriage proposals - Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Teachers will get due reward under my watch – Tinubu
Mr Tinubu orders revision of guidelines to prioritise IT, AI, others as teaching technologies. The post Teachers will get due reward under my watch – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tribunal dismisses PDP candidate’s petition against Abia governor
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Cost of living crisis and neoliberalism in West Africa, By Damilola Ojikutu
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Impeachment: Ondo deputy governor wants Akeredolu's name dropped from suit
Mr Aiyedatiwa said this in an application to amend the originating summons as Justice Akintan Osade on Friday in Akure took arguments from both parties. The post Impeachment: Ondo deputy governor wants Akeredolu's name dropped from suit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: CSU Certificate Saga: Why Atiku will fail at Supreme Court – Tinubu’s lawyer
Former VP Atiku is alleging that President Tinubu forged the degree certificate he submitted to INEC. The post EXCLUSIVE: CSU Certificate Saga: Why Atiku will fail at Supreme Court – Tinubu’s lawyer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EU restates support for Tinubu's policies
"Nigeria matters in the region, continent and the world, and the EU wants to make sure that we will be a partner of choice for Nigeria." The post EU restates support for Tinubu's policies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu set to controversially appoint ex-secretary as EFCC chair
The candidate being considered for the EFCC job by Mr Tinubu is a lawyer, who served as secretary of the anti-graft agency for two years during the reign of Ibrahim Magu as the acting chair of the commission. The post EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu set to controversially appoint ex-secretary as EFCC chair a
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Experts discuss solutions to Nigeria’s economic challenges at GOCOP conference
The experts spoke on Thursday at the 7th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) themed: “Nigeria: Roadmap for Socio-Economic Recovery and Sustainability.” The post Experts discuss solutions to Nigeria’s economic challenges at GOCOP conference appeared first on Pre
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Group seeks decriminalisation of attempted suicide in Nigeria amidst rising cases
The group said individuals who attempt suicide need compassionate, evidence-based mental health support, not jail. The post Group seeks decriminalisation of attempted suicide in Nigeria amidst rising cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Anambra: Security operatives rescue kidnapped Catholic priest, others
The police say the gang had been responsible for spate of abductions in Orumba North and South as well as parts of Aguata council area in recent times. The post Anambra: Security operatives rescue kidnapped Catholic priest, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Pollution: Reps to probe oil companies for alleged violation of PIA
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Senate orders investigation into incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian prisons
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FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifiers: D'Tigress set for battle against USA, Belgium
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Improved wellbeing of adolescent, young adults critical to achieving sustainable development- Health Minister
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