LGs Dissolution: Court blocks Oyo govt’s accounts in four banks
The court blocked the Oyo State Government’s accounts over the governor’s failure to settle the outstanding balance of N73.4 billion illegally sacked local government chairmen and former councillors of the local government areas of the state. The post LGs Dissolution: Court blocks Oyo govt’s ac
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Jide Kosoko,Tina Mba, other Nollywood stars grace ‘Atunwa’ movie premiere in Lagos
The film’s director and producer, Adetokunbo Shittu, told PREMIUM TIMES that ‘Atunwa’ tackles the many strange happenings in our society from the traditional African and Yoruba angles. The post Jide Kosoko,Tina Mba, other Nollywood stars grace ‘Atunwa’ movie premiere in Lagos appeared first on
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Africa: Why does Burna Boy rock more than Nigeria’s elections?, By Azu Ishiekwene
From Accra to Cape Town images of Nollywood, Nigeria’s popular movie footprint, are a common staple in homes across the continent as are the sights and sounds of its pop icons who are also amongst Africa’s biggest. When politics is on the menu, however, it does not appear that the rest of the con
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Sub-Saharan Africa: Conflicts continue to cause suffering amid double standards, failure of leadership
Women’s rights as well as the freedom to protest are threatened as states fail to protect and respect rights at home. The post Sub-Saharan Africa: Conflicts continue to cause suffering amid double standards, failure of leadership appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kano APC governorship candidate concedes defeat, congratulates winner
Mr Yusuf of the NNPP won the governorship election with 1,019,602 votes to defeat the APC candidate who got 890,705 votes. The post Kano APC governorship candidate concedes defeat, congratulates winner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NBA calls for live broadcast of court hearings on Atiku, Obi, others' petitions
The NBA said, with the confidence of Nigerians in the judiciary at its lowest ebb, broadcasting the hearings of election petitions live would help to regain lost public trust. The post NBA calls for live broadcast of court hearings on Atiku, Obi, others' petitions appeared first on Premium Time
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Gunmen attack police checkpoint, kill two officers
The police is yet to speak on the attack. The post Gunmen attack police checkpoint, kill two officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FEC approves N41bn for construction of centre of excellence, hospital in Rivers
Environment Minister says the centre will facilitate an efficient and cost-effective approach to contamination management and environmental restoration as well as provide training on environmental remediation. The post FEC approves N41bn for construction of centre of excellence, hospital in Ri
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Egyptian raises alarm over Unity Bank’s disclosure of customer information to third party
The Egyptian third party, Adam Amin, told this newspaper that he has been receiving the said customer's account transaction alerts since 2020. The post Egyptian raises alarm over Unity Bank’s disclosure of customer information to third party appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Alleged Mass Abortion: Nigerian Army chief testifies as Human Rights Commission continues investigation
Reuters reported that the Nigerian military since 2013 carried out “a secret, systematic and illegal abortion program in the country’s northeast, ending at least 10,000 pregnancies." The post Alleged Mass Abortion: Nigerian Army chief testifies as Human Rights Commission continues investigation
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U..S. Grand Jury votes to indict Donald Trump over payment to porn star
Donald Trump was just another example of an American president acting as if he was king by just another name. The post U..S. Grand Jury votes to indict Donald Trump over payment to porn star appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Shaibu-led NFF reconciliation committee brokers peace between retired and active football players
There is a consensus that the unions have a duty to protect and safeguard players from molestation and abuse. The post Shaibu-led NFF reconciliation committee brokers peace between retired and active football players appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Okowa, Uzodimma, Marwa, Ekeh, Others for Ugbechie’s book presentation, awards
Mr Ugbechie says the event will celebrate development in the country and reward those sustaining the spirit of nationalism and productivity. The post Okowa, Uzodimma, Marwa, Ekeh, Others for Ugbechie’s book presentation, awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EDITORIAL: 2023 elections, divisive politics, and national reconciliation
Some religious elite, including religious leaders, turned the presidential election into a struggle between the forces of good and evil. The post EDITORIAL: 2023 elections, divisive politics, and national reconciliation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Enugu’s governor-elect promises to end perennial water scarcity within 180 days
“We are in a hurry to dualize the Abakpa, Ugwuogo Nike-Nsukka road, build a monorail from Enugu to Nsukka, Udi, Awgu and construct a ring road to connect all the 17 local government areas of Enugu State.” The post Enugu’s governor-elect promises to end perennial water scarcity within 180 days a
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Naira weakens at official market
Naira declined to N461.50 on the spot market on Monday The post Naira weakens at official market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tony Elumelu celebrates 60th birthday with African entrepreneurs impacting lives
The entrepreneurs acknowledged the impacts of the TEF funding on their businesses and projects in communities across Africa. The post Tony Elumelu celebrates 60th birthday with African entrepreneurs impacting lives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2023 now has kick-off date set for January 2024
With other qualifications to be determined in June and September 2023, dates are now set for the tournament to go ahead in January 2024 The post AFCON 2023 now has kick-off date set for January 2024 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Abia govt reacts to Alex Otti’s employment racketeering allegation
The Governor-elect of Abia State, Mr Otti, says some agents of the government and civil servants in the state were engaging in late-hour employment racketeering. The post Abia govt reacts to Alex Otti’s employment racketeering allegation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Success is a process, By Obinna Iyiegbu
Like all of you, I wanted to be successful but I knew that real and enduring success would not come easy. My dear parents taught me quite early in life that success is a process and not an event. As I experienced life, I realised they were right. I have come to see success as […] The post Succe
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JUST IN: Gov Ikpeazu sacks several aides
The commissioners are not affected by the sack. The post JUST IN: Gov Ikpeazu sacks several aides appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Customs Service seizes fake drugs, vegetable oil at Onne Port
The Customs also seizes a 20ft container of machetes. The post Customs Service seizes fake drugs, vegetable oil at Onne Port appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Army to review troops’ conduct during elections, other operations
The army says the review is expected to take place during the forthcoming Chief of Army Staff First Quarter 2023 Conference. The post Army to review troops’ conduct during elections, other operations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UPDATED: PDP replaces Ayu as national chairman
The PDP appointed its Deputy National Chairman (North), Umar Damagum, as the acting national chairman. The post UPDATED: PDP replaces Ayu as national chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Crazy world of tribalism and media-phobia, By Wole Olaoye
It is understandable then, that this poisoned atmosphere we are currently experiencing is bound to take its toll on the media whose duty is to inform, educate, entertain and monitor the society. Politicians think that because they routinely get away with their crimes, they also ought to determine
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EFCC arraigns former vice-chancellor, bursar for N1 billion fraud
The former vice-chancellor and bursar pleaded not guilty to the N1 billion money laundering charges in court on Wednesday. The post EFCC arraigns former vice-chancellor, bursar for N1 billion fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Rotary district, five clubs commission N8m toilets in Abuja school
Rotary says it selected the beneficiary school after conducting needs assessment and determining the best intervention. The post Rotary district, five clubs commission N8m toilets in Abuja school appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Delta Assembly suspends local council chairperson
The vice chairperson of the council is to act as chairperson, pending the outcome of an investigation. The post Delta Assembly suspends local council chairperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Appeal Court dismisses PDP’s suit against Tinubu, Shettima’s nomination as APC’s candidates
The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed PDP’s suit against the nomination of Messrs Tinubu and Shettima as presidential candidates and running mate, respectively. The post Appeal Court dismisses PDP’s suit against Tinubu, Shettima’s nomination as APC’s candidates appeared first on Premium Times
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NPFL Round-up: Akwa United hold Insurance as Remo Stars secure second away win in Maiduguri
Remo Stars are now second on the log in Group A after the crucial away victory recorded up North on Wednesday The post NPFL Round-up: Akwa United hold Insurance as Remo Stars secure second away win in Maiduguri appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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