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Owo Attack: Declare state of emergency on forest reserves — Reps urge FG - Premium Times Nigeria

Gunmen had stormed the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, during Sunday service on June 5, killing about 40 persons and injuring several others.

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Reps reject motion to investigate invasion of court by police

Armed policemen reportedly invaded the courtroom of Justice Toyin Adegoke of Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to arrest a defendant. The post Reps reject motion to investigate invasion of court by police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Buhari mourns Eunice Nda-Isaiah, sends delegation to family house

Mr Buhari said the good works of the deceased were reflected in the children she bore including the late Sam Nda-Isaiah. The post Buhari mourns Eunice Nda-Isaiah, sends delegation to family house appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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2023: Ekweremadu alleges plot to exclude him from governorship race

Mr Ekweremadu's campaign organisation says it has a court document seeking to halt the governorship ambition of the senator on grounds of zoning. The post 2023: Ekweremadu alleges plot to exclude him from governorship race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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2023: Osinbajo to meet APC reps caucus Wednesday

Mr Osinbajo declared his intention to run for president in 2023 on Monday. The post 2023: Osinbajo to meet APC reps caucus Wednesday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Ronaldo devastated, confirms death of his baby boy

Ronaldo and his partner were expecting a twin but they lost the baby boy while the girl is alive The post Ronaldo devastated, confirms death of his baby boy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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ZirooPay raises $11.4 million in Series A funding for mobile POS solution in Nigeria

The new funding, the startup said, will enable it to expand its payment infrastructure, accelerate growth and grow its team. The post ZirooPay raises $11.4 million in Series A funding for mobile POS solution in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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2023: Saraki, Tambuwal other PDP presidential aspirants agree on consensus arrangement

"If this is the sacrifice that we will make to turn things around in Nigeria, we want to let Nigerians know that we are willing to make it.” The post 2023: Saraki, Tambuwal other PDP presidential aspirants agree on consensus arrangement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Insecurity: Four million people to face severe food crisis in Nigeria's North-east soon - UN

The humanitarian organisation says of the 8.4 million estimated population in need of humanitarian assistance in the North-east, about 4.1 million, representing 51.19 per cent of them, are expected to experience severe pain of food insecurity

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SDP elects new executives in Lagos

The new excos promised to work with party members across the country to reclaim power at the centre The post SDP elects new executives in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Lewis Hamilton Knighted In Year-End Royal Honors

LONDON (AP) — Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion. Hamilton received a knighthood Wednesday as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s…

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Insecurity: Bandits now collaborating with dislodged Boko Haram terrorists - Lai Mohammed

"What is happening now is that there is a kind of an unholy handshake between bandits and Boko Haram insurgents." The post Insecurity: Bandits now collaborating with dislodged Boko Haram terrorists - Lai Mohammed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Unable to fund existing institutions, Nigerian govt establishes three new polytechnics

The proliferation of poorly-funded public tertiary institutions has been of concern to lecturers and other workers in existing ones. The post Unable to fund existing institutions, Nigerian govt establishes three new polytechnics appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Reps to investigate hike in prices of diesel, cooking gas

The lawmakers said if the ugly trend of the increasing price of diesel is not checked, the multiplier effect will spell doom for Nigeria’s economy. The post Reps to investigate hike in prices of diesel, cooking gas appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Nigeria's statistician-general, Simon Harry, is dead

Mr Harry was appointed by President Buhari in August 2021 to succeed Yemi Kale as statistician-general of the federation. The post Nigeria's statistician-general, Simon Harry, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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What Lam told me about Tinubu's ability to win against all odds, By Kehinde Olaosebikan

“Oro Ahmed yi nikan na ni o un ba mi leru”. (It is the issue of Ahmed that is giving me a lot of concern). That was the fear expressed by the late Alhaji Lam Adesina, a former governor of Oyo State, on the chances of the then governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed

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Lagos recruits, inducts 1,000 new teachers

The TESCOM boss commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what she described as his uncommon support for teachers’ capacity building in the state. The post Lagos recruits, inducts 1,000 new teachers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Femi Adebayo’s ‘King of Thieves’ surprise screening holds in Lagos

It is the second time the film will be screened in Lagos. The post Femi Adebayo’s ‘King of Thieves’ surprise screening holds in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Why I Am Running For President – Osinbajo [FULL SPEECH]

Mr Osinbajo says his experiences, insights, opportunities, must be used for Nigeria and Nigerians. The post Why I Am Running For President – Osinbajo [FULL SPEECH] appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Domestic Violence Allegation: ‘We didn't know Osinachi was physically abused’ - Pastor Enenche’s daughter

‘It's even more disheartening to know from the account of her twin sister that she wouldn't let her spiritual father be made aware of the gravity of the abuse that she

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Iniubong Umoren: Father of alleged killer says son has mental disorder

Mr Akpan said his son, who was accused of killing Iniubon Umoren, is suffering from schizophrenia, a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. The post Iniubong Umoren: Father of alleged killer says son has mental disorder appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Nigeria’s deepening security crisis exposes growing reliance on non-state actors, By Ebenezer Obadare

A rare positive note as Nigeria spirals into a state of lawlessness is the unintended return to the front burner of longstanding issues around governance at the subnational level. Until now, such issues have bubbled under the surface, receiving fleeting attention only when the country’s perennial

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Gunmen raid villages in Taraba State

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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NSCDC foils sale of adulterated diesel to motorists in Rivers

Among the items recovered from the suspects were four fuel tankers, two wooden boats and four vehicles all loaded with varying quantities of adulterated diesel. The post NSCDC foils sale of adulterated diesel to motorists in Rivers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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How election debates launched me into limelight - Fashola

Mr Fashola said he joined the governorship race in 2007 as a rookie but made himself known through debates against his opponents. The post How election debates launched me into limelight - Fashola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Elon Musk launches $43 billion takeover bid for Twitter

He is offering $54.20 per share in a non-binding proposal to acquire all the outstanding shares of Twitter. The post Elon Musk launches $43 billion takeover bid for Twitter appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Police foil suicide attempt on 3rd Mainland Bridge

The man said personal challenges forced him to attempt suicide The post Police foil suicide attempt on 3rd Mainland Bridge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Again, gunmen raze Imo commissioner's country home

The gunmen also destroyed the commissioner's father's house in the local government area. The post Again, gunmen raze Imo commissioner's country home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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'Ikem', 'Onyeoma', seven other hit songs by Osinachi

Before her untimely death on Friday, Osinachi Nwachukwu's songs were much more popular than she was. The post 'Ikem', 'Onyeoma', seven other hit songs by Osinachi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Buhari swears in NPC, ICPC Commissioners

The inauguration of the commissioners took place before the commencement of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council. The post Buhari swears in NPC, ICPC Commissioners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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ANALYSIS: Why Nigeria, other African countries must beware of hybrid warfare

The recent Mali case shows that countries undergoing transition or conflict mediation are susceptible to hybrid threats. The post ANALYSIS: Why Nigeria, other African countries must beware of hybrid warfare appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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