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The PDP says Lagos residents are tired of the APC rule and would troop out on election day to vote for its governorship candidate, Jandor. The post G5 meeting: Lagos PDP vows to unseat APC despite internal crisis in opposition party 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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Qatar 2022: Spain set new World Cup record with massive victory over Costa Rica
This is the first time Spain will be scoring seven goals in a World Cup match. The post Qatar 2022: Spain set new World Cup record with massive victory over Costa Rica appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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14 people die in Cameroon landslide
Mr Bea described the area where the landslide took place as a “very dangerous spot.” The post 14 people die in Cameroon landslide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Queen Nanny: Ghanaian woman who led liberation army in Jamaica, By Owei Lakemfa
Nanny was a priestess, leader, and commander-in-chief of the rebel army who trained her soldiers in guerrilla warfare. She was so fierce in battle that the Europeans tried to pass her off as a myth created to rally the forces of the Maroons. But despite strenuous efforts, the Europeans could not
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Qatar 2022: Messi helps Argentina reignite World Cup hopes
The victory moves Argentina second in the group with three points The post Qatar 2022: Messi helps Argentina reignite World Cup hopes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court orders arrest of Imo Deputy Speaker
The judge ordered EFCC to apprehended the Imo State Deputy Speaker, Amarachi Iwuanyawu, and detain him till 23 February 2023, when he is expected to be brought to the court. The post Court orders arrest of Imo Deputy Speaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Group asks Buhari, NASS to halt auction of 5G spectrum by NCC
The group says the planned auction will reduce investors' confidence. The post Group asks Buhari, NASS to halt auction of 5G spectrum by NCC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Citizen journalism and democratic consolidation, By Sam Akpe & Mercy Tartsea-Anshase
Almost two centuries ago, a notable French writer, Alexis de Tocqueville offered a controversial description of the powers of the media in the elevation and sustenance of democracy. Focusing on the American model, which had already reached maturity at that time, he observed that the press was in
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Oil prices recover from near year’s slump amid production cut rumour
Futures for Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped 2.9% to trade close to $81 a barrel, the lowest level since January. The post Oil prices recover from near year’s slump amid production cut rumour appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Egypt 2023: Flying Eagles coach invites 40 players for U-20 Cup of Nations
The list is made up of five goalkeepers, nine defenders, 13 midfielders and 13 forwards. The post Egypt 2023: Flying Eagles coach invites 40 players for U-20 Cup of Nations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why silence is not always golden, By Ayo Akerele
The evil of silence is unparalleled. There is nowhere in the Bible where God’s people, either in the Old Testament or  the New Testament, are told to look away from evil. In all cases, God commands us to speak out, expose evil, or approach the evil doer to correct them in love. Keeping quiet when
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Manchester United part ways with Ronaldo
The contract termination is with immediate effect. The post Manchester United part ways with Ronaldo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari vows to restore political stability, security in West Africa
Mr Buhari says Nigeria is committed to supporting ECOWAS institutions to ensure that the countries in the region are all returned to constitutional rule. The post Buhari vows to restore political stability, security in West Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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As floodwater recedes, Delta communities worry over impact on health, livelihoods
Nigeria's worst flood in over a decade has receded in many states, including Delta, but concerns linger over the health outcomes of residents and other post-disaster implications. The post As floodwater recedes, Delta communities worry over impact on health, livelihoods appeared first on Premiu
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2023: Court sacks Amosun’s anointed candidate, Otegbeye, 26 ADC assembly hopefuls
The court agrees that the ADC did not comply with the Electoral Act in the conduct of its primaries. The post 2023: Court sacks Amosun’s anointed candidate, Otegbeye, 26 ADC assembly hopefuls appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 2022: Denmark, Tunisia tie produce first barren draw
It was Tunisia’s first clean sheet in 16 World Cup games since the 1978 world cup The post Qatar 2022: Denmark, Tunisia tie produce first barren draw appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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National Assembly: Controversy trails appointment of new clerk
The NASC allegedly breached its Act by bypassing other senior officers of the National Assembly to appoint the new acting Clerk, Magaji Tambuwal. The post National Assembly: Controversy trails appointment of new clerk appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Average retail price of petrol in Nigeria up 17.93% in October - NBS
The NBS report said the highest average retail price of N211.00 for petrol was recorded in Kebbi state The post Average retail price of petrol in Nigeria up 17.93% in October - NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 2022: Japan secure dramatic win over former champions, Germany
Substitute, Ritsu Doan got the equaliser for Japan in the 75th minute before Takuma Asano won it eight minutes later The post Qatar 2022: Japan secure dramatic win over former champions, Germany appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: G5 compounds Atiku’s challenges, adopts new stance on PDP crisis
The PDP has been battling an internal crisis that could mar its chances of winning next year’s presidential election. The post 2023: G5 compounds Atiku’s challenges, adopts new stance on PDP crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senegal 0-2 Netherlands: Gakpo, Clarkson sinks Teranga Lions with late goals
Senegal no doubt missed their talisman, Sadio Mane who was out injured as they failed to convert the chances that came their way The post Senegal 0-2 Netherlands: Gakpo, Clarkson sinks Teranga Lions with late goals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ex-Surveyor-General Omoigui, who demarcated Nigeria's state boundaries, is dead
Before his death, Mr Omoigui was chairman of the DAGOMO Foundation, an organisation established to raise elderly care in Nigeria and the world. The post Ex-Surveyor-General Omoigui, who demarcated Nigeria's state boundaries, is dead 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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Tinubu takes campaign abroad, to speak at Chatham House
Mr Tinubu is expected to spend 13 days on the foreign trip. The post Tinubu takes campaign abroad, to speak at Chatham House 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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Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official
The official said the number may be more because the 130 members are those who lost in the primary elections of their parties and would not stand in the 25 February National Assembly election. The post Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official appeared first on Premium Times Niger
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Paris Club Refund: NGF to keep exploring legal options
The NGF also moves to stop the privatisation of 10 National Integrated Power Projects (NIPPs) by the federal government. The post Paris Club Refund: NGF to keep exploring legal options appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The speakership crisis in Ekiti State, By Reuben Abati
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