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Missions struggle to navigate the political minefields that come with the broad goal of stabilising conflict situations. The post ANALYSIS: UN peacekeeping in Africa needs tighter parameters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Dogara, others disown Babachir Lawal on Peter Obi's endorsement
Mr Lawal had in a statement on Thursday said the APC Northern Christian leaders had endorsed Mr Obi for the 2023 presidential election. The post Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Dogara, others disown Babachir Lawal on Peter Obi's endorsement 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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2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike
The Ebonyi governor was in Rivers on Mr Wike’s invitation to inaugurate a road built by Wike’s administration. The post 2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Germany 1-1 Spain: Fullkrug equaliser gives Germany a Qatar 2022 World Cup lifeline
Germany needed an equaliser seven minutes from time on Sunday to stay alive in Group E with the deciding matches coming up on Thursday The post Germany 1-1 Spain: Fullkrug equaliser gives Germany a Qatar 2022 World Cup lifeline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court orders final forfeiture of N775 million, houses linked to former accountant-general, Dasuki's ex-aide
EFCC said the forfeited N775 million and houses were proceeds of illegal activities of the suspects. The post Court orders final forfeiture of N775 million, houses linked to former accountant-general, Dasuki's ex-aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Nigerian editors need to revisit their Owerri conference, By Tonnie Iredia
Why is Nigeria allowing the type of reported repression of opponents or journalists in states such as Ebonyi? Certainly, journalists are not above the law, those who offend should be taken through the due process of law. If our editors who went to Imo had condemned the governor for poor work, the
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CAF Women’s Champions League: Gov. Diri rewards Bayelsa Queens
The Bayelsa Governor said 21 of the first team players would receive N1 million each. The post CAF Women’s Champions League: Gov. Diri rewards Bayelsa Queens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom
A secondary school principal, two teachers and a nurse, were last week abducted at Irele- Ekiti, in Ajoni Local Council Development Area of Ekiti State. The post Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wike, allies absent, Atiku present as Adeleke sworn in as 6th Osun Governor
Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been sworn in as the 6th civilian governor of Osun State. The post Wike, allies absent, Atiku present as Adeleke sworn in as 6th Osun Governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ede in joyous mood ahead of Adeleke's inauguration
“We see the inauguration as our own and we are set to celebrate the day just like Sallah and Christmas,” a resident of Ademola Adeleke's hometown said. The post Ede in joyous mood ahead of Adeleke's inauguration 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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Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond
The DMO advised interested investors to contact Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited, Vetiva Capital Management Limited and Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited for issuance The post Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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More opportunities for Fintech Growth in Africa, Flutterwave’s Head of Risk for Africa
Flutterwave’s Head of Risk, Africa, Emmanuel Efenure, has said that despite the pandemic-driven growth recorded by the Fintech industry across Africa, there’s still more opportunity for growth in the continent. The post More opportunities for Fintech Growth in Africa, Flutterwave’s Head of Risk
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Media groups strategise on implementation of self-regulation platform for journalists
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects
Several sources said many officials of the park services have been queried after PREMIUM TIMES findings were published in October. The post EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘Motor boy’ dies, another injured in Lagos tanker accident
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How to self-exclude from gambling operators outside Nigeria
The software is available for all platforms you can imagine. It will run perfectly well on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. The post How to self-exclude from gambling operators outside Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ogun communities bicker over road under construction by government
Iboro and Imasayi communities are in dispute over the naming of Igani Okoto-Ayetoro road being constructed by the Ogun State government. The post Ogun communities bicker over road under construction by government appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor
Mr Adeleke appointed a former chairman of Osogbo Local Government Council, Kassim Akinleye, as the Chief of Staff. The post Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah
The governing board said the scheme was being impacted negatively by Mr Fadah’s conduct and that the morale of staff was down. The post EXCLUSIVE: Real reasons Buhari sacked NYSC DG, Fadah 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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Supreme Court denies comments credited to CJN over Makinde's membership of PDP's G-5 governors
Mr Ariwola was reported to have said he was happy that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the state the CJN hails from, was part of the G-5. The post Supreme Court denies comments credited to CJN over Makinde's membership of PDP's G-5 governors 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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INEC releases guidelines for political campaigns, party expenses
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Lagos announces traffic diversion as Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hold APC rally Saturday
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Mohammed Mustapha Olaroungbe Akanbi (1971-2022), By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Above all, Mohammed’s needs in life were very few. He had truly little regard for material possessions and was committed to traveling light through earth. Among his pearls of wisdom, Mohammed always insisted that “there is nothing like sudden death…. Death can come anytime (and) we should always
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2023: Centre asks judges not to prioritise political cases at detriment of other justice seekers
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Zulum signs 775 CofO in 3 years, Shettima, others signed 1,722 in 20 years - Official
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