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Anambra school shut over exam malpractices
A teacher allegedly involved in the malpractice has been sacked, the state government says. The post Anambra school shut over exam malpractices appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fuel Subsidy: Nigerian govt secures $800 million World Bank facility
The finance minister said the $800 million is the first tranche of palliatives to be disbursed through cash transfers to about 50 million Nigerians, who belong to the most vulnerable category of society. The post Fuel Subsidy: Nigerian govt secures $800 million World Bank facility appeared firs
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Aftermath arrest, Portable hails FG, police in new single
‘‘After God, the government is most powerful. If you offend me, I will report you to the police….’’ The post Aftermath arrest, Portable hails FG, police in new single appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria receives air traffic control radar from Argentina
“Argentina completed the first sale to Nigeria of a radar for civil use built by INVAP SE, which landed today in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, and will be used for air traffic control in the African country…" The post Nigeria receives air traffic control radar from Argentina appeared first on
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Presidential Transition Council raises alarm over fake Twitter account
The PTC said the fake Twitter handle was created by unscrupulous persons since April 2020 even before the establishment and inauguration of the council. The post Presidential Transition Council raises alarm over fake Twitter account appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Peter Obi speaks on treason allegation
Since he was caught on tape declaring the 2023 presidential election a "religious war", Mr Obi had remained silent on social media, leaving his aides to address the matter. The post Peter Obi speaks on treason allegation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Rivers: INEC speaks on PDP, APC clash over inspection of election materials
The protest by the PDP has continued into a second day. The post Rivers: INEC speaks on PDP, APC clash over inspection of election materials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ukraine to resume electricity exports to Europe after 6 month halt
An official said that exporting the surplus electricity would provide additional financial resources for the reconstruction of the destroyed and damaged energy infrastructure. The post Ukraine to resume electricity exports to Europe after 6 month halt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NCC recommends two-factor authentication to secure WhatsApp
The security feature gives businesses and people the ability to monitor and help safeguard their most vulnerable information and networks, an official said The post NCC recommends two-factor authentication to secure WhatsApp appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari approves amendment of deep offshore oil block mini-bid round
The regulatory commission has already announced the requirement for joint venture (JV) arrangements between IOCs and indigenous companies The post Buhari approves amendment of deep offshore oil block mini-bid round appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why the minister of state position should be abolished, By Eric Teniola
“We don’t want Minister of State again. It is like a condemnation, if you are in the office; they can’t bring file to you; if you are having a gathering like this, you can’t talk; you will seat down with your colleagues like a “mumu”, you won’t talk; if you go to federal executive council […] T
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Chimamanda: Nigeria's democracy is positively growing, By Dele Alake
That Obi did not win the election does not make Nigeria’s democracy hollow. From 2011, there have been incremental and noticeable improvements in the country’s elections, as witnessed in 2015, 2019 and now in 2023. It can credibly be argued that Nigeria’s democracy is positively growing, as we ha
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EXPLAINER: How to spot deepfake audio clips blended by artificial intelligence tools
Some Nigerian disinformation experts have deployed audio-based deepfake technology to fake sensitive conversations of political figures, stirring controversies. The post EXPLAINER: How to spot deepfake audio clips blended by artificial intelligence tools appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mercy Aigbe converts to Islam, adopts new name
Mercy Aigbe is the latest Nigerian actress to convert from Christianity to Islam. The post Mercy Aigbe converts to Islam, adopts new name appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Easter: IGP orders security patrols, protection of public spaces
The IGP directed that the intensive patrols should cover worship centres, train stations, highways, motor parks, airports, waterways, recreation centres, banks and other financial institutions. The post Easter: IGP orders security patrols, protection of public spaces appeared first on Premium T
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Leaked Audio: Peter Obi’s 'religious war' phone call with Oyedepo stirs controversy
Mr Obi's critics have accused him of playing a politics of ethnicity and religion ahead of Nigeria's 2023 presidential election. He denies this, asking critics to provide evidence. The post Leaked Audio: Peter Obi’s 'religious war' phone call with Oyedepo stirs controversy appeared first on Pre
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EPL: Super Eagles stars suffer setback as relegation battle gets tougher
The roll-call of those in the relegation zone has the quartet of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho with Leicester City and the Southampton duo of Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu. The post EPL: Super Eagles stars suffer setback as relegation battle gets tougher appeared first on Premium Times Niger
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Students on the rampage as suspected cultist stabs colleague to death
A mob of protesters reportedly set the family house of the suspected killer on fire. The post Students on the rampage as suspected cultist stabs colleague to death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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LP suspends ex-chair Salako, Salvador, four others in Lagos
The party said the suspension followed the party’s reception and ratification of the report of the Disciplinary Committee set up to investigate the acts of anti-party activities levelled against the leaders. The post LP suspends ex-chair Salako, Salvador, four others in Lagos appeared first on
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One in six people globally affected by infertility -- WHO
“The new estimates show limited variation in the prevalence of infertility between regions. The post One in six people globally affected by infertility - WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kidnappers release five residents of Bauchi community after payment of ransom
Due to the worsening insecurity in the area, many residents have relocated to nearby Jos or Bauchi The post Kidnappers release five residents of Bauchi community after payment of ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Legislation, capacity gaps undermining Nigeria's anti-corruption measures - Report
The report analysed 16 different mechanisms focused on transparency and accountability in four different areas The post Legislation, capacity gaps undermining Nigeria's anti-corruption measures - Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kano court orders man to slaughter bothersome rooster
A complainant pleaded with the court to intervene because the cock is preventing him from sleeping at night. The post Kano court orders man to slaughter bothersome rooster appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s gas infrastructure can transport 6.9bn bcf for power generation – NNPCL
Effective utilisation of gas resources will enhance energy security and achieve net-zero emission goals in Nigeria, an official said. The post Nigeria’s gas infrastructure can transport 6.9bn bcf for power generation – NNPCL appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lassa Fever: Baby tests positive in Lagos as family confirms improved treatment after PREMIUM TIMES’ report
While the family of the patient insisted it was made to procure required medications at the IDH, the health commissioner, Mr Abayomi, has said at no time has the state “run out of critical medication or consumables and facilities required in the management of the disease.” The post Lassa Fever:
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World Health Day: Over 600 million Africans lack access to quality health care- WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic, health emergencies, and worsening climate situations negatively impact the continent’s efforts to accelerate progress toward achieving Universal Health Coverage. The post World Health Day: Over 600 million Africans lack access to quality health care- WHO appeared first on
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Enugu Assembly passes bill to integrate persons with disabilities
The bill, when signed into law, will ensure total elimination of all forms of discrimination and abuses persons with disabilities might had suffered in the past, says a lawmaker. The post Enugu Assembly passes bill to integrate persons with disabilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘I will bow out a fulfilled man, says Wike
Mr Wike charged the incoming administration with stewardship. The post ‘I will bow out a fulfilled man, says Wike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Friday Sermon: The last ten nights/says, lailatul-qadr, zakatul-fitr and bidding farewell to Ramadan, By Murtadha Gusau
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Provider, the Bestower. In His Hands are the repositories of everything. He divided the religious matters between His servants, just as He divided the worldly matters between them. So among them are scholars, worsh
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May Nigeria heal from the Obidients, By Fredrick Nwabufo
To radical 'Obidients' who are still in campaign mode and slinging prejudices for nuisance advantage, the elections are over, and the rest of Nigeria are now focused on governance and on advancing with Nigeria. Not that patriotism matters to radical 'Obidients', as they have shown themselves inca
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