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2023: Anambra govt threatens to pull down campaign billboards
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
A government official said candidates of all political parties have been given a two-week grace to pay for their campaign posters and billboards in the state.The post 2023: Anambra govt threatens to pull down campaign billboards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian Breweries to issue shareholders one new share for every four held
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
It is the brewer's first bonus issue in more than 18 years.The post Nigerian Breweries to issue shareholders one new share for every four held appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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BREAKING: Alleged Rape: Arraignment stalled as doctor fails to appear in court
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The defendants lawyer said he is out of town.The post BREAKING: Alleged Rape: Arraignment stalled as doctor fails to appear in court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Bamise: Lagos govt promises diligent prosecution of BRT driver
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The Lagos State government promises to ensure justice speedily for the deceaseds family.The post Bamise: Lagos govt promises diligent prosecution of BRT driver appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Think democracy is expensive' Try autocracy, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
There are two (admittedly connected) ways of appraising the Buhari governments eight years in office. The first, and the easiest route, is to interrogate the incumbent governments performance against the pledges it made at the hustings, when its measure of the frustration of the electorate with the inertia that had come to define the Goodluck []The post Think democracy is expensive' Try autocracy, By Uddin Ifeanyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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On security: Questions for 2023 presidential candidates (10), By Adetolu Ademujimi
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
we are convinced that the lip service by the Federal Government to the critical infrastructure in the security sector has gone on for too long to become a national tragedy. We are convinced that the rhetoric of massive infrastructure upgrade and renewed fight against insecurity must happen in 2023 through deliberate budgetary provisions and financial []The post On security: Questions for 2023 presidential candidates (10), By Adetolu Ademujimi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EDITORIAL: 2023 Polls: Containing escalating electoral violence
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
No democracy thrives anywhere with a win-at-all-costs mindset or the garrison mentality of the political elite to elections.The post EDITORIAL: 2023 Polls: Containing escalating electoral violence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Men and nations are great by the wealth of their virtue, not the virtue of their wealth, By Sunday Adelaja
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Unfortunately, we do not often see the advantages in the power of values and virtues. We are easily taken in by physical wealth, material possessions and the power of money. Life and history, though, have repeatedly taught us that values and virtues are far much important than the physical wealth we often see. Material wealth []The post Men and nations are great by the wealth of their virtue, not the virtue of their wealth, By Sunday Adelaja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Discrimination against children affecting their rights to education, health UNICEF
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The UNICEF chief said every child has the right to be included and protected, and to have an equal chance to reach full potentialThe post Discrimination against children affecting their rights to education, health UNICEF appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian university loses vice-chancellor
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The university registrar confirmed the VCs death in a statement late Sunday night.The post Nigerian university loses vice-chancellor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Branches for sale: Reforming Nigerian church planting strategies (2), By Ayo Akerele
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Historically, it has been proven many times that the influence of the church is not largely driven by quantity but by quality the quality of the Christians in our churches. Nations are not impacted by quantities of churches but by the quality of the local assembly in every society. Yes, the Lord mandated us []The post Branches for sale: Reforming Nigerian church planting strategies (2), By Ayo Akerele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar stage spectacular World Cup opening ceremony
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
At the spectacular ceremony, the emir of Qatar kissed his fathers hand and welcomed the world to soccers biggest event, the first time it has been staged in the Middle East.The post Qatar stage spectacular World Cup opening ceremony appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Valencia scores twice as hosts start on losing note
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Valencia could have gotten a hat trick to his name, but his earlier effort was chalked off for offside.The post Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Valencia scores twice as hosts start on losing note appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PDP Crisis: Wike, associates insist on Ayus removal; say theyre open to negotiation
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that other PDP leaders at the meeting were former governors Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo State), Ayo Fayose (Ekiti), Donald Duke (Cross River), Jonah Jang (Plateau).The post PDP Crisis: Wike, associates insist on Ayus removal; say theyre open to negotiation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Teacher, dont teach me nonsense!, By Wole Olaoye
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
My name is Government, in case you dont know. You underrate me at your peril, Teacher. You, a mere pen and paper wielder, exam marker, lecture deliverer, knowledge vendor. A hunter of antelope cant compare himself with a hunter of men. Only the Government can delete you from circulation and even find your corpse []The post Teacher, dont teach me nonsense!, By Wole Olaoye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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A detribalised Nigerian does not exist; it never did, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
In reality, the expression detribalised is worse than a patronising piece of colonial nonsense. It begins from a conceptual error that tribal identity is expendable like a piece of traditional accoutrement. It is not. In 1989, academics Bill Ashcroft, Gareth Griffiths and Helen Tiffin published, to great acclaim, their study of the evolution of the []The post A detribalised Nigerian does not exist; it never did, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Cisse says Lions wont change for Netherlands
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
A first ever meeting between Senegal and the Netherlands sees both countries missing their most influential forwards in Mane and Depay.The post Cisse says Lions wont change for Netherlands appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PREMIUM TIMES E-in-C, Musikilu Mojeed, to release The Letterman, book on Obasanjos Secret letters
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
The Letterman, a narrative non-fiction, curates some of the most significant and historical letters written and received by ex-President Obasanjo.The post PREMIUM TIMES E-in-C, Musikilu Mojeed, to release The Letterman, book on Obasanjos Secret letters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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#Meettheleonards: Why I married Peggy Ovire Fredrick Leonard
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
"I wasn't looking for a wife. I was looking for a soulmate and a best friend. You have been my best friend for the longest."The post #Meettheleonards: Why I married Peggy Ovire Fredrick Leonard appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Presidential candidates speak on plans for Nigerias security, economy
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Ahead of the coming elections, CDD and Arise Television have partnered to host a series of town halls focusing on presidential candidates. The post Presidential candidates speak on plans for Nigerias security, economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Osinbajo heads to Canada
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Osinbajo's visit is Nigeria's first high-level visit to Canada since 2000.The post Osinbajo heads to Canada appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ayinla Omowura and Ayinde Barrister: Vocalising the duel in Philadelphia, By Festus Adedayo
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
although Ayinde Barrister utilised the absence of Omowura and appropriated the space in an awesome way to flourish musically, even dying greater than Omowura, yet if both musicians had existed side by side into 2010 when Barrister died, the latter could not have been able to unbuckle the musical shoes of Omowura who bestrode the []The post Ayinla Omowura and Ayinde Barrister: Vocalising the duel in Philadelphia, By Festus Adedayo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COP27: UN warns against crossing red line over 1.5c temperature limit
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Mr Guterres welcomed the agreement on the loss and damage fund but said it is not enough.The post COP27: UN warns against crossing red line over 1.5c temperature limit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NDLEA arrests Saudi-bound widow with cocaine at Lagos airport
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Mr Babafemi said the 56-year-old widow and mother of four was arrested over her attempt to traffic 400 grams of cocaine concealed in her footwear to Saudi Arabia.The post NDLEA arrests Saudi-bound widow with cocaine at Lagos airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PDP Crisis: Wike, Makinde, others meet in Lagos, form Integrity Group
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Addressing journalists before going into a closed-door meeting, Mr Makinde said the Integrity Group remained the face behind the struggle within the PDP.The post PDP Crisis: Wike, Makinde, others meet in Lagos, form Integrity Group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COP27: Inside Climate deal reached in Egypt
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
The Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan (SHIP) saw Parties recommit to keeping the 1.5C target for global temperature rise intact.The post COP27: Inside Climate deal reached in Egypt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos govt set to arraign medical director for rape
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Olaleye will be facing a two-count charge of defilement and sexual assault by penetration," a Lagos official said.The post Lagos govt set to arraign medical director for rape appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Day Ayinla Omowura and Ayinde Barrister dueled in Philadelphia, By Festus Adedayo
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Bala-blu-blu-bulaba,All Progressives Congress (APCs) festival of incoherences, should attract a writer. So also the celebration and justification of its impending fatality. Feeble and laughable as it may seem, Festus Keyamos Ananias and Saphirra role in this frightening reality too should not escape a dissection. I would have loved to ask Keyamo, in the words of []The post Day Ayinla Omowura and Ayinde Barrister dueled in Philadelphia, By Festus Adedayo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Davido, DJ Lambo, others emerge winners at Beatz Awards
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Hip-hop music star Davido won the best songwriter award.The post Davido, DJ Lambo, others emerge winners at Beatz Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The World Last Week: Missiles hit Poland, COP27 ends, World Cup begins
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Under the new fund agreed at COP27, donors will contribute to save lives and livelihoods from climate change related disasters.The post The World Last Week: Missiles hit Poland, COP27 ends, World Cup begins appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Article of Faith: New convenant giving, By Femi Aribisala
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
The only acceptable basis for all action in Christ is love. What is God worth to us' Is he only worthy of a tithe of our income' Every Christian should be allowed to determine this for himself or herself. Institutionalised tithing limits the generosity of a believer. Once we give 10%, we believe we have []The post Article of Faith: New convenant giving, By Femi Aribisala appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nine die in Kano road accident Official
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
On arrival, we found out that it was a vehicle conveying about 12 people, without registration number, coming from Kano, heading to Katsina."The post Nine die in Kano road accident Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COP27: Inside Climate deal reached in Egypt
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
The Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan (SHIP) saw Parties recommit to keeping the 1.5C target for global temperature rise intact.The post COP27: Inside Climate deal reached in Egypt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COP27 establishes fund to deal with climate loss, damage
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Following the development, the new fund will see donors contribute to a global fund to save lives and livelihoods from climate change-related disasters.The post COP27 establishes fund to deal with climate loss, damage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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World Toilet Day: Over 1.5 million people die annually from diarrhoea WHO
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
The WHO boss said one in five people doesnt have access to a toilet, and almost one in two lack safe sanitation services.The post World Toilet Day: Over 1.5 million people die annually from diarrhoea WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar vs Ecuador: Hosts set for tricky start as World Cup kicks off
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Felix Sanchez Bas's men are competing on the biggest international stage for the first time in their history and they have their eyes on registering a bright start against EcuadorThe post Qatar vs Ecuador: Hosts set for tricky start as World Cup kicks off appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Brain Drain' UK witnessing increased visa applications by Nigerians Official
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
We have labour shortage in the UK at the moment. But we have to balance that because we do not also want to be responsible for a massive brain drain from Nigeria.The post Brain Drain' UK witnessing increased visa applications by Nigerians Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen kill three police officers in Nigerias south-east
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Many of us ran away when we heard the gunmen firing shots. We returned and saw three bodies of the policemen, a witness said.The post Gunmen kill three police officers in Nigerias south-east appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Man kills mother-in-law after raping sister-in-law
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Police say 38-year old suspect also killed the person who witnessed him killing his mother-in-law.The post Man kills mother-in-law after raping sister-in-law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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JUST IN: Gunmen kill three police officers in Nigerias south-east
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Many of us ran away when we heard the gunmen firing shots. We returned and saw three bodies of the policemen, a witness said.The post JUST IN: Gunmen kill three police officers in Nigerias south-east appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen kill ex-Enugu commissioner, brother
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Police said the gunmen infiltrated Oji-River from neigbouring Anambra community on Friday before killing the former commissioner and his brother.The post Gunmen kill ex-Enugu commissioner, brother appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Amaechi graduates with Law degree
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Mr Amaechi, in a statement issued by his Media Office on Saturday in Abuja, was admitted to the Bachelor of Law Degree Programme when serving as a minister.The post Amaechi graduates with Law degree appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian lawmakers move to block reckless spending by revenue-generating agencies
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Lawmakers want to place eight federal revenue-generating agencies on a cost of collection percentage to stop the agencies from spending their revenue arbitrarilyThe post Nigerian lawmakers move to block reckless spending by revenue-generating agencies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kidnappers abduct two doctors, demand N100 million ransom
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
The police said they are working to ensure the release of the victims.The post Kidnappers abduct two doctors, demand N100 million ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu campaigns in Delta, promises to reactivate Gas Revolution Industrial Park
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
"Our government will further re-activate the multi-billion dollars Gas Revolution Industrial Park Project."The post Tinubu campaigns in Delta, promises to reactivate Gas Revolution Industrial Park appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oil Money: Akwa Ibom, other states in the spotlight after Wikes revelation
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Now, Nigerians are renewing the call for accountability from the governors in the Niger Delta region, after Mr Wikes remarks.The post Oil Money: Akwa Ibom, other states in the spotlight after Wikes revelation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police arrest two for attempting to dupe woman of N600,000
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The suspects were arrested on Friday at a bank gate where they were waiting to collect the money.The post Police arrest two for attempting to dupe woman of N600,000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dantata, Abdulsamad, others raise over N1bn for Jigawa flood victims
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The donations were made in Dutse at the fundraising in support of the 2022 flood victims in the state.The post Dantata, Abdulsamad, others raise over N1bn for Jigawa flood victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UK supporting Nigeria to deliver credible elections in 2023 High commissioner
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The official says the UK would monitor the elections closely.The post UK supporting Nigeria to deliver credible elections in 2023 High commissioner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2022 World Cup: Oliseh to work with Wenger, others in Qatar
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
A member of Nigerias first World Cup team to the USA in 1994, Oliseh was also a part of the Super Eagles France 1998 World Cup squadThe post 2022 World Cup: Oliseh to work with Wenger, others in Qatar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NOUN undergraduate crowned first-ever Naija Higlandah
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Guests at the event, organised by William Lawson, were entertained by 'Gongo Aso crooner, 9ice, Orezi, ARB Band, and other musicians.The post NOUN undergraduate crowned first-ever Naija Higlandah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Super Eagles technical crew to address penalty controversy
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Ekong and Dennis had a little disagreement on who will take a penalty kick during Nigeria's heavy loss to Portugal on ThursdayThe post Super Eagles technical crew to address penalty controversy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Terrorists abduct 44 residents, place N20m protection levy on Zamfara community
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Two local sources, however, told PREMIUM TIMES that five women managed to escape from the terrorists' camp.The post Terrorists abduct 44 residents, place N20m protection levy on Zamfara community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2022 World Cup: Infantino says criticism of Qatar hypocritical
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
How many of these European or Western business companies who earn millions from Qatar, billions, how many of them have addressed migrant workers rights with the authorities'"The post 2022 World Cup: Infantino says criticism of Qatar hypocritical appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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One year after, Kwam 1, last wife, Emmanuela, still waxing strong
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The lovebirds had a grand wedding ceremony on the 18th of November, 2021, at the Palace of the Alake of Egbaland, Ake, Abeokuta, graced by over 30 monarchs.The post One year after, Kwam 1, last wife, Emmanuela, still waxing strong appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Osinbajo, Ehanire to headline 2022 national dialogue on primary health care
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The organisers said the dialogue is timely, noting that the countrys health sector is facing financing and human resource gaps.The post Osinbajo, Ehanire to headline 2022 national dialogue on primary health care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen kill two Ebubeagu operatives in Ebonyi
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Besides the general insecurity in the South-east, there have been rampant cases of deadly attacks against Ebubeagu in Ebonyi.The post Gunmen kill two Ebubeagu operatives in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Women in Agriculture: Why government should not give women loan for farming Farmer
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The food processor, a retired civil servant, asks the government to give women farmers grants, not loan.The post Women in Agriculture: Why government should not give women loan for farming Farmer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Rape: Im innocent, my accuser was manipulated Actor, Moses Armstrong
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
"She said she had withdrawn the case and that this was not what they told her. It was obvious she was being manipulated".The post EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Rape: Im innocent, my accuser was manipulated Actor, Moses Armstrong appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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GTCO Fashion Weekend: Seven outstanding trends (PHOTOS)
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
It seemed as if people took the famous saying, "Fashion fades, but style is eternal," to heart as they showed up with the sole purpose of making a mark through avant-garde designs, dramatic poses, gender non-conforming outfits, and beautiful looks that live rent-free in our heads.The post GTCO Fashion Weekend: Seven outstanding trends (PHOTOS) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari hails Wikes support for legal education in Nigeria
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The president said history will be kind to the Rivers governor.The post Buhari hails Wikes support for legal education in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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MOVIE REVIEW: Magic of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The ending is superb. I predict that there will be part 3 of this movie, with the revelation that the late King T'Challa had fathered a child with Nakia before she escaped to Haiti, where the boy, Toussaint, and his mother now live.The post MOVIE REVIEW: Magic of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria re-elected into global aviation organisation for key directory
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
ICAO-PKD is a global border security and migration management organisation with membership of 88-member countries.The post Nigeria re-elected into global aviation organisation for key directory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why I am yet to appoint politicians into my cabinet Gov Oyebanji
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Governor Oyebanji says he is taking his time to assemble a formidable team.The post Why I am yet to appoint politicians into my cabinet Gov Oyebanji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanus N20bn suit
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, had filed the suit to demand N20 billion damages for his illegal rendition from Kenya to continue facing his terrorism and treasonable felony charges in June last year.The post Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanus N20bn suit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The obsessions of David Hundeyin, By Femi Fani-Kayode
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Whilst insisting that Tinubu was a drug lord, your guest did not answer the question that was put to him by Oseni He asked,On Channels Television last night Femi Fani-Kayode said $1 million USD was returned to Bola Tinubu by the U.S. authorities after the investigation was completed and only $460,000 USD was seized due []The post The obsessions of David Hundeyin, By Femi Fani-Kayode appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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WHO says 3.5bn people suffer from oral diseases
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said this in a statement on Friday.The post WHO says 3.5bn people suffer from oral diseases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Were preparing for possible run-off presidential election INEC
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
INEC says it will not keep the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the general election at the Central Bank because it is a sensitive material.The post 2023: Were preparing for possible run-off presidential election INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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University inducts Peter Obi into Hall of Fame
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, Peter Mbah were also inducted into the Hall of Fame.The post University inducts Peter Obi into Hall of Fame appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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TotalEnergies commits $1.5million to flood victims in Rivers Official
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The floods came with various diseases and to ameliorate this, the company is planning to organise a mass free health campaign where patients can be examined and provided with medications.The post TotalEnergies commits $1.5million to flood victims in Rivers Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court to decide on bail application by Umahis opponent
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The LP candidate has been in prison for almost a month now, with his lawyers and political allies scrambling to secure his freedom so that he can go on with his political campaigns.The post Court to decide on bail application by Umahis opponent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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National Assembly gets new Clerk
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The National Assembly Service Commission named Sani Tambuwal as acting clerk to succeed Ojo Amos who will be proceeding on retirement in February.The post National Assembly gets new Clerk appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SPECIAL REPORT: How floods destroyed farmlands, submerged houses in Imo communities
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
PREMIUM TIMES observed that the destruction of farmlands in the state was caused by heavy overflow of water from major rivers around the stateThe post SPECIAL REPORT: How floods destroyed farmlands, submerged houses in Imo communities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos is an environmental disaster Demas Nwoko
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The 87-year-old architect said since Lagos was a yardstick for creating modern structures, the state needed to be on the frontline for solving inadequate and insufficient housing problems.The post Lagos is an environmental disaster Demas Nwoko appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian Prophet launches petition to stop 50 Cent from producing Hushpuppi series
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The prophet says the proposed Hushpuppi series will further damage Nigerias battered image and reinforce stereotypes.The post Nigerian Prophet launches petition to stop 50 Cent from producing Hushpuppi series appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court discharges ex-SGF Babachir Lawal, others of N544m grass-cutting scam
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
The EFCC has vowed to appeal against the court's judgement exonerating Babachir Lawal of the N544 million grass-cutting fraud charges that got him sacked as the SGF in 2017.The post Court discharges ex-SGF Babachir Lawal, others of N544m grass-cutting scam appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fire guts several houses, worship centre in Benin
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
A tanker carrying petroleum product from Benin heading towards Akure fell into a gutter and burst into flames.The post Fire guts several houses, worship centre in Benin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 22 and a troubled world in search of leaders, By Owei Lakemfa
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Most of humanity began a work week on Monday, 7 November. I watched hundreds of Congolese youths including ladies engaged in rowdy but seemingly joyous group dances, songs and banter. There were also a sprinkling of soldiers amongst them. Good, you might say. Except that the gathering was not about celebrating life. While billions of []The post Qatar 22 and a troubled world in search of leaders, By Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Femi Otedolas birthday, the super yacht and other stories, By Osmund Agbo
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
I like to believe that I have a few things in common with Femi Otedola, the billionaire business mogul, founder of Zenon Petroleum and former chairman of Forte Oil PLC. I know what you are probably thinking but I do not count in billions just yet and so lets get that one out of the []The post Femi Otedolas birthday, the super yacht and other stories, By Osmund Agbo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why I hired friends to kill my stepmother Suspect
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Police said the suspect, and in an attempt to mislead, lodge a complaint that his step mother had been murdered by unknown persons.The post Why I hired friends to kill my stepmother Suspect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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