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Sat, 15 Jan 2022 10:53:37 GMT
Top Women Making Waves in Medical Profession
[Leadership] It's a fact that to succeed in a male-dominated world, women who dare to venture into any professional field, especially in the health sector, need to go the extra mile against stereotypes. Refusing to be relegated to the kitchen and the...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:55:48 GMT
Super Eagles See Off Sudan to Progress to the Last 16
[CAF] The Super Eagles of Nigeria progressed to the last 16 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 with 3-1 victory over Sudan in Group D.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:05:37 GMT
Who Must Be President of Nigeria?
[Premium Times] Nobody in a democracy has an entitlement to occupy a political office, outside the framework of democratically held elections.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:03:56 GMT
Afcon 2021 - Nigeria V Sudan: Three Mistakes Super Eagles Must Avoid
[Premium Times] There are almost 100 places between Nigeria and Sudan in the FIFA ranking

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:37:59 GMT
Don't Sell Central Hospital, Library Complexes, Agbomhere Tells Obaseki
[This Day] A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Blessing Agbomhere, has asked Governor Godwin Obaseki to halt sale of Benin Central hospital and Edo State Library complexes.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:50:44 GMT
Illegal Refinery - NSCDC Disbands Rivers Anti-Vandal Unit, Probes Operations
[This Day] The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi has disbanded the anti-vandal unit of Rivers State Command following allegation that the unit was aiding and abetting of vandals and illegal bunkers...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:49:48 GMT
New Edo Refinery, Energy Park for Inauguration in March
[This Day] Duport Midstream Company Limited (DMCL) and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited have revealed that the ongoing construction of Energy Park located in Egbokor, Orhionmwon Local Government Area (LGA), Edo State would be ready for inaugur...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:40:27 GMT
Five Factors Will Determine #nigeriadecides2023
[Premium Times] Nigeria's 2023 election could be a tragic farce with deadly consequences for the country and beyond.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:40:29 GMT
Updated - 2023: Members of New Group Converge in Kano, Urge Osinbajo to Run
[Premium Times] The gathering, tagged 'The Kano Declaration', attracted support groups and politicians from across Nigeria.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:40:29 GMT
Wike Accuses Police Chief of Operating Illegal Refinery, Asks Him to Leave Rivers
[Premium Times] "I can't be governor here and the security man owns an illegal refinery. No, it is not possible."

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:18:30 GMT
24 Hours After Rescuing Kidnapped Plateau Poly Students, Gunmen Abduct Four University Students in Nasarawa
[Premium Times] This is coming merely 24 hours after police in Plateau State claimed to have rescued some students of the state-owned polytechnic located in Barkin Ladi community, who were abducted on Wednesday night by kidnappers.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:10:57 GMT
Covid-19 - Nigeria Records 352 Cases Friday As Who Approves New Drugs for Treatment
[Premium Times] The WHO panel of experts also looked at two other drugs for severe and critical COVID-19: ruxolitinib and tofacitinib, and gave conditional recommendation against their use

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:07:37 GMT
Nigeria Will Prevail Over Current Security Challenges - Buhari
[Leadership] President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed confidence that the nation will overcome the prevailing insecurity in parts of the country.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:06:52 GMT
Afcon 2021 - Iwobi, Aribo Fired Up for Sudan Clash
[Premium Times] The players seek another positive result after the bright start recorded against Egypt

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:04:33 GMT
Gunmen Kill Inspector in Another Deadly Attack On Imo Police Facility
[Premium Times] Another officer sustained injuries in the attack.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:11:25 GMT
Commonwealth Games - Judo Federation Postpones Trials to February
[Premium Times] The shift in date is to accommodate the zonal eliminations of the upcoming NUGA Games.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:40:30 GMT
2023 - Makinde Commends Tinubu During APC Leader's Visit to Ibadan
[Premium Times] The former governor of Lagos State and some of his political associates visited Mr Makinde at the State Government House, Agodi in Ibadan.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:40:30 GMT
Ngf Director General's 'Amazing' 60th Birthday Celebration With His Igarra Community
[Premium Times] To round off the activities, the elderly and the youths received free medical check-ups by specialists, including surgeons, dentists, and ophthalmologists.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:16:22 GMT
The Private University As Enterprise - Limits of Academic Capitalism
[Premium Times] Last week, I attended a Convening on Higher Education in Africa, organised by Professor Toyin Falola of the University of Texas. The conference held at Babcock University, and focused on the theme of the impact of private universities...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:34:54 GMT
No Outbreak of New Polio Virus - Govt
[Leadership] The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has debunked the report of an outbreak of a new polio virus in some states.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:11:14 GMT
Grassroot Sports, Avenue for Talent Hunt - Uzodinma
[Daily Trust] Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma Imo State has described grassroots sports as a veritable avenue for talent hunt.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:13:47 GMT
Govt Defends Cordial Relationship Between Executive, National Assembly
[This Day] Abuja -- President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the Ninth National Assembly under the leadership of Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, saying its cooperation with the executive should never be regarded as a sign of weakness but strength.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:23:03 GMT
NEMA's Response to Issues
[Leadership] The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established via Act 12, as amended, by Act 50 of 1999 to manage disasters in Nigeria. Therefore, from its inception, NEMA has been tackling disaster-related issues by establishing concr...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:15:58 GMT
13 Killed in Niger Bandits Attack - Police
[Leadership] Niger State Police Command has confirmed that 13 people lost their lives in an attack by bandits on villagers harvesting crops at Nakundna and Wurukuchi communities, in Shiroro local government area of Niger State.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:11:27 GMT
Govt Inaugurates EFCC Board 6 Years After
[Leadership] Federal government has inaugurated the governing board of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:08:40 GMT
Convention Delay, Presidential Declarations Deepen APC Crisis
[Leadership] The controversy over the delay in conducting national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect a national chairman and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) has taken a deeper crisis dimension, with party stak...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:07:50 GMT
Lucrative Agricultural Business You Can Do in 2022
[Leadership] One of the most lucrative business sector across the world, including Nigeria, is agriculture. As such, some state governments have embarked on diversifying their revenue sources into this sector.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:06:51 GMT
Emefiele - Pan-African Payment Platform Will Reduce Use of Dollars, Pounds in Trade
[Vanguard] Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says the pan-African payment and settlement system, PAPSS, will simplify cross-border transactions and reduce third currencies for intra-African trade.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:16:03 GMT
Who Is Aspiring President Bola Tinubu?
[DW] Ruling party chief and influential former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu has declared his ambitions to run for president in Nigeria's 2023 elections.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:16:02 GMT
Man Charged For Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Athlete Blessing Okagbare
[Premium Times] The FBI revealed encrypted messages exchanged between the defendant and Okagbare.



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