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Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:09:35 GMT
Special Report - The Community Where Residents Refused Covid-19 Vaccines
[Premium Times] "I intentionally didn't go for COVID-19 test because I felt I didn't have it. Although I've heard it kills people after some days, I don't think it will get here," a resident said.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:07:48 GMT
Court Sets Aside Financial Crimes Commission Chairperson's Conviction
[Premium Times] The judge set aside the EFCC chair, Mr Bawa's conviction after hearing his application and request to the court to reverse itself.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:55:35 GMT
What Nigeria Must Do to End Child Marriages - Experts
[Premium Times] Nigeria presently accounts for an estimated 22 million child brides, a figure that may increase by seven million in the year 2050

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 04:40:08 GMT
Climate Change, Flooding and Nigeria's Tide of Corruption
[ISS] International climate finance shortages are a problem, but corruption and unaccountable state spending enable climate disasters.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:01:10 GMT
Nigeria 'Closely Monitoring' Twitter Following Elon Musk Takeover
[Premium Times] The Nigerian government said it won't allow any online platform to plunge Nigeria into crisis.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:14:37 GMT
2023 - Tinubu Meets Miners, Vows Not to Respond to 'Ugly Rumours'
[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu says his administration will develop the solid minerals sector, establishing policies that will encourage investment for growth in that sector, if elected president.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:05:52 GMT
Sanwo Olu, Others Hail Outgoing UNILAG VC
[Premium Times] Mr Sanwo-Olu also noted that the book would reveal and showcase the stewardship and all of the things that he has gone through.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:02:44 GMT
How I Wanted to Be Pastor - Tonto Dikeh
[Premium Times] Tonto Dikeh may be successful in her other endeavours especially acting, but she says that she missed her initial calling.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:01:24 GMT
Why APC Won't Survive 2023 - Atiku
[Premium Times] "I don't think APC will survive after 2023. We are going to vote them out and by the time we vote them out, they will be dead."

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:57:47 GMT
Nigeria Launches New Tree-Planting Initiative Against Climate Change
[Premium Times] The minister says the initiative will ensure that youths are paid for every tree planted and nurtured over the years.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:56:26 GMT
Experts Call for Peaceful, Accurate Reporting of 2023 Elections
[Premium Times] The experts urged journalists and political think-tanks to adhere to ethical code of conduct that guides their practice and improves electioneering reportage.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:53:42 GMT
Ifeanyi Ararume Sues Buhari Over Withdrawal of NNPC Board Chair Appointment
[Premium Times] Araume filed his suit on 12 September to challenge his removal as the non-executive chairman of NNPC Limited about eight months earlier.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:53:12 GMT
Suspected IPOB Members Kill Soldier, Abduct Another - Official
[Premium Times] The army said the troops would leave no stone unturned in the search for the abducted soldier.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:52:23 GMT
How We're Regulating State-Owned Security Outfits - Police Inspector General
[Premium Times] "We are checking them; they are also good, bad and ugly; they have their good sides. That is why they needed to be checkmated and we are doing that," he said.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:50:30 GMT
We've Restored Confidence, Hope in Abuja, Environs - Inspector General of Police
[Premium Times] The IGP says some arrests have been made in connection to the security threats in Abuja and its environs and that the suspects would soon be charged to court.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:48:38 GMT
Buhari Condoles With Victims of Anambra Fire
[Premium Times] The president urged emergency, humanitarian and security agencies to provide all the necessary support for the victims.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:06:06 GMT
In Bayelsa, Flood-Ravaged Residents Suffer As Food, Petrol Prices Surge
[Premium Times] Bayelsa state is under the attack of natural flood disaster,a resident lamented.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:27:47 GMT
Global Energy Alliance Agenda For Clean Energy Takes Shape in Africa #AfricaClimateHope
[allAfrica] Sharm el-Sheikh -- "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all." This is Sustainable Development Goal 7, which Africa is unlikely to meet because it does not yet have theĀ  U.S.$190 billion of investment...

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:14:53 GMT
CAF Confederation Cup - Rivers United Progress but Plateau United Lose in Libya
[Premium Times] This is the first time in two years that Nigeria will have a representative in the group stage of CAF inter-club competitions.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:13:18 GMT
PDP Crisis - Ortom Apologises Over Outburst As Wike 'Opens' Room for Reconciliation
[Premium Times] Mr Ortom had reportedly vowed not to work for Atiku who is Fulani because the people of the ethnic group are killing the people of Benue.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:14:06 GMT
Eight Nigerian Americans Elected to Top Political Positions in US
[Premium Times] "Congratulations to you all and keep making Nigerians proud, we love you and will keep celebrating you," an official wrote.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:05:37 GMT
Why Are Nigerians Keeping Migration Plans Secret From Their Friends?
[African Arguments] Many relationships have suffered as people planning to leave Nigeria only inform their nearest and dearest once they've already gone.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:01:22 GMT
NBBF Super 8 Finals - Rivers Hoopers, Kwara Falcons Stay Unbeaten
[Premium Times] The last game of the day was between Rivers Hoopers and Kano Pillars and it went into overtime.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:48:39 GMT
Digital Activism - Study Shows the Internet Has Helped Women in Urban Ghana and Nigeria Raise Their Voices
[The Conversation Africa] Information technology and the internet have proven to be a strong force for building collective action groups and mobilising communities of protesters. Among the main advantages of digital and online activism are its increa...

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:12:46 GMT
Floods - Delta Records 21 Deaths
[Premium Times] He said the loss of lives and property recorded by the state would have been more catastrophic if not for the proactive steps taken by the state government.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:12:06 GMT
Floods - Presidency Defends Humanitarian Affairs Minister Amid Calls for Her Resignation
[Premium Times] The Presidency, while sympathising with the flood victims in Bayelsa state, said that "almost every state in Nigeria has been affected," and added that federal assistance was coming to the states in batches.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:06:46 GMT
Bauchi Governor Speaks On Aggrieved Letter to PDP, Meeting With Atiku
[Premium Times] Governor Bala Mohammed said he wrote the PDP leadership to register his grievances over anti-party activities against his re-election bid by some of its members in the state.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:03:11 GMT
Residents, Motorists Lament Sudden Hike in Fuel Price in Ebonyi
[Premium Times] "In this country, once the price of fuel is increased, it affects prices of every other commodity in the market."

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:02:09 GMT
Buhari Visits King Charles At Buckingham Palace
[Premium Times] "The King welcomed the President of Nigeria to Buckingham Palace for an Audience this afternoon," it tweeted.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:00:37 GMT
PDP Crisis - Wike, Ortom, Others Visit, Woo Bauchi Governor
[Premium Times] The governors said the visit was in solidarity to fraternise with Mr Mohammed over the recent happenings between him and the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.



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