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Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:24:54 GMT
Nigeria's VP Osinbajo Declares Intention to Run for President
[Premium Times] Mr Osinbajo, from Ogun State, seeks to to succeed his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari, whose second term in office ends in May 2023.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:24:51 GMT
Nigeria's Mega Problems - the Five Megatrends That Will Shape Nigeria's Future
[Premium Times] In just over a decade, Nigeria will have some of the highest concentrations of young people in the world. Currently, 43 per cent of Nigeria's population is aged 0 - 14 years compared with the global average of 25 per cent.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:50:36 GMT
Train Attack - Bandits Release Another Video of Abducted Passengers
[Premium Times] "In my own case, I'm a staff of INEC Kaduna State and I'm appealing to the government to please come to our assistance," one of the victims said.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:50:32 GMT
Gunmen Attack Plateau Communities, Kill Many
[Premium Times] The attack comes barely 24 hours after the abduction of the wife and daughter of Plateau State's Commissioner for Environment.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:18:27 GMT
Nigerian Idol Season 7 - Gerald's Exit, Other Highlights From Live Show
[Premium Times] IK Osakioduwa, Nigerian Idol host, revealed that the top 10 received a record-breaking 14 million votes from viewers.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:41:40 GMT
Buhari Has No Plan for Another Medical Trip to London - Presidency
[This Day] The Presidency has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari has no immediate plan to embark on another medical trip to London, the United Kingdom.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:41:37 GMT
Increased Diversity of Creditors Raises Coordination Challenges for Nigeria, Others - IMF
[This Day] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declared that increased diversity of creditors raises coordination challenges for Nigeria and other indebted poor countries.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:24:54 GMT
Gunmen Raid Villages in Taraba State
[Premium Times] Following the attacks on towns and villages in the area, residents in six towns and villages - Gwammo, Wurno, Tungan Kaya, Gidan Kawoyel, and Ali Kwala - have fled their homes to relatively safe communities nearby.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:24:54 GMT
Rascality of Political Parties and 2023 Election
[Premium Times] Democracy thrives with the rule of law. The fundamental principle is that the law is always supreme and must be the guiding spirit of all actions in public life. Those who fail to abide by the letter and spirit of the law get punished...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:16:18 GMT
Osinbajo - Why I'm Running for President (Full Text of Declaration Speech)
[This Day] In the past seven years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in war and peace, and a man of integrity, President Muhammadu Buhari.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:16:17 GMT
VP Osinbajo Declares for President
[This Day] After months of speculation, suspense, and endorsements from different parts of the country, the vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has concluded plans to declare interest in the 2023 presidential run today, although in several onlin...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:13:12 GMT
Why I'm Running for President, By Osinbajo
[Vanguard] My experiences, insights, opportunities must be used for Nigeria and Nigerians, VP adds

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:37:18 GMT
Don't Blame Emefiele for Depreciation of Naira, Says Group
[This Day] The Nigeria Patriotic Quest (NPQ), a group of Nigerian professionals, mostly based in the Diaspora, committed to persuading Godwin Ifeanyichukwu Emefiele to run in the presidential elections come 2023, yesterday said the Central Bank of Ni...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:37:17 GMT
Group Urges Buhari to Reverse Decision to Block Phone Lines of 72m Subscribers
[This Day] The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to immediately rev...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:37:13 GMT
Two Weeks After Attack, Terrorists Release Video of Abducted Train Passengers, Demand Ransom
[This Day] Terrorists responsible for the bombing of an Abuja-Kaduna bound train yesterday released a video in which over 30 victims were seen pleading with the federal government to meet the demands of their abductors.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:27:31 GMT
NDLEA Intercepts 101 Parcels of Cocaine in Children Duvets At Lagos Airport
[This Day] No less than 101 parcels of cocaine concealed in eight children duvets have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:27:26 GMT
National Grid Collapse - ADC Chairman Flays Govt, Calls for Power Minister's Resignation
[This Day] The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari's ineptitude and lack of political will to ensure constant power supply in the country.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:27:23 GMT
Paucity of Funds Stalling Ongoing Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail Project - Amaechi
[This Day] The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi yesterday said the ongoing construction of the Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail project was at a slow pace due to paucity of funds.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:50:36 GMT
Agency Alerts Nigerians On Recall of Continental Mills' Buttermilk Pancake, Waffle Mix
[Premium Times] NAFDAC stated that the affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States of America where consumers purchased the product from retail Walmart stores.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:50:36 GMT
Wrongful Dismissal - Court Orders Airtel to Pay Former Employee N160 Million
[Premium Times] "It is against the international best practice as well as international labour standard to lay off a performing staff without justifiable reasons," said the judge.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:50:36 GMT
Peoples Democratic Party Debunks Denying Senator Right to Purchase Senate Nomination Form
[Premium Times] The PDP said the claims are "the handiwork of a few traducers notorious for their street-level mendacities."

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:50:35 GMT
Again, Gunmen Raze Imo Commissioner's Country Home
[Premium Times] The gunmen also destroyed the commissioner's father's house in the local government area.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:50:35 GMT
Phone Numbers Not Linked to Nin Remain Barred - Communications Commission
[Premium Times] The NCC also urged the general public to ignore fraudulent recruitment adverts about job openings in the commission.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:02:59 GMT
Bandits' Video - Kaduna Govt Awaits Security Agencies' Report
[Leadership] Kaduna State government yesterday said it is awaiting feedback from security agencies on operations being conducted across various locations of interest.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:02:56 GMT
Federal Govt - World Bank Project Can Curb Insecurity, Others - Minister
[Leadership] Minister of state for environment, Barr. Sharon Ikeazor, has said the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project of the federal government and World Bank will drastically reduce the issues of insecurity and confli...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:29:47 GMT
FAO Unveils New Phase of Agric Policy Initiative for Nigeria, Seven Others
[This Day] The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) weekend launched a new phase of its key agricultural policy monitoring and analysis initiative, focused on supporting reforms in eight sub-Saharan African countries, as they face an array of glob...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:28:55 GMT
DJ Cuppy Welcomes Mr Eazi to the Otedola Family
[Daily Trust] Iconic Nigerian singer, Mr Eazi, has popped the big question to his girlfriend, Temi Otedola, and the young lady has said, YES.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:26:03 GMT
Things to Know About Newly Engaged Couple Mr Eazi, Temi Otedola
[Daily Trust] Power couple, Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola, on Sunday, revealed to their friends, fans and family that they have taken their relationship to the next level.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:22:59 GMT
Inside Details of How Osinbajo Will Declare His 2023 Ambition
[Premium Times] Meanwhile, in preparation for the battle to pick the APC ticket, the Osinbajo camp has already opened a campaign office at 15B Buchanan Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:22:56 GMT
How I Wrote 21 Books, Survive As a Blind Author in Nigeria - Michael Abiodun
[Premium Times] "The worst kind of disability is visual impairment. Don't get me wrong, being physically challenged in general is difficult, but things are more difficult for visually impaired people".



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