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Cells that cheat Death: New clue to why some cancers return
By Sola Ogundipe Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science have uncovered a cellular mechanism that could deepen understanding of tissue regeneration while offering clues to why some cancers return after treatment. Published in Nature Communications, the study identifi...
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NDC: Appeal Court protected Nigeria’s democracy – Dickson
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has described the Court of Appeal’s decision upholding the party’s registration as a protection of Nigeria’s democratic space. The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, had set a...
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Davido announces three-night concert at national theatre
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Davido, has announced a three-night concert residency, ‘Oriadè: The Residency’, at the National Theatre in Lagos this December. Read More: https://punchng.com/davido-announces-three-night-concert-at-national-theatre/...
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Jonathan seeks uniform civil service salaries, structures
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the harmonisation of structures and salary scales across Nigeria’s federal and state civil services. Jonathan made the call in Yenagoa during the foundation-laying and fund-raising ceremony for the Bay...
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Ligue 1: Balogun returns as Monaco beat Lens 2-1
Folarin Balogun made his first appearance of the season as Monaco continued their strong start in Ligue 1 with a 2-1 win over Lens on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/ligue-1-balogun-returns-as-monaco-beat-lens-2-1/...
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Marine police rescue two from boat mishap in Akwa Ibom
Police said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on 17 September when a blue W23 speedboat christened “LET’S PRAY” sank while travelling on the waterway. The post Marine police rescue two from boat mishap in Akwa Ibom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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NUPRC threatens to revoke non-performing oil licences, sets Oct 31 deadline
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has threatened to revoke petroleum prospecting licences (PPLs) whose holders fail to meet their statutory work commitments, giving affected operators until October 31, 2026 to disclose cha...
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Tinubu meets Vincent Bollore in Paris on expanded investment in Nigeria’s creative, digital economy
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Abuja– PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Friday, as part of his working vacation, held extensive talks in Paris with Mr Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group, whose media and digital interests include Canal+, MultiChoice and Universal Music Group. During the meeting,...
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Tinubu, Bolloré discuss new investments in Nigeria’s film, entertainment sectors
Mr Bollore’s connection to Nigeria’s media industry has become more significant following Canal+’s acquisition of the MultiChoice Group The post Tinubu, Bolloré discuss new investments in Nigeria’s film, entertainment sectors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Flamingos beat Ghana 4-2 to maintain winning start at WAFU B
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi put Nigeria ahead in the 33rd minute before captain Harmony Chidi doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time. The post Flamingos beat Ghana 4-2 to maintain winning start at WAFU B appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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‘Armed robbers would soon visit him,’ police officer captured on video telling local council chairman
The police are investigating the incident. The post ‘Armed robbers would soon visit him,’ police officer captured on video telling local council chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Ethiopian Airlines fare dispute strands passenger at Abuja airport for two months
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian passenger, Abdullahi Salisu, has alleged that a dispute with Ethiopian Airlines over a ticket change and refund has left him stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, since June 29. Salisu, who was scheduled to fly from Abuja to Cair...