Police and other security operatives on Wednesday averted a possible clash between hundreds of supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso's political movement and a group of All Progressives Congress, APC, supporters in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident occurred as the Nigeria Democratic...
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Ginika Tor said the current number of women in elective legislative positions was inadequate and fell short of the 35 per cent affirmative action target. The post Reserved seats will address years of women’s marginalisation – APC chieftain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ...
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By Ayobami Okerinde President Bola Tinubu has recalled how he worked as a taxi driver and took up other jobs to finance his education in the United States, saying his personal experience has shaped his commitment to expanding educational opportunities for Nigerian children. Tinub...
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The Ghana Police Service has arrested three Nigerian nationals suspected of belonging to a criminal syndicate allegedly responsible for a series of robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi and surrounding communities in the Ashanti Region. The suspects were identified as Aboy...
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Although most of the firsts are Democrats, the Republican Party has also broken some new ground. The post History in US as Americans elect first Muslim, native American senators, other firsts too appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The National Identity Management Commission has explained how Nigerians can download their National Identification Number slips for free using its NINAuth Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-download-your-nin-slip-free-nimc/...
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The Chairman of Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group, Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Kwairanga, has identified the integration of African capital markets as the reform he would prioritise over the next three years to strengthen cross-border investment. The post NGX Group Chairman backs African marke...
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There was drama on Arise TV Morning Show on Wednesday as anchors Rufai Oseni and Reuben Abati disagreed over cash distribution by Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to her constituents. Natasha has been under fire after videos showed her displaying bundles of naira not...
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MTN Nigeria said the new directors were expected to bring their experience and expertise to strengthen the telco giant’s operations. The post MTN Nigeria appoints ex-Etisalat boss, four other new directors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has urged Nigerians to use their votes to hold politicians accountable in the 2027 general elections, saying the recent US midterm elections have shown that citizens can determine the direction of their government. In a post on Instagram, Charly Boy...
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has urged Nigerians to learn from the outcome of the United States midterm elections and reject the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections. The party said Americans demonstrated the power of the ballot box by del...
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has identified poor refuelling infrastructure, affordability concerns and safety issues as major reasons many Nigerian motorists are hesitant to switch to Compressed Natural Gas, CNG. Otti said Nigeria's transition from conventional fuel to cleaner...
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that it maintains political neutrality as the country gears up preparations for the upcoming 2027 elections. The Association was reacting to one Archbishop Chivir Chianson and the group he represented, following attempts to pres...
