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Army, Premium Times Impasse: FCT Police Command Sues for Peace
The police command of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has urged the management of the Premium Times and the Nigerian…
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Arts & Entertainment
Artists, students warm up to Eko Art Expo …As Lagos names Curators
The first Rasheed Gbadamosi Eko Art Expo which opens on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Eko Hotel and Suites…
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PREMIUM TIMES thanks everyone for support, solidarity
We at PREMIUM TIMES hereby express our profound gratitude to all who showed support and solidarity with us when our…
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Business and Economy
Economy: Labour stability will enhance maritime growth … As stakeholders sign NJIC agreement
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has assured stakeholders in the industry of its commitment in ensuring that…
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Minister calls for institutionalized stakeholders’ meeting for DSO success
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for the institutionalization of regular meetings of the stakeholders…
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Transport Unions assure FRSC of collaboration
In line with the 2017 strategic goals of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and in its determination to sustain…
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Business and Economy
Bayelsa-Rivers link road ready this year, NDDC assures
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured that the 23.5-kilometre Otuasega- Obedum- Emelego Road and bridges linking Bayelsa and…
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“You have my full support”, Oba of Benin assures Governor Obaseki
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has assured Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki of the…
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Education
AUN students’ campaign wins continental anti-extremism competition
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has won the first Africa Regional Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Challenging Extremism Competition, which was held…
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Africa
Opinion: Trump, Jammeh hold the world in suspense By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Two mavericks keep the entire universe in suspense this week. One is the fumbling President Yahyah…
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Health
Melinda Gates visits, commends Kaduna Govt
Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has been commended for his leadership in improving child health. Mrs. Melinda Gates, co-chair…
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Councillor, four others arrested over sale of IDPs food
A Supervisory Councillor for Agriculture in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno state, Umar Ibrahim and four others have been…
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Ambode earmarks 181 LG roads for construction in 2017…Warn your subjects against crime CP tells monarchs, community leaders… As Governor holds 6th Town Hall Meeting in Mile 12
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that his administration would consolidate on its infrastructural renewal drive with…
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EFCC, SEC declare war on fraudulent Capital Market Operators
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, have vowed to clamp down on…
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Dogara empowers 750 women, youths in Gombe
No fewer than 750 women and youths in Dadin-Kowa, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State are to benefit from…
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We will reclaim our mandate – PDP; Sen. Effiong’s action has opened gate for more to decamp – APC
By Our Reporter The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Akwa Ibom State has said that, it would commence the processes…
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President Buhari proceeds on vacation
President Muhammadu Buhari has left Nigeria for the United Kingdom Thursday on a short leave, which is part of his…
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Media is key to the growth of the economy – NIMASA DG
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has charged the media on…
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Ugwuanyi fulfilling his campaign promises – Enugu timber traders
Traders at the popular Maryland Timber Market, in Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu State have expressed delight at the…
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NAF panel to investigate Rann accidental airstrike
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has constituted a board of senior officers to investigate the accidental air strike on 17…
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House did not resolve to probe accidental bombing of IDP Camp
Contrary to widespread reports in many national dailies that the House of Representatives resolved Wednesday to investigate the accidental bombing…
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Opinion: Waiting on Donald Trump By Jideofor Adibe
Tomorrow, Friday January 2017, Donald Trump will formally assume office as the 45th President of the United States. At 70,…
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