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NewsNigeriaPoliticsIt’s disgraceful that the south-west has the highest number of uncollected PVCs — Osoba

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 11, 2022

The former governor of Ogun state, Olusegun Osoba has described the high rate of uncollected PVCs in the 2019 election in the southwest as disgraceful. He expressed concern over the number of uncollected permanent voter cards (PVCs) in the region while speaking on Saturday at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council in Ogun state. “PVC is vote. This work is grassrooted. In the south-west, we have the highest uncollected PVCs —...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku vows to meet demands of Abuja indigenes

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 11, 2022

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has vowed to meet the demands of Abuja indigenes if elected in 2023. The former vice-president said this on Saturday at the PDP rally in Abuja. He promised to ensure that the constitution is amended to meet the agitations of Abuja indigenes. In recent years, the indigenes of the federal capital territory (FCT), have protested being excluded from political appointments and the “illegal” takeover...

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NewsNigeriaRegionsWhy governors are reluctant to sign death warrants – Bauchi Governor wades in

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 10, 2022

State governors won’t sign death warrants although it is a legally backed action in Nigeria. According to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, this will increase prison congestion. Announcing his plan to commence the approval of death warrants, Mohammed said the prosecution and conviction of the people are the sole responsibility of the chief judge. Mohammed said this on Friday in Bauchi while signing the Violence against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) bill and a bill for...

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NewsNigeriaTravelFuel scarcity: NNPC assures Nigerians of steady petrol supply

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 10, 2022

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, (NNPC) Limited has assured citizens of a steady petrol supply that will quell the scarcity that has plagued the country for months. This is amid the persistent petrol scarcity that has forced filling stations to operate at a reduced capacity. In the past weeks, long queues returned to filling stations in many cities across the country, leaving people struggling to go to work or engage in other daily activities....

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EducationNewsNigeriaTETfund boss says neglect of research hindering Nigeria’s development

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 4, 2022

The neglect of research in Nigeria is affecting the nation’s development goals, according to Sonny Echono, the executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. He said this on Saturday while delivering a keynote address at the 18th convocation ceremony of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). According to him, the major role of tertiary institutions is to instill skills, aptitude, attitude, knowledge, morals, values, and creative ability, promotion of research, and also...

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HealthNewsNigeriaFG inability to secure country led to rise in poverty rate — NGF

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 4, 2022

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has described the claim by the federal government that states are responsible for the rise in poverty rate as baseless and false. The NGF said this in a statement issued by AbdulRazaque Bello-Barkindo, director of media and public affairs. Earlier, Clem Agba, the minister of state for budget and national planning, had accused state governors of giving more thought to flyovers and airports than improving conditions in rural areas. Agba...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsSpeed up ratification of LG autonomy bill, Osinbanjo urges state assembly

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 4, 2022

Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has called on state houses of assembly to ratify the bill which seeks to grant autonomy and devolution of powers to the LGAs in the country. Osinbanjo said on Friday while delivering a lecture at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS) in Jos. In March, the Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill to grant financial autonomy to LGAs across the country. Osinbajo, who was represented by...

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ElectionNewsNigeriaPoliticsThreats to 2023 elections must not be overlooked — Tony Blair Institute

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 3, 2022

The outcome of the 2023 elections could affect other countries on the continent as Nigeria is Africa’s largest democracy and the economy as well as the most populous nation according to a report by the Tony Blair Institute. The report which was released on Thursday identified threats that may jeopardize the forthcoming elections and democracy in Nigeria. Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is a non-profit organisation set up by the former UK prime minister....

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BooksNewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria has not lived up to ‘giant of Africa’ label — Obasanjo

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 3, 2022

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo  has said Nigerian is not living up to its label as the giant of Africa. According to him, citizens need not blame God for their problems but themselves. Obasanjo said this on Thursday at the launch of ‘The Letterman’, a book authored by Musikilu Mojeed, Premium Times editor-in-chief. The book focuses on letters written by Obasanjo. Obasanjo said when Nigeria gained independence, the expectation was for the nation to be known...

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National SecurityNewsNigeriaISWAP top commander killed in airstrike

Beloved John (Staff Writer)November 30, 2022

A top commander of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), Muhammed Malik, was killed by troops of the air task force in the Lake Chad region. According to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Malik died on November 29 from the fatal injuries he sustained during the attack. Nigerian troops reportedly launched a coordinated intelligence-led aerial and ground operation and targeted the jihadist group’s location in the Sabon...

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