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Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians: The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism ...
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Suleja prison: 108 inmates on the run in Nigeria: A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.
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Chess Marathon: Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya shatters world record: He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours.
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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NGN/USD: Naira Weakens as Dollar Liquidity Fades in Nigerian FX Market: The naira weakened for a third straight day after hitting three-month highs ...
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Dangote Cuts Nigeria Fuel Prices for Third Time Since March: Nigeria’s new mega refinery said it’s cutting the prices of diesel and aviation fuel in the domestic ...
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REPORT: Nestle Adds Sugar to Baby Food Sold in Nigeria, Other Poor Countries Against WHO Guidelines
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Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
- Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.
- As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.
- Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.
- The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
Nigerian music star Simi opens up about charting her path to stardom, and why she still engineers her own music
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Guinness World Record: Chess champion returns home to Lagos | Africanews: Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday to a hero's ...
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UTME 2024: Candidates miss exams over technical hitches: Candidates and officials at the centre told PREMIUM TIMES that the technical hitches affected candidates ...
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Lagos: Nigeria's Capital Has 25 Million People and Zero Free Public Beaches: Nigeria’s commercial capital boasts miles of white sand along the Atlantic ...
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1.94m students to sit for 2024 JAMB – Registrar: Mr Oloyede explained that the pace at which JAMB cleared candidates and captured biometrics made the exercise ...
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Kie Kie, Layi Wasabi defeat Sabinus, Taaoma, others to emerge Q1 top skit makers: The skitmakers were selected based on several criteria.
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DStv, GOtv increase prices again, give reason: The details provided show that DStv Premium subscribers will now pay N37,000 instead of N29,500
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Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve: Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072 ...
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Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping in Nigeria: The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014
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NCAA suspends Dana Airline operations: The NCAA says the suspension of the airline’s license is based on elevated safety concerns.
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How EFCC is misleading the world on Yahaya Bello’s case – Ex-Gov’s aides: Yahaya Bello's media office says the ex-governor is not afraid of the EFCC but ...
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Ten years ago 276 Nigerian school girls were abducted by Islamist group Boko Haram from their school in Chibok, Nigeria.
Lisu (not her real name) managed to ... Show more
Fubara redeploys Wike-backed commissioners from key govt ministries: The Wike-backed commissioners had earlier resigned their appointments but returned to the ...
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TRENDING: Pastor Enenche under fire for disgracing testimony giver: “The moment she talked about a law degree, I knew there is nothing like ‘law’ in what she was ...
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Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games: NNPC makes bright start in tennis, volleyball
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Nigeria's junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF: The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday ...
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Satellite images show Israeli forces gathered for Gaza escalation: Analysis of images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit shows hundreds of military vehicles deployed at ...
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Joe Biden convenes G7 in response to Iran’s ‘brazen’ attack on Israel : US president reaffirms ‘ironclad’ backing for ally in call with Benjamin Netanyahu
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WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup: The World Health Organization is likely to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and ...
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Stranded cargo shows credit challenges at Nigeria's Dangote refinery: Chinese state energy major PetroChina has been waiting to unload a cargo of U.S ...
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‘Money Na Water’, Cubana Chief Priest boasts after securing N10 million bail: The celebrity barman was accused of abusing the Naira twice in 2024 ...
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Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Ramps Up Production With US Crude: Nigeria’s new mega Dangote oil refinery is slowly grinding into gear, with analysts and traders ...
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Nigerian airstrike killed 33 villagers during Eid, witnesses say: An airstrike on a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state killed at least 33 people ...
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Live news: Russia’s deputy defence minister detained on suspicion of receiving a bribe
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NATO-Ukraine Council approves more aid for air defense: NATO defense ministers have promised Ukraine early air defense support. The Ukrainian President had ...
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Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says: Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the
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Nigeria's grid collapses weeks after tariffs raised for wealthier consumers: Nigeria's creaking grid collapsed for the fifth time this year in the early hours of ...
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Binance working closely with Nigeria authorities to resolve exec's detention, CEO says
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Two horses which bolted through central London in a 'serious condition'
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World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas: The global event will see 893 athletes from 54 countries compete in Nassau on 4-5 May as confirmed by World ...
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Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial to May 17: A Nigerian court on Friday adjourned a tax evasion trial against cryptocurrency ...
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Anambra school wins National Girls in ICT competition : Girls of St. John Vianney Science College, Anambra, have used their virtual reality project to win the ...
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Kaduna APC women leader sues SSS over alleged illegal detention: Mr Galadima was arrested on 14 April following her criticism of Governor Uba Sani
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Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping: Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down ...
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Multichoice hikes DStv, GOtv prices: Broadcasting company Multichoice has jacked up the prices of its offerings in Nigeria four months after its last increment.
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Naija Star Search 2: Meet 20 contestants (PHOTOS): Episode 1 showcased raw talent, introducing 20 gifted contestants striving for their chance at Afrobeats ...
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Nigeria to acquire 24 fighter jets from Italy's Leonardo: Nigeria plans to acquire 24 fighter jets from Italy's Leonardo to modernize its fleet and bolster its ...
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New satellite images seem to confirm apparent Israeli strike on Isfahan hit radar, negating repeated Iranian denials
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Dominican Republic 2024: Olowookere invites 25 players to camp for Burkina Faso: Chidi, Kareem, and Moshood, the players responsible for a stunning 12-goal haul ...
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Why grid collapse persists in Nigeria – TCN: The TCN said the nation's power sector is currently faced with various challenges, impacting effective service ...
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Another court restrains APC excos from taking further action against Ganduje: The court restrained the ward's legal adviser, Halidu Maigwanjo ...
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Celebrated perfumer Christian Provenzano’s eponymous line launched in Nigeria: Mr Provenzano has crafted over 150 best-selling niche perfumes worldwide
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Nigeria’s terrorism-related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA: The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have ...
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NNPP founder accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal: The founder said Mr Kwankwaso would no longer enjoy the sole candidacy of the NNPP in future presidential elections ...
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BREAKING: Super Falcons qualify for first Olympics in 16 years: Despite the pressure, the Super Falcons held on to secure a historic qualification that will see ...
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Your guide to Infinix: Insights into ZERO, NOTE, HOT, and SMART Series: The NOTE 40 series, Infinix’s newest release, is tailored for professionals and ...
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UPDATED: Residents flee as soldiers withdraw from Niger community after terror attack
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Huawei's New Phone Uses Satellites for Image Sharing, No Internet Required: The Pura 70 Ultra has a satellite connectivity feature designed for use in ...
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Governor Otu suspends clan heads: The traditional rulers were suspended for rejecting a decision of the governor.
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Addressing Nigeria's Mental Health Challenge Amidst Economic Hardship | Africanews
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NAFDAC cracks down on fake cosmetics producer in Lagos: NAFDAC said the producer was caught in the act of processing and packaging cosmetic products with false ...
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Number of inmates awaiting trial soars by 70% in Kano — NCoS: NCoS says overcrowding was a challenge to its smooth operation in Kano State ...
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Presidency set to roll out CNG Initiative: The initiative is to deliver cheaper, safer and more climate-friendly energy to Nigerians.
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$10,000 challenge: No response from Obi’s supporters 24 hours after – Reno Omokri
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Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games: Otokini Ogwuche targets more gold for Team Chevron
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Fellowship emphasises importance of collaboration between journalists, researchers
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Unlock your April must-haves at the Xiaomi Fan Festival!: This April, prepare to elevate your tech game with Xiaomi’s must-have products, designed to empower you ...
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Najeriya ba ta shirya kafa Ƴan sanda Jiha ba – Sufeto Janar Egbetokun - Premium Times Hausa
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Governor Fubara throws jabs at Wike over comments on Odili: Governor Fubara threw jabs at Mr Wike during the commissioning of a primary healthcare facility ...
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Nigeria recalls J&J children's cough syrup over toxic substance: Nigeria's health regulator is recalling a batch of Johnson & Johnson children's cough syrup ...
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Nigeria, Zambia women win playoffs to take last two Olympic spots: Zambia and Nigeria locked up the last two spots in the women's soccer tournament at the Paris ...
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INVESTIGATION: TETFund pays N2.9 billion to contractor for unexecuted job: When asked, TETFund could not provide evidence for the execution of the contract ...
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Naira tumbles to N1,234/$ at official market, speculators resume hoarding: The naira depreciated in its value against the United States dollar to N1 ...
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Wider war in Europe ‘no longer a fantasy’, warns EU’s top diplomat: Josep Borrell says Russia threatens the continent beyond the conflict in Ukraine
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62 year old woman catfished by fake Gary Barlow on Facebook: A woman from Colchester was 'catfished' by a scam artist pretending to be Take That's ...
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Quick Glance: 62-year-old Woman Duped by Fake Gary Barlow on Facebook
- A 62-year-old woman named Janet Smith was tricked by a scam artist pretending to be Gary Barlow from Take That.
- After persuading the fake Gary to reveal his true identity, it turned out to be a 24-year-old man from Nigeria.
- Smith has decided to warn others about online scammers after learning that the scammer asked her for money, claiming to love her.
- She highlighted the risk older people face when adding fake celebrities on social media, emphasizing the potential financial losses and damage to celebrities' reputations.
119 inmates escape as rainstorm destroys custodial centre in Niger, 10 recaptured
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Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans | Africanews: Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/nigeria-seeking-225-billion-in-world-bank-loans/
MRS slashes diesel price to N1,050: MRS Oil Plc has slashed the price of Automotive Gas Oil popularly known as diesel to N1,050 per litre across its outlets ...
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Michael Palin on the loss of his wife of 57 years: ‘you feel you’ll never have a friend as close as that’
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Minister hails Nigerian delegates to global robotics meet: "By carrying the Nigerian flag, you are representing Nigeria; we urge you to make your mark in ...
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