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PREMIUM TIMES returns to an Abuja school where a seven-year-old boy with a disability was reportedly abused sexually, horrifying a nation and triggering claims and counter claims.
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How I was born, raised in Nigeria — Atiku
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Motorist dies in road crash along Lagos-Ibadan expressway- FRSC
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It now takes 48 hours to treat oil companies’ operational requests – Official
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Hope rises for Enugu community without electricity for decades
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Hunger compels children displaced by Boko Haram to feed on onion leaves
The IDPs also lament the lack of basic amenities in their camp.
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NBC, NAPTIP DGs to feature at Abuja Writers Session
There will also be reading of poems authored by Pius Adesanmi to honour the late Nigerian scholar.
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The 40,000 sq km Serengeti-Mara plain that straddles the border of Kenya and Tanzania is famous for its abundant and diverse wildlife.
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Ali Nuhu sues Adam Zango over false accusation
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Simi features Adekunle Gold, Patoranking, Falz in new album
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Benue teaching hospital cuts prices for key medical services
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NBC, NAPTIP DGs to feature at Abuja Writers Session
There will also be reading of poems authored by Pius Adesanmi to honour the late Nigerian scholar.
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People are taking a huge toll on the plains of the Serengeti-Mara
The 40,000 sq km Serengeti-Mara plain that straddles the border of Kenya and Tanzania is famous for its abundant and diverse wildlife.
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Fire: Aiteo declares force majure on Nembe Creek trunk line
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Egyptians vote on changes that may see Sisi in power to 2030
The changes are widely expected to pass.
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