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OBITUARY: Frank Kokori: Authentic hero of Nigeria's democratic struggle departs

View this email in your browser Headlines OBITUARY: Frank Kokori: Authentic hero of Nigeria's democratic struggle departs Tributes have appeared from different quarters in praise of Frank Kokori's pivotal role in a struggle that was instrumental in ending 29 years of military rule in Nigeria. Read More EXCLUSIVE: Atiku refuses to release own records despite exposing Tinubu's PREMIUM TIMES requested Atiku to provide copies of his academic certificates but he declined despite reminders Atiku attacks PREMIUM TIMES for requesting his academic records After ignoring PREMIUM TIMES' request for his academic records for two months, Atiku reacted pouring invective on the newspaper within a few hours of publishing the report of his non-disclosure on Saturday. Two more abducted NYSC members freed after 106 days The two women had spent about 106 days in captivity, apparently because their family could not raise the ransom demanded by the kidnappers. YOUR FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED   Tell us your opinion on this story and you may be featured in a follow up article. What do you think about our editorial on the CBN and the necessity of saving the naira, to save Nigeria? Most Recent Stories SPECIAL REPORT: Noma: Forgotten, treatable fatal disease affecting Nigerian children When left untreated, Noma kills between 70 and 90 per cent of those affected, while survivors are left with varying degrees of facial deformities. Read More Kaduna drone incident that killed scores was human error – CDS Following the two airstrikes, about 88 people died while no fewer than 68 others, mostly women and children, sustained various degrees of injuries. Gunmen release abducted Catholic priest, driver Unnamed sources said the sum of N500, 000 was paid as ransom to the abductors. COP28: Why two Nigerian agencies signed MoU in Dubai – Official NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa said that the agency would not relent in pursuing its War Against Drug Abuse and encouraging citizens to take ownership of the drug war. Dubawa Editor Kemi Busari, others shine at Nigeria's top investigative journalism award The winning story, authored by Kemi Busari, the editor of Dubawa, explored how a Nigerian herbal medicine seller, Baba Aisha, was promoting a herbal concoction with unverified claims of curing malaria and other ailments. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Business Ecobank secures $200 million loan to fund climate ambitions The facility will back Ecobank Group's sustainability and climate strategy and also include a climate action plan. TIMELINE: P&G's troubled operations in Nigeria The company's chief financial officer (CFO), Andre Schulten, said it is pretty difficult for his company, as a U.S. dollar-denominated business, to create value in the country. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Movie Review: 'Blood Vessel', – intriguing, emotional, crime thriller "Blood Vessel is a roller coaster of emotions with an intriguing storyline that sets it apart as a mystery and crime thriller." Okonjo-Iwela ranked most powerful woman in Africa According to the rankings, Ms Okonjo-Iweala, a prominent Nigerian, is positioned at 87th place in the Most Powerful Women in the world list, surpassing Mpumi Madisa, a South African businesswoman at 88th Opinion How China lifted 800 million people out of poverty: Lessons for Nigeria, By 'Lade Bandele Crucial to the Chinese strategy of poverty reduction, which Nigeria should learn from, is the need to stimulate industrialisation, in a manner that accelerates economic activities and expands income levels, while being intentional about developing national development policies having poverty reduction as their defining purpose. These are in addition to the delivery of well-targeted programmes for the poor, in an inclusive manner. Traditional antidotes to infidelity, By Funke Egbemode Meanwhile, before we all assume that it is only Yoruba people who have these things, can we all speak up and help couples? I'm sure all our cultures have the good old ways of making husbands and wives stay on the strict straight and narrow path. Just imagine a world where men lose their erection each time they try to do women they are not married to. Imagine a world where women can't be unfaithful, even if they desperately want to. Promoted FIRS Executive Chairman, Adedeji, 246 others awarded PhD at OAU 47th convocation The grand finale witnessed the award of diplomas and degrees to a total of 1,276 postgraduate students in their various fields across different faculties of the University. Tech visionary Prateek Suri's rise: From Consumer electronics mogul to Gulf Business Magazine luminary Prateek Suri's story, much like his ventures, is a testament to the boundless possibilities that await those who dare to chart new territories in pursuit of their dreams. Bluetti lightens the path of education through LAAF Initiative As the digital age advances, more women are recognising the potential of online trading to secure their financial futures. Opay, Palmpay, Piggyvest, not part of non-deposit financial institutions to be taken down Claim: Opay, Piggyvest, and Palmpay are part of the financial institution to be removed from fund transfer channels. Sports Dubawa EPL: Aston Villa close gap on top spot with stunning victory over Arsenal With this win, Aston Villa remain third on the log but they are just one point behind second-placed Arsenal and two behind new league leaders Liverpool who are on 37 points after 16 games. EPL: Bournemouth demolish Man United at Old Trafford as Salah sets new record The victory marked several historic milestones for the Cherries who had never won a Premier League game at the Theatre of Dreams until Saturday's outing. Expert says vaginal steaming unsafe for women Verdict: False! There is no scientific evidence to back up the claim. Gynaecologists do not support vaginal steaming. Why Nigeria is witnessing increased mortality, morbidity rate – Official Nigeria is a major contributor to the global burden of maternal and newborn deaths. WHO warns against misuse of antibiotics The global health body also said AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. Health Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? 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