Electoral Bill: Override Buhari’s veto, NBA urges National Assembly
President Buhari has declined assent to the electoral bill which contains novel provisions such as direct primaries for political parties and electronic transmission of election
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Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years
Officials give reasons for the parlous state of Sokoto's only government-owned vocational training school. The post Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act
Mr Fayemi says Nigerians should commend President Buhari for rejecting amended Electoral Act. The post Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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MAPOLY lecturers lament unpaid salaries, absence of governing council
The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Yemi Ajibola, said the lecturers should be thankful adding that, if not for the governor’s intervention they would have been thrown into the labour
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Death toll rises to 38 in Kaduna attack
“Twenty-nine of the victims have been identified, with nine remaining unidentified as of the time of this update," a Kaduna official says. The post Death toll rises to 38 in Kaduna attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police arrest cleric with human head
Police say the suspect confessed that the head found in his possession was to be used to ensure he had a better life. The post Police arrest cleric with human head appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Army, Navy, Air Force promote 235 officers
The three outfits announced the promotions in three separate statements on Wednesday. The post Army, Navy, Air Force promote 235 officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon
The 22-year who was hitherto seen as a huge doubt for the continental football tournament The post AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Shell declares 'force majeure' on Forcados crude oil
Halt in crude shipments from Forcados is likely to affect Nigeria's oil revenue and worsen existing shortages in the international market. The post Shell declares 'force majeure' on Forcados crude oil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate approves Buhari's request to extend 2021 budget implementation year to March 2022
Mr Buhari said he sought an extension of the 2021 budget till March 2022 because the federal government is looking to fund "critical and urgent" needs provided for in the Appropriation
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Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, says the proposed N305 billion is different from the N40 billion yearly budget of the electoral body. The post Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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U.S govt to build capacity for 170 Nigerian journalists
According to Mr Attoh, when fake news is disseminated by media professionals, "it could have annoying consequences." The post U.S govt to build capacity for 170 Nigerian journalists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship
Mr Faparusi conveyed his resignation to Governor Kayode Fayemi in a letter dated December 14 The post Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Popular cryptocurrency Floki to build State of The Art School in Nigeria
Floki sets itself apart from other cryptocurrencies not only because of its unique PlayToEarn NFT gaming metaverse but also because of its charitable projects, beneficial to everyday people in
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Nigerian governors hail Buhari over new National Development Plan
Mr Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-2025 to succeed the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP 2017-2020). The post Nigerian governors hail Buhari over new National Development Plan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Buhari receives Pfizer booster jab
Mr Buhari had taken his first jab of the vaccine on March 6 and the second jab on May 29. The post COVID-19: Buhari receives Pfizer booster jab appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari and the electoral law, By Reuben Abati
It is now confirmed: President Muhammadu Buhari has withheld assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2021 as forwarded to him by the National Assembly on November 19. Yesterday, there were speculations as to whether or not the President had complied with the provisions of Section 58 (4) of the
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Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law
The child protection and the 2022 appropriation bills were passed by the Jigawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday. The post Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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OAU VC, Ogunbodede, others escape ‘assassination’ as land-grabbers allegedly lay siege
However, the Ile-Ife community has denied the allegation, cautioning the university management against throwing the community into “avoidable crisis.” The post OAU VC, Ogunbodede, others escape ‘assassination’ as land-grabbers allegedly lay siege appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Zulum releases salary bonus, rice to civilian JTFs, hunters, others
Mr Zulum said the gesture was to show gratitude to the volunteers for their gallantry and sacrifices... The post Zulum releases salary bonus, rice to civilian JTFs, hunters, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kano APC crisis: Court reaffirms sack of exco loyal to Ganduje
The court had on 30 November sacked the APC factional exco loyal to Mr Ganduje and declared the one loyal to Ibrahim Shekarau as validly elected. The post Kano APC crisis: Court reaffirms sack of exco loyal to Ganduje appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Regulators, Bayelsa govt disagree on cause of Nembe oil spill
“It will be inaccurate to draw a conclusion without seeing the leak point. In an investigation it is called evidence-based conclusion,” an official of Beyelsa State Government says. The post Regulators, Bayelsa govt disagree on cause of Nembe oil spill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen attack Zamfara communities, kill two people, abduct five others
"They now frequent our villages in Garbadu and others in southern Talata Mafara area." The post Gunmen attack Zamfara communities, kill two people, abduct five others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Audit report knocks FIRS over questionable payments, other irregularities
The tax body raised payment vouchers totaling N138.5 million that were not supported with relevant documents in violation of extant rules. The post Audit report knocks FIRS over questionable payments, other irregularities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC
The suspected illegal oil dealers were handed over to the EFCC by the SSS in Benin City, Edo State. The post SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week
A review of the figure for last week shows a decline of less than 50 per cent when compared to the previous week when 69 persons were killed. The post Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Takeaways from President Buhari's epic visit to Turkey, By Garba Shehu
The purpose of the President’s trip to Turkey, December 16th to 19th was to participate in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, with an appealing theme: “Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity.” Our national strategy was laid out before departure, based on a strong optimism
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Why Shangisha landlords moved to take over Magodo
The officials said they were acting on a Supreme Court judgment that mandated the Lagos State government to give back 549 plots to the original owners of the area, the Shangisha Landlord
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Naira stable at official market
The currency strengthened at the parallel market. The post Naira stable at official market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ikoyi Club suspends Alakija over alleged assault, abuse
Mr Alakija reportedly slapped a member of the club whom he accused of disrespecting him. This led to a scuffle between the duo and disruption of peace within the club. The post Ikoyi Club suspends Alakija over alleged assault, abuse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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