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"We gathered here registering our dismay but the government deployed masked security agents shooting in the air to scare us." The post Gunshots in Kano as traders protest erection of shops in 'congested market' appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals
The Nigerian lifters won four out of the 10 gold medals at the Commonwealth qualifiers The post Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki
Orits Wiliki says despite the death of prominent Nigerian reggae musicians, the genre is still very much alive in Nigeria The post Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AISOP policy is regimentation, should be revisited for economic growth – Jiti Ogunye
"I have said that regulation is not negative and that overregulation is bad, but I'm deliberately using a harsher word that what l see in that AISOP Document is
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One dead in Osun road accident
The bus was carrying eight males, 10 females and two male children when the accident occurred, an official said The post One dead in Osun road accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Customs Recruitment: Four persons to be employed from each of 774 LGAs - Reps
The lawmakers say each local government area is entitled to four candidates in order to ensure fairness and equality. The post Customs Recruitment: Four persons to be employed from each of 774 LGAs - Reps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lawyer sues Gov Abiodun over Ogun #EndSARS Report
"The report was submitted about four months ago and has since been shrouded in secrecy.” The post Lawyer sues Gov Abiodun over Ogun #EndSARS Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Alleged Murder: Court admits Dowen College students to bail
The magistrate held that the international passports of the students must be submitted to the court and they must stay within two kilometres of their residence at all times. The post Alleged Murder: Court admits Dowen College students to bail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lewis Hamilton Knighted In Year-End Royal Honors
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EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano
EFCC says the fresh arrest came barely two hours after securing the conviction of three suspects arrested with 1,144 ATM cards at the same airport. The post EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano 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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ANALYSIS: What next if Buhari fails to sign Electoral Amendment Bill?
Mr Buhari had one month window to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill transmitted to him by the National Assembly on 19 November. The post ANALYSIS: What next if Buhari fails to sign Electoral Amendment Bill? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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BREAKING: Titan Trust Bank takes over Union Bank
Titan Trust Bank Limited, led by Tunde Lemo, is buying 89.39 per cent of Union Bank, both companies announced Thursday. The post BREAKING: Titan Trust Bank takes over Union Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Emir of Daura turbans Buhari’s son, Yusuf, as district head
Yusuf Buhari was turbaned by the Emir of Daura as the district head of Kwasarawa. The post Emir of Daura turbans Buhari’s son, Yusuf, as district head appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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New minister vows to tackle Mambilla Power Project in one year as Senate confirms appointment
Muazu Sambo, who hails from Taraba State, was appointed minister by President Muhammadu Buhari last Tuesday. The post New minister vows to tackle Mambilla Power Project in one year as Senate confirms appointment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks head into second day of flat trade with N3.2 billion loss
The all-share index closed at 42,388.57, dropping 6.14 basis points. The post Nigerian stocks head into second day of flat trade with N3.2 billion loss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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God loves himself more than he loves us (1), By Femi Aribisala
God never does anything for us. He does all things for Himself. We often include God in our personal agendas. For instance, we say: “Give me my thing for God’s sake.” Or “Leave me alone for Christ’s sake.” “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to
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Senate in closed-door session to discuss Electoral bill
President Muhammadu Buhari had written both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday declining assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The post Senate in closed-door session to discuss Electoral bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures
Europe has recorded over 89 million cases and 1.5 million Covid-related deaths in total. The post Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures 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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Troops apprehend 16 migrant bandits, eliminate scores in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba - DHQ
The troops also recovered 16 different types of arms and 61 different calibres of ammunition while 13 kidnapped civilians were rescued during the operations. The post Troops apprehend 16 migrant bandits, eliminate scores in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba - DHQ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion
Aiteo reportedly says the inclusion of media was not allowed in the statute books that listed the participants in a JIV. The post Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court orders Dubai ruler to pay $734 million in divorce case
The sheikh said in a statement that he “has always ensured that his children are provided for.” The post Court orders Dubai ruler to pay $734 million in divorce case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Keren and Sylvester: So similar, yet so different, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
As bad as abuse of minors is, the Nigerian factor which makes it almost impossible to bring offenders to account, leaves families of victims distraught and unable to find closure.  Such is the tragedy of the family of Keren Happuch Akpagher, a 14-year-old student of Premier Academy, Lugbe
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Another Super Eagles star injured ahead AFCON tournament
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Court stops Amaechi, Malami, BPP from awarding cargo tracking system contract
The court ordered the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and other defendants from taking any further steps concerning the appointment of an operator for the International Cargo Tracking Note
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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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35-year-old emerges new Chile president
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